Easy DIY Christmas Tree Ornaments for Kids: Cardboard & Paper Crafts
Make simple Christmas tree ornaments with kids using cardboard and paper. Recycled holiday craft for children.
What You'll Need
- Cardboard scraps
- Colorful paper (construction paper, scrapbook paper)
- Paints (acrylic or tempera)
- Glue (white glue or glue stick)
- String or ribbon (for hangers)
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Paintbrushes
- Pencil or marker
- Newspaper or craft mat (to protect workspace)
Make your own Christmas tree ornaments with kids using cardboard and paper. This is a simple recycled craft that encourages creativity.
Step 1: Prepare Workspace and Gather Supplies
Lay down newspaper or a craft mat. Gather all materials and tools listed above.
Step 2: Draw and Cut Ornament Shapes
Draw simple Christmas shapes on cardboard: stars, trees, bells, gingerbread men, candy canes. Cut them out with scissors. For younger kids, use cookie cutters as stencils or have an adult pre-cut shapes.
Step 3: Decorate with Paper and Paint
Cut colorful paper into small shapes, strips, or confetti. Glue them onto the cardboard shapes. Paint with brushes if desired. Let dry completely.
Step 4: Add a Hanger
Once dry, use a hole punch to make a hole near the top of the ornament. Thread string or ribbon through the hole and tie a knot to form a loop.
Tip
For very young children, pre-cut shapes or use cookie cutters as stencils to make tracing easier.
Safety
Adult supervision required when using scissors, craft knives, or a hole punch.
