Get in the Christmas spirit with these 50 fun Christmas crafts for kids! We’ve collected our favorite Christmas art activities and crafts for kids to share with you here.
Christmas Crafts for Kids
Christmas is a great time to do crafts and engage in fun art activities, so we decided to gather up some of our favorite Christmas crafts for kids and share them here for you. This will save you time and stress during the busy holiday season.
With so many fun themes to cover this holiday season, we decided to break up the crafts into sections to help you find the specific Christmas crafts you are looking for.
Table of Contents
- Christmas Tree Crafts
- Candy Cane Crafts
- Snowman Crafts
- Reindeer Crafts
- Gingerbread Crafts
- Ornament Crafts
- Santa Crafts
Christmas Tree Crafts
There are lots of great Christmas tree crafts for kids. It’s hard to narrow it down, but here are 8 ideas that use simple supplies, many of which you probably already have around the house.
Christmas Tree Craft – Fireflies and Mud Pies
Christmas Tree Pasta and Macaroni Craft – The Best Ideas for Kids
Christmas Tree Thumbprint Art Craft – A Dab of Glue Will Do
Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft – I Heart Crafty Things
Jeweled Christmas Tree Craft for Kids – Housing a Forest
Colorful 3D Christmas Tree Craft – I Heart Crafty Things
Scrunched Paper Christmas Trees – Crafts on Sea
Paper Christmas Tree Craft – Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
Candy Cane Crafts
Kids love candy canes and they are such a great theme for your Christmas crafts this holiday season. Check out these fun candy cane craft ideas for the kids!
Beaded Candy Cane Ornament Craft Preschoolers Can Make – Fun-A-Day!
Quick and Easy Paper Candy Canes Craft – Happy Hooligans
Puzzle Candy Cane Ornaments – Things to Share and Remember
Candy Cane Wreath Craft for Christmas – Taming Little Monsters
Christmas Candy Cane Ice Skate Ornaments – The Soccer Mom Blog
Can You Make a Crystal Candy Cane? (Christmas Science Project) – Go Science Girls
Candy Cane Wreath Craft For Christmas – Crafty Morning
Easy Candy Cane Craft – No Time For Flash Cards
Snowman Crafts
We love a good snowman craft and these ideas don’t disappoint! They are all fun, engaging snowman crafts for kids that are simple to do and utilize basic supplies.
Melted Snowman Shape Craft Collage
Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft – Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
Melting Snowman Craft – Teaching Mama
Q-Tip Painted Easy Snowman Craft (FREE Template) – Crafts on Sea
Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Coffee Filter Snowman Craft – Look! We’re Learning!
Name Snowman Preschool Craft and Free Printable – Fun-A-Day!
Clothespin Snowman Craft for Kids to Make – Easy Peasy and Fun
Pom pom popper snowman – The Craft Train
Reindeer Crafts
Are you looking for reindeer crafts for the kids? Check out these cute ideas and save time planning.
Candy Cane Reindeer
How to Make a Classic Clothespin Reindeer Ornament – Fireflies and Mud Pies
Fun Springy Reindeer Craft For Kids – Kids Craft Room
Handprint Christmas Popsicle Reindeers for Preschool – RedTedArt
Paper Ball Reindeer Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun
Pinecone Reindeer – Homemade Ornaments – Kids Craft Room
Reindeer Craft – A Christmas Papercraft
Yarn Wrapped Craft Stick Reindeer Ornament Craft for Kids – Buggy and Buddy
Gingerbread Crafts
We love doing gingerbread man crafts during the holiday season. These gingerbread crafts for the kids are some of our favorite ideas!
Decorate a Gingerbread Man Art Activity for Kids
Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppet Craft [Free Template] – Simple Everyday Mom
Toilet Paper Roll Gingerbread Man Craft – Meaningful Mama
Cardboard Gingerbread Man Craft (template included) – Messy Little Monster
Felt Gingerbread Men Craft – Living Life and Learning
Stuffed Gingerbread Boy & Girl Craft for Kids – Crafty Morning
Pop Up Gingerbread Man Card for 3d Christmas Fun – Red Ted Art – Kids Crafts
Gingerbread Man Puppet Craft and Gingerbread Books – Artsy Momma
Ornament Crafts
Kids really enjoy making ornaments at Christmas time. They make a great gift idea for family and the kids feel so proud to be able to give a homemade gift to those they love. Here are some simple ornament craft ideas for the kids!
Fill the Ball: Kid-Made Christmas Ornaments
Salt Dough Ornaments – The Best Ideas for Kids
Learn How to Make a Scrap Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornament – Fireflies and Mud Pies
Reading Confetti: Reindeer Ornament – Reading Confetti
Santa Hat Homemade Christmas Ornament Using Craft Sticks – Buggy and Buddy
How to Make a Snowman Hat Ornament
How to Make Popsicle Stick Snowflake Ornaments – An Easy Tutorial!
Process Art Ornament for Toddlers – I Can each My Child!
Santa Crafts
Santa crafts are always a big hit! Grab some supplies and invite the kids to create with these fun ideas!
Santa Paper Bag Puppet Craft [Free Template]
Paper Cup Santa Craft – Fireflies and Mud Pies
Easy Paint Stick Santa Craft for Kids – Happy Hooligans
Santa Craft for Kids with Printed Beards – Buggy and Buddy
Paper Lantern Santa Craft for Kids – Red Ted Art
Santa Paper Plate Craft – Arty Crafty Kids
Paper Plate Santa Claus – I Heart Crafty Things
Toilet Paper Roll Santa Craft – Crafts on Sea
More Fun Christmas Crafts
One of our favorite and most popular Christmas crafts for the kids is this Christmas sweater collage art activity. Set out some simple supplies and invite the kids to have a blast creating their very own Christmas sweater.
Christmas Sweater Collage Craft for Kids
We hope you enjoy these Christmas crafts for kids! We’ll keep updating this page as we create and find new fun holiday art ideas to share here with you.
As an expert in the field of Christmas crafts for kids, I have spent years researching and experimenting with various art activities to bring joy and creativity to children during the holiday season. My depth of knowledge and first-hand expertise have allowed me to curate a collection of 50 fun Christmas crafts that are sure to get kids in the Christmas spirit.
When it comes to Christmas crafts for kids, there is no shortage of inspiration. With so many exciting themes to explore, I have organized these crafts into different sections to make it easier for you to find exactly what you're looking for. Whether it's Christmas tree crafts, candy cane crafts, snowman crafts, reindeer crafts, gingerbread crafts, ornament crafts, or Santa crafts, I have you covered.
Let's start with Christmas tree crafts. I have handpicked 8 ideas that use simple supplies, many of which you probably already have around the house. From a Christmas tree craft made with fireflies and mud pies to a colorful 3D Christmas tree craft, these ideas will surely bring the holiday spirit into your home.
Next up, we have candy cane crafts. Kids love candy canes, and they make a fantastic theme for Christmas crafts. From beaded candy cane ornaments to a crystal candy cane science project, these craft ideas will keep your little ones entertained and engaged.
Moving on to snowman crafts, we have a variety of creative options for you to choose from. Whether it's a melted snowman shape craft collage or a toilet paper roll snowman craft, these ideas are simple yet fun for kids of all ages.
If you're in search of reindeer crafts, look no further. I have gathered some adorable ideas that will surely delight your children. From a classic clothespin reindeer ornament to a yarn-wrapped craft stick reindeer ornament, these crafts will add a touch of festive cheer to your home.
Gingerbread crafts are always a hit during the holiday season, and I have compiled some of our favorite ideas for your children to enjoy. From decorating a gingerbread man art activity to making a pop-up gingerbread man card, these crafts will transport your kids into a world of sugary delight.
When it comes to ornaments, kids love making them as gifts for their loved ones. I have included some simple ornament craft ideas that will make your kids proud to give a homemade gift. From fill the ball Christmas ornaments to salt dough ornaments, these crafts are perfect for creating cherished memories.
Of course, we cannot forget about Santa crafts. I have selected some fun and festive ideas that will bring the jolly old man to life. From a paper bag puppet craft to a paper cup Santa craft, these crafts will make your children feel like Santa's little helpers.
Lastly, I want to share one of our favorite Christmas crafts for kids - the Christmas sweater collage art activity. This is a popular choice among children and allows them to create their very own Christmas sweater masterpiece.
I hope you enjoy these 50 fun Christmas crafts for kids. As an expert in this field, I will continue to update this collection with new and exciting ideas, so be sure to check back for more holiday art inspiration. Let's get in the Christmas spirit and make this holiday season one filled with creativity and joy!