101 DIY Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make

Inside: Over 100 easy DIY Christmas ornaments that kids can make. These handmade ornaments are great for gifting and make sweet keepsakes to hang on the tree!

Every year our family picks one day in December to get together for our annual ornament making party. One year we made orange pomanders, another we made candy cane ice skates. Last year we made “ugly sweaters” out of salt dough.

Each year it’s something new and we keep these handmade ornaments to hang on the tree every year. We also make plenty of extras to gift to family and friends!

So I am always on the lookout for new DIY ornament ideas! This list has over 100 Christmas ornaments crafts for kids from some of my favorite blogger friends. I’ve also included some of the ornaments our family made in years past.

There’s sure to be something here that gets your creative juices flowing!

101 DIY Christmas Ornaments for Kids

You’ll love these easy kid-made Christmas ornaments and crafts. Perfect for decorating the Christmas tree or gifting to family and friends!

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments – Made with just 2 ingredients, these aromatic decorations last for years and years!

Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments — Cute and easy popsicle stick Christmas ornaments are perfect for even little kids to help make! All you need are simple dollar supplies and 30 minutes to make them!

Salt Shaker Snow Globe Ornaments — These Salt Shaker Snow Globe Ornaments are a uniquely beautiful handmade Christmas ornament and holiday keepsake. This DIY picture snow globe ornament is perfect to make in the classroom as a take-home gift for parents or at crafting parties!

Cricut Paper Snow Globe Ornaments — Learn how to make keepsake paper snow globe ornaments using your Cricut’s print and cut feature! You can use the Maker, Explore, or Joy machines.

Paper Straw Christmas Ornaments— These paper straw Christmas ornaments are easy enough for kids to make and will pretty up any tree! There are three different designs you can make!

Santa Seashell Ornament — I love how simple and fun this santa craft is! If you have a collection of shells from the beach, try this DIY ornament idea!

Orange Pomander Ornaments — An old fashioned, fragrant ornament made with oranges and cloves. Our kids loved making different patterns with the cloves. They make the house smell amazing too!

Candy Cane Ice Skate Ornaments — We used felt coated craft foam and mini candy canes to make these easy ice skate ornaments based on one of our favorite books!

Baby Bottle Ornament — Celebrate baby’s first Christmas with this adorable handmade baby bottle ornament!

Easy Melted Crayon Galaxy Christmas Ornament — Learn how to make the best DIY Galaxy Ornament with melted crayons, a clear globe ornament, and a blow dryer in this easy tutorial.

Paint Brush Santa Ornament — Made with a simple paintbrush and a few other craft supplies, it’s fun for the whole family and budget-friendly too!

Easy DIY Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament Craft — This popsicle stick sled ornament allows your kids to use their creativity and decorate Santa’s sleigh so Santa can arrive in style!

Lego Christmas Tree Ornament — This Christmas, have some STEM fun with your kids by putting together a LEGO Christmas tree ornament.

Popsicle Stick Santa Craft For Kids — What a great way to use up those leftover popsicle sticks!

Adorable Penguin Footprint Salt Dough Ornaments — Use their feet to make penguins! This is a great homemade gift idea for grandparents as well.

Photo Frame Christmas Cards — This photo ornament is perfect for creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Pine Cone Christmas Trees — Use pine cones to create the cutest Christmas Trees!

Holly & Mistletoes! — These are such popular ornaments for the Christmas season!

Crystal Ornaments — These holiday ornaments are beautiful and easy to make! Perfect for decorating the tree!

Paper Mickey Mouse Ornaments — If you’re a fan of Mickey Mouse, you need to add this ornament to your tree.

Wood Slice Snowmen — These sweet snowmen will add winter cheer to any tree!

Hand Lettered Christmas Ornaments — Use your best penmanship to write holiday phrases!

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