Christmas Tree Decoration Projects for Children

With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start making your own Christmas decorations to adorn your Christmas tree. Here are a few fun Christmas tree decoration project ideas for your children to enjoy.

Most children love to take part in decorating the family Christmas tree. Rather than buying store bought decorations, why not have your children make their own Christmas tree decorations instead? Christmas tree decoration projects are not only a fun activity for children, but can also provide your family with cherished heirlooms that they can enjoy year after year.

Pinecone Decorations

Pine cones can be used to make inexpensive and unique Christmas tree decorations. Children can make very simple ornaments by simply tying pieces of pretty string or ribbon to the pinecone to hang it from the tree. Another way to decorate pine cones, is to spray them with spray glue, or roll them in a dish of glue. (Make sure and use glue that dries clear.) Then children can roll the pinecone through glitter or attach other items such as beads or ribbon to the pinecone.

Styrofoam Decorations

Styrofoam decorations are also great, low-cost projects. Most craft stores sell a variety of styrofoam shapes, including various size balls, hoops and blocks. Any of these shapes can be used to make unique Christmas tree decorations. They can be painted, wrapped in material or sprinkled with glitter. Children can decorate them with beads, push-pins and sequins. styrofoam hoops can be decorated with artificial plants to make miniature wreaths to decorate your Christmas tree with.

Popcorn Garland

Popcorn garland is a time honored tradition for many families when decorating their Christmas tree. Basic popcorn garland is easily made with just a few materials. Simply attach a long piece of thread to a needle. Push the needle through the popcorn and string it along the thread. (Because of the sharpness of the needle, this project should be limited to older children.)

However if popcorn garland seems to plain for you, there are many ways that you can add your own unique twist to it. The popcorn can be spray painted different colors before or after stringing. You can also use a spray adhesive on the popcorn, and then sprinkle with glitter. If you really want to get fancy with your popcorn garland, you can thread different colored beads in between the popcorn.

Candy Cane Garland

Many people choose to use candy canes as Christmas tree decorations, however most simply use the curve of the candy cane to place it on a branch. Having your children make Candy Cane garland is a simple Christmas decoration project that they will be sure to enjoy. First, tie small pieces, about 3-4 inches long, of ribbon to the tops of your candy canes. You then tie these small pieces of ribbon onto your base ribbon that will wrap around the tree. Your base ribbon should be around 6-8 feet long, so you will have a nice long piece of garland. Tie your candy canes on every few inches, leaving small spaces in between. By tying the candy canes on separately, it will be easier for everyone to remove a candy cane one at a time whenever they want one. For a fancier garland you can also string beads in between the candy canes.

Making your own Christmas tree decorations is a great way to spend quality time together as a family, and is a project your children will be sure to enjoy.