31 Christmas Crafts for Kids

Get ready to make this holiday season extra special with these fun and creative Christmas crafts for kids! From adorable ornaments and handmade decorations to festive treats and sensory play, these projects are packed with holiday magic that the whole family will love. Perfect for kids of all ages, each craft is simple to make and uses everyday materials. 

Whether you’re looking to keep little hands busy or create lasting memories together, these Christmas crafts will add joy, color, and sparkle to your holiday celebrations. So gather your craft supplies, put on some holiday tunes, and let’s dive into a world of festive fun and creativity!

1. Wooden Stick Snowman

Build a family of snowmen with just popsicle sticks! Let kids paint the sticks white, add googly eyes, draw on a smile, and glue on buttons for a belly. Use pipe cleaners for scarves and hats, or paint on your favorite winter accessories. This easy craft is perfect for little ones, and each snowman will have its own personality!

2. Grinch Slime

Get into the Christmas spirit with some Grinch-inspired slime! Kids can mix green glitter and a few drops of green food coloring into their homemade slime to create this fun, squishy holiday project. Package it in small containers, and it makes a fun, personalized gift for friends or a great addition to Christmas gift baskets. Kids will love stretching, poking, and playing with their festive slime creation!

3. Burlap Reindeer Ornament

Make a cute reindeer ornament using simple materials! Cut burlap into small shapes, glue on googly eyes, a red pom-pom for the nose, and use clothespins for antlers. Attach some twine to hang it up, and you have an adorable reindeer decoration. This craft is quick, easy, and ideal for younger kids who want to help with Christmas decorations.

4. Clothespin Christmas Trees

Make tiny Christmas trees by painting clothespins in different shades of green. Arrange them in a tree shape, then add tiny decorations like sequins, glitter, or tiny pom-poms. These mini trees look adorable clipped onto garlands or on the Christmas tree itself. They’re a fun, mess-free way to bring a little extra holiday cheer into your decorations!

5. Car and Truck Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments

Kids love their toy cars and trucks, so why not make some for the Christmas tree? Kids can create their own car and truck ornaments using popsicle sticks, glitter paper, cinnamon sticks, green pipe cleaners, black buttons for wheels, and twine for hanging. Let them paint the sticks in fun colors, add a sprinkle of glitter, and glue on black buttons as wheels to complete the look. This hands-on activity will keep them busy and give them something special to hang up on the tree!

6. Paper Plate Elf

Let kids turn paper plates into elves with fun, simple decorations. They can draw or paint on faces, glue on felt for hats, and add their own unique touches. To make it extra special, they can create self-portrait elves! This easy craft is perfect for younger kids and looks adorable displayed around the house.

7. Reindeer Gift Bags

Instead of buying gift bags, have the kids create their own reindeer bags using brown paper bags, googly eyes, a red pom-pom, and markers. They can add their personal touches to each bag, making them perfect for giving gifts to friends and family. This craft is a great way to save money while adding a festive, handmade touch to holiday gifts.

8. Paper Plate Santa

Kids will love painting Santa’s face onto a paper plate! They can add cotton balls for his beard, googly eyes, and a red hat. It’s a simple, no-fuss activity that’s fun for younger children. These Santas look great hung on the wall or used as part of a holiday centerpiece.

9. Popsicle Christmas Characters

Create Christmas characters like penguins, gingerbread people, and snowmen using popsicle sticks. Add twine for easy hanging, and let kids add paint, googly eyes, and other decorations. These characters can be turned into tree ornaments or used to decorate gifts.

10. Pinecone Elves

Make mini pinecone elves with small hats, scarves, and pom-pom noses. Kids can paint the pinecones in different colors, add twine to hang them, or place them on tabletops for a touch of holiday cheer. This craft brings natural elements indoors and lets kids customize their elves.

11. Bearded Santa

Help kids make a big-bearded Santa to hang up at home! Glue cotton balls for his beard onto cardboard or felt, add googly eyes, and draw on his big red nose. This Santa is easy to make and adds charm to your holiday décor.

12. Plant Pot Gingerbread House Ornament

This gingerbread house won’t make a mess! Let kids paint small terracotta pots to look like gingerbread houses. They can use brown paint for the “cookie” base and add white lines for “frosting.” Glue on tiny buttons, sequins, or even pom-poms for candy details. These mini gingerbread pots look adorable hanging on the tree or displayed on the mantle. Plus, each child can decorate theirs uniquely, making this craft a personal and creative holiday project.

13. Paw Print Ornaments

Let pets join in on the fun with paw print ornaments! Roll out salt dough, press their paw in, and bake. Kids can then paint the paw print ornament in holiday colors. This craft is a sweet way to remember your pet for many Christmases to come.

14. Yarn Stars

Wrap yarn around a star shape to make adorable yarn ornaments! Kids can try different colors and even make other shapes, like trees or snowflakes. Hang these stars on the tree or in a window for a magical touch.

15. Reindeer Rice Krispie Snacks

Make snack time festive by turning Rice Krispie treats into reindeer! Simply add pretzel antlers, chocolate chips for eyes, and a red M&M for a nose. This tasty treat is fun to make, looks adorable, and is perfect for holiday parties or cozy family snack time.

16. Christmas Tree Portrait

Give kids a canvas or thick paper to create their own Christmas tree portraits. They can decorate their tree with paint, stickers, glitter, or even tiny ornaments. This personal holiday art makes a perfect wall or fridge decoration.

17. Popsicle Stick Snowflake Ornaments

Kids can make beautiful, unique snowflake ornaments with popsicle sticks! Have them arrange the sticks in different shapes and glue them together. Once dry, they can paint the snowflakes any color and add glitter, buttons, or white pom-poms for extra flair. These ornaments can be hung on the tree, in the windows, or used to decorate a holiday centerpiece. It’s a simple craft that lets kids’ imaginations run wild!

18. Wreath Ornaments

Use paper straws to make mini wreaths by bending them into circles and securing with glue. Add tiny bows, ribbons, or bells. Hang these mini wreaths on the tree or around the house for a cheerful touch.

19. Handprint Wreath

Make a family keepsake by crafting a wreath out of your child’s handprints! Trace and cut out each handprint on colorful or festive patterned paper, then arrange them in a circle to form a wreath. Add a ribbon bow or some sparkly stickers for extra decoration. This craft is not only budget-friendly but also adds a warm, personal touch to your Christmas décor. Kids love seeing their own little hands become part of the decorations, making this wreath a cherished memory for years to come.

20. Toilet Roll Gingerbread Man

Turn empty toilet paper rolls into gingerbread men! Paint them brown, add buttons, googly eyes, and a smile. These little gingerbread men are cute, quick to make, and look great on tables or windowsills.

21. Mini Christmas Tree Ornaments

Collect twigs from outside and use yarn to create mini Christmas trees. Arrange the twigs in a triangle shape, wrap them in yarn or string, and secure the ends with a bit of glue. These tiny trees can be hung on your Christmas tree, placed around the house, or used to decorate gift packages. This craft is eco-friendly and brings a rustic, cozy vibe to any holiday setup.

22. Paint Chip Christmas Cards

Make Christmas cards from paint chips! Just grab a few in holiday colors, cut them into tree or ornament shapes, and glue them onto cardstock. Kids can write messages, draw, or decorate them for a fun and personal holiday card.

23. Elf Corner Bookmarks

These adorable elf bookmarks will add a bit of Christmas cheer to storytime! Start with a square piece of green or red construction paper. You can get started by downloading the template. Decorate it to look like an elf’s face by drawing eyes and a smile, adding a little paper or felt hat, and gluing a pom-pom at the top. Kids can make a whole set of these as gifts for friends or use them to save their place in their favorite holiday books!

24. The Cutest Reindeer Painted Rocks

Bring some festive fun to rock painting with reindeer designs! First, have kids pick out smooth rocks from outside or grab a few from a craft store. Paint each rock with a brown base for the reindeer’s face, then add googly eyes or draw eyes with paint, paint a big red nose, and add some little antlers at the top. These rocks make a cute, decorative addition to any tabletop, and kids can get creative by painting different expressions or adding glitter for sparkle. Plus, they make sweet holiday gifts or stocking stuffers!

25. Kids Christmas Ornament Crafts

Let kids create their own special ornaments to hang on the tree! Kids can use their spare craft materials to create Christmas trees, candy canes, pom pom Christmas ornaments and pipe cleaner ornaments.

26. Christmas Candy Train Craft

All aboard the candy train! This craft uses candy to make a mini train that kids can play with or eat. You can use candy, cake boards, royal icing and miniatures to build the train. This craft shows multi-car train but you can make it single car as well.

27. Gingerbread Playdough

Make your own gingerbread-scented playdough for a festive sensory activity! Mix flour, salt, warm water, oil, and a bit of gingerbread-scented essential oil or cinnamon and nutmeg to get that classic smell. Let kids knead and mold their playdough into gingerbread men, holiday shapes, or even little ornaments. You can give them cookie cutters, buttons, and beads for decorating their creations. This playdough is non-toxic and lasts for weeks if stored in an airtight container—perfect for sensory play on a cozy winter afternoon!

28. Elf Puppets

Turn simple paper cups into adorable elf puppets! Kids can draw faces on the cups, use craft paper to make hats and collars, and even add some jingle bells or pom-poms for a festive touch. Let them give their elves unique outfits and expressions. These puppets are great for imaginative play, and the kids will love putting on their own Christmas puppet show once they’re done!

29. Make Reindeer Pom-Pom Magnets

Kids can make cute reindeer magnets using large brown pom-poms! Start by gluing on googly eyes and a small red pom-pom for the nose. Add pipe cleaners for antlers, and attach a small round magnet to the back. These little reindeer are perfect for sticking holiday notes or drawings to the fridge, and they make adorable stocking stuffers or party favors. You can even let kids make a set of them to give as holiday gifts!

30. Fruit Loop Candy Cane

This simple craft doubles as a sweet treat! Give kids a pipe cleaner and let them thread Fruit Loop cereals onto it, creating a candy cane pattern. Once the pipe cleaner is full, bend it into the shape of a candy cane and twist the ends to secure the cereal. These candy canes can be hung on the tree, given as gifts, or used as a tasty snack. It’s a fun and easy project for even the youngest crafters!

31. Reindeer Chocolate Bars

Transform chocolate bars into reindeer treats with just a few simple supplies. Use candy canes for antlers, googly eyes, and a red circle of construction paper for the nose. This craft is perfect for kids’ holiday treats and also makes for adorable party favors or stocking stuffers. The best part? Kids can get creative with different holiday characters if they want!