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15 Stylish DIY Christmas Ornaments You Can Easily Make With the Kids

ParentingPublished Nov 24, 2016
By Nicole Fabian-Weber
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Your favorite big-box store, that chic boutique, and the store around the corner all have super cute Christmas tree ornaments, but years down the road, what will you remember about them? (Besides the fact that you got them at the big-box store, that chic boutique, or the store around the corner?)

The sweetest and most treasured ornaments are the ones with a story behind them. So, this year, instead of buying all of your new tree trimmings, make merry memories with the kids by DIYing these adorable (and dare we say, stylish) ornaments. Your Christmas tree will never feel so loved.

Grab your craft box and cozy up by the fire. Here are 15 DIY ornaments you don't want to miss.

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'Painted' Clay Ornaments
A Beautiful Mess

'Painted' Clay Ornaments

These beautiful clay ornaments may look professional, but they're the perfect kid craft. (It involves flattening clay with a rolling pin -- need we say more?) And the paint on the ornaments? That's just marker. 

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Crayon Drip Ornaments
The Swell Designer

Crayon Drip Ornaments

How pretty are these crayon drip ornaments? Perfect for all those broken crayons you have lying around the house.

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Yarn Ball Ornaments
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Yarn Ball Ornaments

Your kids -- and your cat -- will love these cozy yarn ball ornaments. And they're sew easy to make!

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Popsicle Stick Ornaments
One Little Project

Popsicle Stick Ornaments

Are you really celebrating Christmas with little ones if you don't make Popsicle stick ornaments with them?

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Cinnamon Stick Tree Ornament
Consumer Crafts

Cinnamon Stick Tree Ornament

These genius cinnamon stick ornaments will look adorable on your tree and make your house smell fantastic.

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Yarn Wreath Ornaments
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Yarn Wreath Ornaments

You don't need much to make these cute yarn wreath ornaments. Just a small styrofoam wreath, some yarn, and of course, your kiddos.

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Yarn Star Ornaments
Small for Big

Yarn Star Ornaments

Even if you don't have kids, your tree needs these yarn star ornaments

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Washi Tape Star Ornaments
Modern Messy Parents

Washi Tape Star Ornaments

Speaking of stars, it doesn't get much easier than these sweet washi tape star ornaments. Very Scandinavian minimalist.

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Peg Doll Angel Ornaments
Hello Wonderful

Peg Doll Angel Ornaments

No kid can resist making these peg doll angel ornaments. And no mom can resist hanging them front and center on the tree.

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Washi Tape Tree Ornaments
Mama Miss

Washi Tape Tree Ornaments

These washi tape tree ornaments are so cute, you may want to give some out as gifts!

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Pine Stamped Salt Dough Ornaments
Easy Peasy and Fun

Pine Stamped Salt Dough Ornaments

These pretty pine stamped salt dough ornaments may take a little patience on your little one's behalf, but the results are so worth it.

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Stained Glass Gingerbread House Ornaments
The Educators' Spin on It

Stained Glass Gingerbread House Ornaments

You only need a few supplies for these sweet stained glass gingerbread house ornaments, but they come out so cute!

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Melted Pony Bead Ornaments
Danya Banya

Melted Pony Bead Ornaments

The best part of these gorgeous melted pony bead ornaments? You can customize them any which way you want. 

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Scrap Ribbon Tree Ornaments
Fireflies and Mudpies

Scrap Ribbon Tree Ornaments

Let your child practice her tying and knotting with these sweet scrap ribbon ornaments.

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Paper Straw Ornaments
Simple as That

Paper Straw Ornaments

Got straws? Then you've got what you need to make these adorable and impossibly easy paper straw ornaments.

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