Christmas Crafts for Kids – Easy & Fun Projects for the Holidays!
Get crafty with these easy and fun DIY projects for kids! You’ll be amazed by what they come up with!
I’m tired of it. I need to do something. When asked to do an exercise, many kids think along these lines. In light of this, we have compiled a list of easy Christmas crafts that will occupy your child and teach them useful skills.
Candy Cane Ornaments
Next, we’ve got some simple candy cane crafts that will help you teach your little ones how to decorate their own holiday treats. These are so much more fun than just buying them at the store!
Gingerbread House
We’ve also included some gingerbread house decorating ideas that will make your home feel warm and cozy during the holidays.
The first step in making a gingerbread house is to choose which shape you want to build. You can either go with a classic gingerbread house shape or try something new and different. If you decide to go with a classic gingerbread house, you’ll need to cut out the shapes using cookie cutters.
Once you have the shapes ready, you can use them to create a template for cutting out the rest of the pieces. For example, if you’re going to be building a gingerbread house with a roof, you’ll need to measure the height of the roof and then cut out a piece of cardboard that’s the same size.
Next, place the cardboard on top of the gingerbread house shape and trace around it with a pencil. Cut out the shape with scissors and then repeat the process until you have enough pieces to complete the house.
Santa’s Sleigh
The best thing about making this craft is that it doesn’t require much equipment. You’ll need some construction paper, scissors, tape, glue, and a few other supplies. Once you’ve got everything ready, you simply cut out a sleigh shape from the paper, fold it into a triangle, then attach the two sides using tape. Next, decorate the sleigh with stickers, glitter, and paint. Finally, add a ribbon bow and hang it on the wall.
Reindeer Food Jar
This reindeer food jar is perfect for any kid who loves animals. It’s made using an old milk jug and some simple supplies.
The first step is to cut off the top of the milk jug. Next, drill two holes into the bottom of the jug. These holes should be large enough to fit the rubber bands used to secure the lid onto the jug. Finally, paint the inside of the jug red. Once the paint dries, fill the jug with treats such as raisins, nuts, dried fruit, etc.
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20 Easy Peasy and Fun Christmas Crafts for Kids to DIY
Accordion Paper Christmas Trees
This incredibly simple Christmas tree craft only takes kids five minutes to complete. Green craft paper should be folded accordion-style, decorated with ornamental colored paper cutouts, and topped with a star.
Get the tutorial at White House Crafts
Clothespin Snowmen
One of our all-time favorite crafts is cute and simple.
Paper Plate Christmas Masks
Kids can make this charming holiday craft with just some plain white paper plates and some basic craft items. Don’t forget to snap lots Christmas photos of the young artists dressed as Mrs. Claus, Santa Claus, and snowmen.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised
Tissue Paper Christmas Tree
These 3D trees come to life thanks to colorful tissue paper, star cutouts, and pom-poms. They also serve as decoration; scatter them around your mantel, staircase, or shelves after they have dried.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised
Wiggly Paper Snowman Craft
Kids would especially enjoy making this project by folding wiggly paper. It becomes a family keepsake because of the photo.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids »
DIY Mistletoes Footprints
Make a sweet keepsake out of your child’s footprints that you’ll treasure for years to come. Use only washable paint because, well, messes could happen.
Get the tutorial at Messy Little Monster
Popsicle Stick Winter Ornament
You’ll need five standard popsicle sticks, plus one larger stick for the bottom, to make these adorable DIY ornaments. Add a miniature wreath, fake snow, and a picture of your child to finish off your project.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm »
Paper Bag Snowflakes DIY
These complex paper snowflakes are simply challenging to look at! Make these lovely and delicate window hangings by pulling out the safety scissors and craft paper.
Popsicle Snowflake Ornaments
These popsicle stick ornaments, which were inspired by vintage Scandinavian straw ornaments, are the ideal weekend project. Popsicle sticks should be painted white, then let to cure. Put glue in the center of an X-shaped arrangement of pieces of equal sizes. To make a snowflake form, stack two Xs diagonally on top of one another and glue in the center. Totally dry the area. To make an X or grid design, wrap colored embroidery thread around the popsicle sticks. Trim any surplus thread after tying the knot at the rear of the snowflake. To hang the snowflake, glue a ribbon loop to the back of it.
Snowman Paper DIY
DIY Lacing Ornaments
Punch holes all around the edges of the chipboard forms you’ve cut out, or even those you’ve recycled from cereal boxes. Let youngsters decorate them, and then have them lace them with yarn to make holiday decorations.
Get the tutorial at Cutesy Crafts »
Felt Dog Ornament Stocking Tag
It’s quite simple to complete this project thanks to two templates. Pick hues that go well with the favorite dog in your household!
Get the tutorial at Oh Yay Studio
Paper Bag Snowman Puppet
This simple project is enjoyable for all ages to produce as well as to animate with little hands.
Get the tutorial at Simple Everyday Mom
DIY Santa Advent Calendar
One cotton ball at a time, assist Santa in perfecting his holiday appearance. On pieces of white and red paper, first, cut out Santa’s head and red cap. Draw on his pink cheeks, nose, and eyes before writing 1–25 on his white beard.
Popsicle Stick Wreath
Purchase a variety of craft sticks, both little and large, and then instruct the children to paint them three various shades of green. Sticks should adhere to a 12″ foam wreath while being overlapped and mixed in various shades of green. The outfit is finished with a red ribbon.
Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree
This project smells wonderful and looks fantastic! Children may surely handle tying the green ribbons on the cinnamon stick, but they may need assistance using the hot glue gun to attach the button to the top.
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft »
Candy Cane Card Holders
Yes, calligraphy makes these simple candy cane place cardholders look sophisticated. But when children write the names of the visitors, they’re cuter.
Embellished Stocking
Make a ton of custom stockings for your complete family before Christmas morning if you have the time. Fold the stocking’s hem to attach a ribbon or pom-pom trim, then embellish with holiday stickers and felt cutouts. Once it has dried completely, load it with a variety of stocking stuffers.
DIY Snow Globe
Vignettes are comparable, but this one is unquestionably more suitable for small children. Once you’ve got the jar you wish to use, be sure to give it a good cleaning. After that, set out your scene with figures and bottle brushes and glue it on the jar’s top. Now it’s time to add some sparkle: fill the jar with 1-2 tablespoons of glitter. Nearly to the top, pour distilled water into the container. Then whisk in a few drops of glycerin. After applying adhesive to the top of the jar and setting it on the base, flip it over to reveal the magic.
Yarn-Wrapped Ornaments
Get the kids together to paint pre-cut wooden decorations for this easy craft. When they are dried, youngsters can enjoy wrapping them in brightly colored yarn.
