Paper Plate Christmas Ornament Craft

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Gather your supplies and set everything out on the table so little hands can grab what they need. This is the fun part—seeing all the colorful ribbons, buttons, and paints ready to go!

Step 2: Paint the Plate

Flip your paper plate upside down and paint the back completely with red or green paint. Let it dry fully so it doesn’t smudge when you add decorations.

Step 3: Trace the Ornament Top

While the paint is drying, use a pencil to trace the ornament top template onto cardstock or construction paper. This will become the cap that makes your plate look like a real ornament.

Step 4: Cut Out the Ornament Tops

Cut out the ornament top shapes carefully with scissors. These can be plain or you can decorate them with markers or glitter if you want extra sparkle.

Step 5: Add the Ribbons

Once your painted plate is dry, it’s time to decorate. Start by gluing down strips of ribbon across the plate. Mix and match patterns for a festive look—polka dots, rickrack, or swirly red ribbons work perfectly.

Step 6: Add the Buttons

Add buttons between the ribbons. You can line them up neatly or scatter them for a playful look. Make sure they’re glued down securely.

Step 7: Attach the Ornament Top

Glue the cardstock ornament top onto the flat edge of your plate so it looks just like a real Christmas ornament.

Step 8: Shape the Hook

Bend a silver pipe cleaner into a hook shape.

Step 9: Attach the Hook

Glue the hook to the back of the ornament top so it looks like a real ornament hanger.

Once everything is dry, hang your ornament on the wall or door, or string up a whole collection for a DIY garland!