20 DIY Ornaments Kids Can Make

Let the kids help you decorate this holiday season! Homemade ornaments add personality to your holiday decor, and making them together will help you create wonderful memories with your children. We’ve found 20+ DIY ornaments that kids can make that will look beautiful on your Christmas tree.

Christmas is the perfect time to spend time together as a family. Decorating the tree is a wonderful tradition, and one that can be made even more special by helping your children make their own ornaments.

And if you’re stuck for ideas, we’ve rounded up 20 adorable ornament ideas for kids of all ages. From simple pipe cleaner ornaments for toddlers to more advanced crafts for tweens and teens, we’re sure you’ll find something that suits your child.

Close up of Painted Wood Ornaments - brown wooden block with the work JOY written in white. The ornament is leaning on pine cones.

Painted Wood Ornaments | Juggling Act Mama

Close up image of a wood circle ornament with the word Merry.

Wood Circle Ornaments Cricut Craft | Juggling Act Mama

A paper mache ornament covered in scrapbook paper in vinyl with the word "Noel" with text that reads Easy Paper Mache Ornaments.

Easy Paper Mache Ornaments | Juggling Act Mama

Close up image of a marble Christmas ornament hanging by bakers twine on a Christmas tree.

Marble Christmas Ornaments | Juggling Act Mama

Wooden Snowman Ornaments | Juggling Act Mama

Two popsicle stick sled ornaments on a wood surface, surrounded by greenery.

Popsicle Stick Sled Ornaments | Juggling Act Mama

Christmas Tree Salt Dough Ornament | Mommy’s Bundle

Mini Clothespin Wreath Ornament | The Resourceful Mama

Santa Hat Homemade Christmas Ornament Using Craft Sticks | Buggy and Buddy
DIY Glitter Ornament | Juggling Act Mama

Paper Straw Snowflakes | I Heart Crafty Things

Tea Light Snowman Ornament | Red Ted Art

Gingerbread Ornaments | Teaching 2 & 3 Year Olds

DIY Ribbon Ornament | Juggling Act Mama

Plastic Cup Shrinky Dink Ornaments | The Chaos and the Clutter

Cute Snowman Ornaments| Kids Craft Room

Twig Reindeer Ornaments | Fireflies and Mud Pies

Christmas Tree Suncatcher Ornament | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops

Christmas Beaded Stars | The Crafty Mummy

Pom Poms and Pinecones Christmas Ornaments | One Little Project at a Time

Elf Peg Doll Ornaments | Rhythms of Play

Grinch Ornament | Buggy and Buddy

Sparkly Craft Stick Ornaments | Living Montessori Now

Penguin Ornaments | Kids Craft Room

Kid-Made Ornament Filled with Sand | Gift of Curiosity

Candy Cane Decorations | Learn with Play at Home

Slinky Christmas Tree Ornament | The Typical Mom

You’ll love bringing these homemade ornaments out year after year. And, if you’re like me, you’ll feel a little mushy thinking about just how much your children have grown since the last Christmas.

Which ornament do you plan on making with your kids?