Every year, kids look forward to the easy Christmas crafts that they will get to make for their home. One thing that I remember from my childhood was the thrill of being able to make homemade Christmas ornaments. I don’t know what it was about making ornaments, but I always loved being able to make something that could have been bought in a store. And the fact that I could run home and put it on the front of the tree always excited me. As I got older, I began to realize that one of the greatest things about homemade ornaments is that I could look at them every Christmas and remember the fun times that I had as a kid. The thrill of making something by themselves will always exist for children, but one thrill that they won’t realize at first is the thrill of having something concrete that holds wonderful childhood memories. Even now I enjoy putting my homemade ornaments up on my tree. That thrill never dies, trust me. All of these wonderful ornaments will definitely hold some of the best Christmas memories of your little ones’ childhood.
Homemade Christmas ornaments are the perfect way to personalize your family tree with crafts that your little ones made all by themselves. Nothing adds to the wonderful spirit of Christmas more than letting your kids join in the festivities by having them help turn your home into a Christmas wonderland. There are so many different kids’ Christmas crafts, but some of the best are the homemade ornaments. It’s always important to show your little ones crafts that will teach them how to make their own Christmas ornaments. Getting into the Christmas spirit is all about making fun ornaments for the family tree!
Santa’s Little Helper Ornaments
Your kids can never go wrong with making Santa’s Little Helper Ornaments. Every tree needs at least some kind of elf ornament. Homemade Christmas ornaments like this one will keep your little ones remembering that Santa is on his way, so they better be nice and not naughty.
Adorable Melted Snowman Ornament
With this Adorable Melted Snowman Ornament, your little ones can transform the usual snowman crafts into something cute and comical. This homemade ornament will definitely add a little extra something to your family tree.
Itty Bitty Snowman Ornament
Some of the best homemade ornaments are the ones where your little ones can preserve materials that they used as babies. This Itty Bitty Snowman Ornament will hold some of the most important childhood memories for your kids. An ornament idea like this one will show you that something as simple as a baby sock can turn out to mean a lot.
10 Minute Santa Belly Ornament
Homemade Christmas ornaments that are fast, but still adorable, are some of the best Christmas crafts for kids. This 10 Minute Santa Belly Ornament is super trendy, and your kids will love the idea of making a new ornament design to symbolize the reason why they run to the tree on Christmas morning.
Itty Bitty Nativity Ornament
Some of the best homemade ornaments are those that remind you of the true reason for the season. This Itty Bitty Nativity Ornament will remind your little ones of the story of baby Jesus all month long.
Snowy Scene Ornament
Kids always wish for a white Christmas, but sadly, sometimes it doesn’t snow. Your little ones can make homemade ornaments that will be the next best thing. This Snowy Scene Ornament may not be the white Christmas that they had hoped for, but it definitely exudes that white Christmas joy.
Whimsical Santa Ornament
Every tree needs homemade Christmas ornaments that symbolize one of the most symbolic figures of the season. This Whimsical Santa Ornament may not have a belly that shakes like a bowl full of jelly, but it still shows the thrill of a child anxiously waiting for Christmas morning.
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What homemade ornaments do your little ones plan on making this year?
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My little ones aren’t so little anymore. In fact, my oldest lives on her own now and will have her first Christmas tree this year. She wants to make cinnamon dough ornaments with her cookie cutters because she is not allowed to burn candles in her apartment and wants to use scented ornaments instead. She also wants to decorate some plain dollar store ornaments with paint and glitter.