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Mod Cubes Ornament
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Candy Cane Ornament
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Wrapped Ball ornament
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Reindeer Handprint ornament
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Snowman Ornament
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Birdseed Ornament
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Jolly Elf ornament
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Salt Dough Ornament
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Yarn Wreath Ornament
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glass painted ornaments
We moms knows that kids love making craft projects. We certainly love displaying their artwork. What better way to display your child's creativity than on the Christmas tree? Here are 10 easy to make ornaments that kids will love making and you will be proud to have center stage on your tree. These are also perfect projects for a Girl Scout troop meeting, church group or even a birthday party activity.
1. Mod Cube Ornament. Made with craft foam, these cute little ornaments are all about the design. The base is a styrofoam cube covered with craft foam that you can prepare ahead of time or, with older kids, they can craft start to finish. There are a variety of shapes already cut with adhesive backing available at local crafts stores.
http://www.styrofoamcrafts.com/project.aspx?id=179-01501#.Uod7TBZ51hw
2. Beaded Candy Canes. These are so simple–pipe cleaners and pony beads and a little shaping. With supervision, even little ones can create these by the bunch. They would be adorable on a package in place of a bow!
http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/holiday-crafts/
3. Wrapped Ball Ornaments. Styrofoam balls, twisted fabric or paper and a cold glue gun are all that is needed to create these stylist, pretty ornaments. Almost any age can accomplish completing a few of these with a little supervision. Make things a little easier by precutting the strips.
http://offbeatandinspired.com/2012/11/21/easy-diy-wrapped-ball-ornament/?_szp=274656
4. Reindeer Handprints. Construction paper, some googly eyes, a little paint and other on-hand supplies add up to a sweet memory with these handprint ornaments. A great idea for a class project. You could put an older child in charge and "print" each guest at your holiday dinner to create a wreath of handprints.
http://www.examiner.com/article/crafts-for-kids-how-to-make-reindeer-handprint-ornaments
5. Snowman Ornament. A simple hand painted face on a clear ornament filled with snow. Simple but so pretty! Make extras of this one for teachers, neighbors and grandma.
http://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/2012/snowman-ornament/
6. Birdseed Ornaments (for outdoor use). These are going to be a huge hit not just in the crafting but in the days following as your kids get to watch birds flock to them in your yard. The most difficult part will be waiting for the birdseed mixture to harden so you can hang them. Kids will need a little help creating the mixture but this is fun for all ages.
http://www.saltwater-kids.com/2010/12/thrifty-gifts-bird-seed-ornaments-for.html
7. Jolly Elf Ornament. Children will need a little help with this one but the results are worth it. A few simple supplies will get you started. I would make a few as samples os the kids have a clear idea of what the elf will look like. Then, walk them through the process step by step. They're going to love seeing the result on your tree.
http://www.parents.com/holiday/christmas/crafts/christmas-kid-crafts/
8. Salt Dough Ornaments. Most kids have made these at one point or another but it's so much fun, do it again! This time, get a little more creative by using stamps, pressing them with leaves or adding texture from household objects. Don't forget to make a hand print of each child! Finish simply with a glaze of paint or a dusting of glitter and tie a ribbon on for a traditional ornament that is always fun to make.
http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/11/how-to-make-salt-dough-ornaments-i-may.html
9. Wreath Ornaments. Wrap yarn around little styrofoam wreaths, add a jingle bell or other small decoration and you have a really cute ornament. All ages will be able to wrap even if you have to help out with the tying and finishing.
http://christopherandtia.blogspot.com/2010/12/handmade-yarn-wreath-ornaments-2010.html
10. Glass Painted Ornaments. There's no link for these because they are as easy to make as can be. Screw off the top of a glass ornament, sprinkle a few drops of different complementary colors of acrylic paint inside, screw the top back on and have your kids dance and shake the ornament. Make sure you put small amounts of paint inside–you can add more later if needed. Turn the ornament up side down over a disposable cup to let remaining paint drip out, let it dry completely and then add the cap and a ribbon for hanging. If you choose the paint colors well, you'll have gorgeous stained glass ornaments.