Yes, the holiday season is crazy busy [1], but it's also the perfect time to add some DIY fun [2] to your family life. And we're not talking about taking on just any old project. Instead, let us suggest some you can display on the season's biggest star: your Christmas tree [3]. DIY [4] ornaments are easy enough for kids to make (most with a little help from Mom or Dad) and stylish enough that you'll be proud to hang them for years. Find your favorite (we're partial to the easy ones using printable sewing patterns) and get crafting [5]. Your kids — and your tree — will thank you.
DIY Emoji Ornaments
Studio DIY's emoji ornaments [7] turn plain ceramic ornaments into cool emoji using craft or spray paint and paint pens.
Sewing Card Ornaments
Mr. Printable's sewing card ornaments [8] are a fun way for kids to learn a new skill while making a special addition to your tree.
DIY Christmas Tree Toppers
A Beautiful Mess's DIY Christmas tree toppers [9] use pipe cleaner-covered bendable wires.
Snowman Ornaments
Pull out your old baby-food jars and repurpose them into cute holiday ornaments with Crazy Little Projects's snowman ornament [10].
Paper Ball Ornaments
A Beautiful Mess's paper ball ornaments [11] are simple to make and cute enough to keep out all year long.
Harry Potter Potions Ornaments
Lemon Lime Adventure's DIY Harry Pottery potions ornaments [12] are made using plastic globe ornaments, glitter glue, warm water, glitter, and food coloring. What Potter-lover wouldn't want some Felix Felicis potion (that's "liquid luck") hanging on their tree?
DIY Antler Ornaments
Cinnamon sticks, spray-painted twigs, and some fabric turn into some seriously cute holiday decor with The Chic Site's DIY antler ornaments [14].
Temporary Tattoo Ornaments
What could be easier than adding a temporary tattoo to an ornament? Check out the 10-minute makeover The Crafted Life gave these DIY North Pole ornament [15], which uses a clear plastic ornament, Poly-Fill stuffing beads, and a tiny snowman to create a frosty wonderland.
DIY Crayon Drip Ornaments
The Swell Designer's crayon drip ornaments [16] are a great way to use up all those broken crayons.
DIY Photo Ornaments
Kids will love turning your favorite family pictures into ornaments, using The Crafted Life's photo ornament tutorial [17].
Rainbow Felt Tree Ornament
Say Yes's DIY rainbow felt tree ornaments [19] turn felt, twine, and stuffing into the cutest little trees.
String Art Ornaments
DIY string art ornaments [20] from The Country Chic Cottage require some adult supervision, but the results are totally worth the effort.
Cinnamon Stick Tree Ornaments
Turn pine garland, cinnamon sticks, and buttons into cute little Christmas tree ornaments with Consumer Crafts's cinnamon stick tree DIY [21].