These 22 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids will keep your little ones entertained and add a festive touch to your home. From handmade ornaments to DIY holiday cards and crafts, these projects are perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy this holiday season!
We love easy crafts at Christmas, making fun crafts in the fall, and really, any time of the year! But there is something so sweet about looking back at all the handmade ornaments from years gone by and remembering how little your babies were!
22 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
Like many people, my husband and I have our own Christmas ornaments from our childhood too. In fact, I still have my own salt-dough ornaments that my mom and I made for my Christmas tree when I went to college, so this doesn’t just have to be for small children.
There are many crafts on this list that older kids and teens will also enjoy! Take a browse through this list and click the title of any craft to go directly to the full instructions and printable (where applicable).
1. Elf Snot Christmas Gift Idea for Kids
Add some fun to your holiday gift-giving with this quirky Elf Snot! This creative Christmas gift idea is sure to get giggles from kids and is simple to make.
2. Mason Jar Lid Snowman
Turn mason jar lids into adorable snowmen with this easy craft! It’s a perfect way to upcycle lids while creating cute winter decorations.
3. Sixlet Elves
Make these tasty little Sixlet Elves as a sweet holiday treat! Kids will love crafting and eating these festive candy characters.
4. Paper Tube Christmas Tree Tutorial
Recycle paper tubes into charming Christmas trees! This eco-friendly craft is fun for kids and adds a homemade touch to your holiday decor.
5. Stuffed Christmas Tree (Free Sewing Pattern)
Sew your own stuffed Christmas tree with this free pattern! It’s a great way to get crafty with fabric while making adorable holiday decor.
6. Christmas Nativity Printable Paper Dolls
Let kids enjoy hours of imaginative play this Christmas season with these printable Nativity Scene paper dolls! Easy to cut out and perfect for holiday-themed fun.
7. Watercolor Christmas Ornament Cards DIY
Create beautiful, personalized Christmas cards with this watercolor DIY! It’s a lovely way for kids to add a personal touch to their holiday greetings.
8. Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments
These homemade cinnamon ornaments smell as good as they look! They are a festive and fragrant addition to your Christmas tree that kids will love making.
9. Sweet Homemade Santa Cookie Tray
Get ready for Santa’s visit with this DIY cookie tray! It’s a fun and easy craft that kids can decorate and use on Christmas Eve. Make some homemade Christmas cookies or these amazing chocolate chip cookies to place on the tray!
10. Free Printable Christmas Elf Craft for Kids
Let kids create their own Christmas elves with this free printable craft! It’s an easy way to keep little ones entertained during the holidays. With posable joints, these adorable elves are perfect for some free and easy Christmas fun!
11. Cookie Sheet Christmas Craft
Repurpose an old cookie sheet into a festive Christmas decoration! This crafty idea is a fun way for kids to be able to decorate the tree over and over again, and it adds a rustic touch to your holiday decor.
12. Cute Gingerbread House Ornament Craft
Create adorable gingerbread house ornaments with this easy craft! Kids will love adding these to the tree and sharing them as gifts.
13. Coffee Filter Paper Tree
Turn ordinary coffee filters into beautiful Christmas trees! This simple craft is a fun and easy way to create festive decorations with kids.
14. Christmas Wish List Ornaments
Let your kids create personalized ornaments with their holiday wish lists! This fun craft is a great way to preserve their Christmas memories and what they were interested in over the years.
15. Printable Christmas Puppets
These printable Christmas puppets are perfect for holiday storytelling! Kids will love coloring and playing with these festive characters.
16. DIY Snow Globe
Make your own magical snow globes with this simple DIY! It’s a fun and festive way to bring a winter wonderland indoors.
17. Gingerbread House Printable DIY Christmas Decor
Create a festive gingerbread house using this printable! This easy craft lets kids decorate their own houses without the mess of real gingerbread.
18. Paper Snowman Craft
Craft cute paper snowmen with this simple project! Kids will love making their own frosty friends to display for the holidays.
19. Fabric Scrap Craft Wreaths for the Holidays
Use fabric scraps to create charming holiday wreaths! This eco-friendly craft is a great way for kids to recycle and make beautiful Christmas decorations.
20. Paper Bag Gingerbread Man Puppet
Turn a simple paper bag into a cute gingerbread man puppet! This craft is easy, fun, and perfect for holiday puppet shows.
21. Handprint Angel Christmas Card
Create a keepsake with this handprint angel card! It’s a special way for kids to send their holiday greetings while making cherished memories.
22. Watercolor Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make
I cannot get over how gorgeous these ornaments are, seriously, wow! Let your kids create beautiful watercolor ornaments for the tree! This creative craft is fun, colorful, and perfect for adding a handmade touch to your holiday decor.
Even More Christmas Fun
- Homemade Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs
- 3D Christmas Cookies
- DIY Acts of Kindness Christmas Advent Calendar
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