Christmas is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the holiday season with your little ones than to make homemade DIY Christmas ornaments? Holiday crafting is one of the best ways to pause the hustle of the season and spend some time together as a family. If you’re looking for more ways to protect family time this season, read about Troomi’s remote screen time tracking tools that help kids balance their phone use and family fun.
The following projects are definitely worth putting away the phones for, so grab your glue and scissors, and let’s dive into how to make these fun and easy Christmas ornaments!
Salt Dough Ornaments
These classic ornaments are easy to make and require only a few ingredients. Start by mixing together 1 cup of flour, 1/2 a cup of salt, and 1/2 a cup of water until a smooth dough forms. Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and cut out your desired shape with cookie cutters. Before baking in the oven at 200 degrees for 2-3 hours, make sure to put a hole at the top for the string. Let cool and decorate with paint, glitter, or markers.
Paper Straw Christmas Trees
For this ornament, you will need paper straws, twine, and glue. Cut paper straws into various lengths, and layer them on top of each other, starting with the longest straw on the bottom. Glue the straws together, making each layer shorter until you reach the top. Add twine as the string to hang the ornament.
Pom-Pom Ornaments
A fun and easy way to make a colorful ornament is with pom-poms. Take different colored pom-poms and glue them together, forming a holiday shape or character such as a snowman, Christmas tree, or reindeer. Add a string to the top to hang on your Christmas tree.
Mason Jar Lid Ornaments
These personalized ornaments are a great way to showcase your child’s creativity. Take a Mason jar lid and fill it with small items such as miniature flowers, glitter, or beads. Seal the lid with hot glue and add a ribbon or string to hang on your tree.
Pine Cone Ornaments
Gather pine cones and hot glue them together to make a wreath or snowflake. Cover with white or green paint and sprinkle with glitter or fake snow. Add a string to the top and hang on your tree.
Unplugging for the Holidays
We hope your family has a blast bringing these Christmas projects to life! Crafting together is a great way to disconnect from digital noise and connect with each other. If you want to keep that healthy balance alive all year long, explore our library of digital parenting tips. And if a new device is on your shopping list this season, see how our kid-safe smartphones provide essential communication tools without the distractions of social media or open internet access. Happy crafting!