Category: Holiday Crafts

This pinecone ornament craft is one of those rare activities that works well for a wide age range. Kids dip pom poms in glue and press them onto pinecones. That is genuinely the whole project. It is low-mess, low-cost, and produces something that actually looks good on the tree. If you have been collecting pinecones…

Melted crayon ornaments are one of those crafts that looks impressive but comes together quickly. You only need a few simple supplies, and it’s a great way to use up broken crayon ends that are too small to color with anymore. The results are colorful, one-of-a-kind ornaments that kids are genuinely proud to hang on…

14 Christmas ornament crafts for kids Making ornaments with kids is one of those December activities that actually holds up year after year. The ornaments end up on the tree, and a few years later you find yourself looking at them and remembering exactly how old your child was when they made them. That is…

Alphabet block ornaments are one of those crafts that feel both simple and special. They have a classic look that fits right in on a Christmas tree, and they take very little time to make. If you have a set of wooden alphabet blocks sitting around, this is a great way to put them to…

This popsicle stick sled is one of those crafts that looks more impressive than it actually is to make. The finished ornament has real charm on a tree, and kids can take part in most of the steps. It works well for toddlers with help, and older kids can do much of it on their…

This paint drip Christmas craft is one of those rare projects that looks impressive but takes very little skill. You pour paint into a clear plastic ornament, swirl it around, and let it dry. That’s really all there is to it. Kids love watching the colors move inside the ornament, and the finished result is…

This snowman craft turns a simple LED tea light into a glowing ornament that preschoolers can actually make themselves. It uses pom poms, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners, and the finished snowman lights up right on the tree. The cleanup is minimal, and the whole project takes less than 30 minutes. If you are looking…

This pom pom ornament craft is one of those projects that actually works out. The supplies are inexpensive, the steps are simple, and kids end up with something they’re genuinely proud to hang on the tree. It works well for preschoolers and older kids alike, and it fits right in with our 14 Christmas ornament…

Pipe cleaner Christmas ornaments are one of those crafts that are almost too easy. You need just three materials, there is no glue, and the mess is minimal. Kids as young as three can do most of the work themselves, which makes this a genuinely good activity for a December afternoon. The beading part is…

These felt Christmas tree ornaments are a simple, satisfying craft to make with preschoolers and kindergartners. All you need is green felt, some buttons, ribbon, and glue. The result is a sweet handmade ornament that looks great on the tree. If you’re looking for more ideas like this one, we have a full roundup of…

These children’s clay Christmas ornaments started as a simple afternoon project between my daughter and her Nana. We used Sculpey polymer clay in white, and the results were sweet enough to keep on the tree for years. Clay ornaments are one of those crafts that feel special without being complicated, and they hold up well…

These piñata Christmas tree ornaments are a surprisingly fun craft for kids from toddler age all the way up to early grade school. They look festive, they take very little time, and kids can do most of the work themselves. If you are looking for a hands-on holiday activity that produces something actually worth hanging…

Pom pom star ornaments are one of those crafts that are genuinely easy to pull off with a toddler or preschooler. The mess is minimal, the steps are simple, and the finished ornament actually looks good on the tree. You can keep things classic with white pom poms for a snowy look, or go with…

This reindeer ornament craft is one of those projects that comes together fast and ends up looking genuinely sweet on the tree. All you need is a mason jar lid insert, a few pipe cleaners, some googly eyes, a red pom pom, and a little glue. That’s it. It’s simple enough for preschoolers to do…