A tissue paper Christmas ornament is a fun creative art activity for kids. Decorate tissue with glitter and glue to make a pretty decoration for the Christmas tree.
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There are lots of interesting Christmas crafts for kids, so it can be difficult to choose which one to do as a family activity. If you’re looking for something simple, but beautiful, then this is the craft for you!
This activity uses everyday craft supplies and recycled tissue paper. Along with the benefits of recycling, this activity supports fine motor and math skills, making it a hands-on learning opportunity.
These ornaments are easy to make with tissue and ribbon. It’s a great way to reuse tissue that’s a bit wrinkled, and would otherwise go to the garbage or compost bin.
Tissue paper ornaments are fun to make, and look pretty on the Christmas tree.
Tissue paper ornament
Search your gift wrap supplies for narrow ribbon and recycled tissue paper. Give kids creative the opportunity to choose the colors of paper, ribbon, and markers to make the ornaments.
Materials
- markers or crayons
- glitter glue
- tissue paper
Pinking shears or crimping scissors aren’t required but they make a nice edge.
Instructions
Cut three circles from the tissue paper in three different sizes.
OPTION 1
Draw on tissue paper with glitter glue.
OPTION 2
Draw on tissue paper with markers.
You could also combine glitter glue with markers.
You can use crayons instead of markers if preferred. Markers make a darker impression on the paper and glide easily over the tissue.
Helpful hints
- Place a table cover under the tissue when drawing with markers as the colors leak through the thin tissue paper.
- Did you know you can iron wrinkled tissue to make it smooth?
ASSEMBLE THE TISSUE PAPER ORNAMENT.
Step 1
Stack the four circles on top of each other, from largest to smallest.
Step 2
Fold the stack in half from bottom to top, to form a half moon shape.
Step 3
Fold in half again.
Step 4
Pinch the bottom of the triangle. Hold in place with a clothespin.
Tie a ribbon around the decoration. Leave the ends long enough to tie together to form a hanger for the Christmas tree.
Remove the clothespin.
Fluff the decoration gently.
This beautiful ornament is ready for the Christmas tree.
