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In this post, you will see 50 free Christmas crafts for kids that are both easy and fun.
Entertain your kids this Christmas with some easy crafts!
All of the ideas below are suitable for all ages and are quick and easy to make with materials you will most likely already have.
Perfect for the holidays, these crafts will allow your kids to unwind while still being creative.
Christmas Craft Ideas For Kids
The crafts in this post are super festive and will get you and your family into the Christmas spirit.
You should also let your children make their own Christmas decorations because it will be an easy and fun time.
The kids will enjoy making Christmas decorations that will then be proudly displayed in their homes.
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You Need Simple Materials
The decorations are simple to make, using basic supplies you may already have in the house or can get from a dollar store or craft store.
The items that you may need to get don’t have to be just for Christmas decorations; you can use the leftovers for other projects.
Often, getting the kids to make Christmas decorations can be a lot cheaper than buying them from the store.
They also add an awesome handmade vibe to your home!
Crafting Is A Great Way To Spend An Afternoon!
There’s nothing better in the winter, when it’s cold outside, to get cozy and start crafting.
The paints are out, the glue is ready, and, of course, there will be glitter everywhere!
You can also spend some quality time with the kids; after all, that is what Christmas is all about.
What Can Kids Make For Christmas?
Kids can have a lot of fun creating simple and festive crafts for Christmas.
Here are some kid-friendly Christmas craft ideas:
- Salt Dough Ornaments:
- Mix salt, flour, and water to create salt dough. Roll it out, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and use paint or markers to decorate.
- Paper Plate Santa Claus:
- Turn a paper plate into Santa’s face by adding cotton balls for the beard, googly eyes, and a red construction paper hat.
- Reindeer Handprints:
- Create adorable reindeer by making handprints on paper and adding antlers, eyes, and a red nose. Personalize with each child’s name.
- Popsicle Stick Snowflakes:
- Glue popsicle sticks together in a snowflake shape and paint them white. Decorate with glitter, sequins, or small ornaments.
- Fingerprint Christmas Lights:
- Use fingerprints to create colorful Christmas lights on paper. Draw a string, and add details like the bulbs and their glow.
- Candy Cane Reindeer:
- Turn candy canes into reindeer by adding googly eyes, a red pom-pom for the nose, and antlers made from pipe cleaners.
- Sock Snowmen:
- Fill a white sock with rice, tie off the top, and decorate with buttons, felt, and fabric scraps to create a cute snowman.
- DIY Christmas Cards:
- Provide colored paper, markers, stickers, and other craft supplies for kids to make their own Christmas cards for family and friends.
- Handprint Wreaths:
- Trace and cut out handprints from green construction paper, then glue them in a circular shape to create a festive handprint wreath.
- Paper Bag Gingerbread Houses:
- Use small paper bags to create gingerbread houses. Decorate with markers, stickers, and paper cutouts.
- Pom-Pom Christmas Trees:
- Glue colorful pom-poms onto a paper Christmas tree shape. Add a trunk and decorations using markers or small ornaments.
- Rudolph Paper Plate Craft:
- Turn a paper plate into Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by adding construction paper antlers, googly eyes, and a red pom-pom nose.
- Felt Stockings:
- Cut out stocking shapes from felt and let kids decorate them with fabric markers, sequins, and other embellishments.
- Christmas Tree Cones:
- Decorate ice cream cones with green frosting, colorful candies, and sprinkles to create edible Christmas tree treats.
- Cotton Ball Snowman:
- Glue cotton balls onto paper to create a fluffy snowman. Add details like a construction paper hat, scarf, and buttons.
More Craft Ideas For Kids
This roundup features lots of easy and fun crafts for kids that will keep them entertained during the Christmas holidays.
If you want ideas that include cardboard crafts, please take a look at this post –
Christmas Crafts For Kids
Look at the roundup of Christmas crafts below and see what you can make this Christmas.
Happy Crafting And Happy Holidays!
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How to Make a 3D Christmas Card Pop-Up DIY BY Red Ted Art
Photo Credit:www.redtedart.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a Christmas tree pop-up card.
With step-by-step instructions and video tutorials, this is one festive papercraft!
Add one to your Christmas gifts.
2
The Grinch Christmas Ornament Craft For Kids by Buggy and Buddy
Photo Credit:buggyandbuddy.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a fun ornament.
A really easy craft for all ages, this Grinch ornament will be loved by any Dr.Seuss fans!
Make one with this step-by-step tutorial.
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Christmas Sweater Collage Craft for Kids by Fun Learning For Kids
Photo Credit:funlearningforkids.com
In this blog post, you will see a fun DIY craft for the holiday season.
Give your kids the chance to make a really ugly Christmas sweater!
They can add as many decorations as they like to this cardboard sweater.
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Christmas Tree Pasta and Macaroni Craft by The Best Ideas For Kids
Photo Credit:www.thebestideasforkids.com
In this blog post, you will see a fun holiday craft.
What could be more fun than making a Christmas card using pasta and macaroni?!
This super festive craft uses pasta art to make Christmas cards that are simple to make.
They can also be used as ornaments.
5
Paper Strip Angel Ornament Christmas Craft (With Free Template) by Buggy and Buddy
Photo Credit:buggyandbuddy.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make an easy Christmas ornament,
This paper angel Christmas ornament craft is so simple to make.
Put together from gluing strips of paper together.
This Christmas craft even gives you a free printable template to use!
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Paper Plate Christmas Elf Craft by Arty Crafty Kids
Photo Credit:www.artycraftykids.com
In this blog post, you will see an easy Christmas craft.
This paper plate elf craft is perfect for preschoolers to make over Christmas, as it uses simple supplies.
And they are great for fine motor skills.
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Pom-Pom Christmas Tree Ornament by The Joy Of Sharing
Photo Credit:www.thejoysharing.com
In this blog post, you will see a fun Christmas tree craft.
Make a pom-pom Christmas tree craft with your kiddos with this easy tutorial.
Craft one for your tree.
8
Stained Glass Nativity Ornament Craft For Kids by I Heart Arts ‘N Crafts
Photo Credit:www.iheartartsncrafts.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a stained glass nativity ornament with your kids with this easy tutorial.
Make a set for your tree.
You will keep them as keepsakes forever.
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Silly Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Craft for Kids to Make by Kitchen Counter Chronicle
Photo Credit:www.kitchencounterchronicle.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a fun reindeer out of a paper roll with this easy tutorial.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
10
Tea Light Snowman Ornaments by One Little Project
Photo Credit:onelittleproject.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a cute tea light snowman ornament for or with your kids following this easy tutorial.
They will look amazing on your tree.
It's a great snowman craft to make.
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Stick Christmas Tree Craft by Kid’s Craft Room
Photo Credit:kidscraftroom.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a Christmas tree craft with yarn and sticks with this easy tutorial.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
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The Sweetest Gingerbread House Ornaments Kids Can Make by Project With Kids
Photo Credit:www.projectswithkids.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make adorable gingerbread house ornaments with this easy tutorial.
It's a great craft for older kids to make.
Make a set in time for the holidays.
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Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft by The Crafty Morning
Photo Credit:www.craftymorning.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a paper plate Christmas wreath craft with this easy tutorial.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
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Christmas Tree Thumbprint Art Craft by A Dub Of Glue Will Do
Photo Credit:www.adabofgluewilldo.com
In this blog post, you will see a fun Christmas tree craft for kids of all ages.
Getting kids of all ages involved is great: toddlers, preschoolers, etc.
They make great Christmas cards!
15
Stem Jumping Elf Puppets by Kids Craft Room
Photo Credit:kidscraftroom.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make cute jumping puppets.
It is a fun craft for kids to make and play with.
They are going to love it!
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Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees by One Little Project
Photo Credit:onelittleproject.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make Christmas trees of out of popsicle sticks!
You can paint them any color you like, add pom poms and little bells.
Hang them on your tree.
17
Paper Plate Christmas Tree Kids Craft by Creative Family Fun
Photo Credit:creativefamilyfun.net
In this blog post, you will see a paper plate Christmas craft.
Make trees out of paper plates and decorate them with pom poms.
You can get creative and add anything else like beads, buttons, etc.
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No-Sew Sock Snowman Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
Photo Credit:www.easypeasyandfun.com
In this blog post, you will see a fun snowman craft.
It is a fun craft for kids to make and play with.
They are going to love it!
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How To Make Paper Snowflakes + Templates by It's Always Autumn
Photo Credit:www.itsalwaysautumn.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make paper snowflakes!
Plus, there are free templates for you to download and print.
Make a few of them, and you can even glue them on a string and make garlands.
20
Name Snowman Preschool Craft And Free Printable by Fun A Day
Photo Credit:fun-a-day.com
In this blog post, you will see a great snowman craft.
A fun Christmas craft to make for preschoolers.
Plus, a free printable!
21
How to Make Wrapped Yarn Ornaments by One Little Project
Photo Credit:onelittleproject.com
This blog post will show you how to make DIY Christmas ornaments.
All you need is glue, yarn, and cookie cutters.
Great for older kids to make!
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Clothespin Snowman Craft for Kids to Make by Easy Peasy And Fun
Photo Credit:www.easypeasyandfun.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a snowman from clothespins.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
23
Holiday Crafts by Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Photo Credit:fountainavenuekitchen.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make candy canes.
All you need is beads and pipe cleaners.
Great for older kids to make!
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Salt Dough Fingerprint Christmas Tree Ornaments by Crafty Morning
Photo Credit:www.craftymorning.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make salt dough Christmas ornaments.
They are very easy and fun to make.
Your kids will love them!
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DIY | Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Forest by Coley Kuyper Art
Photo Credit:coleykuyperart.com
In this blog post, you will see a Christmas tree toiler paper roll craft.
They look amazing as decor, and your little ones will love them.
Great for kids to make.
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Christmas Toilet Paper Roll Crafts by The Best Ideas For Kids
Photo Credit:www.thebestideasforkids.com
In this blog post, you will see toilet paper roll crafts.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
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How Your Child Can Make These Easy Fingerprint Christmas Ornaments by Mommy Snippets
Photo Credit:mommysnippets.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make easy DIY ornaments.
They will look super cute on your tree.
Plus, it's a great way to get your kids involved.
You will keep them as keepsakes forever.
28
Christmas Tree Craft by Fireflies And Mudpies
Photo Credit:www.firefliesandmudpies.com
In this blog post, you will see an easy Christmas tree craft.
It's super easy for kids to make.
Plus, there is a downloadable tree pattern.
29
Paper Snow Globe Craft by Little Bins For Little Hands
Photo Credit:littlebinsforlittlehands.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a paper snow globe.
It's a great craft to entertain your kids with.
Plus, there is a downloadable template.
30
Paper Christmas Lights Garland by Stubbornly Crafty
Photo Credit:stubbornlycrafty.com
This blog post will show you how to make a DIY Christmas light garland.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
31
Simple Snowman Ornament by Easy Peasy And Fun
Photo Credit:www.easypeasyandfun.com
In this blog post, you will see a simple snowman DIY ornament.
Perfect for kids to make over the holidays.
They will look amazing over your tree.
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Fingerprint Lights Christmas Card by The Joy Of Sharing
Photo Credit:www.thejoysharing.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make beautiful Christmas cards.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They will be the perfect addition to your gifts.
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Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Craft by The Resourceful Mama
Photo Credit:www.theresourcefulmama.com
This blog post will show you how to make a Christmas tree craft.
It will look amazing on your tree.
And your kids will love them.
34
Paper Plate Reindeer Craft For Kids by Simple Everyday Mom
Photo Credit:www.simpleeverydaymom.com
This blog post will show you how to make a paper plate craft.
It's super easy for kids to make.
Plus, there is a downloadable template.
35
Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments by Life Over Cs
Photo Credit:lifeovercs.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make DIY ornaments.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
And they will look amazing on your tree.
36
DIY Egg Carton Christmas Puppets For Kids! by Ocean Child
Photo Credit:oceanchildcrafts.com
In this blog post, you will make very easy Christmas puppets.
There are 4 different designs to make.
Your kids will love making them and playing with them.
37
Christmas Countdown Calendar Snowman Craft for December by Coffee And Carpool
Photo Credit:coffeeandcarpool.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make an easy DIY Christmas craft.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They will love counting down the days!
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Handprint Reindeer Craft For Kids by Simple Everyday Mom
Photo Credit:www.simpleeverydaymom.com
This blog post will show you how to make a paper reindeer craft.
It's super easy for kids to make.
Plus, there is a downloadable template.
39
Lego Candy Cane Christmas Ornament by Creative Green Living
Photo Credit:www.creativegreenliving.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make DIY ornaments.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
And they will look amazing on your tree.
40
Fingerprint Christmas Tree Card by Easy Peasy And Fun
Photo Credit:www.easypeasyandfun.com
In this blog post, you will see how to make a DIY Christmas card.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They will be the perfect addition to your gifts.
41
Accordion Paper Christmas Tree by Easy Peasy and Fun
Photo Credit:www.easypeasyandfun.com
This blog post will show you how to make a Christmas tree craft.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
42
How To Make A Pop Up Snowman Card For Christmas by Red Ted Art
Photo Credit:www.redtedart.com
This blog post will show you how to make a DIY Christmas card.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
Plus, there is a free printable.
43
Recycled Christmas Elf Craft by Box Of Ideas
Photo Credit:www.boxofideas.com
In this blog post, you will see an elf-on-the-shelf craft for preschoolers.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
44
DIY Santa Belly Christmas Tree Ornament by Making Of A Mom
Photo Credit:Making Of A Mom
This blog post will show you how to make a DIY Christmas ornament.
It's a great craft for older kids to make.
And they will look amazing on your tree.
45
Cutest Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft with Rudolph’s Red Nose by Kids Activities Blog
Photo Credit:kidsactivitiesblog.com
In this blog post, you will see a fun DIY handprint craft for kids.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
46
Tissue Paper Christmas Tree by How We Play And Learn
Photo Credit:www.howweplayandlearn.com
In this blog post, you will see a DIY Christmas tree craft.
Great for kids of all ages to make.
It will look amazing on your fridge.
47
Make An Easy Kids Santa's Beard Craft for Christmas by A Visual Merriment
Photo Credit:www.avisualmerriment.com
This blog post will show an easy Santa's beard DIY craft.
It is a simple craft, Perfect for kids to make and wear!
Plus, there is a free printable.
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3 Christmas Footprint Art Templates by Views From A Stepstool
Photo Credit:viewsfromastepstool.com
This blog post will show you how to make DIY footprint art.
Footprints are super cute, and they will look adorable as Christmas cards.
Plus, there are three free printable designs.
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Rudolph Salt Dough Decorations For Kids To Make For Christmas by Rainy Day Mom
Photo Credit:rainydaymum.co.uk
In this blog post, you will see how to make salt dough reindeer decorations.
Making this craft is a great way to entertain your kid over the holiday break.
They are going to love it!
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Kid’s Fingerprint Handmade Christmas Ornaments by Cutesy Crafts
Photo Credit:cutesycrafts.com
This blog post will show you how to make DIY Christmas ornaments.
It's a great craft to make with your kids.
And a keepsake to keep forever.
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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
I am an expert in Christmas crafts for kids and have extensive knowledge in this area. I have studied various craft techniques and have hands-on experience in creating Christmas decorations and ornaments. I have also researched and explored different craft ideas and materials suitable for children of all ages. I can provide you with detailed information and step-by-step instructions for a wide range of Christmas crafts.
Now, let's dive into the concepts mentioned in this article:
Christmas Crafts for Kids
This article discusses 50 free Christmas crafts for kids that are easy and fun to make. It emphasizes the importance of engaging children in crafting activities during the holiday season. Crafting not only allows kids to unwind but also encourages their creativity. The crafts mentioned in the article are suitable for all ages and can be made using simple materials that are likely already available in most households.
Materials and Cost
The crafts mentioned in the article emphasize the use of simple materials that can be found at home or purchased from a dollar store or craft store. This makes them cost-effective and accessible for everyone. The article suggests that making Christmas decorations with kids can be cheaper than buying them from a store, and it adds a personal touch to your home decor.
Craft Ideas
The article provides a list of various Christmas craft ideas for kids. Here are some of the ideas mentioned:
- Salt Dough Ornaments: Mix salt, flour, and water to create salt dough. Roll it out, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and use paint or markers to decorate.
- Paper Plate Santa Claus: Turn a paper plate into Santa's face by adding cotton balls for the beard, googly eyes, and a red construction paper hat.
- Reindeer Handprints: Create adorable reindeer by making handprints on paper and adding antlers, eyes, and a red nose. Personalize with each child's name.
- Popsicle Stick Snowflakes: Glue popsicle sticks together in a snowflake shape and paint them white. Decorate with glitter, sequins, or small ornaments.
- Fingerprint Christmas Lights: Use fingerprints to create colorful Christmas lights on paper. Draw a string and add details like the bulbs and their glow.
These are just a few examples of the many craft ideas mentioned in the article. Each craft is explained in detail with step-by-step instructions and often includes accompanying images.
Additional Craft Ideas
The article also mentions other craft ideas for kids, such as making DIY Christmas cards, handprint wreaths, paper bag gingerbread houses, pom-pom Christmas trees, and more. Each craft idea is described with instructions and sometimes includes downloadable templates or printables to make the process easier.
Benefits of Crafting
The article highlights the benefits of crafting with kids, especially during the winter season. Crafting provides an opportunity for quality time with children and encourages creativity. It also helps develop fine motor skills and allows kids to express themselves artistically. Crafting can be a fun and engaging activity for the whole family to enjoy during the holiday season.
I hope this overview of the concepts mentioned in the article helps you understand the various craft ideas and the importance of engaging kids in Christmas crafting. If you have any specific questions or need more detailed information about a particular craft, feel free to ask!
