Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with these beautiful and easy DIY Nativity ornaments for kids!
Whether you’re a teacher planning a Sunday School lesson or a preschool parent looking for a simple holiday activity, these Christian crafts help little ones remember the story of Jesus’ birth in a creative way.
From salt-dough ornaments to popsicle-stick nativity stable, you will find plenty of interesting DIY nativity ornaments to try in the classroom or at home. They are all great keepsake ideas to gift to parents or grandparents, and share the joy of Jesus’ birth.
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1. Stained glass nativity ornament
Use craft sticks, tissue paper and the free nativity scene printable to create this beautiful ornament that will stand out in your Christmas tree.
2. “I Spy” nativity ornament
If you can find mini nativity figurines at your local craft store or online, you can try these “I Spy” ornaments. Because the ornaments are so easy to make and kids love them, this can be a fun DIY Christmas gift for a Catholic school.
3. DIY manger ornament
How adorable is this DIY manger ornament? Make it kid-friendly by using plastic open ball ornaments. Use hot glue to wrap white fabric around a wooden ball and place it inside the ball onto the straw. Yes, it is that simple!
4. DIY Birth of Jesus ornament
Unfinished wooden ornaments are a great base for DIY nativity ornaments for kids to make. This birth of Jesus ornament uses a Bible page, but if you don’t have an old Bible to sacrifice, you can use the free printable from Luke 2.
5. Craft stick nativity ornament
Glue three craft sticks together as a triangle to form the manger for baby Jesus. Simple ornament for kids of all ages.
6. Glory to the Newborn ornament
Start by painting a wooden star ornament gold. Add raffia straw at the bottom of the star and the baby (wooden ball wrapped up in white fabric).
7. DIY Nativity ornament
This is not your regular nativity ornament: it uses cinnamon sticks for the frame and peanuts in shells as the nativity characters. Creative and a great keepsake!
8. Nativity scene ornament
This nativity scene ornament combines craft sticks with pipe cleaners. Kids can help pick the colors for the pipe cleaners and wrap them around the craft sticks.
9. Craft stick ornament
An inexpensive DIY nativity ornament that uses craft sticks and fabric scraps. I love the simplicity of this ornament.
10. Popsicle stick nativity scene ornament
A variation of the craft stick nativity ornament. Instead of using white fabric to make baby Jesus, this one creates the body by wrapping blue yarn around a miniature clothespin.
11. Mary and Joseph ornament
A beautiful Mary holding baby Jesus and Joseph ornament made with wooden peg dolls. Start by painting the body and face. Once the paint is dry, you can add scraps of fabric.
12. Paper nativity ornament
A simple nativity ornament that you can make using the free craft printable and an old cereal box.
13. Walnut shell manger ornament
Creating a baby Jesus ornament in a half-walnut shell is a beautiful way to remind kids of the true meaning of Christmas and share the story of Jesus’ birth this holiday season.
14. Baby Jesus ornament
A simple baby Jesus ornament, perfect for Sunday School. The clear plastic cup not only makes this ornament look unique, but it also helps keep all elements safe underneath.
15. Handprint salt dough nativity ornament
If you need a last-minute Christmas present, consider making this beautiful nativity salt dough handprint ornament.
16. DIY yarn wrapped nativity Christmas ornament
If you are looking for Christ-centered Christmas crafts to keep the focus of your family on the real reason for the season, this yarn-wrapped nativity ornament is a wonderful way to start and a simple family December activity.
17. Cookie cutter nativity set ornaments
Use your favorite salt dough recipe and this cookie-cutter nativity scene set to make beautiful ornaments with your students at Sunday School or your family at home.
18. Felt nativity ornament
Grab the free printable and some felt scraps to make this adorable DIY felt nativity ornament.
19. Wooden bead and fabric nativity ornaments
This nativity ornament set (make sure to check out the rest of the ornaments) is made with wooden beads, scraps of fabric and ribbon. So beautiful!
20. Popsicle stick manger ornament
With just a handful of supplies you may already have in your craft room, you can help your kids create this easy baby Jesus in a manger ornament.