Make your own holiday decorations with these 45 free printable Christmas ornament templates! These easy-to-use outlines are perfect for a cozy afternoon of crafting, a classroom Christmas activity, or making something special for your tree without spending much money.
The collection includes classic round, star, and teardrop ornaments, along with festive shapes like gingerbread houses, angels, snowmen, reindeer, and Christmas trees. Some have simple blank spaces to decorate however you like, while others feature details that are fun to color in.
The designs come in three printable layouts, with one, two, or four ornaments per page. You can pick a larger outline for coloring, painting, or tracing, or use the smaller cutouts for handmade Christmas cards, gift tags, garlands, and DIY Christmas ornaments.
Browse the designs below, choose your favorites, and download the free PDFs for an easy Christmas craft at home or school!
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- What’s Included in These Free Printables?
- How to Download and Print the Christmas Ornament Templates
- Classic Christmas Ornament Templates
- Christmas Characters and Gingerbread Designs
- Traditional and Vintage-Inspired Christmas Ornament Templates
- How to Make a Simple Paper Christmas Ornament
- Fun Ways to Use These Printables
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Christmas Activities for Kids
What’s Included in These Free Printables?
You’ll find 15 different shapes in 3 different sizes (for a total of 45 different template options). There are traditional baubles, holiday characters, fun holiday shapes, and much more.
Each PDF contains all three versions of that design (small, medium, and large), so you can print them all or just choose the one you want.
The printable layouts include:
- Large: One ornament per page, ideal for coloring, painting, and tracing larger craft patterns.
- Medium: Two per page, a handy size for paper tree ornaments and other decorations.
- Small: Four per page, great for gift tags, cards, and garlands.
How to Download and Print the Christmas Ornament Templates
These free printables are designed for standard 8.5 x 11-inch US Letter paper.
- Choose your favorite design. Browse the templates below and find the one you’d like to use.
- Download the PDF. Click the Get the PDF button beneath your chosen design.
- Print your page. Choose Actual Size or 100% in your printer settings to preserve the intended dimensions. If you don’t want to print all three pages, select the number of the page you want to print in the settings.
- Color and cut out. Decorate the design first, then carefully cut around its outer edge.
Regular printer paper works well for coloring and tracing. If you plan to hang the finished cutouts or reuse them as stencils, I recommend white cardstock that’s 65 lb or heavier. Younger children may need help cutting out the smaller details.
Classic Christmas Ornament Templates
These outlines are easy to customize with colors, patterns, names, and holiday messages. They’re especially useful when you want a simple shape to trace onto construction paper, felt, or cardstock.
Round Ornament
This classic ball-shaped design has a smooth, circular outline with a cap and hanging loop. You can add stripes, polka dots, or write your name on it for a personalized decoration.
Star Ornament
A five-pointed star is a great choice for Christmas tree decorations and holiday garlands. Try coloring it yellow or gold, adding glitter glue around the edges, or tracing the shape onto metallic cardstock.
Teardrop Ornament
This traditional bauble has a rounded top that tapers to a point at the bottom. Its open center provides plenty of room for swirls, zigzags, or other patterns, making it a fun one to decorate with markers or paint.
Long Teardrop Template
For a slightly different look, this elegant outline has a longer, narrower shape and a pointed tip. It’s a pretty option for vintage-inspired paper decorations, especially when colored in red, green, or metallic shades.
Bell Ornament
This festive bell features a curved body, a band near the bottom, and a small clapper. Color it gold or silver, or use it as a pattern for construction paper bells on a Christmas bulletin board.
Icicle Template
This long, pointed design has rounded sections that resemble an old-fashioned glass icicle. Use silver or light blue markers to decorate it, or cut it from shimmering paper for a nostalgic Christmas tree decoration.
Christmas Characters and Gingerbread Designs
These playful shapes have a little more personality and are especially fun for coloring activities. They also make cute handmade ornaments that children can give to family members or hang on their own trees.
Angel Ornament
This angel has outstretched wings and a flowing dress, with a hanging loop above its head. Decorate it with soft pastel colors, gold accents, or glitter glue for a festive DIY Christmas decoration.
Gingerbread Man Outline
This gingerbread man comes with a smiling face, bow tie, and buttons to color. Try using brown cardstock and adding white paint or a gel pen for icing details, or print it on white paper for an easy coloring activity.
Gingerbread House Template
This little gingerbread house features a peaked roof, windows, a door, and decorative details that are ready for coloring. It would look adorable with a red door, colorful candy accents, and white “icing” along the roofline.
Snowman Ornament
This snowman wears a winter hat and has a carrot nose and dotted smile. Add a little glitter for some sparkle before cutting it out. For more inspiration, check out these snowman crafts for kids.
Reindeer Template
With antlers, ears, and a round nose, this reindeer face is a great choice for a Christmas craft. Color the nose bright red for a Rudolph-inspired decoration or use brown and tan shades for a classic reindeer.
Traditional and Vintage-Inspired Christmas Ornament Templates
These designs feature traditional Christmas shapes like trees, stockings, light bulbs, and more.
Christmas Tree Ornament
This simple evergreen silhouette has a small trunk and a loop at the top. Fill it in with green crayons or paint, then add sequins or sticker stars to make your own decorated tree. Get more Christmas tree templates.
Snowflake Outline
The six-pointed snowflake features branching arms and rounded details for a pretty winter look. Decorate it with icy blue or silver markers, or trace the outer shape onto white cardstock for a snowy garland. Get more snowflake templates.
Stocking Template
This Christmas stocking has a curved toe and a wide cuff that’s easy to personalize. Add stripes, dots, or someone’s name on the cuff, then use the cutout for a handmade card or tree decoration.
Vintage Christmas Light Bulb Ornament
Inspired by old-fashioned holiday lights, this elongated bulb has a pointed end and a decorative base near the hanging loop. Color several in bright red, green, blue, and yellow for a fun retro Christmas theme.
How to Make a Simple Paper Christmas Ornament
You’ll need:
- A printed ornament outline
- Cardstock
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Ribbon or twine
- Optional: glitter glue, stickers, or sequins
- Print your chosen design on cardstock, using a medium or small layout if you want it to hang on the tree.
- Color or decorate the shape. Let any paint or glue dry completely.
- Cut around the outside of the ornament, including its hanging loop.
- Thread a piece of thin ribbon or twine through the loop and tie the ends together.
- Hang your finished decoration on the tree, or give it to someone as a handmade keepsake.
Fun Ways to Use These Printables
These ornament outlines are useful for more than decorating the Christmas tree. Here are a few inexpensive holiday craft ideas to try:
- Christmas coloring pages: Print the larger designs and let children decorate them with crayons, markers, colored pencils, or glitter pens. The round and star shapes leave plenty of space for original patterns.
- Paper garlands: Color several smaller cutouts and string them together with twine. Hang the garland across a mantel, window, or classroom wall.
- Homemade gift tags: Write the recipient’s name on a small ornament and tie it to a present. The round and star shapes are especially easy to personalize.
- Handmade Christmas cards: Glue a decorated cutout onto folded cardstock and add a holiday greeting. Try a gold star on a dark green card or a gingerbread house on red paper.
- Felt ornaments: Cut out a simple outer shape and trace it onto felt. Make two matching pieces, decorate them, and stitch or glue them together with a ribbon loop between the layers.
- Classroom Christmas trees: Have each student color an ornament and add it to a large paper tree or bulletin board. It’s an easy way to create a collective holiday display.
- Salt dough craft patterns: Use a sturdy paper cutout as a guide for tracing a shape onto rolled-out dough. An adult can help with cutting and handling the dough before baking or air-drying according to the recipe.
- Window and wall decorations: Print larger designs on cardstock or construction paper and create a colorful display. Mix the characters with traditional shapes for variety.
Frequently Asked Questions
The designs include three layouts: one large ornament, two medium ornaments, or four smaller ornaments per page.
Regular printer paper is fine for coloring, but cardstock makes sturdier cutouts for hanging on a tree. White cardstock that’s at least 65 lb is a good choice, especially if you plan to add paint, glitter glue, or other decorations.
Yes! Print a design on cardstock, cut around the outside, and trace it onto construction paper, felt, or another craft material. Simple shapes such as the star, round ornament, and Christmas tree are especially easy to trace.
More Christmas Activities for Kids
- Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids
- Christmas Ornament Coloring Pages
- Christmas Dot Marker Printables – including ornament templates, too!
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