Here are over 50 Christmas crafts for kids they’ll love! Get a variety of Christmas craft ideas for all ages including preschool, toddler, and older.
Do you have any Christmas crafts from when you were little that you adore? I’ve got a couple favorites that I always remember.
One of them was a small Christmas frame made from macaroni, with my little picture in it. Don’t forget the gold spray paint and curled white ribbon on top.
There are also some big gold construction paper curls that my mom still has (I can’t believe it!) and always hangs on the tree.
I believe the string to hang them is made from white and red thread plus a few cut up straws. I must’ve been in preschool when they were made!
Back then, we couldn’t look up any Christmas crafts for kids on the ‘net. We had to rely on the old favorites like clothespin reindeer and Cheerios garlands.
It was a much simpler time. Which, when translated, means we did the same craft stuff over and over.
Now that the world is our oyster and online ideas are plentiful, I can share some Christmas projects with you that the littles will love.
This list includes a bunch of ideas that are EASY – QUICK – and use items you probably already have around the house!
The other thing I love about these holiday crafts is that they are great for kids of all ages, whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or elementary school age.
There’s a little something for everyone on this list. And honestly, if you are an adult looking for easy crafts for Christmas . . . you’re going to love these as well.
What are your favorite kids crafts for Christmas – any die hard projects you think people have to try? Let me know that too. Happy Holidays and enjoy my picks below.
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Pine Cone Christmas Trees
Learn how to make the cutest pine cone Christmas trees, a fun holiday craft idea for kids! This is a great family activity and very easy.
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Santa Perler Beads
You’re going to love these 20+ Santa perler beads perfect for Christmas crafting with kids! Get a variety of cute patterns.PS – we have Christmas tree perler beads too!
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3
Vanessa Brady
Santa Handprint Handmade Wrapping Paper
What kid doesn't love making a mess with finger paint? In this project your kids will make Santa handprints on brown paper and turn it into gift wrap.
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4
Wine Cork Reindeer
Make a wine cork reindeer using this simple tutorial – perfect for turning into a Christmas ornament, decor, or place settings.
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5
Coffee Filter Snowflakes
You'll love learning how to make this cute coffee filter snowflake craft, perfect for kids this Christmas or winter! Adults love these too.
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Clay Pot Christmas Trees
Learn how to make clay pot Christmas trees using simple craft store supplies! Kids will love to make these to add to your holiday decor.
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Snowman Mason Jar for Decor or Gifting
Make a snowman mason jar for Christmas gifting or winter decorating! This is fun holiday project that is perfect for beginners.
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Amanda Formaro
Clothespin Christmas Soldiers
These are styled after the Queen's Guard, and I love them! They remind me of nutcrackers but the painting is simple enough for little ones.
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9
Steve Carrell
Paper Chain Kids Advent Calendar
Children can assemble their own easy holiday paper chain countdown using this tutorial! This kids advent calendar is made from construction paper, candy-free.
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DIY Felt Mistletoe
Learn how to make felt mistletoe. This is so easy to make and so pretty for the holidays, and you can use it year after year!
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simpleeverydaymom.com
Puffy Paint Snowglobe
Get the kids out of the cold and inside making this awesome winter themed puffy paint snow globe craft. This one is perfect for elementary age!
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Becky James
Tissue Paper Christmas Wreath
Making a tissue paper Christmas wreath is a great Christmas craft for children. This easy craft combines fun textures to create a holiday wreath that any parent will want to display.
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www.craftpassion.com
Pom-Pom Christmas Tree
Kids love playing with pom poms, and this is a great opportunity to turn them into a cute little Christmas tree!
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DIY Star Ornaments Made From Washers
Use small washers from the hardware store to make these cute DIY star ornaments. Kids will love making them with you, and they are so inexpensive!
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simplemomproject.com
Easy Hot Chocolate Popsicle Stick Craft
Make your kids their own cup of hot chocolate (don’t forget one for you too) using this cute idea. This winter activity is super easy, and kids of all ages can enjoy including your preschooler or toddler!
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Steve Carrell
Recycled Christmas Tree Plaque
If you’re looking for recycled holiday decor, this Christmas tree craft using recycled toilet paper rolls is so fun! Kids will love it.
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Clay Christmas Ornaments
Learn how to make Christmas ornaments using polymer clay! Cut any shapes that you like and paint any colors to match your holiday decor.
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firefliesandmudpies.com
Paper Cup Christmas Trees
Are you looking for an inexpensive, mess-free, and super easy Christmas craft for kids? This fun little paper cup tree is simple enough for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners.
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Shauna Krantz
Popsicle Stick Gingerbread House
I just think gingerbread houses are the cutest! Your kiddos will love building these popsicle stick houses that they can easily turn into magnets or ornaments.
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kidscraftroom.com
Paper Elf Hats
These Christmas paper elf hats are really easy to make with the elf hat pattern printable. So fun for kids – but don't let the adults get out of wearing them!
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Crystal Owens
Rudolph Candy Canes
This traditional craft uses candy canes, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and a pom pom nose to make reindeer. When I was young we loved making these and hanging them on the tree!
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Perler Beads (75+ Free Patterns!)
Unleash your holiday creativity with Christmas perler beads! You’ll love these patterns including Santa, reindeer, wreaths, angels, elves, the Grinch, and more.
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Trisha Haas
Peppermint Christmas Slime
Peppermint slime is a fun way to bring the colors and smells of Christmas into your sensory play! This slime recipe is so fun, with its beautiful green and red sparkles.
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designimprovised.com
Tissue Paper Christmas Trees
Turn foam cones into cute little Christmas trees with the help of Mod Podge and some pre-cut tissue paper.
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littlebinsforlittlehands.com
Sensory Bottle Melting Snowman
Whether you have beach weather or true winter weather, a snowman sensory bottle is a versatile winter activity for kids to make with you! Provides hours of play after making.
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Origami Christmas Ornaments
Learn how to make origami ornaments using a paper folding technique! These are so easy and fun.
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funlearningforkids.com
Christmas Sweater Collage Craft
This Christmas art project is sure to be a hit this holiday season! Each kid decorates their own ugly sweater with the craft supplies you put in divided trays.
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designsbymissmandee.com
Reindeer Pom Poms
Make reindeer style pom poms using brown yarn and a pom pom maker! Doesn't this make such a cute banner?
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Courtney Sanchez
Toilet Paper Roll Grinch
Turn toilet paper rolls into your favorite grumpy Christmas character! Fun for making after you've read the book, or watched the movie – or both.
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Kimberly McLeod
Personalized Paper Elf Craft
Christmas is such a great time for kids to make keepsake crafts for loved ones. Photo crafts are especially fun because you can put them up as decoration. This elf is so easy to make, and a fun way to make your own elves to display around the house.
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Kimberly McLeod
Grinch Christmas Handprints
‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas’ is such a classic holiday movie. If you love this movie, then you will love creating this adorable Grinch handprint card. You can also make Cindy Lou and Max to go with it! Give these as Christmas cards this year or add as gift tags.
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theresourcefulmama.com
Craft Stick Snowmen
This craft stick snowman with a fun spiral pipe cleaner hat is a really cute craft kids can make this winter and looks lovely hanging from the Christmas tree.
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Felt Christmas Wreath on Scrap Wood
This felt Christmas wreath is perfect for using up those small scraps of wood! Add to a piece of wood for some unique holiday wreath decor.
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candyjarchronicles.com
Fingerprint Christmas Tree Wall-Hanging
This super cute fingerprint Christmas tree wall hanging comes together in a matter of minutes. And it is also a perfect decoration for your youngster to gift to those special relatives that love a homemade gift.
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Morena Hockley
Puzzle Piece Ornament
Make the cutest reindeer ornaments using three puzzle pieces, some paint, and a pom pom! These will look great on the tree and are great for young kids.
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Linda Smith
EASY Salt Dough Ornaments That Last Forever
Use this recipe to make salt dough ornaments that double as personalized gift tags – both kids and adults will love this EASY craft. Preserve the ornaments with Mod Podge.
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iheartcraftythings.com
Santa and Reindeer Stick Puppets
You might already have supplies on hand to make these! Grab construction paper, paper plates, and a few other supplies to make these cute stick puppets.
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Wine Cork Snowman
This DIY wine cork snowman makes a perfect addition to your Christmas or winter decor! Save your corks to make this unique project.
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www.projectswithkids.com
Kid Made Wreath Ornaments with Paper Straws
These wreath ornaments made with paper straws are so bright and cheerful, you and your kids will want to make more than one! They would make great gifts for family and friends and look absolutely adorable on a Christmas tree.
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easypeasyandfun.com
3D Construction Paper Reindeer
Learn how to make a dimensional reindeer that pops up! This one is so fun to make, you’ll want to make all eight of Santa’s reindeer + Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.
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Steve Carrell
Poinsettia Canvas
This easy Christmas craft for kids will be a cute addition to your holiday decor! Families can make this poinsettia canvas together.
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happyhooligans.ca
Cardboard Roll Christmas Candles
This cardboard roll Christmas candle craft is fun and easy! Using paper towel rolls for the candles and tissue paper for the flames, your child can create a festive display for a holiday mantel or your Christmas dinner table.
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raisingwhasians.com
Puzzle Piece Holly Garland
Upcycle old puzzle pieces by turning them into holly leaves! Add some pom poms and twine and you'll have to cutest Christmas garland that even toddlers can make.
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schooltimesnippets.com
DIY Jumbo Gingerbread Man
This craft will delight kids of all ages as they make their very own jumbo stuffed gingerbread man with household materials. This gingerbread man craft is a great way to sneak in fine motor skills!
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Maggy Woodley
Walnut Reindeer Ornaments
Maggy loves crafting with walnuts, and it turns out they make the cutest reindeer heads ever! They are perfect for ornaments, especially on a kids' Christmas tree.
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Stacey Gibbon
Thumbprint Reindeer Frame
Kids need a gift idea for someone special this holiday season? Create a one-of-a-kind piece with your child that can be treasured for years to come. Make a thumbprint reindeer frame!
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How to Make a Snowman Wreath
Learn how to make a snowman wreath in just a few easy steps! This is simple enough for kids, but adults will also enjoy this winter craft idea.
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iheartcraftythings.com
Paper Plate Christmas Elf Craft
Couple this adorable elf craft with a Christmas book for an evening full of family fun! He's super easy to make out of paper plates.
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Kimberly McLeod
Gnome Handprint Cards
This gnome handprint card is the perfect Christmas card for kids to make in a classroom since it’s so simple. Kids will love tracing their hand and customizing their own gnomes.
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meaningfulmama.com
Toilet Paper Roll Gingerbread Man
This toilet paper roll gingerbread man craft is yet another holiday craft idea using simple, inexpensive and recycled materials. Perfect for kids of all ages including preschool and toddlers.
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Michelle McKinley
Sledding Popsicle Stick Ornaments
Make a wonderful keepsake of your kids this year with them sledding on popsicle sticks! They are so easy to make and the kids can help too. They would make fabulous Christmas gifts for family and parents.
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rainydaymum.co.uk
DIY Nativity Story Stones
These DIY nativity story stones are a great way to help them remember the story of the very first Christmas! So easy to make for kids of all ages and they will love the imaginative play.
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If you enjoyed these kids Christmas crafts, let me know in the comments! I also hope you’ll check out these other cute ideas:
Erin
Friday 25th of October 2024
Really good.