100 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
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31 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
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We’ve put together a list of fun, adorable and easy Christmas crafts for kids to get your family or class in the holiday spirit. Bonus, they will keep your children occupied while you check things off YOUR to-do list!
31 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
Not only are these crafts a way to spend meaningful time with your child, but they can also double as holiday gifts. Have them wrap their masterpieces up as gifts to give away to friends, family, neighbors, and even teachers.
These simple holiday crafts cover the gamut of ages–from toddlers to elementary kids.
Snowman Coloring Page
A cute (and free) coloring page that any age will enjoy!
Handprint Christmas Tree Craft
A fun and a little messy craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Send it to grandma and grandpa!
Baby Jesus in a Manger Craft
Talk about the real Christmas story with this craft. A free printable makes it simple. Involves painting, coloring, gluing, and cutting. Along with the craft, read one of our hand-picked Christmas picture books that share the real meaning of Christmas.
Pipe Cleaner Candy Canes
A simple craft that little hands can do to help decorate greenery or the Christmas tree.
Snowman Door Dec
Have the kids help decorate! Trace around cups on black paper and cut out the circles. Use painter’s tape to on the snowman pieces.
Santa Hat Ornament
A simple craft to prep ahead for little hands. Kids get to paint and glue.
No-Sew Sock Snowman
My children all made these at school and loved it! Plus, great way to use up those orphan socks around the house.
Christmas Card Craft
Great preschool craft to use up scraps of ribbon and colored paper.
Gingerbread Man Printable
Use our free template to print, color, and glue on fun items. Pair this craft with Jan Brett’s classic, The Gingerbread Baby.
Jingle Bell Necklace
My kids loved this craft when they were young! So simple to thread a bell and beads onto string. Perfect for school parties.
Frozen-Inspired Snowflake Ornament
For your Frozen-obsessed kiddo, make this easy DIY snowflake ornament.
Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees
This is a fun one for kids of many ages. Use glue dots for younger kids.
Melting Snowman Craft
So unique and funny, children will love making a mess with glue while creating something so cute!
3D Paper Snowflakes
If your child enjoys origami, this easy-to-follow tutorial is great for an older kids to try.
Twig Reindeer Ornament
Kids can burn off energy looking for twigs before making this cute craft!
Sequencing Christmas Trees
Glue on strips of construction paper in size order (a little learning activity for younger ones!) and add dots of white paint for snow.
Paper Snowflakes
Includes free printable templates and a clear tutorial. A fun craft for older kids!
Easy Baby Jesus Craft
If you have a paper plate, colored paper, scissors, crayons, and glue…you and your child can make this craft right now. Along with the craft, read one of our hand-picked Christmas picture books that share the real meaning of Christmas.
Marbled Christmas Ornament
We’ve made these ourselves. Kids love swirling paint around inside the ornaments to create a marble effect.
Christmas Cookie Cutter Art
Not much to this idea but so fun for kids! All you need are a few washable paint colors on paper plates, a piece of card stock, and a Christmas cookie cutter. Let your little artists go!
Christmas Critters
Use toilet paper rolls, craft paper, and glue to create some fun Christmas critters. Bonus: They hold treats!
Popsicle Stick Ornaments
My preschool and elementary-aged children and I made these a few years ago and came up with so many silly and cute options for the tree.
Tissue Paper Candy Cane
This Christmas craft is sure to keep younger or older children engaged! Tear up tissue paper or colored napkins and glue away.
Yarn Wrapped Ornaments
I like that this ornament is different than the others and involves wrapping yarn.
Stained Glass Ornament
Toddlers and preschoolers will love sticking tissue paper onto glitter glue to create beautiful “stained glass” to hang on the window.
Reindeer Ornament
Here’s yet another cute and easy-to-make ornament. We have this exact one on our tree.
Easy Santa Craft
Young children will enjoy gluing cotton balls on Santa’s beard.
Easy Angel Ornament
All of preschoolers made this classic craft. You’ll need a coffee filter, glitter glue, a gold pipe cleaner, clothespin, and sharpie. Along with the craft, read one of our hand-picked Christmas picture books that share the real meaning of Christmas.
Beaded Candy Canes
A simple and relaxing craft to keep little hands busy.
Paper Plate Snowman Craft
I bet you have most of these supplies on hand!
Holiday Gift Guides for All Ages
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Advent Resources for Families
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More Fun Kid Activity Ideas
We have a collection of other fun games (with free printables included!) your family might like or that you can use for parties. Be sure to Pin these!
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100 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
From Santa crafts to snowman crafts, there are plenty of fun and easy Christmas crafts for kids of all ages.
There are easy Christmas crafts for kids of all ages, including toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school-aged kids, and older kids. Whether you have ten minutes before dinner or a whole snowy afternoon to fill, these crafts are the perfect way to spread some holiday cheer to your little elves.
From pipe cleaner crafts to popsicle stick crafts, there are plenty of winter crafts for kids to make that are perfect for the classroom, home, or Christmas party.
These kids’ crafts aren’t just fun holiday activities; they’re also memory-makers, keepsakes, DIY Christmas gifts, and DIY Christmas decorations. Whether you are looking for homemade DIY Christmas ornaments or DIY Christmas cards for kids to make, there is a holly jolly list of a hundred different craft projects that are just as fun to make as they are to gift to friends and family.
Pair these easy crafts with these Christmas coloring pages for hours of festive fun!
- Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids
- Paper Crafts
- Other Christmas Crafts for Kids
- Popsicle Stick Crafts
- Christmas Craft FAQ
- More Holiday Fun for Kids
Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids
Angel Doily Craft from The Best Ideas for Kids
Christmas Kiss Crafts from It All Started with Paint
Yarn Ornaments from One Little Project
Felt Candy Ornaments from Happiness is Homemade
Cotton Ball Bear Ornament (source unknown)
Paper Crafts
Grinch Paper Plate Craft from I Heart Crafty Things
Hand Print Santa from Simple Everyday Mom
Other Christmas Crafts for Kids
Candy Cane Reindeer from One Little Project
Tin Can Snowman from Practically Functional
Pinecone Elves from One Little Project
Sock Olaf from One Creative Mommy
Beaded Snowflakes from Early Learning Ideas
Mason Jar Felt Gnome from Hey Let’s Make Stuff
Q-Tip Snowflakes from The Best Ideas for Kids
Pine Cone Snowy Owls from Frugal Fun 4 Boys
Popsicle Stick Crafts
Craft Stick Christmas Crafts from The Keeper of the Cheerios
Christmas Craft FAQ
What are some easy Christmas crafts to make?
Popsicle Stick Ornaments: Grab some popsicle sticks, paint, and glitter, and create a Christmas tree, snowman, or Rudolph ornament to hang on your tree.
Handprint Crafts: With just a bit of colored paper, your little one’s handprint can transform into the most adorable keepsake that makes excellent holiday cards. You can make a handprint Santa, Rudolph, or a Christmas tree.
Pasta Garlands or Wreaths: Who knew pasta could be so festive? Paint them green, red, and gold, add some glitter, and hang them up.
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts: Turn those empty rolls into cute snowmen or little elves. You only need toilet paper rolls and basic crafting supplies that you can get at the dollar store.
Paper Plate Crafts: All you need is paper plates, paint, glitter, and basic craft materials to transform an ordinary paper plate into a Santa, Christmas Tree, or even Grinch!
Sock Snowmen: One lost sock and some rice — and you’ve got a snowman who won’t melt indoors!