Ribbon Height Keepsake Christmas Ornament

This simple Christmas craft is a fun way to get creative with your kids while making something meaningful. A ribbon height keepsake ornament captures their height right now, turning a bit of string and cardboard into a memory you’ll treasure every Christmas.

What You’ll Need

• Cardboard or thick card
• Scissors or craft knife
• Hole punch
• Ribbon or string
• Paint, markers, stickers, glitter
• Pen for your child’s name and date
• Tape measure or ruler

How to make your Ribbon-Height Keepsake Ornament

1. Choose and cut out your ornament shape – we used a bauble, but stars, hearts, or any festive shape work perfectly.
2. Punch a hole at the top before decorating.
3. Thread a small piece of string or ribbon through the hole and tie a loop so the ornament can hang on the tree.
4. Decorate with paint, stickers, glitter, or any craft supplies your child loves.
   
5. Measure your child’s height and cut a separate length of ribbon or string to match that exact measurement.
6. Tie the height ribbon securely to the top of the bauble. Let it hang freely or tie it in a bow – this represents your child’s height this Christmas.
   
7. Add their name and the date on the back to create a lasting keepsake – or include this little ditty:
   “This ribbon is very special indeed, because if you untie it, it’s the same height as me.
   Keep this to remember how little I was in 2025. [Name]”
8. Hang on your Christmas tree and admire your child’s creativity.
   

Tips for Parents (and Educators)

• If working with younger children, pre-cut shapes and punch the hole in advance so they can focus on decorating.
• Encourage the ribbon to be part of the design – add a bow or tag with their height noted.
• Take a photo of your child standing next to their finished ornament to compare in future years.
• Protect clothes and tables with one of our Craft Aprons and Fitted Tablecloths – they make clean-up quick and easy.

A Keepsake to Treasure

Each ribbon height keepsake ornament is a snapshot of your child’s creativity and growth. Making one every year lets you see just how much they’ve grown – and fills your Christmas tree with memories that tell their story.

For more fun and easy Christmas craft ideas, visit our Christmas Crafts Blog Section. You’ll find simple, screen-free activities that keep kids entertained and parents stress-free this festive season.

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