Best Christmas Crafts for Kids They'll Love! (2024)

Grab a list of easy Christmas crafts for kids of all ages! Get creative this holiday season with over 50 projects they’ll love making. Great ideas for older children but also preschool age and toddlers as well.

Best Christmas Crafts for Kids They'll Love! (1)

One of my favorite things about Christmas is visiting “projects past.” If you go to your parents house during the holidays and sit with your mother while she pulls out the decorations, inevitably you’ll find something you or your siblings made within the box.

Every year, that macaroni ornament you made when you were four looks just a little bit rougher – but that doesn’t change the look of glee on your face nor does it prevent the “awww” as it comes out of the storage container. Those are some serious holiday memories!

Now that you’re an adult with children, it’s time to do some Christmas crafts for kids that they can bring out of the decorations box in a few decades and squeal about. And I’ve got some great ideas for you!

On this list of kids Christmas crafts is a little bit of everything, with lots of different materials and themes represented. There are Christmas ornaments, festive trees, snowmen, reindeer, wreaths, elves, and more. No matter what your holiday fancy is, you will find something that you and the littles love.

Not only that, but the Christmas craft ideas on this list are fun and easy for a variety of ages. Not only will older children love these projects, but there are some great crafts for toddlers and preschool age children as well.

I know for a fact that you’re going to find something – this is a tried and true list of the best projects!

While I have you, I’m going to encourage you to dig into your stash of craft supplies to make some of these. You can make a lot of substitutions with what you already have on hand, so let your (and your child’s!) imagination go to town.

These can be very budget friendly holiday ideas for kids. So don’t blow the bank – work with what you have. Here are some of my favorite supplies for crafting with children:

Paper Plates
Pipe Cleaners
Clothespins
Googly Eyes
Popsicle Sticks
Toilet Paper Rolls

Egg Cartons
Air Dry Clay
Pom Poms
Glitter Glue
Mod Podge – of course!

Are you ready for the craft projects? Check out the list below. Let me know which ones you try with the kiddos in the comments.

I’d also love to know what your family brings out of the holiday archives each year. What did you make when you were little? Let me know that too. Happy Holidays!

Kids love crafting during the holidays! Get over 50 ideas for kids Christmas crafts below - fun and easy ideas for children of all ages.

DIY Wine Cork Reindeer

Photo Credit:Steve Carrell

Learn how to make wine cork reindeer. Turn them into ornaments, place cards, decor, or gift toppers. So easy!

How to Make a Christmas Wreath

This Christmas wreath is such a fun holiday craft for kids! It's really easy to make and fun for using up fabric and felt scraps.

Christmas handprint crafts are a fun favorite with small children! Make special memories with these ideas.

Winter Snow Pins

These snow pins are EASY and fun winter crafts for kids! Make them with simple supplies; they are great for holiday and Christmas gifts.

Decoupage Ornaments

Learn how to make these Mod Podge fabric ornaments with cute scraps! Perfect for your Christmas tree.

Pine Cone Christmas Trees

Photo Credit:Steve Carrell

Learn how to make the cutest pine cone Christmas trees, a fun holiday craft idea for kids! This is a great family activity and very easy.

Cardboard Tube Christmas Elves

Photo Credit:artycraftykids.com

If you like to keep crafts simple, this elf craft is definitely easy, using paper tubes you’re likely to already have stashed away in the recycling or craft box.

DIY Christmas Bowl with Fabric

Making a fabric bowl with a balloon and newspaper is really easy! This is a fun way to do it with Christmas themed fabric. So cute!

Paper Chain Countdown

Kids can assemble this Christmas paper chain countdown using this advent calendar tutorial! Made from construction paper, candy-free.

Recycled Christmas Tree

If you're looking for recycled holiday decor, this Christmas tree craft using recycled toilet paper rolls is so fun! Kids will love it.

Poinsettia Canvas

This easy Christmas craft for kids will be a cute addition to your holiday decor! Families can make this poinsettia canvas together.

DIY Wooden Christmas Tree Forest

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These Christmas tree forest is so cute that you can reuse these little guys each year. I love the use of glitter, Mod Podge, and puffy paint.

How to Make a Handprint Ornament

Learn the easiest way to make a handprint ornament! No dough mixing. There's a reindeer, Santa, and tree.

Christmas Window Clings

Learn how to make Christmas window clings using only TWO ingredients! These are so easy - you can do this holiday activity with your kids.

Salt Dough Ornaments

Learn how to make salt dough ornaments for Christmas using this how-to! This salt dough recipe can be used for many other kids' crafts.

Santa Mason Jar

Make a Christmas gift or unique decor with this cute Santa mason jar! It's really easy, even for beginning crafters or kids.

Stick Christmas Tree Craft

Photo Credit:kidscraftroom.com

These stick Christmas trees are really easy to make, very versatile, and so pretty when complete. You can make your tree ornaments in lots of different sizes and decorate them with all sorts of different things!

Angel Ornament

Photo Credit:projectkid.com

These little angels are too cute! They are made with clothespins, felt, pipe cleaners, beads . . . and feather boa! All the goodies that kids love, and they look great on your Christmas tree.

You Can't Catch Me

Photo Credit:ourkidthings.com

Everything is so jolly and merry this time of year. One of the symbols of the season you don't want to miss is the elusive gingerbread man. These guys are made from toilet paper rolls. So full of cheer, and buttons!

Sugar Ornaments

Learn how to make these sugar ornaments for Christmas - using things you already have on hand! Easy, inexpensive, and kids will love them.

Popsicle Stick Grinch

Photo Credit:simpleeverydaymom.com

If your kids (or you!) love the Grinch movie during the holidays, this is a craft idea you're going to have to try. Make your favorite grumpy sled driver using popsicle sticks, and you can turn these into ornaments as well.

Wood Slice Christmas Magnets

Wood slices make great, natural looking magnets for the holidays. These Christmas magnets are easy to make especially with the offered free printable, and kids love playing with Mod Podge and sparkles!

Printable Accordion Paper Reindeer Toys

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You can never have too many reindeer crafts in the build up to Christmas! This springy paper reindeer toy has a simple but cleverly folded body that makes it sturdy and allows it to stand up and be walked along by little hands.

Festive Window

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What is more festive than looking out the window to a cute Christmas scene? Kids will love making this with paper, stickers, and popsicle sticks.

Free Printable Christmas Stationery

Grab this darling holiday set for kids with paper and envelopes! Get gift tags too. Kids will get to cut out and assemble their own envelopes, plus write their letters to Santa and place inside.

Paper Ball Reindeer

Photo Credit:easypeasyandfun.com

I've used this method of turning paper strips into a pumpkin before, and I love this Christmas themed version! What’s wonderful about these lovely paper ball reindeer is that you can turn them into the most adorable garland ever.

Tape Resist Tree Art Activity

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Tape resist art is so fun - especially when it's Christmas themed! This Christmas craft for kids is free if you have cardboard, paint, and tape.

Paper Plate Bearded Christmas Gnome

Photo Credit:Stacey Gibbon

Who doesn't love gnomes at Christmas? They are a personal favorite, so I loved that Stacey created these cute guys out of paper plates. Customize the hats with any pattern of your choice.

Clothespin Snowman

Photo Credit:easypeasyandfun.com

This clothespin snowman craft is super cuteand these little fellows will look great pretty much everywhere: on the Christmas tree, holding gift tags, and more.

Christmas Wreath Photo Frame

Learn how to make a Christmas photo frame using puzzle pieces - such a fun kids' craft for the holidays, and it looks like a wreath.

Rudolph Photo Ornaments

Photo Credit:Agnes Hsu

While I've never had my face turned into a reindeer with a red nose, I'm not opposed to it! This is a very cute idea with family photos, and kids will love making these photo ornaments for themselves and the family.

Paper Plate Santa

Photo Credit:artycraftykids.com

If you're looking for a Christmas craft for toddlers, this is a great idea. Not only is there a bit of painting, but they get to glue down cotton balls to make Santa's beard!

Santa's Hot Air Balloon

Learn to make Santa's hot air balloon for a cute addition to your Christmas decor! This is easy to do with a paper lantern and Mod Podge.

Colorful Confetti Gift Bags

Create these unique DIY gift bags with your favorite Mod Podge formula and sparkly confetti. This is perfect for gift wrapping on a budget, and kids can make these very easily.

Christmas Rock Painting

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Rock painting isn't just a spring activity! Grab some paint and add your favorite seasonal designs to some flat stones.

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree Sewing Craft

Photo Credit:iheartcraftythings.com

Are you looking for a craft this holiday season that incorporates fine motor work? This plastic lid Christmas tree sewing craft is festive, cute, and easy to make for your littlest crafter.

Origami Christmas Ornaments

Photo Credit:Leslie Manlapig

Make these colorful origami Christmas ornaments using bright and cheery paper! These are so easy, and teach children basic folding skills.

Paper Cup Angels

Photo Credit:kidscraftroom.com

This is a lovely angel craftto hang from the tree, use as a Christmas tree topper or place on a shelf or mantel. This simple angel can be made in any ethnicity you like!

Felt Christmas Wreath on Scrap Wood

Photo Credit:diycandy.com

This felt Christmas wreath is perfect for using up those small scraps! Add to a piece of wood for some unique holiday wreath decor.

Candy Cane Slime Recipe

Photo Credit:thebestideasforkids.com

This is a basic slime recipe, but with a slight twist for Christmas. And it has the added bonus that it’s easy to make and smells like candy canes!

DIY Santa Binoculars

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These DIY Santa binoculars made from recycled toilet paper rolls are a great Christmas craft for kids to make! They can spy on the neighbors with them to see if their twinkle lights are better than yours.

Paint Chip Christmas Garland

Photo Credit:Kimbo West

Have a bunch of paint chips leftover and aren't sure what to do with them? Kids can turn them into a cute Christmas light bulb garland! If you don't have any paint chips, ask the paint store if they have any they're planning on throwing away.

Tin Can Christmas Tree Activity

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Make a cute Christmas tree out of tin cans! The fun part about this is that tree decorations are removable/repositionable. Have the kids decorate them, take the decorations down and start all over again.

Reindeer Bookmarks

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Learn how to make the cutest corner bookmark with a reindeer theme! If your child has a love of reading, they will enjoy making this and using it during the Christmas season.

Painted Pasta Gingerbread Birdhouses

Photo Credit:Paula Molina

You can have the cutest Christmas themed gingerbread house with just a few simple supplies: a birdhouse, pasta, and some cute paint colors. These are so fun for the kids!

Paper Cone Trees with Lights

Photo Credit:theresourcefulmama.com

I love basic crafts with construction paper (because if you have kids, you probably have it on hand!). Make these simple Christmas trees and adorn them with rhinestone sticker "lights."

Peppermint Candies

Photo Credit:Lindi Haws

Do you have unused paper plates sitting in the pantry? Grab them along with some paint to make some cute Christmas candies! You could use these for place setting decor or even party favors if you put goodies inside.

Pipe Cleaner Trees

Photo Credit:play-trains.com

Pipe cleaner trees are one of my favorite Christmas crafts for kids! They are so easy and sparkly, with a variety of combinations to make cute trees (that you can see in the post).

Santa and Elves Gift

Dress up some co*ke bottles with this fun Santa and elves gift! Makes a perfect gift idea for a neighbor; easy to make for kids with a free template.

Easiest Christmas Wreath

Photo Credit:iheartcraftythings.com

This paper plate Christmas wreath is a simple and fun craft to make at school or home. It is a great way for kids to take part in adding their own personal touch to the holiday decor! Simply hang it on a mantel or doorknob for an easy, festive Christmas decoration.

Perler Bead Garland

Photo Credit:Leslie Manlapig

This unique Christmas tree garland made from perler beads looks so awesome on a tree! You can make it in minutes and it’s great for any celebration.

Felt Tree Decorating

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Need a festive way to keep the kids busy? Try this fun felt Christmas tree! Once the tree is cut, they're going to have such a great time decorating craft supplies any way they like.

PS – don’t forget to check out our Dollar Tree Christmas crafts. You can make goodies right alongside your children . . . then also take a peek at these other children’s craft collections:

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