Entertain the kids, and make some really cute decorations for your Christmas tree with these easy DIY wine cork ornaments! Learn how simple it is to make this unique craft that will thrill the kids. It is the perfect decoration for your tree or makes the perfect DIY gift!
The holiday season is flying by, and before you know it, the kids will be home on winter break for about 2 weeks. Are y’all ready for the kids to be out of school?
Maybe you’ll spend some of that time relaxing and cuddling up with a book or movie. On the other hand, you may spend some of the break with family or maybe traveling. Either way, I’m guessing that for at least part of that time (especially if the weather is yucky), your kids will require your help to prevent boredom.
Crafting is always a fun and creative outlet to turn to when you need to keep kids engaged! If you find your kids in the ”boredom boat”, they will love these wine cork ornaments (and will want to make them over and over again)!
How To Make Wine Cork Christmas Ornaments
Making these cute little Christmas tree wine cork ornaments will keep your kids occupied for at least a few minutes (ha!) and possibly even stir their creative juices enough to make even more holiday crafts!
These easy ornaments are a breeze to make, so they’re perfect for kids of all ages! But you’ll notice that they’re a totally different style from these Cork Christmas Ornaments.
Make some amazing memories by adding them to your list of Christmas crafts this year.
Supplies Needed To Make Wine Cork Christmas Ornaments
- Wine corks – assorted sizes
- Pompoms
- Ribbon or cording
- Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
Step 1: Create A Tree Shape With Corks
My package of corks included assorted sizes, so I sorted through my collection and found pieces that I put together into a tree-like shape.
Step 2: Glue Together Cork Tree Ornament
I used hot glue to glue together all of my pieces (6 pieces total) together. I started with the three corks that made the basic tree shape and added a base and a pompom, plus the cording (or ribbon) to hang the ornament.
Satefy Note: If you have little kids doing this craft, I recommend using low-temperature glues or fast-drying adhesives. It’s easy to get burned with a hot glue gun, and we don’t want little fingers to get burned!
The kids can make these in no time, and you will have some extra cute handmade little ornaments for your tree. If you need more ideas for Christmas Crafts for Kids, check out our other projects because I have something for everyone!
FAQs About Wine Cork Ornaments
If you have questions about these wine cork ornaments, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it already answered below.
Where Can I Get Wine Corks For Crafting?
If you don’t have corks from empty wine bottles around your home, you can actually purchase wine corks separately for crafting! There are different styles to choose from, so investigate the options when you go to buy them to make sure you get what you need.
What Other Kinds Of Glue Can I Use?
I prefer to use hot glue for projects like this one because it sets quickly and maintains a strong hold. However, it’s not the safest option when little kids are crafting. If you have little kids making this craft (or just don’t have a hot glue gun), you can use other relatively quick-drying options such as Elmer’s craft glue, Tacky glue, or Gorilla glue.
How Did You Add The Cording For The Ornament Hanger?
I cut a piece of cording and glued each end to the top of the cork (to create a loop for the hanger). Then I hot glued a pom pom on top (to cover the ends) to finish off the ornament.
Can I Decorate These Wine Cork Ornaments Further?
Yes, you can! I wanted to keep this project simple, but you could glue on smaller pom poms, add glitter, or even paint the corks before you glue them together.
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Oh my goodness, how fun is this. I love it. I would love for you to link up to my ongoing party – Inspire Me Tuesday – -http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/12/195th-inspire-me-tuesday.html. Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty