DIY: CHRISTMAS TREE CRAFTS WITH FAMILY

What better way to spend time  creating lasting holiday memories with your family? Getting everyone involved is the perfect way to make your Christmas decor extra-special and extra-loved for years to come. Let your little artist’s imagination and enthusiasm run free. 

Start simple. Gather items from around the house: paper, markers, ribbon, pompoms, wiggle eyes, glue sticks, a stapler and scissors. Get decorating! Cut out handprints, draw adorable designs, make your own reindeer, the possibilities are endless! Punch a hole or two in the top, lead string through and hang it on the tree! Voila! You’ve created a bit of Christmas magic right at home. 

Want more? We’ve gathered our favorite DIY ornament tutorials from around the web for you and the family to cherish forever. 

Christmas List Ornament 

Every kid loves to write all their most sought after items on a list for Santa. For this fun ornament have your kiddos write what they want on a thin piece of paper and wrap it around a bobbin (or go more simple with a toilet paper rolland create this adorable personalized decoration!  

Get the tutorial here: Christmas List Ornament

Pom Pom Wreath 

An adorable way to add color and whimsy to your Christmas tree. This easy under $5 craft lets you and your family get creative with color-schemes and bows to make the perfect accent- ornament. 

Get the tutorial here: Pom Pom Wreath

Scrap Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornament

Are you an avid crafter? This may be the perfect DIY for you. Pair leftover ribbon or scraps of fabric with some yarn/twine and twig from your yard or even a popsicle stick to create this gorgeous (yet easy) Christmas ornament.

Get the tutorial here: Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornament

Adorable Wine-Cork Reindeer Heads

The perfect way to repurpose your wine corks. Hey, no shame in having a little wine-cork collection, but now it’s time to turn them into the most adorable little Christmas tree ornaments.

Get the tutorial here: Wine-Cork Reindeer Heads

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