With Christmas just around the corner and the beginning of the holidays, it’s essential to jump onto the bandwagon of merry-making with some unique Christmas crafts for kids. While Christmas and the holiday season are the most exciting and busy times of the year, it can get quite overwhelming too. What with the kids on the winter break and cooped up indoors, you might be feeling like you are juggling some really slippery balls! These Christmas craft ideas can keep them occupied and create a festive mood in your house.

Christmas Crafts for Kids
These crafts are a fun and fascinating way of keeping the little ones engrossed and are an excellent method of helping them learn how to make Christmas decorations. Trying out these ideas will help them develop a Christmas décor of their own that you can set up around the house or make a dedicated corner. The kids will be thrilled to see their creations being put up and just might want to pitch in more. What could be better, honestly!? Not only will you have them spellbound trying to recreate these goodies, but you will have your own set of darling elves helping you set up the house for the upcoming cheer. I call that a win-win!
#1 Paper Plate Christmas Tree
This one is such an exciting idea and so laid back too. You won’t need any special supplies, as you can find everything already at home. You will be using paper plates shaped into cones to make little Christmas trees. You can first paint the plates green, let them dry, then roll them up, or start with rolling and then paint the cones. Once the cones are ready, and the paint is dry, you can stick on some cute décor like sweet little pom-poms for a fun effect. Kids can also wear these little trees as cute Christmas hats or keep them on the table as miniature décor. Christmas crafts for kids from Creative Family Fun
#2 DIY Tin Can Christmas Tree
The most significant need of our times is to focus on environmental sustenance, so why not incorporate the idea of sustainability into Christmas décor and crafts. If your kids enjoy stacking blocks, they will definitely enjoy this craft. You can repurpose old food cans by removing any sharp edges and painting them green. The kids can then stack them up and add cute little details like bows, pom poms, and garlands and top them off with a star each. These upcycled can trees will look so cute! Christmas crafts for kids from Babble Dabble Do
#3 DIY Paper Ball Reindeer Craft
Were you obsessed with the super adorable reindeer – Rudolph – as a child? One can’t enjoy some Christmas cheer without that red nose, right? Have your kids add some charm and cheer to your holiday décor by trying out a paper ball reindeer craft! You can turn these into your Christmas tree ornaments or even a cute garland. Christmas crafts for kids from Easy Peasy and Fun
#4 DIY Clothespin Christmas Craft
When everybody is in a festive mood, why leave the clothespins looking boring. Ask your kids if they would enjoy dressing up the pegs as little snowmen. These little fellows will look so cool, and they are totally functional for holding your special notes, gift tags, photo prints, and polaroids. Christmas crafts for kids from Easy Peasy and Fun
#5 DIY Simple Paper Tree
This DIY Simple Paper Tree craft is so adorable and bound to catch everybody’s eye. It’s so appropriate for a classic Christmas papercraft. You can simply use a sheet of green construction paper and a paper towel roll to create this. Top it off with a dash of glitter and a generous sprinkle of stars. Christmas crafts for kids from Creatiful Kids
#6 DIY Santa Beard Craft
When it comes to Christmas, kids probably love nothing and nobody more than they love Santa, so this craft should have them hooked. They can spend some good time designing a beard for Santa and having some good fun. Christmas crafts for kids from Non Toy Gifts
#7 DIY 3D Paper Snowman Ornaments
These might look like a lot of work, but luckily, they aren’t. This craft is designed for the little hands, so not only will they find it easy but also a pretty quick project. Why not make multiple cuties, then? Christmas crafts for kids from White House Crafts
#8 DIY Ornaments using pom-poms
These easy DIY Christmas ornaments are so fun to make. You can use the same basic craft to personalize it with your favorite winter character. Just make a clear plastic ornament, fill it with some pom-poms and paint the outline of your favorite holiday character on it. You can pick snowmen, reindeers, or even penguins. This craft will turn out so adorable and professional-looking that you might well be stunned by your creation, too! Christmas crafts for kids from Vikalpah
#9 DIY Tissue Paper Christmas Tree
Who would have thought what wonders tissue paper could do? Use some brightly colored tissue paper, some cute star cut-outs, and pom-poms and make these 3D Tissue Paper Christmas trees come to life. Once these trees are dry and ready, you can dot them across your mantel, staircase, or shelves. These will make such sweet décor. Christmas crafts for kids from Design Improvised
#10 DIY Cinnamon Stick Christmas Ornaments
Are you in search of holiday ornaments that both look and smell good? You just need some pretty and bright ribbons to tie around the cinnamon sticks in such a way that they form the shape of a tree. These will make a cute giveaway for kids in the neighborhood or anyone who comes to your Christmas dinner. Christmas crafts for kids from This Grandma Is Fun
#11 DIY Christmas Character Candy Pots
How cute are these DIY Christmas Character Candy Pots! You will simply need to collect mini flowerpots for this easy holiday craft. Paint them up if you want to, and add little tidbits such as googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and felt to bring them to life as the Christmas favorites. You can make reindeers, elves, and even little snowmen candy pots. I’m in love with this craft idea! Christmas crafts for kids from Crazy Little Projects
#12 DIY Fluffy Santa Slime
Kids are obsessed with slime and can’t keep getting enough of it, so you can be confident that they will enjoy making this fluffy, Christmas-theme slime. Once done, they get to decorate a Santa-inspired jar for storing it. How cool is that! Christmas crafts for kids from The Best Ideas for Kids
#13 DIY Toilet Roll Reindeer Ornament
A stunning and kid-friendly ornament craft, that too using toilet rolls? Yes, you heard that right. Take some textured paper and googly eyes and transform a toilet paper roll into the sweetest reindeer ornament. It is quick and easy to make, and I think they’re one of the cutest homemade Christmas ornaments that kids can whip up on their own. Christmas crafts for kids from Happy Hooligans
#14 DIY Wooden Spoon Christmas Crafts
This craft is so clever and beautiful. I’m amazed. Kids will have so much fun turning ordinary wooden spoons into their favorite Christmas characters and will learn about recycling too. From a reindeer to a snowman, this tutorial will show you how to transform a spoon in 4 different ways. Christmas crafts for kids from The Best Ideas for Kids
#15 DIY 20-minute Reindeer Thumbprint Ornaments
These DIY 20-minute Reindeer Thumbprint Ornaments are so cute to look at and incredibly easy to make. This craft tutorial will walk you through the simple steps of transforming plain blue ornaments into pretty and personalized ones. You will be done with these in no time. Christmas Crafts for Kids from Little Bit Funky
Christmas Crafts for Kids – In Conclusion
With the dozens of tasks preparing for Christmas and juggling your daily life, we all need something to keep the kids positively busy. These Christmas crafts are a must-activity for this time of the year. Not only will the kids get to enjoy making these and be off your hands for a while, but they might also actually make some Christmas goodies that are totally fabulous. Use these crafts to say NO to the whines of being bored inside, and while the little hands are busy at work, you can check off some essential to-dos from your (er..) very-long list.
These crafts have been curated particularly for the younger lot, so they are quick and easy to make. The kids will enjoy a sense of accomplishment, too, being able to contribute to the Christmas décor. Also, if you’re a kid yourself, do let me know which craft is your favorite of them all.
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