Get Inspired: Little Builders December Project – Wood Ornament Decorating

The holidays are all about creativity, imagination, and a little bit of magic. What better way to celebrate than with handmade wooden ornaments? This December, our Little Builders Workshop sparks endless ideas for kids to design their own festive masterpieces.

Tiny Ornaments, Big Creativity

We brought together a collection of small wooden ornaments in all sorts of shapes. Circles, stars, trees, hearts, and more provide the perfect canvas for little hands to explore and create.

Materials That Make Magic Happen

Kids can let their imaginations run wild using:

• Cool glue to attach every little treasure

• Stickers for fun patterns and characters

• Pompoms for color and fluff

• Googly eyes to give ornaments personality

• Small bells that jingle with every movement

• Buttons for extra texture and charm

• Puffy pipe wire stems for a decorative twist

• Lots of other tiny treasures to spark creativity

Inspiration for Each Ornament Shape

Here are some ideas to inspire your Little Builders. For each shape, we have eight examples to show different ways to decorate:

Christmas Tree

Ideas:

• Glitter tree with buttons as ornaments

• Googly eyes on a tree shaped creature

• Sticker snowflakes with pompom decorations

• Tiny bells at the edges for a jingly touch

• Layered stickers to make a festive scene

• Paint and buttons in rainbow colors

• Add sequins and glitter glue for sparkle

• Wrap a puffy pipe wire stem or fuzzy wire stem around the branches as a garland

Gingerbread Cookie

Ideas:

• Googly eyes with a smiling face

• Buttons down the center for a gingerbread look

• Pompoms as gumdrop accents

• Sticker shapes as clothing details

• Painted icing swirls

• Cute belly button made from a bright pompom

• Colorful sticker bow tie

• Outline the cookie with a fuzzy wire stem for a frosting effect

Star

Ideas:

• Glitter covered star with bright stickers

• Tiny buttons on each point

• Pompoms arranged in the center

• Layered star stickers for dimension

• Painted starburst lines

• Googly eyes for a silly star character

• Snowflake stickers scattered across the points

• Wrap a puffy pipe wire stem around the edges for a glowing outline

Santa Claus

Ideas:

• Googly eyes and a pompom nose

• Cotton beard for extra fluff

• Sticker belt and coat details

• Buttons for coat accents

• Add tiny bells to the hat

• Paint rosy cheeks

• Use stickers to build a little scene on the hat

• Add a fuzzy wire stem along the hat trim for texture

Candy Cane

Ideas:

• Glitter stripes with stickers

• Pompom clusters for a playful twist

• Buttons in alternating colors

• Snowflake stickers on the curve

• Add a tiny bell to the top

• Googly eyes for a silly candy cane character

• Painted stripes with bright colors

• Wrap the whole cane with a fuzzy wire stem or puffy pipe stem for added texture

Stocking

Ideas:

• Pompoms lining the top edge

• Buttons arranged like ornaments

• Sticker patterns across the stocking

• Glitter glue snowflakes

• Googly eyes for a character stocking

• Painted stripes and shapes

• Tiny bells at the bottom corner

• Add a fuzzy wire stem around the cuff for a soft trim

Why We Love This Project

• Encourages imagination and creativity

• Lets kids experiment with textures, colors, and shapes

• Every ornament becomes a personalized holiday keepsake

• The process is just as fun as the finished ornament

Your Turn to Get Inspired

Even if you are not attending the workshop, this project is a great at-home idea. Gather some small wooden shapes, glue, stickers, pompoms, and other tiny treasures. See what your little builder can create. Do not worry about perfection. The charm is in the creativity and fun.

Take a peek at some of our favorite creations and let them spark your own ideas for unique handmade ornaments.

Shop Local This Holiday Season

After getting inspired by all these fun ornament ideas, remember that Niehaus Lumber has everything you need for a creative holiday season. Whether you are looking for Christmas gifts, DIY projects, or craft supplies, we have a wide variety of products to make your holidays special. Shopping local not only supports our community, it also gives you access to quality materials and expert advice.

Come visit us in Vincennes and discover all the ways you can make this season bright, creative, and memorable!