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Kid-Friendly DIY Ornaments to Decorate Your Tree


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Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most cherished holiday traditions, and creating your own ornaments adds a personal and creative touch. DIY ornaments are a perfect activity for kids, keeping them engaged while fostering creativity and fine motor skills. Plus, they create lasting memories and decorations you’ll treasure for years to come!

Here are some easy and fun kid-friendly DIY ornament ideas to make this festive season extra special.

1. Salt Dough Ornaments

Salt dough ornaments are a classic, simple, and versatile option.

  • What You Need: Flour, salt, water, cookie cutters, paint, and ribbon.

  • How to Make: Mix equal parts flour and salt with water to form a dough. Roll it out, use cookie cutters to create shapes, and bake at a low temperature until hardened. Once cool, kids can paint and decorate their creations.

2. Pinecone Characters

Transform natural pinecones into adorable ornaments.

  • What You Need: Pinecones, googly eyes, felt, paint, and glue.

  • How to Make: Paint the pinecones and add googly eyes, felt hats, or scarves to create fun characters like snowmen or elves. Attach a loop of string for hanging.

3. Glittery Snowflakes

These sparkling decorations will add a magical touch to your tree.

  • What You Need: Popsicle sticks, glue, glitter, and string.

  • How to Make: Arrange popsicle sticks in a snowflake pattern and glue them together. Once dry, apply glue to the surface and sprinkle glitter all over. Let it dry and attach a string for hanging.

4. Paper Chain Garland

An easy, mess-free craft that’s perfect for younger kids.

  • What You Need: Colored paper, scissors, and glue or tape.

  • How to Make: Cut paper into strips and loop them together to create a chain. Alternate colors for a festive garland to drape around the tree.

5. Recycled CD Ornaments

Upcycle old CDs into shiny, colorful tree ornaments.

  • What You Need: Old CDs, permanent markers, and ribbon.

  • How to Make: Let kids draw patterns or designs on the reflective side of the CDs using permanent markers. Attach a ribbon through the center hole for hanging.

Why DIY Ornaments Are Special

These DIY ornaments not only beautify your tree but also serve as a creative outlet for kids, enhancing their artistic skills and instilling a sense of accomplishment. Each ornament tells a story and becomes a keepsake that your family can cherish for years to come.

Unleash Your Child’s Creativity with CAMI

At the Children’s Art Museum International (CAMI), we’re passionate about nurturing creativity in young minds. Explore our Learn Art Programme to help your child develop their artistic skills through engaging videos.


Visit Children’s Art Museum International today and make this holiday season truly artistic!



 
 
 

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