20+ of the best Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids

A collage of Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids

Add some sparkle and holiday cheer to your tree with these 24 Christmas ornament crafts for kids. Perfect for little hands, these projects turn simple materials into Christmas tree decorations that the whole family can enjoy.

Fingerprint Salt Down Christmas Tree Ornament by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

Fingerprint Salt Dough Christmas Tree Ornament on a tree

Make salt dough to create this festive Christmas keepsake. The best part is that you can make any design you want – Santa, a Christmas tree, and even a reindeer!

Reindeer Ornament Craft By Cultivating Brilliant Minds

a reindeer popsicle stick ornament craft for kids

Use popsicle sticks, construction paper, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners to create this adorable reindeer ornament! Use the included template to make your reindeer shine.

Christmas Tree Popsicle Stick Ornament by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

a popsicle stick christmas ornament decorated to look like a tree

Popsicle sticks and pom poms come together to create this festive Christmas tree ornament. Kids can make them unique by creating stripes, polka dots, or any other design for the tree.

Handprint Santa Ornament By Cultivating Brilliant Minds

a painted handprint craft made to look like santa

This Santa Ornament will be cherished for years and years. Capture your child’s handprint with this fun ornament craft.

Yarn Christmas Tree Ornament by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

This simple DIY yarn ornament craft is perfect for little hands. Simply wrap the yarn and cut it to create the Christmas tree look.

Rudolph Wood Slice Ornament by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

a wood slice decorated to look like rudolph and made into an ornament for the tree

Make your Christmas tree special with this adorable Rudolph wood slice ornament. Craft it before or after watching Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to make it an extra special time.

Snowman Popsicle Stick Ornament Craft by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

popsicle sticks glued together and decorated to look like a snowman to make a snowman popsicle stick ornament for the tree

Create a festive snowman ornament using popsicle sticks. Make it unique by adding in a festive holly on the hat, or a patterns scarf!

Nutcracker Popsicle Stick Ornament Craft by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

popsicle sticks decorated to look like a nutcracker

Create an adorable nutcracker ornament using popsicle sticks, googly eyes, and a pipe cleaner for the hat! These always turn out so adorable and unique!

Christmas Tree Popsicle Stick Ornament Craft by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

popsicle sticks organized and decorated to look like a christmas tree

Create unique Christmas Trees with this fun ornament craft! Use different colors and patterns to really make it shine!

Elf Popsicle Stick Ornament Craft By Cultivating Brilliant Minds

popsicle sticks decorated to look like an elf

Make this adorable elf ornament using popsicle sticks and the provided template. Kids can create unique elves by using different facial expressions, or match it to look like their Elf on the Shelf!

Reindeer Popsicle Stick Ornament Craft by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

a reindeer popsicle stick ornament craft

This reindeer craft is always a hit around the holidays! The pom pom nose is so adorable and the clothes pins make the perfect antlers.

Santa Popsicle Stick Ornament Craft by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

popsicle sticks glued into a triangle with a red hat, red nose, and cotton ball beard to look like santa

You can’t make homemade DIY ornaments without making a Santa one! Use the included template to make this adorable ornament for your tree.

Penguin Popsicle Stick Ornament Craft by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

a penguin made out of popsicle sticks and construction paper

This adorable penguin makes the perfect Christmas ornament. He will be the cutest addition to your Christmas tree this year.

Grinch Heart Wood Slice Ornament by Cultivating Brilliant Minds

a wood slice ornament on a tree decorated to look like the grinch's heart

Make this wood slice ornament after watching The Grinch! It’s a great Christmas ornament to remind kids to be kind.

Marble Christmas Ornaments by I Heart Crafty Things

These marble Christmas ornaments are bursting with color and festive charm, making them hard to top. With the included printable template, each ornament turns out perfectly shaped every time.

Kids Homemade Christmas Ornaments by Mess for Less

These simple DIY ornaments are perfect for kids who are preschool age and up. Use colored sand in plastic ornaments for a really pretty red and green decoration.

DIY Christmas Tree Craft: Paper Straw Ornament by Made in a Pinch

Paper straws might not be everyone’s first choice for sipping, but they’re perfect for crafting. Pick out some pretty straws in Christmas colors or patterns and create this charming little Christmas tree ornament this season.

Button Star Christmas Ornament Craft by Buggy and Buddy

The button star ornament is a fun project that kids will love making. Additionally, it’s inspired by the classic children’s story Corduroy, so there’s a book tie-in as well.

Jingle Bells Christmas Ornaments by The Crafting Chicks

Here’s a super simple ornament idea that is just loaded with Christmas cheer. Use sparkly pipe cleaners, ribbon, and jingle bells for a fun, musical ornament option.

Elf Popsicle Stick Ornament Craft by Mama Cheaps

This simple popsicle stick ornament is the perfect craft for little elf fans. Plus, the yarn-wrapping is a great way for them to build fine motor skills.

Easy Bead Candy Cane Ornament by Simply Full of Delight

This is a classic DIY ornament, but that’s for good reason. Every Christmas tree deserves to have at least one beaded candy cane adorning it.

Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornament by Fireflies & Mud Pies

These simple craft stick Christmas tree ornaments are a fun way for kids to get creative. They have a pop art look to them, so kids have a lot of freedom in terms of colors and adornments.

Wood Slice Snowman Ornaments by In the Kids Kitchen

Grab a pack of wood slices from the craft store, and get working. These snowmen have several steps, so they reward patient little learners.

Nativity Ornament by Homan at Home

Here’s a simple ornament for kids who are just starting to learn about the Christmas story. The printable already has Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, and kids get to supply the jumbo popsicle stick stable.

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