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December 2, 2016 · 44 Comments

Kids’ DIY Christmas Ornaments

Christmas· Holidays & Occasions· Kids Crafts

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What’s the Project? Craft projects at Christmas are always fun for the kids and they will love these kids’ DIY Christmas ornaments! They can make any character they would like, like Elmo or Minions, and hang it on the tree to enjoy for years to come. 

My seven-year-old is reading over my shoulder right now as I update this old post and he’s going crazy because he wants to make one of these ornaments! I guess that puts a stamp of approval on them.

I love doing crafts with my kids for Christmas and this is a simple one that they enjoy.

These kids’ DIY Christmas ornaments are a fun project for the kids and they can make any character that they want!

Make Your Own Elmo Ornaments

Elmo was a huge hit with my littles, but you can make them with anybody! Whoever your kids like-make them an ornament! It’s really very easy!

I have a major weak spot for minions so I love making those too. I think Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would be awesome too.

Here’s how to make them.

 

Kids’ DIY Christmas Ornaments:

Supplies Needed:

  • Clear Glass Bulb Ornaments (you can buy a 12 pack or so at your craft store)
  • Americana Multi-Surface Satin in desired colors
  • Vinyl (optional)
  • Ribbon to hang ornaments

 

Instructions:

Take the top part off of the ornament and pour a bunch of paint inside. Be generous-it will be easier:

How to make minion ornaments

Now place your thumb over the top hole and shake to spread the paint. Add more as needed.

When it is completely coated, turn it upside down and let it dry in a paper cup or in the box that it came in, making sure the excess paint can drip out as it dries. Let it dry for a long time-maybe even overnight.

Then add the face! You can do this buy cutting out adhesive vinyl or with paint. I did a combination of the two.

The minion is entirely from vinyl:

Kids' DIY Christmas Ornaments

Elmo is vinyl eyes and mouth with a painted nose. (Shown above.)

And Mike is mostly painting:DIY Mike Wazowski Ornament

Really, just do whatever works best for you. The Americana Multi-Surface Satin will stick well.

Which kids’ DIY Christmas ornaments character will you make? I hope your kids have a blast making their own!

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  1. Helena | Forward Thinking Home says

    December 15, 2018 at 4:10 am

    These are adorable. My kids are going to love these. I’m going to get them to help me make them this week. I can’t wait. I’m not even sure which characters we’re going to do but we’ll work that out as we do them. Thanks for such a great Christmas idea.

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  2. jen says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Will this work with a plastic bulb instead of glass? Wanting to have my kindergarter make one for his class but scared glass will break!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 12, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Yep! Should work just fine!

      Reply
  3. Carol says

    November 9, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    Where did you find the vinyl for the minion ornament? can you go into a little bit more detail on how you did the eyes 🙂
    On the ninja turtle ornaments , what width of ribbon did you use and where did you buy it? I’m using the sz ornaments you have pictured. Thank you for posting these. There adorable! Hope to get an email with my questions answered soon. Thank you

    Reply
    • Amber says

      November 11, 2015 at 11:25 am

      I just get the vinyl at a craft store and then you can just use scissors to cut pieces to the size you need like circles for the eyes and whatever.

      Reply
  4. Cindy deRosier says

    July 1, 2015 at 9:42 am

    ‘m the Editorial Assistant for Fun Family Crafts and I wanted to let you know that we have featured your Minion ornament! You can see it here:

    http://funfamilycrafts.com/minion-ornament/

    If you have other kid-friendly craft tutorials, we’d love it if you would submit them. If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above. Thanks for a great project idea!

    Reply
  5. Alley says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    I followed the instructions to a t
    But my outcome was different.
    The paint inside my ornaments did not dry and I let my ornaments sit for three days.
    The paint insidea them is now pooled in the bottom of the glass.
    but the rest of the project outcome was good

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 20, 2014 at 12:03 pm

      You need to not use acrylic paint. It needs to be a multi surface or glass paint.

      Reply
  6. Sue says

    December 3, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Quick Question…do you use vinyl tape or where do you buy vinyl? These are adorable!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 4, 2014 at 7:38 am

      At the craft store near where you get cutting machines

      Reply
  7. Terri says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Where is the tutorial or is it just the instructions above?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 2, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      It’s all in this post.

      Reply
  8. Kara says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Did you use a template for the minion face? If so, where can we find it? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 1, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      No because every minion is different, so anything goes!

      Reply
  9. Judy says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Not sure what is meant by “website” when leaving a reply. Saw this on my Facebook ‘news feed’ .
    My actual comment is, when I have applied paint to the inside of clear glass ornament balls, is to swirl some rubbing alcohol around the inside first. Let dry before applying paint. Helps paint to “adhere” better. Also, speaking of clear balls, you can also “swirl” 3 or 4 colors as well, or use metallic paint. You can also fill the ball with “powdered styro foam” and put “Frosty’s” face on it and then use a ‘pine stem’ (pipe cleaner) piece across the top and two pom poms on either side, for ‘ear muffs’. Glue the top to the ball after filling, so the weight doesn’t cause the ball to separate and break. Use a styrofoam coffee cup to pour the “powder” into the balls. Stops the ‘static cling’, when trying to use something else, as the stuff will try to cling to everything but its self, including your hands! There really are ‘endless’ possibilities to decorating these. Truly a DIY ’empty palette’ for one’s imagination!

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  10. Lisa says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:38 am

    What is plastic vinyl. Where can you find at hobby lobby

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    • Amber says

      November 24, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      It will be in the section that sells cutting machines like Circuts and Silhouettes.

      Reply
  11. Susan Bradbury says

    November 20, 2014 at 11:44 am

    I bought glass balls and acrylic paint made for glass and i am having a problem with the paint sticking inside the balls. Did you have that problem at all i have tried and re-tried letting them dry for a week now and still not completely covered any ideas?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      November 20, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      I didn’t use regular acrylic paint-I used the multi surface satin. It did take a long time to dry though.

      Reply
    • Terri says

      November 23, 2014 at 1:21 am

      Cover the inside with rubbing alcohol and let dry before adding the paint. This should help the paint adhere better.

      Reply
  12. Jess says

    November 20, 2014 at 6:49 am

    Love these so much!! Where did you buy the plastic vinyl from?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      November 20, 2014 at 7:23 am

      Any craft store or expressions vinyl online

      Reply
  13. Sheila @ BrainPowerBoy says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:18 am

    Found these last night when looking for some fun boy type ornaments. Pinned and shared 🙂 Thanks for a neat idea.

    Reply
  14. Val Frania says

    December 21, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Very cute! Thanks for sharing. I’d like to follow you via the PinWoot app if you are registered. Here’s the link if you aren’t and would like to check it out: https://pinwoot.com/?r=21459

    I love the clear bulbs you can decorate – I did them when I taught school years ago. This is such a good idea – my grandkids are in love with Minions. This would be a great project for them to do at Grammie’s house! I found your site via DIY Cozy Home.

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  15. Rhonda Tenderholt says

    December 16, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    12-16-13: These are really cute. I’m gonna ask a stupid question here but the eyes and such are on the OUTSIDE of the ball? Couldn’t figure out how u would have put it on the inside.

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    • Amber says

      December 17, 2013 at 7:30 am

      Oh-not a stupid question. I should clarify that in the tutorial. Yes, they are on the outside.

      Reply
  16. Yumi says

    December 15, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    no smurf 🙁

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    • Amber says

      December 17, 2013 at 7:31 am

      The idea is that I showed you how to make them, now you can make any character that you want. 🙂

      Reply
  17. marianne wrenn says

    December 14, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    what about shaprie markers will they work?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 17, 2013 at 7:32 am

      Oh good idea! I bet they would.

      Reply
  18. Rebecca Madsen says

    December 14, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    I love the minion posts, so do my kids, I hope you keep them coming!

    Reply
  19. Autumn says

    December 11, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    love these! You are so good at coming up with ideas that are easy that turn out adorable. My kids saw these and want my to make some for them now 😉

    Reply
  20. Katie says

    December 8, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    AMBER!!! I love everything about these three ornaments and so easy to make!!!

    Reply
  21. Jess says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    I found your post on Pinterest and I want to thank you for sharing. My 11 yr old son is happily making the Minions as Christmas gifts for his friends. The balls are sitting upside-down in our kitchen right now!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 13, 2013 at 10:36 am

      Oh that makes me so happy…and makes me think my 10 year old would get a kick out of doing that too!!

      Reply
  22. Jane says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    These are too cute!! What a great idea! 😀
    I’d love for you to swing by and link up at our Holiday link party: http://www.urbanejane.com/2013/12/holiday-glam-link-party.html

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

    Reply
  23. Justina Wilson says

    December 5, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Looking forward to making some Minions, Mike and Elmo’s for Friends with kids trees! As well as my tree!! Hummm hummm clears throat!! Lol

    Reply
  24. Amber Rizer says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:48 am

    I’ve always loved crafts but unfortunately Im not very artistic. Im going to try these since you’ve made them seem easy enough! Wish me luck!! fingers crossed for the giveaway bc i want to unleash the artistic craftiness out of me : ) Thanx You!

    Reply
  25. Crystal says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Absolutely Adorable!!! I love the minions!! Pinning 🙂

    Reply
  26. Elaine says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Love all the seasonal ornaments. Thanks for the instructions.
    Elaine

    Reply
  27. Christy S. Lube says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Adorable!! Now I’m trying to figure out how to do the little green Aliens from Toy Story… lol.

    Reply
  28. Marta says

    December 3, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I hope I win!!I love crafting!!

    Reply
  29. Kristy says

    December 3, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Ha!!! Love them all! So cute and a great tutorial!

    Reply
  30. Terri C says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Thank you for the easy entries, not everyone is on twitter or Instagram. Merry Christmas,

    Reply

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