🎄60 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make - Taming Little Monsters (2024)

Take a look at some of these amazing Christmas Crafts for Kids. Here are 60 different art and craft activities that are perfect for the holiday season. Kids of all ages will love these simple ideas, and even younger siblings, like toddlers and preschoolers can join in on the fun.

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Christmas Crafts for Kids

1. String Pulled Reindeer Craft

This free printable template is perfect for the holiday season! Let your kids have fun making their own string pulled reindeer art – and have so much fun doing it.

2. Washi Tape Christmas Tree Craft

Make Christmas crafting with kids a breeze with this fun and creative washi tape Christmas tree craft! A great way to get the family involved in the holiday spirit.

3. Popsicle Stick Christmas Fireplace Craft

This festive craft is perfect for kids – create a unique Christmas fireplace with popsicle sticks! An easy, fun project for older children to try.

You may also be interested in these 36 Popsicle Stick Christmas Crafts for Kids.

4. Candy Cane Art (Free Printable for Kids)

Candy cane art is a fun way for kids to get creative! Download this free printable template and enjoy making your own candy cane art – no mess, no stress.

5. Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft

This fun and easy Christmas craft is perfect for kids of all ages! Create a festive popsicle stick Christmas trees for your holiday décor with just a few simple supplies.

6. Magnetic Salt Dough Christmas Decorations

Bring some festive cheer to your home with these easy-to-make magnetic salt dough Christmas decorations. Perfect for little hands to get involved, without worrying about the real tree!

7. Craft Stick Reindeer Craft

Looking for fun holiday crafts to make with your younger children! Create a jingle bell nose reindeer out of craft sticks in no time. These popsicle stick reindeers also double as fun DIY musical instruments for when you’re singing Christmas carols together.

8. Candy Cane Wreath Craft

Make your own festive holiday wreath out of candy canes! This easy craft is perfect for kids to make both at home or in the classroom.

If you love candy canes, take a look at these 36 Candy Cane Crafts for Preschoolers.

9. Cut and Paste Christmas Tree (Free Printable for Kids)

Create an adorable Christmas Tree cut and paste art project with your kids! It’s the best way to spend quality time together with little kids this December.

10. Fork Painted Christmas Wreath Craft

Use a plastic fork to make some amazing Christmas crafts for kids. This fork painted wreath is a fun way to create art with new and unusual tools.

11. Scrape Painted Christmas Tree Cards

Learn how to make Christmas tree cards using scrape painting. If you love making homemade gifts and cards, then you’ll love this idea.

12. Tissue Paper Santa Craft

Help your kids make a tissue paper Santa Claus craft this Christmas! All you need is glue stick and tissue paper – we’ve even got a free printable template to get you started.

13. Paper Plate Bauble Craft

This easy kids craft is the perfect way to get creative this Christmas! Learn how to make a festive Christmas bauble out of paper plates and acrylic paints.

14. Yarn Christmas Tree Craft

Help your kids get into the festive spirit with this easy and fun yarn Christmas Tree craft! Perfect for an afternoon of creative arty fun.

15. Christmas Bauble Window Clings

Looking for a fun and creative Christmas crafts for kids? Try making your own window clings with this easy DIY Christmas Bauble Window Clings guide!

16. Craft Stick Gingerbread Man

This simple and fun craft is perfect for kids. Bring out the creativity and make your own gingerbread men using popsicle sticks!

17. Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Craft

Learn how to make your own toilet paper roll reindeer craft, complete with a red nose and antlers. This is a fun craft for any child who loves the story of Rudolph.

18. Cotton Wool Santa Craft

This holiday season, make memories with your toddler and create an adorable cotton wool Santa craft! Our free printable template makes it easy to transform cotton balls into a festive picture for your fridge door.

19. Clothespin Snowman Craft

Let your kids get creative this holiday season with this fun and easy wooden clothespin snowman craft!

20. Popsicle Stick Elf Craft

​Create a magical holiday with this fun and easy popsicle stick elf craftelf craft! Perfect for preschoolers to make during a Christmas-themed activity.

21. Woven Paper Christmas Tree

A fun activity that will help children develop fine motor skills – make a beautiful woven paper Christmas tree! It’s easy to make and looks amazing.

Photo: Buggy and Buddy

22. Muffin Tin Print Gift Tags

Create special muffin tin print gift tags this Christmas with this fun DIY project! Perfect for adding a unique touch to presents on Christmas morning.

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23. Felt Christmas Tree Pin

Learn how to make a festive felt Christmas tree pin that will bring a smile to your face every time you look at it. Perfect if you’re looking for simple Christmas crafts to do with your kids.

Photo: Buggy and Buddy

24. Gift to the World Ornament

All you need for some Christmas tree ornaments is some paper and crayons. This gift to the world ornament is a wonderful kids craft idea to try this December.

Photo: Buggy and Buddy

25. 3D Paper Snowflake Ornament

Create beautiful 3D paper snowflakes with your kids! From simple to intricate designs, get quick and easy instructions to make these fun snowflake crafts.

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26. Santa Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments

Make this holiday season even more special with fun and creative craft projects that the whole family can join in on – create a Santa-themed salt dough handprint ornament and save these cute keepsakes for years to come.

Photo: Messy Little Monster

27. Christmas Suncatcher Craft for Kids

Transform your home into a winter wonderland with this festive Christmas Lights Suncatcher Craft! There’s no better way to spend time together with your younger kids than with this cute Christmas craft.

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28. Easy Swedish Christmas Craft for Kids

Create unique Swedish Christmas decorations with your kids! Use them as your own ornaments or labels for gift bags to add a special touch to the holidays.

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29. Milk Carton Reindeer

Make the cutest Christmas craft ideas with milk carton reindeer! All you need is some red pom poms for noses and googly eyes to finish off your festive creation.

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30. Toilet Paper Roll Santa Christmas Craft for Toddlers

This creative toilet paper roll Santa craft is an easy holiday activity for kids of all ages! All you need are basic craft supplies—it’s that simple!

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31. Moveable Christmas Penguin Craft

Create a cute and festive moveable Christmas penguin craft with just a few supplies! Red ribbon makes an adorable scarf for your little penguin.

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32. Christmas Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

Discover the best kids Christmas crafts with toilet paper rolls! Get ready to craft festive decorations with these great ideas.

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33. Homemade Christmas Card

Turn some simple Christmas tree crafts into homemade Christmas cards. Family members will love receiving these wonderful creations on Christmas morning.

Photo: Buggy and Buddy

34. Jar Lid Baubles

Turn your old jar lids into this beautiful bauble craft. This is a fun craft for the entire family, but the best part is that all you need is to do is to save your recyclable materials.

Photo: Arty Crafty Kids

35. Handprint Wreaths

Celebrate the holidays with a fun handprint wreath craft! Add a festive touch to your front door and show off your kids craftsmanship this season.

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36. Family Tree with Mini-Ornaments

Make your happy holidays extra special this year by crafting your own family tree for Christmas. Get creative and make beautiful mini decorations to hang on this fun family project.

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37. Paper Shape Christmas Tree

Try some fun toddler Christmas crafts that uses paper shapes to create an adorable Christmas tree. Learn all about shapes while making this festive and memorable activity!

Photo: Buggy and Buddy

38. Santa Star

Create your own beautiful and unique Christmas decorations with this Santa Star Craft! Customize these homemade ornaments to make your tree sparkle this holiday season.

Photo: Buggy and Buddy

39. Egg Carton Bell – Christmas Craft

Use egg cartons and jingle bells to make this fun Christmas craft idea. This egg carton bell craft is a great way to spend time together with your kids and to then decorate your tree this year.

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40. Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Craft

Create an adorable Christmas tree decoration with just a few pipe cleaners! This simple craft is fun and easy for kids and adults alike.

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41. Egg Carton Christmas Tree

Use egg cartons to make all sorts of different Christmas crafts for kids, just like these tiny egg carton Christmas trees. These would look so cute decorating your dolls house.

Photo: Crafty Morning

42. Pom Pom Candy Cane Christmas Craft

This simple project is perfect for the holidays! Make your own pom pom candy cane craft with your kids. Perfect for Christmas themes in your preschool classroom.

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43. Craft Stick Stars

Looking for the right place to hang your homemade craft stick stars over Christmas? These cute stars will look beautiful hanging on your Christmas tree.

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44. Newspaper Santa Craft

Put your old newspaper to good use and learn how to make a newspaper Santa figure. With just a little help, your kids will be delighted with the pictures they can make.

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45. Santa Claus Door Hanger Craft

Create a festive and memorable decoration for preschoolers with this easy Christmas craft! Learn how to make a Santa Claus door hanger that your children will love.

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46. Popcorn Santa Claus Craft

This fun and easy popcorn Santa Claus craft is one of my favorite Christmas crafts to make with kids! Toddlers and preschoolers will love using popcorn to make this Santa artwork.

Photo: Crafty Morning

47. Mix and Match Paper Elf Craft

Looking for a great craft to do with your older kids? Try this mix and match elf craft—this free printable template is sure to bring hours of fun and laughter!

Photo: Messy Little Monster

48. Cardboard Tube Christmas Elf Craft

Create an adorable elf with nothing more than a toilet roll and a few craft supplies! This easy cardboard tube elf craft is perfect for kids of all ages.

Photo: Arty Crafty Kids

49. Paper Plate Elf Craft

Make the perfect Christmas craft with your kids this year! This paper plate elf craft is easy to make and super fun for the whole family. Get creative and get crafting!

Photo: Arty Crafty Kids

50. Jumping Elf Puppets

Looking for a list of fun ideas? Check out these jumping elf puppets! Perfect for kids of all ages, these puppets provide hours of entertainment.

Photo: Kids Craft Room

51. Paper Elf Craft

Use a photo of your child’s face to complete this cute paper elf craft. These will look adorable decorating your classroom wall this December.

Photo: The Best Ideas for Kids

52. Reindeer Footprint Salt Dough Ornaments

Make a lasting memory with these easy-to-make salt dough reindeer footprint ornaments. Create a special keepsake for your family and friends this holiday season!

Photo: Messy Little Monster

53. Handprint Reindeer Craft

This fun handprint reindeer craft is perfect for the Christmas season! Get your little ones involved in the holiday spirit with some easy Christmas crafts for kids.

Photo: Simple Everyday Mom

54. Flying Paper Cup Reindeer Craft

Make your holiday season extra special with this cute and easy flying paper cup reindeer craft! Your kids will love seeing their reindeer flying through the air.

Photo: Kids Craft Room

55. Spatula Painted Reindeer Craft

This fun craft project is the perfect way to spread holiday cheer! Create a unique and festive decoration by using a spatula to paint a reindeer – good news for kids and adults alike!

Photo: Happy Toddler Playtime

56. Printable Accordion Paper Reindeer Craft

Make your own cute accordion paper reindeer craft using this printable template! Perfect for a fun, festive holiday activity with kids.

Photo: Kids Craft Room

57. Potato Masher Christmas Ornaments Art

Bring a smile to toddlers and preschoolers this Christmas with unique potato masher ornaments! Add a special touch to your art table with this fun and easy idea.

Photo: Happy Toddler Playtime

58. Christmas Lights Ornament Craft

Learn how to turn fillable baubles into this lovely Christmas lights ornament. Use pom poms and fingerpainting to make something special with your kids this December.

Photo: Buggy and Buddy

59. Paper Strip Angel Craft

Surprisingly simple, this paper strip angel craft is perfect for kids! Learn how to create these beautiful decorations in just a few easy steps.

Photo: Buggy and Buddy

60. Salt Dough Candy Cane Ornaments

This holiday season, get creative with DIY Christmas crafts! Learn how to make festive salt dough candy cane ornaments, which are perfect for decorating your tree.

Photo: Fun at Home with Kids

61. 3D Paper Christmas Tree Craft (Free Printable Template)

Grab your copy of these free printables and fold your very own 3D Christmas trees. There are both color and black and white versions available, so you easily decorate your own.

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