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Handmade holiday sparkle
There’s something extra magical about holiday decorations made by little hands, and these ornament crafts are all about creativity, simplicity and festive fun. From sparkly keepsakes to colorful creations that brighten the tree, these DIY projects invite kids to jump in and make something they’ll be proud to display. Whether you’re looking for a rainy (or maybe even snowy!) day activity or a cozy weekend project, these easy ornament ideas bring joy, connection and a personal touch to your holiday season.
Click through to see all the crafting options, or jump to the project below you want to try today:
- Homemade gingerbread
- Waldorf stars
- Paper candles
- Tea light snowman
- Reindeer Christmas ornament
- Christmas tree craft stick ornament
- Colorful sprinkles ornament
- Dried-orange-slice ornament
- Rosemary wreath
- Mini chandeliers
- Sewed paper ornament
- Polka-dot glass ornament
- Christmas tree topper
- Bird-feeder ornament
- Paper flowers
- Snowflake pipe cleaner ornament
Up first: Homemade gingerbread
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Editor’s note: This was originally published in many years ago and was updated most recently on Dec. 3, 2025, by ParentMap’s associate editor, Kari Hanson. New projects were added, and all other information received a thorough fact-check.
