DIY Christmas Decorations with kids

"It's not what's under the Christmas tree that matters, but who's around it." 
- Charlie Brown

As the holiday season approaches, there's a palpable sense of excitement and wonder in the air. For families, it's a time to come together, to celebrate traditions, and to create cherished memories. One of the most delightful ways to bond with your children during this festive season is by crafting your very own Christmas decorations.

Not only does it provide an opportunity for creativity and quality time together, but it also allows you to make unique, personalised gifts that carry a special touch. Thanks to Hooray Heroes, explore a range of DIY Christmas decoration ideas that you can enjoy with your kids while making memories that will last a lifetime.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS

1. Handmade Ornaments 

Start with the classic tradition of making handmade Christmas ornaments. Gather supplies like blank ornaments, acrylic paints, brushes, and glitter.

 
Let your children's imagination run wild as they create unique designs on each ornament. Personalize them with names, dates, or special messages, making them the best personalized gifts for loved ones.

2. Salt Dough Creations:

Salt dough ornaments are not only fun to make but also a fantastic way to capture your child's handprints or footprints.  

To create the dough, mix:

🍚 2 cups of all-purpose flour

🧂 1 cup of salt

🫗 1 cup of water

Roll it out and cut shapes like stars, hearts, or angels. After baking and cooling, let your kids paint and decorate these personalized treasures.

3. Pinecone Decorations: 

Take a walk in nature to gather pinecones, and then let your kids turn them into charming ornaments. Paint the pinecones with festive colors, and add small details like googly eyes and mini pom-poms to create adorable creatures.

4. Bead and Pipe Cleaner Ornaments  

This project not only enhances their fine motor skills but also encourages creativity. Let them choose their favorite color combinations and patterns to craft unique ornaments. Once completed, these ornaments can be hung on the tree, used as gift toppers, or even turned into personalized keychains for friends and family.

These can be excellent additions to your tree or lovely gifts for friends and family.

5. Cookie Cutter Ornaments:

Cookie cutter ornaments are a delightful way to involve children in the holiday cooking process. Roll out salt dough or gingerbread cookie dough and have your kids use Christmas-themed cookie cutters to create shapes. After baking and cooling, let them decorate the ornaments with colorful icing and edible glitter. These edible ornaments can be a sweet addition to your tree or a tasty gift.

6. Handmade Christmas Cards: 

While not exactly a decoration, handmade Christmas cards are a heartfelt way for kids to express their creativity and spread holiday cheer. Provide them with cardstock, markers, stickers, and other crafting supplies to design personalized cards for family members and friends. You could for example make your kids draw some of our animals thanks to our free tutorials on Youtube !

You could even think of personalizing some Christmas cards that we offer and that include Dad, Mom, and the children. You can also find these illustrations in one of our personalized Christmas books for kids + parents, one of the most unique Christmas present you will ever offer.

7.  Pinecone Decorations: 

Take a walk in nature to gather pinecones, and then let your kids turn them into charming ornaments. Paint the pinecones with festive colors, and add small details like googly eyes and mini pom-poms to create adorable creatures.

This charming creation can be framed and displayed as a holiday decoration or gifted to grandparents as a cherished keepsake.

8. Snow Globe Terrariums: 

Bring a touch of winter wonderland indoors with DIY snow globe terrariums. Fill clear glass containers with artificial snow, miniature figurines, and tiny ornaments. Secure the lid and let your kids shake their way into a magical world of holiday enchantment. These miniature scenes can be displayed as delightful decorations or even given as personalized gifts.

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