Are you looking for fun and easy decoupage ornaments to make for Christmas? These are so fun and sparkly – any age can try them!
Skills Required: None: Grab a bottle of Mod Podge and some scissors. This is one of the most simple projects you’ll ever do.
I know that right now many of you have little ones at home – they are out of school, it’s cold outside and they are bored. They might need some fun kids Christmas crafts! Kids love making Christmas ornaments!
Good news – Mod Podge is here to help. Since many of you are also setting up trees this weekend, you can set your kids at a table with these fabric scrap Christmas ornaments and let them go to town.
You know – adults actually love making these too. They are perfect for leftover fabric scraps if you’re a seamstress, and you can make some pretty pleasing color combinations with your scraps. Once you are done, slap them on the tree (okay, not so much slapping as placing).
These Mod Podge ornaments are so easy and inexpensive, you probably have everything you need already, and your kids are going to have a great time.
Here are the goods to make the kids Christmas ornaments. A couple of paper balls and some fabric. Oh, styrofoam works too, but I liked these because the hanger was attached. I have little patience when it comes to hanger-ing.
(learn how to make a Christmas wreath for kids here!)
Gather These Supplies
- Mod Podge – your choice of flavors. I used Glitter Gold, Glitter Silver, and Gloss. Glitter Mod Podge is no longer available so I recommend either Sparkle or Extreme Glitter
- Paper mache ornaments – as many as you want to make
- Fabric scraps – I didn’t have any holiday ones specifically so I bought 1/8 yard pieces from JoAnn. They were only around $.30 a piece with the sales right now
- Embellishments – whatever you have lying around; I used ribbon and buttons
- Flat paintbrush – one for everyone!
- Craft Glue
- Scissors
I had a great time decoupaging these! I fully believe adults should join in on kids Christmas crafts. Do you?
Let me know what you think in the comments. Here’s the printable how to:
Decoupage Ornaments
Learn how to make these Mod Podge fabric ornaments with cute scraps! Perfect for your Christmas tree.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Dry Time2 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs
Yield: 3 ornaments
Cost: $5
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Cut your fabric into manageable bits using the scissors.
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Add Mod Podge to the surface of the ornament – place a piece of fabric down and then brush over it to smooth it down. Repeat, continuing to add Mod Podge and place more fabric squares. As you cover one side of the ball, let it dry.
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Once the ball is dry, flip it over and complete the other side until the entire ornament is covered in fabric. Allow to dry.
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If desired, seal some of the ornaments with glitter Mod Podge. Let dry.
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Use the craft glue to add embellishments. You can also cut a length of ribbon with scissors and tie around the middle.
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Set to dry for at least a few hours before hanging on the Christmas tree.
This Christmas craft might be good for them to make as gifts for family members. You can even have them decoupage pictures of themselves or names on top.
Did you and your kids love making these Mod Podge ornaments? I hope so! Let me know in the comments. I’d also love for you to check out these other ornament ideas:
Confetti • Crystal Photos • Kids’ Handprints • Letters • Mason Jar Lids • Mod Podge Glitter • Night Light Bulbs • Painted Wood • Paper Bags • Paper Balls • Paper on Glass • Photo Blocks • Rhinestones • Rustic Glitter • Salt Dough • Seashells • Shadow Box • Sugar
