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Super Easy Plastic Ornament Craft Ideas

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This plastic ornament craft post is all about a simple and inexpensive way to turn these inexpensive pieces into one-of-a-kind creations! Today I’ve rounded up 10 fabulous craft ideas just for YOU!

With just a few easy steps and materials, they are perfect for last-minute gift giving and decorating!!

Collage of six decorated plastic ornaments, including designs like a zigzag yellow ball, red car, Santa belt, penguin, unicorn, snowman, and reindeer, with the text 10 ways to try a plastic ornament craft.

You will not BELIEVE how easy these are!

Recently I bought a stock-pile of plastic ornaments from my local Michael’s {they are on sale now!} and went to town on decorating them with ONLY MATERIALS I HAD ON HAND. Although I thought it would be a challenge, it wasn’t and I love my end results!

It took me maybe an hour to complete ALL ten and then I was able to tie a simple ribbon on the top of each & just hang away!!! Best part? Since they are plastic – they won’t break and kids can get in on the making as well!

So friends – although I don’t have full tutorials for each plastic ornament craft that I’m sharing, my hope is that my pictures will get the crafty juices flowing and in turn, inspire YOU to run with your own ideas!

For all my ornaments, I used my favorite trusty Tulip Puffy Paint because I love the precision of the paint tip on these and I also filled the inside of each ornament with cardstock I cut up with these fringe scissors. You can of course change these up or recreate them exactly as is!

Happy crafting and making AWESOME DIY Christmas ornament décor to enjoy for years to come!!! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook so you never miss a new tutorial from us! #gluedtomycrafts

A clear plastic ornament craft filled with yellow shredded paper, decorated to look like a Minion with a googly eye, marker goggles, and a smile. Pine branches and pinecones are in the background. Text says MINION ORNAMENT.

Plastic Ornament Minion

A clear plastic ornament craft filled with brown paper shreds, decorated with a smiling gingerbread man face in black, pink, and white paint, hanging from a Christmas tree. Text reads GINGERBREAD MAN ORNAMENT.

Plastic Ornament Gingerbread Man

A clear plastic ornament craft filled with yellow paper shreds is decorated as a heart eyes emoji, featuring red heart shapes for eyes and a black smile, hanging on a Christmas tree. The text reads EMOJI ORNAMENT at the top.

Plastic Ornament Emoji

A clear plastic ornament craft decorated as Minnie Mouse sits on a green surface with white star patterns. The ornament has black pom-pom ears and a red, polka-dotted bottom half. Pine branches are in the background. Text reads MINNIE ORNAMENT.

Plastic Ornament Minnie Mouse

A clear plastic ornament craft filled with black paper shreds, decorated with black pom poms as ears and a red section with white polka dots to resemble Mickey Mouse, lying on a teal surface with pine branches.

Plastic Ornament Mickey Mouse

A clear plastic ornament craft filled with black material is decorated to look like a penguin, featuring googly eyes, an orange beak, and a white belly. Pine branches surround it, with text that reads PENGUIN ORNAMENT.

Plastic Ornament Penguin

A clear plastic ornament craft filled with white shredded material is decorated as a snowman, featuring black eyes, a painted orange carrot nose, and a smiling mouth made of black dots. Pine branches and text read “SNOWMAN ORNAMENT.”.

Plastic Ornament Snowman

A clear plastic ornament craft filled with red shredded paper, decorated with a black belt and gold buckle to resemble Santa’s suit, sits on a teal surface with pine branches in the background. Text reads Santa Ornament.

Plastic Ornament Santa Belly

A clear plastic ornament craft filled with white tinsel is decorated to look like a unicorn, featuring felt flowers, a gold glitter horn, closed eyes with lashes, and a pink snout. UNICORN ORNAMENT appears at the bottom.

Plastic Ornament Unicorn

A clear plastic ornament craft filled with yellow shredded paper and a small white pom-pom, decorated with a black zigzag stripe, hangs on a tree. Text reads “Charlie Brown Ornament.”.

Plastic Ornament Charlie Brown

Craft Activity Safety Guidelines:

Always Ensure Adult Supervision - Young children should be supervised at all times when engaging in craft activities. This is essential to keep them safe and ensure materials are used correctly. Use Age-Appropriate Supplies - Choose craft supplies that are suitable for your child’s age. Check labels for recommendations and avoid items with small parts or sharp edges for younger children. Modify as Needed - Feel free to adapt materials or steps to meet your child's abilities and safety needs. For example, substitute scissors with safety scissors if necessary. Keep an Eye on Allergies - Be mindful of potential allergens in craft materials like glue, paint, or certain fabrics. Opt for non-toxic and hypoallergenic options whenever possible. Organize and Secure Supplies - Keep all craft tools and materials organized. Store sharp objects, small parts, and potentially hazardous items out of reach when not in use. Following these guidelines will ensure that crafts remain fun, creative, and, most importantly, safe for everyone involved!