{"id":2790,"date":"2015-12-10T00:23:26","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T00:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/ri\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2015-12-09T00:29:10","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T00:29:10","slug":"10-christmas-tree-ornaments-kids-can-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/ri\/2015\/12\/10\/10-christmas-tree-ornaments-kids-can-make\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Christmas Tree Ornaments Kids Can Make"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>10. Handprint Reindeer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-717\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DSCN2976.jpg\" alt=\"www.missdelk.blogspot.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This cute little reindeer ornament is super simple to make and only requires your kid\u2019s hand, some brown paint and paper. Have your child place their hand in the paint and press it on a fresh piece of paper. Once it dries, cut it out and add your decorations for a super cute reindeer you can hang on the tree. Easy, cheap and fun!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>9. Cupcake Angels<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-718\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/y9pxgu3x.jpg\" alt=\"www.allwomenstalk.com\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a great way to use up the extra cupcake wrappers you had leftover from the school bake sale. Simply fold them in triangles and glue them together to create charming little angels. Add a small cotton ball for the head and you are well on your way to spreading Christmas cheer. They are also a fun craft the whole family can enjoy making.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Pine Cone<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-719\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Two-Pinecone-Reindeer.jpg\" alt=\"www.kidscraftroom.com\" width=\"400\" height=\"407\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Instead of throwing out the pine cones that are littering your yard, why not turn them into fun Christmas ornaments? All you need is\u00a0some pipe cleaner for antlers, some cloth for ears, and a big red button for the nose. Add some google eyes from the crafts store and you\u2019ve got adorable Rudolph ornaments to enjoy.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Gingerbread Man<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-720\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/42636-Gingerbread-Ornament.jpg\" alt=\"www.lovethispic.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These ornaments are super fun to make because you can actually bake the cookies and decorate them before hanging the cute creations on your tree. Just follow any gingerbread recipe and let them dry out over night. Decorate them how you wish and then place a hook in the head so they can hang on the tree. They are super fun and create an awesome activity to get you in the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Frosty the Snow Jars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-721\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Easysnowmanornament.jpg\" alt=\"www.crazylittleprojects.com\" width=\"625\" height=\"418\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Frosty is looking super cute this year with this Frosty ornament that\u2019s made out of a small paint jar. All you need to do is paint the jar white and add on a cute face. Place a hook through the top of the jar which also substitutes as a hat and you are good to go. Frosty won\u2019t have to worry about melting this year when he\u2019s safe on your tree.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Bottle Cap Snowmen\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-722\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/640x960.jpg\" alt=\"www.snapguide.com\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This cute ornament is a perfect way to use up old bottle caps you may have lying around the house. All you need to do is spray paint them white and glue three together to create little snowmen. Next paint on the buttons and faces and you\u2019ve got brand new ornaments for mere pennies.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. DIY Santa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-723\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"youtube.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These handprint Santa ornaments are made from dried play dough and are absolutely charming. All you need to do is make some play dough\u00a0and cut out circles. Make a hand print and then let it dry overnight. Now you can paint the hand prints to look like Santa\u2019s face with a long white beard.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Puzzle Piece Reindeer\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-724\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0802-400x514.jpg\" alt=\"www.funfamilycrafts.com\" width=\"400\" height=\"514\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have kids then we\u2019re sure you have random puzzle pieces collecting in your drawers that you don\u2019t know what to do with. Well, now you do! You can easily use three of these puzzle pieces to create super cute Rudolph ornaments. Simply paint them brown and add some eyes and a nose! These literally take minutes to make and are loads of fun!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Starlight Stars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-725\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/1212_xmas_glittertpflowers.jpg\" alt=\"parentmap.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For this simple star ornament, all you need is construction paper and glitter, Cut the construction paper into strips and then loop them into circles. Glue the circles together in a star fashion as seen above and then sprinkle with glitter.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Melting Frosty\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-726\" src=\"http:\/\/definevirals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Melted-Snowman-Ornament-3-31.jpg\" alt=\"www.itallstartedwithpaint.com\" width=\"564\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These are super wrong but also so so right! These melted Frosty ornaments are absolutely hysterical and all you need are some clear Christmas ball ornaments, some salt, peppercorns and orange felt. Fill up the ornament with some of the salt to simulate snow, then add the peppercorns for eyes and buttons and cut out a little orange felt nose.<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0http:\/\/definevirals.com\/10-adorable-christmas-tree-ornaments-kids-can-make\/10\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10. Handprint Reindeer This cute little reindeer ornament is super simple to make and only requires your kid\u2019s hand, some brown paint and paper. Have your child place their hand in the paint and press it on a fresh piece of paper. 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