Instantly bring holiday joy to your home with these Santa crafts for kids! There is something for everyone – toddlers to teens.
As the holiday season gets closer, it is definitely time to create some Christmas magic with your little ones. There is no better muse than the jolly old man himself, Santa Claus!
Santa symbolizes joy, generosity, and festive spirit, making him the perfect inspiration for holiday crafts, right?
One of the great things about Santa Claus is that there are so many things about him that you can use in crafts. Here are some that I’ve seen:
- Santa’s Hat – red with fluffy pom pom and trim
- Jolly face – rosy cheeks, twinkle in his eyes, and his red nose from the cold
- Fluffy white beard
- Santa’s black belt around his cookie-filled potbelly
- Santa’s boots – shiny black with a fluffy white trim
- His sack of toys
- Santa’s sleigh with reindeer
- Santa going down the chimney – hopefully he doesn’t get stuck!
I would definitely recognize all of the above themes as Santa Claus. Wouldn’t you?
Kids will have so much fun using their creativity to show these different traits and you’ll enjoy having some extra Christmas decorations for the house. With this in mind, I’ve collected over 30 great Santa crafts for kids.
They are all delightful to make and will keep the kids busy during the hectic holiday season. Go ahead and scroll down to see all of the Christmas crafting fun!
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Santa in the Chimney
Kids can create their own Santa going down a toilet paper roll chimney with this paper craft. You even see his bag of gifts hanging out of the top!
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Santa Napkin Rings
These Santa napkin rings will look so cute on your Christmas dinner table! Make them with inexpensive supplies including toilet paper rolls – perfect for kids or beginner crafters.
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www.easypeasyandfun.com
Paper Cone Santa
I envision this is what Santa looks like after delivering all of the presents on Christmas Eve! His curly paper beard is awesome.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Handprint Santa Ornament
Learn the easiest way to make a handprint ornament! Christmas handprints are a favorite with small children! Make special memories with these Santa ornaments.
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karacreates.com
Santa Treat Cups
Wrap yarn around clay flower pots so they look like Santa's suit. Fill them with yummy treats or a small plant as a gift! Then try making a clay pot Christmas tree as well.
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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 hama bead patterns.
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acultivatednest.com
Felt Santa Ornament
Use felt and buttons to create a Santa's belly ornament for your tree. This is a great project for introducing kids to sewing by hand! Then try some of these other felt tree ornaments.
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www.thecraftaholicwitch.com
Origami Santa
Find how to make an origami Santa Claus complete with a sack full of gifts! Older kids will really enjoy following the video or picture tutorial.
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www.darcyandbrian.com
Coffee Filter Santa
You know I love to create both clothespin and coffee filter crafts! This is an adorable addition to the fun.
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www.bakerross.co.uk
Santa Painting
Head to the kitchen for the paint "brushes" needed for this Santa craft. You'll use both a fork and a spoon along with a paper plate for Santa's face!
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www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com
Santa Starfish Ornament
I love when I can find a kid's craft I've never seen before! This starfish Santa is definitely unique and fun.
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iheartcraftythings.com
Santa and Reindeer Stick Puppets
You might already have supplies on hand to make this Santa and his reindeer! Grab construction paper and a few other supplies to make these cute stick puppets.
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sayyes.com
Santa Beard Disguise
Kids can create their own beard and mustache to look just like Santa! They can then have fun coming up with ideas for the rest of their outfit.
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www.artycraftykids.com
Rocking Santa
Use the free template or create your own shapes to make this moving Santa Claus. You'll need some paper plates so your Santa can rock!
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www.redtedart.com
Paper Lantern Santa
This is a fun Christmas take on the traditional Chinese lantern craft! Add some additional paper and embellishments for a Santa lantern.
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cherischatter.blogspot.com
Tin Can Santa Claus
Kids can create Santa with his beard and hat from a tin can! Then parents can step in to add the handle. Fill it with candy or maybe cookies for Santa?
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www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com
Doily Santa
Paper doilies come in a bunch of different sizes and patterns and they are really cheap! Pick up some doilies to make this super cute doily Santa Claus.
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www.messylittlemonster.com
Santa Binoculars
Have your kids make a set of Santa binoculars on Christmas Eve and then use them to keep an eye out for his sleigh!
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www.craftsbyria.com
Chain Beard Santa
Paper chains are really easy to make; just take a look at my Christmas paper chain. This Santa craft is such a fun use of paper chains. You could even make them one by one as a countdown to Christmas!
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Tissue Paper Santa Claus
You need to hold on to all those wrinkled up pieces of tissue paper from wrapped gifts. They can be used in fun crafts like this Santa Claus!
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iheartcraftythings.com
Newspaper Santa Claus
Here is another great Santa craft that uses recycled material… newspaper! Grab a pile from your bin and get the kids to work on something cute like this.
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www.sewsimplehome.com
Santa Pants
Kids can create Santa's pants complete with belt and the extra support of suspenders. You can use them for gifts, just fill them with candy or small gift items!
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kidfriendlythingstodo.com
Coat Hanger Santa
Such a fun way to use an unwanted wire hanger and some stockings! I love that it already has a built in way to hang it. Use it as a door hanger or you could even put it on your front door.
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onelittleproject.com
Popsicle Stick Santas
Whether or not your kids believe in Santa still, these ornaments are so cute you'll have to make them! These popsicle stick Santas are absolutely adorable and a little addictive. Here are some other awesome Christmas popsicle stick crafts.
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Pom Pom Santa
Kids love making pom-poms (with or without a pom-pom making tool)! With a little felt and some eyes, you can turn them into mini Santas. Then get them to work on making a fun pom-pom Christmas garland.
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www.hunnyimhomediy.com
Popsicle Santa Hats
This craft uses popsicle sticks with cotton balls and paper to make Santa's hat! Create as many as you like and spread them around your home.
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rockpainting101.com
Santa Rock Painting
Rock painting is a craft that kids of all ages can do. You just need to change up what they paint. This is an easy idea for little ones to do at Christmas.
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kidsactivitiesblog.com
Santa Belt Pudding Cups
This is an adorable idea for the kid's table at Christmas! Have your kids make them using pudding cups or red Jell-O.
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lagunalane.com
Santa in the Sleigh
If you are looking for a fun keepsake idea that you can do year after year, this is a really cute one. Santa is riding in his footprint sleigh pulled by handprint reindeer! Grandparents would love this as a gift too.
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busybloomingjoy.com
Paper Plate Santa
Everyone can pretend to be Santa Claus with this paper plate craft. Kids will love making it, and then wearing it while they pretend!
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happytoddlerplaytime.com
Puffy Paint Santa
Make your own puffy paint using glue and shaving cream. You know kids will love working with this to make a portrait of Santa!
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