Hi Friends!
I have a super easy and super quick ornament craft to share with you today. I mean, this one takes a few short minutes, from start to finish, which is probably why my kids enjoyed it! Ever since they were babies, my kids have always received personalized ornaments each Christmas, and about two years ago, they started making their own by decorating clear, plastic balls and adding some favorite items inside.
In the past, they've used small toys, charms, mini erasers and Legos. So this year, my little guy decided to use Legos in Christmas colors, and my little Diva chose loom bands -- no surprise there!
The only supplies you need to make these kid-friendly ornaments are:
- Clear plastic ball ornaments
- Loom bands, Legos or whatever your child chooses
- Ribbon
- Paint pen or Sharpie marker
Some of these ornaments snap in half, but these particular ones didn't. I just made sure to remove the top so that my kids didn't have to deal with that part. My little guy added a few small Legos to his, but he wasn't willing to part with more than a few. 
My daughter wanted to fill her ornament with as many loom bands as possible, and since she has a ton, these won't be missed! My son was surprised that she didn't choose red and green bands, but she really wanted pastels in several different colors.
My older ones haven't done theirs yet, and who knows what items they'll choose. I'm also thinking that this would be a nice way to give small, inexpensive items, such as Legos and loom bands, as gifts.
What kind of personal ornaments do you make with the kids in your life?
Thanks for visiting -- happy crafting!
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Dee M says
Thanks so much for the share, Carrie. I really appreciate it! 🙂
mothers shadow says
Dee, THANK YOU for linking up at Wonderful Wed. Blog Hop and I LOVE your ornament ideas! I featured you on my fb page and can't wait to see what you bring by next week. Carrie, A Mother's Shadow
Dee M says
We put the tree up right after Thanksgiving, and I can't wait to see how they look! 🙂
RobyGiup says
They'll be perfect on the Christmas tree! Simple and funny idea! 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks so much for the visit! This is so easy, but the kids loved it! 🙂
ntina nt says
very nice idea! we should try it too with my daughter! thanks! I'm stopping by from Say G'Day Linky Party
Dee M says
Thanks so much for visiting, Joanne! 🙂
Dee M says
That's what it's like around here too, so at least some of them are in the ornaments! 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks so much, Chanda. I can't wait to put the tree up now! 🙂
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day What Christmas and present fun!! All blog comments appreciated and sharing is caring today!
Cheers! Joanne @ What's On The List #SayGdayParty pinned all submissions this week Thx
Erica Brooks says
Such a fun ornament idea. We've got tons of loom bands and Lego pieces around here. I'm sure my kids will love to do this.
Chanda T says
such a cute project to make! thank you for sharing!
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Dee M says
Thanks, Kim. I love simple crafts for kids the best! 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks, Tiffiny. The kids had a lot of fun with this! 🙂
Dee M says
Wow -- He really is a huge fan! My husband husband would love to have his own corner! 🙂
Dee M says
Yep -- this pretty much describes my crafting style! 🙂
Crochet Hooks says
easy, fun and customizable! 🙂
[email protected] and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas says
Dee,
Great projects for kids!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Joe is a HUGE Pittsburgh anything fan whether it be football with the Steelers, baseball with the Pirates and his favorite is hockey with the Penguins. The Baby Pens, the AHL Team, is stationed here and the arena where they play is 5 minutes from our house. We have Season tickets to the baby Pens games!!
He has a Pittsburgh Corner in our Bedroom, the only place in the house that is his!! LOL!!
Hugs,
Deb
Tiffiny says
I love this! I'm going to get some. Pinning.
Kim @ Exquisitely Unremarkable says
Cute! As a mommy and a former primary grade and preschool teacher, I love these!