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Simple pom pom ornaments that kids of all ages can create just in time for the Christmas holiday. There are only 3 simple steps.

I love making DIY Christmas ornaments with my kids. They make fantastic keepsakes to hang up yearly, and the kids always have fun. These DIY pom pom Christmas ornaments are very simple to make. Kids of all ages love creating them. You need a few materials and fine motor skills, and you’re set. Make these for friends and family, or use them to cover your tree! Keep reading to learn how to make your own.

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Supplies Needed for Pom Pom Ornaments

When searching for your materials, hit the Dollar Store and other dollar spots. These places will certainly have cheap plastic ornaments to use during the holiday season. Use color combinations that match your Christmas tree decorations or home decor, or let your kids choose their favorite colors.

mini pom poms (turquoise, hot pink, lime, and white)
plastic ornaments
ribbon in lime green, hot pink, and blue

I found my pom poms and ribbon at Hobby Lobby. They are 1/4-inch-sized pom poms. Feel free to use ANY colors you would like. My daughter and I just really liked this color combination.

I found my plastic ornaments at Dollar Tree (2 for $1), but I’m sure Walmart, Target, and other stores also have them. You can usually find them at craft stores as well. They are fairly cheap and easy to use.

How to Make Pom Pom Ornaments

Making these pom pom ornaments is SUPER simple. All you have to do is follow these instructions.

Take the metal cap off the ornament and put your pom poms inside. Fill it in as much or as little as you would like.
Replace the metal cap and tie a ribbon bow around it.

That’s it. You’re done! See, simple!

If you want to customize the ornaments, use a Sharpie marker or paint pens to write on the ornaments. Add each child’s name and the date or year so you have it as a keepsake. I often let the kids write their names and date to customize it even more. Colorful paint pens will bring even more color to your tree.

These look great on a fake or real tree. They add great color and character to your holiday decorations and are so much fun to make.

Is This Activity Suitable for Younger Children?

Yes! This is one of the simplest ornaments that a young child could make. All they have to do is drop the pom poms into the hole. It’s great for fine motor skills, and they can most likely do it themselves. They will be so proud of the cute ornaments they make!

Can I Glue Pom Poms to the Outside of the Ornament?

If you don’t want to fill the ornament with pom poms, you can also hot glue them to the outside. Let kids place them in any arrangement they want or create a fun pattern that wraps around the plastic globe.

Can I Use Yarn Instead of Ribbon?

Using yarn instead of ribbon is a great alternative. Use several strands of one color or multiple colors to create a thick bow that wraps around the top of the pom pom ornament. The yarn will add to the color of the fun pom pom ornaments.

Creating pom pom ornaments and other DIY ornaments will quickly become a favorite tradition in your household. This craft is also great for classroom parties, holiday celebrations with kids, craft festivals, and much more. Add this Christmas tradition to your list. It’s an especially great opportunity to work on fine motor skills with little ones.

I know many families, like us, that have a themed tree and a children’s tree. These are perfect for a children’s tree if you want to separate your fancy ornaments. Either way, they will become great keepsakes over the years, especially as your kids get older.

If you are looking for more fun DIY ornaments you can create with your kids, check out these exciting ideas:

DIY Dinosaur Ornaments – These are simple to make and will delight your dinosaur-loving kiddos.
Salt Dough Ornaments – Use these with your preschool-aged kids. All you need are some cookie cutters!
DIY Snowflake Glitter Ornaments – If you have kids who love glitter, these ornaments are for you!
Snowy Pinecone Ornaments – Go on a nature walk to collect pinecones and turn them into fancy ornaments.