We all know that decorating the tree is a family even, so this year, why not get the family more involved? These fun DIY Christmas ornaments are family-friendly, and most importantly awesome crafting ideas for kids! Trim you tree in style while saving money (and the environment!). Check out these quality ornament ideas below:
Snowflakes from Old Bottles
Let it snow this Christmas with pretty snowflake ornaments. These snowflakes are a fun and easy DIY Christmas ornament idea for kids. Simply cut off the bottoms of old bottles and paint however you see fit. Dip into paint with younger children and maybe add glitter. Older children can use q-tips to paint designs. Punch a hole and loops string through to complete this ornament. Tip: Use different colored bottles to mix up the color scheme.
Snowmen Bottle Cap Ornaments
These adorable snowmen will add a lighthearted touch to your tree this year. Start by cleaning and rinsing old bottle caps. Then, cover in white paint. Once dry, attach ribbon (loop the top) to the backs with glue. Paint snowman faces and start hanging!
Reindeer Corks
Rudolph never looked so stylish (and environmentally friendly) with these great DIY Christmas ornaments made with old corks. Use pins or glue to attach corks together to form your reindeer’s body. Attach pipe cleaners for antlers, add eyes, and a red or black pom-pom nose. Find all of these items at Joann’s and order online to save even more.
Wooden Elves
Using beads, jingle balls, fabric, and a few other craft supplies, you can recreate these whimsical DIY Christmas ornaments. These cute elves are a fun project that kids will love once finished. Find the full tutorial here.
Modern DIY Christmas Ornaments
Steer away from the norm with these nontraditional paper hanging ornaments. You can use any colors you like and even hang them around your home (perhaps in your child’s room?). They’re very simple and inexpensive to make. Use the directions here to get you started and find supplies at Joann’s.
Let us know what you think about these DIY Christmas ornament ideas below and share your experience after making them! Happy holiday crafting!
