Sometimes really simple crafts are just the best, aren’t they? This collection of ornament crafts for toddlers is right up the top of our list as one of our favorite easy peasy Christmas projects.
In fact, we enjoyed making our ornaments so much that we ended up creating a whole set, each with different colors and materials.
1. Fun Reindeer Handprint Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Buggy And Buddy
Want a really fun reindeer project? We got you! This handprint activity is so adorable and easy. It’s just right for toddlers, resulting in personalized keepsakes.
These will add so much charm and holiday spirit to your festive decorations.
2. DIY Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
Image Source/Tutorial: Thebestideasforkids
You can craft some very pretty snowflake ornaments using popsicle sticks. This is such a simple and elegant project for kids.
It adds a lovely handmade charm to your Christmas tree and is great for working on creativity and fine motor skills.
3. Popsicle Stick Snowman Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Happy Hooligans
Let’s make some adorable snowman ornaments with popsicle sticks! This craft is simple, fun, and totally perfect for toddlers to get into during the winter. It sparks creativity and you get some super festive decorations for your home or classroom.
4. Cranberry Play-Dough Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Naturalbeachliving
Get ready to use some cranberry-scented play-dough for amazing Christmas ornaments. This is a great sensory craft that is safe and fun, making it perfect for toddlers.
The festive aroma and vibrant colors are a delightful part of any holiday craft time.
5. Fillable Ball Christmas Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Funlearningforkids
Your kids can create their very own fill-the-ball Christmas ornaments. I think this is so cool because it’s an interactive craft!
It’s perfect for putting a personal touch on your tree or for gifting. This one really sparks joy during the holidays.
6. Handmade Grinch Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Happiness is Homemade
How about making some handmade Grinch ornaments for a really fun Christmas activity? This creative craft is perfect for anyone who loves the classic story.
It adds a playful touch to your decor and is a great way to celebrate the spirit of the season.
7. Paper Straw Wreath Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Projects With Kids
Make an easy wreath ornament with paper straws. My kids love using straws for things other than drinking!
This is a simple and eco-friendly craft for kids to create festive decorations that are both fun and stylish. It really adds a creative flair to your holiday setup.
8. Pom-Pom Christmas Tree Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Thejoysharing
You can create the cutest Christmas tree ornament from pom-poms. This is a fluffy and fun craft that is perfect for little hands.
It adds a playful and festive touch to your decorations and really encourages imagination during the crafting process.
9. Simple Beaded Wreath Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Happy Hooligans
Craft a simple beaded wreath ornament with your kids. This colorful and engaging project is just right for holiday crafting sessions.
You’ll end up with lovely decorations for the Christmas tree or sweet handmade gifts for friends and family.
10. Salt Dough Salad Spinner Crafts
Image Source/Tutorial: Emmaowl
You have to try this super fun salad spinner technique with salt dough to create unique Christmas crafts.
This innovative activity is perfect for kids who love hands-on projects. They can make one-of-a-kind holiday decorations with a really cool creative twist.
11. Reindeer Thumbprint Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Littlebitfunky
Create some pretty reindeer thumbprint ornaments in just 20 minutes. Wow! This quick and easy craft is perfect for those last-minute holiday projects.
You get adorable keepsakes or gifts that add a personal and festive touch to all your celebrations.
12. Adorable Sparkly Star Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Toddler Approved
Make adorable star crafts with toddlers using sparkles. This glittery and festive project is perfect for adding shine to your holiday decor.
It’s a real standout piece for the Christmas season.
13. Simple Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Messy Little Monster
You can create simple salt dough ornaments using handprints. This is such a sentimental and fun craft.
These handmade decorations capture those tiny hands in a lasting keepsake, perfect for gifting or adding a personal touch to your own tree.
14. Easy Reindeer Candy Cane Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Onelittleproject
Make an easy reindeer candy cane craft with your preschoolers. This fun and festive activity combines crafting with holiday treats.
It’s perfect for classroom parties or family crafting sessions during the Christmas season.
15. Simple DIY Paper Plate Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Crafty Morning
Let’s craft some simple paper plate ornaments with the toddlers. This is an easy and versatile project that’s perfect for creating all kinds of festive designs.
It’s ideal for holiday crafting sessions that encourage creativity and imagination.
16. Glittery Christmas Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Sparklingbuds
Make some glittery Christmas ornaments with your kids for a super sparkly holiday craft. This is perfect for adding festive shine to your tree or gifts.
The project is fun, creative, and ideal for all ages, ensuring a magical holiday experience.
17. Simple Candy Cane Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Fantastic Fun And Learning
Craft simple candy cane ornaments with the kids. It’s an easy and festive project that is perfect for decorating trees or gift tags.
It combines creativity with seasonal charm for a really sweet addition to your decor.
18. Clay Ornaments with Cookie Cutters
Image Source/Tutorial: Notimeforflashcards
Use cookie cutters and stamps to make clay ornaments in these toddler-friendly activities.
These easy-to-create crafts are perfect for developing creativity while celebrating the Christmas spirit with handmade decorations.
19. No-Bake Bread Clay Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Funathomewithkids
Use a no-bake bread clay recipe to make DIY Christmas ornaments. This simple and safe craft is perfect for kids.
You get durable and beautiful decorations that celebrate the holiday season with a special homemade touch.
20. Beautiful Pine Cone Christmas Trees
Image Source/Tutorial: Rainy Day Mum
Create beautiful pine cone Christmas trees with your toddlers. We love doing nature-inspired crafts!
This one is perfect for celebrating the season and combines creativity with eco-friendly materials to make charming decorations.
21. Five Ornaments with Popsicle Sticks
Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Activities Blog
Let’s craft five easy Christmas ornaments using popsicle sticks. This is a simple and versatile project for kids to create festive decorations that are fun and budget-friendly.
They add a wonderful homemade charm to your holiday celebrations.
22. Fingerprint Salt Dough Tree
Image Source/Tutorial: Easy Peasy And Fun
Create an attractive fingerprint Christmas tree ornament using salt dough. This easy craft is great for festive fun.
Ideal for holiday keepsakes, it captures memories while adding a personal touch to your Christmas decor.
23. Scented Christmas Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Activities Blog
Make some scented Christmas ornaments using spices or essential oils. This sensory craft adds a fragrant touch to your holiday decor.
It’s perfect for creating a cozy and festive atmosphere that delights the senses.
24. Easy Baking Soda Clay Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Mamapapabubba
Make easy baking soda clay ornaments with your toddlers. This no-cook recipe is safe, simple, and perfect for creating adorable Christmas keepsakes.
Kids will have a great time shaping and decorating these ornaments.
25. Adorable Snowman Handprint Crafts
Image Source/Tutorial: Simple Fun For Kids
Make some cute snowman crafts from handprints. This adorable and simple project is perfect for toddlers.
You can create festive keepsakes or decorations that capture the magic of the season. They make wonderful additions to your decor.
26. Fun Reindeer Cork Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Red Ted Art
Craft fun reindeer ornaments with cork materials. This is an eco-friendly and imaginative project for kids.
It adds a whimsical touch to your holiday decor or gifting ideas while celebrating the magic of Christmas.
27. No-Sew Cloth Christmas Tree
Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Activities Blog
Create a no-sew cloth Christmas tree with the kids. This simple and safe craft is perfect for toddlers.
You’ll get a charming decoration or gift for the holiday season that’s easy to assemble and full of festive cheer.
28. Quick Toddler Christmas Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: My Bored Toddler
Try a quick and fun ornamental Christmas craft with toddlers. This simple project is great for last-minute holiday activities.
It adds creativity and joy to your celebrations while keeping little ones entertained.
29. Creative Salt Dough Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Thebestideasforkids
Craft some creative ornaments using salt dough, a versatile and budget-friendly material.
Perfect for holiday crafting, this project lets kids express their imagination while making beautiful, lasting decorations for the tree.
30. Simple DIY Heart-Shaped Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Craftsonsea
Design a simple heart-shaped Christmas craft with kids.
This easy project uses basic materials and is perfect for spreading love and holiday cheer through handmade ornaments that can be treasured for years.
31. Cutest Snowman Face Ornament
Image Source/Tutorial: Happy Hooligans
Craft the cutest snowman face ornament with transparent plastic balls. This unique and fun project is perfect for kids.
You can create adorable decorations for your tree or gifts that bring a playful touch to your holiday decor.
32. Clay Handprint Keepsake Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Mamapapabubba
Create beautiful handprint keepsakes with baking soda clay. This sentimental craft captures those tiny hands in a lasting decoration.
It is perfect for gifting or cherishing as a heartfelt memory of the holiday season.
33. Christmas Light Ornamental Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Buggy And Buddy
Create decorative Christmas light ornaments with preschoolers. This colorful and engaging craft is perfect for celebrating the season.
It adds brightness and creativity to your holiday displays while teaching kids about festive traditions.
34. Upcycled Photo Frame Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Books And Giggles
Upcycle photo frames into festive ornament crafts. This creative and sustainable project is perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday decor or gifting memorable keepsakes that celebrate cherished moments.
35. Easy Gingerbread Man Ornament
Image Source/Tutorial: The Resourceful Mama
Make an easy gingerbread man ornament with craft sticks. This festive and simple craft is perfect for kids.
It adds a sweet touch to your Christmas tree or holiday decor while fostering creativity and imagination.
36. Easy Bead Snowflakes
Image Source/Tutorial: Notimeforflashcards
Create beautiful bead snowflakes with preschoolers. This easy craft encourages creativity and fine motor skills.
You get stunning decorations for windows, trees, or holiday displays that add a sparkling touch to your celebrations.
37. Tissue Paper Wreath Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Happiness is Homemade
Craft a very simple wreath using tissue paper. This colorful and easy project is perfect for kids to create festive decorations that brighten up any home or classroom, adding a cheerful touch to your holiday decor.
38. Handmade Tear Art Wreaths
Image Source/Tutorial: Buggy And Buddy
Create handmade Christmas wreath ornaments with tear art techniques. This simple and creative craft is perfect for kids to make unique decorations that add a personal touch to holiday celebrations and brighten up any space.
39. Simple Salad Spinner Painting
Image Source/Tutorial: Notimeforflashcards
Explore salad spinner painting for a simple yet exciting Christmas ornamental craft. Kids will love creating colorful designs by spinning paint.
This makes for a fun and festive activity for the holiday season that results in unique decorations.
40. Button and Styrofoam Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Happy Hooligans
Make easy Christmas tree ornaments with buttons and Styrofoam. This tactile craft is perfect for toddlers.
It encourages creativity and fine motor development while creating festive decor that’s both cute and functional.
41. Creative Snowflake Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Littlebinsforlittlehands
Make creative snowflakes with preschoolers using basic supplies. This engaging craft encourages imagination and results in beautiful decorations for windows or trees that bring a wintery charm to your home.
42. Easy Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees
Image Source/Tutorial: Red Ted Art
Make an easy Christmas tree craft with pipe cleaners. This quick and creative project is perfect for kids.
You end up with a charming and festive decoration for the holiday season that’s both fun and visually appealing.
43. Cute Clothespin and Cork Nutcrackers
Image Source/Tutorial: Happy Hooligans
Create cute nutcracker crafts using clothespins and corks. This imaginative project is perfect for preschoolers. It adds a whimsical touch to your Christmas decor.
Kids will enjoy assembling and decorating these charming figurines.
44. Simple Q-Tip Snowflake Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Activities Blog
Make simple snowflake ornaments with Q-tips. This easy and creative craft is perfect for kids.
It adds a delicate and festive touch to your holiday decor while encouraging imagination and fine motor skills.
45. Salt Dough Handprint Recipe
Image Source/Tutorial: Thebestideasforkids
Use a salt-dough recipe to make handprint crafts. This timeless project is perfect for creating keepsakes that capture memories and celebrate the holiday season.
It adds such a personal touch to your Christmas decor or gifts.
46. Fun Ornaments for Preschoolers
Image Source/Tutorial: Busy Toddler
Make super fun Christmas ornaments with preschoolers using simple materials like paint, glitter, and clay. These engaging crafts are perfect for developing fine motor skills while creating festive decorations.
47. Homemade Decorative Straw Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Littlebinsforlittlehands
Use straws to create homemade decorative crafts. This innovative and fun project is perfect for kids to design unique ornaments or gifts.
It adds a creative twist to your Christmas decor while promoting sustainability.
48. Easy Snowman Ornaments
Image Source/Tutorial: Kidscraftroom
Craft cute snowman ornaments with preschoolers using basic materials.
This fun and easy project is perfect for celebrating winter and adding festive cheer to your home or classroom. It’s a favorite among young crafters.
Simple Christmas ornament crafts for toddlers are a fantastic way to celebrate the season. You can boost creativity and motor skills at the same time!
Using safe materials like salt dough, popsicle sticks, and paint creates lasting memories and special decorations that your family can enjoy for years to come.