Looking for a simple, festive craft thatโs perfect for kids and families? These DIY pom pom ornaments are colorful, creative, and just plain fun! Using green pom poms for wreaths and red-and-white ones for candy canes, youโll whip up charming holiday decorations in no time. With my background in Art Education, Iโve sprinkled in a few tips to help little hands succeed and enjoy every step of the process.
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Pom-pom ornaments are one of those simple holiday crafts that never go out of style. Whether kids are making them at school or around the kitchen table, this easy activity invites imagination, creativity, and lots of giggles. I still remember making a pom-pom candy cane in Sunday school years ago, it was glued a little crooked, but I was so proud of it. Getting to recreate that same craft with my daughter yesterday brought back the sweetest memories. These moments of connectionโacross generationsโare what make handmade ornaments so special.
Related: Looking for more ways to make memories? Use your childโs artwork to create these sweet keepsake ornamentsโtheyโre meaningful, simple, and fun to revisit year after year. You can also turn their drawings into notecards and homemade candles for a heartwarming gift thatโs both beautiful and personal.
Here’s What You’ll Need
- 1โณ green, red, and white pom poms
- Tacky glue or white school glue
- Clean, recycled cardboard (cereal/soda boxes)
- Hole punch
- Ribbon for hanging
- Scissors
- Candy Cane and Wreath Template
How to Make Pom Pom Ornaments
Cut your shapes
Trace and cut a circle for a wreath and a candy cane silhouette from cardboard. Punch a hole at the top before gluing so itโs easier later.
Glue the green pom pom wreath
Spread glue along the cardboard circle. Let your child place green pom poms side by side. Once done, lay a small plate on top for a minute to press the poms into the glue, this helps them stay put.
Make the candy cane
Similarly, glue red and white pom poms onto the candy cane shape in striped order.
Add the ribbon and hang
Thread ribbon through the punched hole, knot it, and your ornament is ready to display! My daughter was so proud when she hung them on the Christmas tree last night!
Kids love arranging pom pomsโitโs great for developing fine motor skills and teaches color patterns, shape recognition, and sequence as they repeat stripes. Plus, pressing pom poms firmly into glue gives them a sense of pride and success when their creations hold together beautifully.
More Handmade Christmas Ornament Ideas for Kids and Families
Looking for more festive fun? These holiday ornament crafts are easy to make, kid-friendly, and perfect for creating keepsakes you’ll treasure for years to come.
- Handmade Felt Ornaments โ Soft, colorful, and simple to sew, these felt ornaments are a great way for kids to practice beginning stitching skills.
- Candy Cane Crafts โ From beads to felt to pom poms, these candy cane crafts are a sweet way to add some classic charm to your tree.
- Photo Block Ornaments โ Turn your favorite snapshots into wooden block ornaments that capture precious memories year after year.
- Hand-Painted DIY Santa Ornament โ A fun painting project for kids or adultsโcreate a jolly Santa to hang on your tree with pride.
- Memorial Ornaments โ Honor someone special with thoughtful ornaments that keep their memory shining bright each holiday season.
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Thank you for this, something my preschoolers can even do.
Thanks for a fun, simple idea!! We’re gonna make these today!! ๐
cute and easy!
Couldn’t you glue these on both sides and have an ornament that will look great from both sides?
It is funny you did a craft with pom poms. I just glued all my pom poms to a wreath for the front door. I guess I beter get some new ones…your craft is too cute!
These are so cute! I also like the photo block ornaments. Thank you!
These are so adorable! My son and I usually make candy cane reindeers for our tree every year but I this its time for a change this year!
These are adorable! I can’t wait to make some! Thanks for sharing!
LOVE the pom-pom ideas!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for such fun ideas!!!
Give your little crafting partner a big hug! These are so cute and she did a wonderful job!! We would love a set for our house – hint, hint! xo
CindyLouWho that’s who you are! ; )
Do you have any ideas as to what my 6 year old and 3 year old can make as gifts for each other. Something not necessarily Christmas but something playful or useful they can make?
These are so cute! I may have to do these with my Sunday School class!!!
Love these …they bring back many memories !!! Thanks for reminding me :*)
cute and easy.
These are so darling! I love them more than the other pom pom ornie’s I’ve seen. We are certainly going to try this….
Thanks for sharing!