DIY Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornament Craft

Start with clothespins and paint to make a cute little DIY Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornament that’s fun to decorate!

Winter break boredom for kids is inevitable. But with a spark of inspiration, some simple craft supplies, and about an hour, your kids will have a blast making this adorable DIY Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornament craft!

By making a Christmas tree to put ON  the Christmas tree, you can spend some time talking about the trees themselves and learning more about why we put them up in our house each year.

Where Did Decorating Christmas Trees Begin?

As far as historians can find, the Germans began decorating live trees sometime in the 1500s. It wasn’t for about 300 years before German immigrants brought this tradition to America.

Believe it or not, this tradition was short-lived as many thought it was not “proper” to celebrate Christmas in this way. Aren’t you glad that’s not the case anymore?

What Are Traditional Christmas Tree Decorations?

Originally indoor Christmas trees in Germany were decorated with fruits, nuts, paper flowers, and even candles. When the tradition became popular in the USA, families would use popcorn and dried cranberries to string and hang on their trees.

As the tradition evolved over the next 300 years, round glass ornaments, or baubles as they were called, were created in Germany. to mimic the shape of the fruits previously used. As the demand increased for these decorations, companies began to use molds, where plastic was used to make a longer-lasting ornament.

Why Make Your Own Ornaments?

In the earlier years of tree decorating, most families made their own ornaments because it was the most economical way to do it. The glass ornaments that were created in the early years were used by people of wealth. Once they were mass-produced, they became more affordable to the average family across the globe.

Today, people make their own ornaments for a variety of reasons. For some families, this is still the most affordable option. For many families, the idea of making ornaments not only creates a lasting memory but a thoughtful gift as well.

Making Ornaments with Kids

When you make these DIY Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornaments, you can save money and gain a valuable memory! Kids love the simplicity of making these cute DIY clothespin ornaments. the activity also gives them a huge sense of ownership in having a part in the annual decorating tradition.

Here is what you need to make this clothespin Christmas ornament craft:

Clothespin Christmas Ornament Supplies:

Wooden clothespins
Green Acrylic Paint
Paintbrush
Glue
Pipe Cleaners
Pom Poms
Glitter Stars
Twine or Ribbon

How to make Christmas ornaments made out of wooden clothespins:

Step 1: Twist the clothespins to remove the metal portion.

Step 2: Glue two pieces of the clothespin together. Flat side to flat side. Refer to the photo.

Step 3: Glue two of the clothespins that have been glued together to each other. Glue the flat parts together creating a “V” shape

Step 4: With the flat side facing out, glue two pieces of clothespin on each side.

Step 5: Paint the clothespins and allow them to dry completely.

Step 6: Glue the pipe cleaners onto the trees.

Step 7: Glue a star to the top of the tree.

Step 8: Decorate the tree by gluing colorful mini pom-poms all over it. You could also use sequins, buttons, beads, etc.

Step 9: Turn over and glue twine or ribbon on the back to hang your Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornament on your tree.

Your clothespin Christmas trees are done! These make great gifts for family members. The kids will have a blast making these and wrapping them up.

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