Mess-Free Christmas Memories with the Kiddos!
The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones; what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than making ornaments with the kids? DIY Christmas ornaments are classic, fun memorabilia any child can make. Additionally, these homemade Christmas ornaments are no mess crafts; less clean up leaves more time to focus on making lifelong memories! So, get ready to queue up some Christmas crafts for kids to make this season memorable.
1. Beaded Candy Canes
A super easy Christmas craft for kids to help develop their fine motor skills! Additionally, these beaded candy cane ornaments by Simply Full of Delight are the perfect no mess craft because there's no glue involved; just pipe cleaners, beads, and ribbon! The perfect homemade ornament for little hands; furthermore, consider using larger beads for younger kids to make this craft easier.
2. Clear Ornament Fillers
Possibly the easiest homemade ornaments on this list! Simply have the kids fill a clear Christmas ornament with their choice of fillers; try pom-poms, sequins, tinsel, and even Christmas candy. Get inspiration for more clear ornament fillers on Love Ambie! Also, she details plenty of mess-free ideas. Therefore, kids can experiment with many different methods to make these homemade ornaments.
3. Button Christmas Trees
The kids can make these DIY Christmas tree ornaments with just some buttons and string! This craft is great if you often have extra craft supplies lying around. Also, Crafty Morning's button Christmas trees post provides a helpful video tutorial. Older kids may do just fine using string, but additionally to make this project more friendly for little ones you could use pipe cleaners and larger buttons instead.
4. Christmas Paper Chains
Paper chains are a classic Christmas craft that even young children can get the hang of. Additionally, these Christmas paper chains from Baker Ross feature fun designs like Santa and elves! This Christmas craft for kids is also perfect for wrapping around the tree. You could also use it as a Christmas countdown; a versatile and fun homemade ornament!
5. Scrap Fabric Christmas Tree Ornament
Turn scrap fabric and ribbon into beautiful ornaments that kids can make all by themselves! All they'll need is something to tie the ribbons on; this scrap ribbon Christmas tree ornament from Fireflies & Mud Pies uses a stick from outside, but you could also use popsicle sticks or even cinnamon sticks for extra holiday flair. Additionally, the cinnamon will make your home smell wonderful.
6. Paper Strip Ornaments
Paper crafts are perfect for little hands. Additionally, these paper strip ornaments from It's Always Autumn provides a free printable template. This is also a craft kids can enjoy making more than once this season because there's so many different ways to decorate; consider letting them try washi tape or stickers for a no mess craft (no glitter, haha).
7. Cinnamon Stick Ornaments – Christmas Crafts for Kids
There are so many creative ways to use cinnamon sticks to make some creative homemade ornaments with the kids this Christmas! This cinnamon stick ornaments crafts list by Hunny I'm Home provides plenty of creative ideas to help get started. Not only are these DIY Christmas ornaments adorable, but they also smell nice and festive for the season.
8. Cardboard Pom-Pom Ornaments
Pom poms are the perfect craft material for little hands. This pom pom ornaments craft tutorial from Skip to my Lou details how to make candy cane and wreath designs, but you could also encourage the kids to get creative and try to come up with their own festive designs! Consider having them try designing a snowman or gingerbread man shape.
9. Paper Ornament Ideas
Paper ornaments offer limitless no mess craft ideas for kids to make! Get started with this DIY paper Christmas ornaments craft list from Homeschool Preschool. These crafts are also perfect for younger kids to learn how to use safety scissors. There's plenty of ideas, from stained glass nativity scenes to mini paper angels!
10. Yarn Wrapped Stars – Christmas Crafts for Kids
It doesn't get much simpler than this; wrap yarn around some cardboard for easy DIY Christmas ornaments. These ornaments are not only charming and rustic, but they're also so simple that even young children can toss one together! Consider trying different shapes like a Christmas tree as well; Six Clever Sisters offers a yarn-wrapped star ornament tutorial.
11. Cookie Cutter Ornaments – Christmas Crafts for Kids
Use cookie cutters to create unique homemade ornaments! The craft is simple; use the cookie cutter as a template to cut a shape out of some paper, and glue it to the inside of the cookie cutter! Consider using decorative Christmas paper or family pictures for a heartfelt no mess craft that can be put out year after year. Get the full DIY cookie cutter ornaments tutorial on Home for the Harvest.
12. Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes
Pipe cleaner crafts are a classic for preschool-aged children, and it's easy to understand why. These pipe cleaner snowflakes by Craftsy Hacks are also glue-free, making them the perfect no mess craft for the holidays. The kids are sure to have so much fun picking out pretty beads to make their snowflakes their very own!
13. Yarn Wreaths – Christmas Crafts for Kids
Similar to the yarn wrapped stars, simply tie some green yarn around a cardboard circle to make this craft! It's perfect for helping kids develop their fine motor skills, all while making meaningful memorabilia to hang on the tree. Red Ted Art offers this easy yarn wreath ornament tutorial! Additionally, try thicker yarn to make this craft more friendly for younger kids.
14. Paper Straw Ornaments
Learn how to turn paper straws into festive homemade ornaments super easily! You Make it Simple offers 3 Paper Straw Ornament tutorials. 2 of these crafts also don't require any sort of glue, making them the perfect no mess craft! Additionally, this DIY Christmas ornament is perfect for kids to practice their safety scissors skills.
15. LEGO Snowflake Ornament – Christmas Crafts for Kids
If your kids are into LEGOs and you always have some lying around, this DIY Christmas ornament is perfect for this holiday season! Little Bins for Little Hands offers a LEGO snowflake ornament tutorial that's super easy for kids to follow. The kids can also feel free to get creative and add their own creative flair to this craft.
Looking for more holiday inspiration to make the season extra special? Check out our posts on DIY Christmas gift ideas and Christmas breakfast ideas. Additionally, we also offer a guide on Christmas gift ideas for teenagers!
