Make holiday memories with these kid-friendly Christmas crafts! From handprint Santa cards to DIY ornaments, these festive projects are perfect for little hands.
Christmas Crafts for Kids
There’s something truly magical about crafting during the holiday season, especially with kids!
Creating homemade ornaments, decorations, and festive crafts together is a wonderful way to build memories and create keepsakes you’ll cherish for years.
Not only are these crafts fun, but they’re also easy enough for little hands to help with—plus, they make the perfect afternoon activity to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Here are some of my favorite kid-friendly Christmas crafts that are simple, budget-friendly, and will fill your home with holiday cheer.
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Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
1. Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees
This classic craft is simple, cute, and so much fun for kids to make!
What You’ll Need:
- Green Popsicle sticks
- Scissors
- Hot glue
- Sticker Rhinestones
- Small foam star stickers
- Twine (for hanging, optional)
SHOP
How to Make It:
1. Start by cutting the popsicle sticks in different sizes to make the shape of a Christmas tree.
2. Take one popsicle stick and leave it full size to use as the stem of the tree.
2. Glue 5 sticks to the stem pieces in the shape of a triangle to create the tree frame.
3. Next, decorate your trees by attaching sticker rhinestones as “ornaments.”
4. Add a small foam star at the top to finish the tree.
5. If you’d like to hang the tree as an ornament, glue a small piece of twine to the top.
Tip: Write the year on the back of the popsicle stick tree to remember when it was made!
2. Salt Dough Ornaments
Salt dough ornaments are a great way to get a little messy and creative. Plus, these can be keepsakes for years to come.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/2 cup water
- Rolling Pin
- Holiday-shaped cookie cutters (stars, trees, gingerbread men, etc.)
- Straw or Toothpick
- Acrylic paint and paintbrushes
- Ribbon or twine
SHOP
How to Make It:
1. Mix the flour, salt, and water in a bowl to create the dough. Add flour as needed if the dough is too wet until it comes together.
2. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Use holiday-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
4. Make a small hole at the top of each shape with a straw or toothpick for hanging.
5. Bake the ornaments at 250°F for 2-3 hours or until they are hard and dry.
6. Once cooled, paint them in festive colors.
7. String ribbon or twine through the hole to hang them on the tree.
Tip: Use a toothpick to carve names or the year on the ornaments before baking.
3. Pine Cone Christmas Trees
Collecting pine cones is part of the fun with this nature-inspired craft. Transform them into mini Christmas trees for an adorable display.
What You’ll Need:
- Pine cones (cleaned and dried)
- Green spray paint
- Acrylic paint and paintbrushes
- Foam star stickers
SHOP
How to Make It:
1. Spray paint the pine cones green and let them dry completely.
2. Paint small dots in different colors onto the “branches” as ornaments.
3. Add a star foam sticker to the top of each pine cone.
4. Display them around the house or on a windowsill.
Tip: Collect the pine cones together as a family for an outdoor adventure before you start crafting!
4. Sock Snowmen
These adorable sock snowmen are soft, squishy, and fun for kids to create. Plus, they make cute holiday decor or gifts!
What You’ll Need:
- White socks (tube socks work best)
- Patterned socks
- Rice (for filling)
- Rubber bands
- Black buttons
- Black brads
- Orange pipe cleaner
- Black marker
- Hot glue
SHOP
How to Make It:
1. Fill the sock with rice, shaping it into two sections for the body and head, then secure each section with rubber bands.
2. Cut the patterned socks to make a scarf and a hat for the snowman.
3. Glue on black brads for eyes. Then glue on a small piece of orange pipe cleaner as a nose.
4. Draw on a mouth with a black marker.
5. Glue buttons onto the body.
Tip: Name each snowman and make a family of snowmen to keep for years!
5. Pony Bead Candy Canes
This simple and colorful craft is perfect for kids of all ages and is great for developing fine motor skills! Plus, these candy canes make adorable ornaments or gift toppers.
What You’ll Need:
- Red and white pony beads
- Pipe cleaners (white, red, or green work best)
- Scissors
- Ribbon (for hanging)
SHOP
How to Make It:
1. Start by cutting the pipe cleaners in half.
2. Bend one end of each pipe cleaner about 1/4″.
3. Let your kids alternate threading red and white pony beads onto the pipe cleaner to create a candy cane pattern.
4. Once the pipe cleaner is full, carefully bend the other end to secure the beads in place.
5. Finally, bend the entire thing into a candy cane shape.
6. Attach a ribbon to the top to hang as an ornament.
Tip: You can use different bead colors to make unique candy canes or match them to your holiday color scheme!
Conclusion: Cherish the Holiday Magic with Kid-Friendly Crafts
Crafting together is a beautiful way to slow down, enjoy the season, and make memories with your kids.
These easy, kid-friendly Christmas crafts will not only brighten up your home but also provide lasting memories.
Grab some supplies, turn on some holiday music, and enjoy a cozy crafting day with your little ones!
Happy Holidays and Happy Crafting!
