Christmas Ornaments

Make this Christmas a merry one with decorative homemade Christmas ornaments. Bring your tacky glue and paint to the crafting table and get started on creating some fantastic Christmas tree ornaments --and don't forget to bring a steady hand!

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Want to get the kids involved? Try out some easy Christmas ornaments that are great for children.

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GALLERY: New Christmas Ornaments
GALLERY: New Christmas Ornaments

Decorate the tree with extra care with homemade ornaments. read more

Heart Photo Ornament
Heart Photo Ornament

Have a few spare wallet-sized photos of your child lying around the house? Make good use of them this holiday season for a lovely photo ornament present in the shape of a heart. read more

Seed Bead Ball Ornament
Seed Bead Ball Ornament

Get ready for the ooh's and ahh's from this super easy project! In fact, have several ball ornaments ready for the kids, because before you know it they'll be done and they'll want to make another! read more

Pom-Pom Christmas Tree
Pom-Pom Christmas Tree

This Christmas tree gets its soft and fuzzy look thanks to a few handfuls of pom-poms. The fun comes from not having a pattern – kids are free to place pom-poms of different sizes and colors wherever they want! read more

Salt Dough Snowman Ornament
Salt Dough Snowman Ornament

Creating salt dough is a fun activity for kids and it's a great material to use to create homemade ornaments, so this is like two crafts in one! For this ornament, kids can shape the dough into a simple snowman that would be a great gift to give a read more

Paper Bag Reindeer
Paper Bag Reindeer

Kids can create the entire herd of Santa's reindeer and have a fun puppet show! read more

Glue Snowman
Glue Snowman

This project uses nothing more than glue and some pom-poms for decoration. In fact, you could skip the pom-poms and decorate your dry glue snowmen with markers! read more

Bread Dough Clay Ornaments
Bread Dough Clay Ornaments

Bread dough clay has been around for years because it's very easy to make and just as easy to use. You and your kids will have a blast making these ornaments. read more

Craft Stick Santa Claus
Craft Stick Santa Claus

This cute craft stick Santa Claus ornament is made with very few supplies. Put him together in an afternoon. It makes a great Christmas present! read more

Easy Layered Christmas Tree
Easy Layered Christmas Tree

If you are looking for easy ornaments that even young children can make, this is the project for you. Just a few pieces of felt, a craft stick, and a piece of yarn and you are all set. read more

Penguin Pals Ornaments
Penguin Pals Ornaments

These chilly little penguin pal ornaments are the perfect pair to dress up your holiday tree. Make several, one for each member of your family! read more

Jingle Bell Snowman
Jingle Bell Snowman

No need to wait until it's snowing – kids can make a mini snowman anytime they want with this adorable jingle bell snowman. It's a fun challenge that yields great results. read more

Family Name Ornament
Family Name Ornament

What a fabulous way to display your family’s festive pride! When you’ve finished trimming your tree, hang these family name ornaments across the front of the tree as the finishing touch! read more

Easy Coffee Filter Angel
Easy Coffee Filter Angel

This pretty little coffee filter angel is perfect as is, but you can dress her up with glitter to give her an extra special glow. Explore all of our great family Christmas crafts. read more

Stuffed Triangle Snowman
Stuffed Triangle Snowman

When your kids put this darling stuffed snowman on the tree, their eyes will light up with a sense of accomplishment. Enjoy all of our Christmas crafts and ornament ideas. read more

Miniature Presents
Miniature Presents

These cute little miniature present ornaments will look wonderful hanging on your tree! They are super-easy to make, but are quite elegant-looking. Create a whole range of Christmas ornament crafts this season. read more

Pony Bead Christmas Tree
Pony Bead Christmas Tree

Your kids will love making this festive pony bead Christmas tree ornament. Chunky beads are great for a younger child's little fingers because they are big enough to hold, yet small enough to still be considered a bead. read more

Drip Ball Ornament
Drip Ball Ornament

These drip ball ornaments are so easy but they look like you spent all day on them! Kids will have fun drizzling on all that paint. Create all of our homemade ornaments this Christmas. read more

Jingle Bell Wreath
Jingle Bell Wreath

Do you hear those sleigh bells jingling? This sparkling jingle bell wreath looks very elegant, but the techniques used to make it are as easy as can be. read more

Bows and Jingle Bells Ornament
Bows and Jingle Bells Ornament

Everyone loves the pretty bows and ribbons that come along with Christmas presents. The family can make good use out of Christmas wrapping scraps with this pretty bows and jingle bells ornament. read more

Rolled Felt Candle Ornament
Rolled Felt Candle Ornament

This rolled felt candle ornament is a great project for younger kids. There are only a few steps, so before you know it they'll be hanging their creation on the tree. read more

Cookies & Milk Ornament
Cookies & Milk Ornament

Cookies and milk is Santa's favorite dessert combination. This felt cookies and milk ornament project is super easy for any age child and makes for a cute tree decoration. read more

Elf Shoes Ornament
Elf Shoes Ornament

Oh no! One of Santa's elves forgot to take his shoes with him after his visit! Hang them up on your Christmas tree in case he comes back to look for them. read more

Snowy Window
Snowy Window

This whimsical ornament portrays the season of snow! Kids will love the effect this special snow paint gives to this project. read more

Stuffed Felt Christmas Tree
Stuffed Felt Christmas Tree

Whether you decorate this adorable tree with craft jewels or colorful buttons, your child will be very proud of his/her accomplishment. read more

Wreath Photo Ornament
Wreath Photo Ornament

This is a fun way to use school photos. These photo ornaments make wonderful gifts for relatives this Christmas season. read more

Stuffed Felt Santa
Stuffed Felt Santa

This stuffed Santa ornament can be put together quickly and even little ones can get in on the fun. Try creating a whole range of Christmas ornaments to decorate the tree. read more

Snowman Ball Ornament
Snowman Ball Ornament

This cute snowman is easy to make and fun to hang on the tree. Make extras to give as gifts! Kids will enjoy all of our homemade Christmas ornaments. read more

Decoupage Ball Ornament
Decoupage Ball Ornament

The possibilities in this decoupage ball ornament project are endless. Use whatever color combination you like and let your imagination run wild when decorating. read more

Jute and Jingle Bell Decoration
Jute and Jingle Bell Decoration

This jute and jingle bell decoration is cute and so easy! Just thread on the jingle bells and you have an instant ornament for the tree or your door. read more

Paper Angel
Paper Angel

This pretty little paper angel can be put together very quickly. It makes a wonderful classroom or Sunday school project. read more

Pinecone Snowman
Pinecone Snowman

This little pinecone snowman is ready to hit the slopes! This simple project is fun for kids -- just leave extra time for painting. read more

Lightbulb Rudolph
Lightbulb Rudolph

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose! Everyone loves Santa's lead reindeer, so how's this for a bright idea – make your very own version of him using an old lightbulb! read more

Easy Christmas Ornaments
Easy Christmas Ornaments

Looking for easy christmas ornaments? These Christmas ornament crafts for kids are not only easy to make, they're fun for the whole family! read more

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