We really think homemade Christmas decorations are the best, even better if they are made by kids. We’ve rounded up some of the best Christmas decoration ideas for kids and the young at heart to make together this year.
You will find lots of great ideas for all ages, toddlers, preschoolers, older preschoolers and babies in the womb.
We truly hope you will start a “DIY Christmas” family tradition, making new unique ornaments each year and keeping them for years to come. Your Christmas tree will become more and more special each year.
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DIY Christmas Decorations for Kids and Toddlers at Hear to Make
You’ll find a great mix of easy DIY Christmas tree decorations as well as more challenging projects that adults will enjoy too.
As we create and come up with new ideas, we’ll add them to this list, so be sure to bookmark this page and revisit it in the future. Happy creating!
Salt dough fingerprint ornaments
Fingerprint Salt Dough Christmas Tree Ornaments – This is actually one of our favorite DIY Christmas ornaments because the whole family gets involved. Make a new one each year and watch your little fingers grow. Such a cute and personalized idea.
Wool hat
Mini Beanie Hats – You won’t be able to stop making these. They are fun for all ages! And they double as doll hats after the holidays.
They don’t require much yarn to make and are a great family craft project so you’ll have a tree full of these in no time.
Snowman Party
Clothespin Snowmen – These cute guys are an easy DIY Christmas decoration that’s also super cheap! They’ll look fun hanging on your tree or as cute little decorations for your gift bags.
DIY Angel Christmas Ornaments
Cotton Round Angels – they will shine in all their glory. We love the casual look of these little fluffy friends. You can make them even prettier by adding a little glitter to the wings or adding facial features.
Printable ornaments to color
Christmas ornament templates to colour in – print out these beautiful templates, colour them to your liking and hang them on your tree or give them to friends and family.
Salt dough Santa
Handprint Santa Ornament – A classic must-have. We love these keepsakes because you can make a new one every year and watch the little hands grow.
Yarn winding
Yarn Wrapped Christmas Trees – We really love these, they look adorable and are great for fine motor skills.
Fingerprint Snowman Christmas Decorations for Kids
Fingerprint Snowman Snow Globe – A great keepsake. Use a plastic globe if working with small children!
Turn candy into decorations
Decorate peppermint candy – too much candy? Turn it into a decoration.
More DIY Christmas Decorations for Kids
Salt dough reindeer footprint decoration – Another idea you should try.
Simple paper snowman – easy and fun to make.
Salt Dough Pine Ornaments – It doesn’t have to be just pine, your child can explore all sorts of different textures.
Craft Stick Snowflakes – These snowflakes would look great on a Christmas tree.
Popsicle stick and branch ornament – a very natural looking decoration.
Textured Clay Decorations – Air dry clay is fun to work with.
Pom Pom Snowman – do you know how to make pom poms? It’s really easy.
Felt Christmas Tree – the perfect project for sewing beginners.
Cork Reindeer Decorations – If you have corks, there are many ways you can turn them into Christmas decorations, reindeer is one of them.
Christmas Craft Ideas
If you’ve got enough homemade Christmas decorations but still want to do more Christmas crafts, we have lots of great Christmas craft ideas for kids to check out;
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