How to Draw a Christmas Ornament (Easy Step by Step)
A Christmas ornament is a fun first drawing because it is mostly a circle, straight lines, and a few little shapes. You start with one big round ball, add a cap and a hanging loop, then decorate it with lines, triangles, dots, and a star. Every ornament can look different, so yours will be one of a kind.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Christmas ornament step by step
How to Draw a Christmas Ornament · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The round ball
Draw a big circle in the middle of your paper. Try to make it close to perfectly round.
Step 3: The cap
On top of the ball, draw a small rectangle with softly rounded corners. Its two sides start on the ball and the top closes the shape, so it looks like a little hat.
Step 4: The hanging loop
Draw a tiny straight line going up from the middle of the cap. Then draw a small teardrop loop at the top of that line, where the string will go.
Step 5: Four straight lines
Draw four straight lines across the ball from side to side. Put one near the top, one a little lower, one below the middle, and one near the bottom. Each line touches the circle on both ends.
Step 6: The zigzag
In the top band, between the first and second lines, draw a zigzag like a row of little mountains. Make the points touch the top and bottom lines so they make triangles.
Step 7: The row of dots
In the band between the third and fourth lines, draw a row of small round dots. Try to space them evenly from one side to the other.
Step 8: The little star
At the bottom of the ball, below the last line, draw a small star with five points. Start with a point at the top and zigzag around, then round off the tips.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Christmas ornament? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw an angel or how to draw a snow globe next.
Tips for drawing a Christmas ornament
- Draw the circle slowly and turn your paper as you go. If one side looks flat, gently go over it again until it feels round.
- Use the edge of a ruler or a book to draw the four straight lines, so they stay straight and level.
- For the zigzag, make small marks along the top and bottom lines first so every triangle is about the same size.
Free Christmas ornament coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Christmas ornament coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Christmas ornament drawing
Try red, green, and gold for a classic look, with each band in a different color. For a twist, add glitter glue or dab on stickers to make it sparkle.
Christmas ornament fun fact for kids
Glass Christmas ornaments were first made in Lauscha, a town in Germany, in the 1800s.
Questions about drawing a Christmas ornament
What shapes do I need to draw a Christmas ornament?
You need a big circle, a small rectangle for the cap, and a teardrop loop for the hanger. The bands are made with straight lines, and the decorations are a zigzag of triangles, a row of dots, and a star.
How do I make my ornament look rounder?
Draw the circle slowly and turn your paper as you go, which makes curves easier. Practice a few circles on scrap paper first.
How can I decorate my ornament in a different way?
Swap the zigzag for wavy lines or hearts, or fill a band with more dots. You can also change the star to a small tree or a heart.
