Simple model magic Christmas ornaments for kids to make. Parents can also help children make these beautiful handprint ornaments.
Making Model Magic Christmas Tree Ornaments
Four-year-old Lily had a wonderful time making Crayola Model Magic ornaments with me while the two oldest kids were at school and Anna was napping! She used this set of pottery tools. It’s a little sophisticated for Model Magic, and Lily is on the younger end, but she knows how to use real tools properly, and she loved how easily they manipulated the Model Magic!
Lily came up with the idea of what to make all on her own. I love the way she used the flat end of her tool to make the sun’s rays – so pretty, and I never would have thought to do that! It took a few tries, but she eventually was able to get her name written on the sun in points so that she was happy with how it looked – you can see it in the middle row here:
Lily also made this handprint ornament on her own – no doubt inspired by Anna’s baby handprint ornament. I would have done it a little differently, but then it would be my ornament, not Lily’s! I love this as a memory of her creativity at age four.
Model Magic Nativity Ornament
I find that crafting alongside my kids is one of the easiest ways of keeping myself from interfering with what they are making! I enjoyed making this simple nativity ornament. Model magic is a little unique to work with (sort of like working with moldable marshmallows, only it sticks to itself very well, but not to you). I did the little neck shaping on the people once the clay was on the black background using one of the tools we had; a fork or toothpick would also work. The star one large triangle with three smaller ones added, and then blended together.
I added a loop behind the star to hang it. This would not work with play dough or probably even salt dough, but model magic sticks to itself super well and is very lightweight, so I think it will hold over time without too much trouble.
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What should we craft next? Do you have a handmade ornament that we should try? How about a Model Magic project?
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I’d love the glitter glue because regular glitter makes a giant mess
we want the washable markers, because they come off really easy
I’d love to win the Model Magic. My son loves to play with Play-Doh but I’ve never heard of this before.
ID LOVE to do sme crafts with the glitter glue
the slick sticks look really neat
I’m most excited about the glitter glue I love the colors
I love the model magic. Thank you
Would love to try the Model Magic! My daughter loves making things with playdoh, I would love to see if she would love this too! <3
The kids would love the Model Magic. I love the, Anna’s baby handprint ornament, just the way it is.
Model magic! My daughter loves creating things!
I would say the glitter glue, I wonder what we could craft to use that, it would be fun to try out some new projects!
glitter glue – can never have too much sparkle. :-)
My son would love the glitter glue
Twistable stix
The Model Magic looks like it would be fun.
The modeling clay, because I think my little guy would really enjoy it — and it’s not messy. :)
I would love the washable markers because my son always gets marker on his clothing!
We have been making gingerbread houses and love it!
I want to win the colored pencils. They are good for both kids crafts and grown up art too!
The glitter glue my kids would LOVE!!! Thanks!
I would be excited to win any of them. My seven year old daughter is going though a crafting faze and would love it!!
the model magic clay-my son would make ninja turtle ornaments
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I love glitter glue
i’d like the glitter glue to decorate picture frames with.
Me & my daughters love making crafts..they are 4 and 1. Anything glitter glue, girly, and sparly is our fav.
I would like to win the Washable Markers because I have a 16 month old granddaughter who loves to “draw’ on everything.
The washable markers for my niece! She loves coloring and creating new things!
My girls would love this kit as they love to craft and create.
model magic…for keepsakes of course.
I would like the clay to make ornaments. Too cute!
I love model magic. It’s so easy to use.
I am most excited to try the Model Magic, because we have never tried it before!
I’d most be interested in the model magic to make neat little things with my daughter.
I love the markers and glitter for my daughter…she is a little artist.
The Model Magic would be so fun for my nieces. Thank you for the chance :)
The model magic would be great for making other ornaments and other holiday crafts
The slick stix sound interesting! :)
I’m interested in the washable crayons to help with messes when we do crafts!
What wonderful magic Christmas ornaments one can make with Crayola! Most interested in the glitter glue & adding sparkle to some wonderfully made Christmas cards!
Thanks for the chance to win this fantabulous giveaway!
Definitely the glitter glue-add glitter to anything and i want it ;)
I want the crayola washable markers. My kids love these for art/science projects.
I think this would keep kids busy for hours. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
I like the glitter glue – I think my 4 little granddaughters would love using it!
I will go with the good old markers. I love the way markers look when you color with them and Crayola is the best!
I’m most interested in the model magic. I’ve never used it and I think my 2 1/2 year old son and I would have a blast with it!
What crafting has your family been enjoying lately? Do you have a handmade ornament that we should try? How about a Model Magic project?
We’ve made some foam Santa’s for the tree and I have never tried Model Magic before.
The twist able slick sticks look neat
Model Magic clay because it is easy to clean
My daughter would love to try the Crayola Model Magic ornaments maker. She loves to play with clay and playdoh
The markers, ours are all dried out!
I’m most interested in the washable glitter glue. We love glitter and being washable is a huge bonus.
Model magic, my niece and nephew would love to make ornaments.
I think my son would like to try the slick sticks, I have not seen these before.
the slick stix and model magic would be a hit at our house.
I’m most interested in the gift card and the model magic. It looks like a fun way for the kids to be creative….first time I’ve heard of this
I like the model magic. Seems like a creative way for kids to play.
Looks like the model magic makes the cutest ornaments, would love my kids to try it.
Id like to win the glitter glue. My granddaughters are always cutting and glueing so I know they would get alot of use out ofvit.
my daughter would love the glitter glue
the model magic clay
I am interested in model magic
My kids would love the model magic, that would be the favorite!!!
Model magic looks like fun!
I am most interested in the glitter glue! Our 4 year old daughter would love to do some projects with glitter :) The Slick Sticks would also be fun for all 3 of our children, and also the Model Magic! Our 10 month old daughter would love the feeling of it :) Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome prize package!
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I really want to try the Model Magic. I’m sure we could make great memories with that.
I’d love to try those twistable slick stix with my kids!
Beautiful photos, by the way, and you have a talented family. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
The model magic because my kids love to make little creatures out of it!
I like the model magic because it is the most fun to use!
So cute! The kiddies love the glitter glue. I like Crayola watercolor paints…way better than expensive watercolor paints!
we love glitter glue! this would be a fun for my for kids!
We’d love the model magic! The ornaments are awesome.
I love the glitter glue! My daughter loves glitter so we go through a lot of it!
Ooh… the model magic looks like so much fun. It’s one thing we haven’t tried and I know my kids would love it.
the model magic looks like it would be so fun for the kids to play with!
the glitter glue looks cool
model magic would be loved by my kids
ive never tried the slik stix and would like to (:
The model magic looks like a lot of fun to work with; I would most want to win that.
Love the model magic. There are so many things to do/make with it. Love the ornament idea!
We would use the glitter glue to decorate ornaments!
I’d love to win the model magic. It’s something my daughter and I could do together.
I love their glitter gel pens! They are great for everything!
The washable glitter glue looks so fun!
The glitter glue – my girls LOVE glitter glue!
I want to win washable markers because my son loves them and they are not messy to use
We love Model Magic in our house—could always use some more!
The glitter clue! Would make a fun and cute art projects!
I would love the glitter glue because glitter is pretty messy with two two year olds and a four year old. I think it would be so fun for them without the huge mess for me :)
I’d like to win the colored pencils for my niece because she loves drawing with colored pencils!
I would like the Washable Markers for my granddaughter.
I am most interestied in the washable markers as my grandchildren are all young and sometimes makes mistakes (that could be washed away with these).
I think my kids would have a blast with the Model Magic. I don’t know what the Slick Stix are but I would love to find out! Thank you for the giveaway!!
I would love to try the Model Magic! M y on would have so much fun making different things with it!
The glitter glue…Mom can use it, too!
I’m interested in the glitter glue. Who doesn’t love glitter?
I’d love to try those “slick sticks” in the picture.
I am excited to try the Model Magic. My daughter has never tried it and she loves Play-Doh so I really think she would enjoy it.
My daughter will love the markers but I’m excited about trying the glitter glue.
the model magic would be great to win so the kids can make fun ornaments, figures, or whatever with it.
Love the ornaments! Looks like a fun activity to do together.
We’d love the glitter glue! I hope my daughter gets the chance to use them :)
Lovely ornaments. I love how creative Lily’s ornaments are. Well done!
Only one for my favorite? But I love them all… Well, we just finished off most of our tubes of glitter glue making gingerbread men.
“moldable marshmallows” Love that!
We love the Crayola Model Magic. It seems a bit expensive, but the kids spend hours molding different scenes and animals. The variety of colors is fantastic, and when it dries, it doesn’t crack or crumble like Play-Doh. It maintains its soft appearance and dries like hard foam. If you don’t let it dry out, you can re-use it over and over! Although, I now have little model magic creatures all around my house so it’s about time to order more. But I love it! I would recommend it to any parent whose kids love to sculpt and mold with clay.
Lily is very creative!!!
She definitely does her own thing – I love watching her!
We love Model Magic clay. It’s easy to use and doesn’t have a weird smell. What a great idea to use it for ornaments!
1. roll out your model magic so it’s about 1/4 – 1/2 inch thick. 2. using your cookie cutter, cut out a snowflake 3. using the straw, poke a hole at the top 4. repeat process for however many you want to make 5. allow to dry for about 24-48 hours, turning over halfway through. 6. hang with a ribbon.
Easy and fun – thanks for sharing!
We love Model Magic in our house—could always use some more:) Great idea!
We have never tried Model Magic, but it is on our wishlist! This looks so fun and easy!
Ooh… the model magic looks like so much fun. It’s one thing we haven’t tried and I know my kids would love it.
The glitter glue
I love Lily’s ornaments! It’s so special that you two have this one on one time together. I struggle finding that with just two kids so I can imagine that it’s extra special when you have four to divide your time between. I also struggle with not interfering with my kid’s creations – it’s something I’m constantly reminding myself not to do. Crafting alongside is such a great idea.
I love the one-on-one time. It’s so nice! It really is a struggle finding it for each of the kids, though.
I love the silhouettes on your nativity ornament! And Lily’s sun brightened my day. Beautiful!
Thank you, Elisa! I was happy with how my ornament turned out, and I LOVED the way Lily designed her sun! It looks so neat, and I never would have thought to us that tool that way!
I have never tried Model Magic. My 6-year-old granddaughter is very creative and I think she would really enjoy it. It would be fun to create things together.
Of all the Crayola products we’ve ever used, I don’t think that Model Magic is one of them. I’m totally curious now! I adore her sunshine ornament, how clever to use the tool for the rays. And of course, mama, yours turned out lovely as well :)
Oh, you need to try Model Magic – it is probably my favorite! My younger sister brought home this little dragon she made out of it in Seventh Grade, and it made a huge impression on me because I had never seen a clay that was anything like it before!
Great ornaments! My daughter would love the glitter glue. She loves glitter, and I like the glue version because it’s not as messy!
My girls love glitter, too, and I prefer glitter glue for the same reason! It’s a nice compromise!
I love Lily’s ornaments and glad that you liked the pottery set. We just received ours yesterday in a neat package that came all the way from China :)
I don’t think ours came clear from China, although I’ve had other orders arrive that way :)
I’d love to let the kids play with model magic. It would make some great ornaments for their tree!
It’s perfect for making ornaments!
Love Lily’s ornaments! It’s been a while since I’ve tried Model Magic. I know Aiden would like to try it out.
So cute!! Kid-made ornaments are the best! :-)