20+ DIY Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make

Decorate the Christmas tree with DIY, Kid-Friendly Ornaments.  My kids love decorating the tree with their crafts-- from the toddlers handprint keepsake to my preschoolers creative twig icicles there are many ways to get the children involved in preparing for the holiday season. Here are 20+ ornament ideas kids can make!

My children love to make ornaments to put on our Christmas tree.  The personalized touch of your child's artwork or craft creates a special keepsake during the holiday season.  There are so many creative and fun ornaments kids can make and here are over 20 of our favorites!

Click the link above each picture for the supply list and tutorial!

Handprint Snowmen Christmas Ornament

This sweet ornament is the cutest keepsake!

Simple Bow Wreath Ornament

Toddler friendly Christmas Ornament.  It won't break and can be done in minutes!

Christmas Wreath Ornament

Sneak in fine motor skills with this cute ans simple Christmas Wreath Ornament

Yarn Wrapped Present

We love yarn wrapping crafts and were inspired to make something for the Christmas tree!

Twigcicles

Go on a winter nature walk to collect twigs.  Come back home and enjoy some hot cocoa, Christmas carols, and glitter!! (Not all together hopefully!)

Glitter Bird Ornament

Upcycle a CD into an ornament for the tree!  My sparkle-loving daughter was in heaven making this fun glitter bird ornament!

Babies 1st Handprint Ornament

Make a special keepsake ornament of baby's handprint!

Ribbon Weave Christmas Tree

Another simple, kid-friendly ornament that works on fine motor skills.  Weave a Christmas tree!

Salt Dough Handprint Reindeer Ornament

Create Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Salt Dough Ornament!

Tissue Paper Initial Ornament

Kids will enjoy making an ornament with the initial of their first name!

Pipecleaner and Beads Christmas Tree Ornament

Make this simple Pipecleaner tree ornament with preschoolers and/or older children.

Time Capsule Keepsake Ornament

Remember your kid's wishlist with this sweet keepsake ornament.

Christmas Around the World Ornaments

Learn about how other countries and cultures celebrate Christmas with these kid-friendly crafts and activities!  This was a fun post we shared at 123Homeschool4me.

Tissue Paper Filled Ornament

This is a super simple Christmas ornament for little hands.  All you need is tissue paper and a clear bulb!

And here's 10 more Kid Made Ornaments  my kiddos loved making!

Which one(s) will you make first?

Hope your children enjoy making some new DIY, Kid-Friendly ornaments for the Christmas tree this year!