Parenting

12 Adorable Christmas Tree Ornaments Kids Can Make (PHOTOS)

ParentingPublished Nov 26, 2014
By Judy Dutton
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Nothing's cuter on a Christmas tree than ornaments made by kids. And you don't have to be crazy crafty or slave all weekend to throw them together, either! If you're looking for a fun way to spend your holiday weekends, check out these easy DIY ornaments for kids below. In just a few hours, you'll have holiday decorations you'll cherish for years.

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What's your favorite ornament made by your kids?

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Salt Dough Ornaments
Singing Through the Rain

Salt Dough Ornaments

It doesn't get easier than salt dough ornaments -- all you need is flour, salt, and water! From there, the shapes and designs are as limitless as your kids' imaginations and can range from handprints to cookie cutter stars, snowmen, and beyond.

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'Upcycled' Lightbulb Ornament
The Space Between

'Upcycled' Lightbulb Ornament

Save those old light bulbs! Turn them upside down, add a ribbon and paint, and voila -- you've got "upcycled" lightbulb Christmas tree ornaments.

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Reindeer Ornament
Let's Explore

Reindeer Ornament

Your little tykes will be delighted to learn that their handprint, cut out of felt, looks a lot like a reindeer when you turn it upside and add some pipe cleaner antlers and a googly eye.

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Fabric Scraps Tree Ornament
Simple Simon and Company

Fabric Scraps Tree Ornament

Get your older kids some practice with a needle and thread with these adorable tree ornaments made out of fabric scraps -- a great way to recycle old material.

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Snowmen Bulbs
Toys in the Dryer

Snowmen Bulbs

Take your boring old Christmas ornament bulbs and turn them into snowmen! All you need is a marker and some pipe cleaners and pom-poms for earmuffs.

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Ornaments Made Out of Old Toys
Life As Mom

Ornaments Made Out of Old Toys

Got some old action figures, dolls, or other toys you're looking to toss? Turn them into recycled toy ornaments instead! Your kids will get a kick out of seeing them on your tree.

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Cinna-ments
Satsuma Designs

Cinna-ments

These super-cute "cinna-ments" (cinnamon ornaments) take just five minutes to make -- all you need is some applesauce, cinnamon, and a few other household ingredients.

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Popsicle Stick Ornaments
Evite Gatherings

Popsicle Stick Ornaments

These three ornaments (star, reindeer, and Christmas tree) use popsicle sticks as their base -- smart since they won't break if the little tots drop them!

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Felt Sphere Ornament
The Inspired Wren

Felt Sphere Ornament

This beautiful spherical Christmas ornament is made out of felt and adds some bling with sequins. It's a great craft for tweens and teens who want to create something more sophisticated.

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Glittery Initials
Let's Explore

Glittery Initials

Kids are little narcissists -- which is why they'll love creating glittery Christmas ornaments shaped like their own initials or, heck, even their whole name.

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Bead Snowflake
The Space Between

Bead Snowflake

Wires and beads are all you need to create pretty snowflake ornaments. The color and pattern options are endless so that no two snowflakes will look alike!

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Perler Bead Ornaments
Almost Unschoolers

Perler Bead Ornaments

Perler beads, which can be fused together with an iron, can create great ornaments; this mom from Almost Unschoolers helped her kids use their pixilated impressions to create videogame characters. But the sky's the limit with these things.

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