If you need a simple project to make this holiday season, these Christmas craft tutorials are the perfect projects to make with the kids! So whether you want to make a paper plate snow globe or homemade ornaments… you’ll find a creative idea below
I’ve also been making a lot of new printables… So if you need some templates or a printable game, I linked a few below. Let me if these are helpful or if you’d like to see some other variations!
Here are the crafts I found:
Puffy Paint Snowglobe Craft For Kids
Source: Simple Everyday Mom
Christmas my favorite time of year! And it’s best spent with family… This year, make some fun crafts with your little ones. You can make this winter-themed puffy snow globe next time you want to break out the crafts OR if you need break from all the devices. It’s cute, colorful, and extra simple!
Clothespin Christmas Crafts
Source: The Best Ideas For Kids
Clothespins are so functional! Now, you can incorporate them into your Christmas crafts. With this craft, your kids can decide if they want an elf, a snowman, or Santa. The snowman is a bit different – he’s doing a handstand. How cool is that? No matter which character you make, there are free printable templates included in this tutorial!
Christmas Tree Thumbprint Art Craft
Source: A Dab of Glue Will Do
I don’t know about you… but, I’m always looking for activities and crafts for the kids over the holiday break! Luckily, you don’t need much preparation for this Christmas tree thumbprint art because it’s super simple. Your kids can choose their colors and have as much fun with it as they want!
Popsicle Stick Santa Christmas Craft for Kids
Source: The Craft Patch Blog
If you want your Christmas tree to be different this year, you can add some homemade ornaments! This adorable Santa themed ornament is a perfect addition to your Christmas tree. So, grab everything you need and gather your kids for a crafting session!
Paper Plate Snow Globe Craft
Source: I Heart Crafty Things
I’m SURE you have leftover paper plates or some that are just sitting in the cupboards lol. Use those plates to make this wonderful snow globe. Not only will your kids have a ton of fun with this Christmas craft but it will be a fun little project to play with once they’re done. It’s too cute!
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The Grinch Christmas Ornament Craft for Kids
Source: Buggy and Buddy
The Grinch is undeniably one of those characters that pop up every Christmas season, without exception! This simple Grinch-themed ornament will be the perfect Christmas tree decoration to make. It’s a easy craft to make with the kids and will look super cute on the tree this holiday season!
Gingerbread Playdough
Source: The Inspiration Board
Playdough is one of those things that kids can make just about anything with! This Christmas season, they can make this wonderful gingerbread playdough. It’s a great indoor activity during those cold winter days, so check out this tutorial to see how it’s made!
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How to Make a Snowman Hat Ornament
Source: Fireflies and Mud Pies
Having homemade Christmas ornaments will make sure no one else has the same exact ornaments. If you have no idea what to make, take a look at this snowman hat ornament! It’s a fun and easy activity for you the kids this winter. Plus, you don’t need any expensive supplies… just grab some popsicle sticks, felt, buttons, and a few things from the craft/junk drawer!
Paper Plate Santa Hats Craft
Source: Easy Peasy and Fun
Santa is the most important person around Christmas time, right?! If you want your kids to have a tiny bit of Santa’s magic, help them make these paper plate hats. This craft isn’t too complicated and can be done even with very young kids. Check it out!
Elf On The Shelf Craft For Kids
Source: The Inspiration Edit
Everyone loves Elf on the shelf! If you want to make your own this year, this ones for you! With the step by step tutorial, you and your kids can make an elf out of a paper plate. It has a cute little hat, blue eyes, and a cute smile. There’s no Christmas without a friendly elf at home!
How to Make Wrapped Yarn Ornaments
Source: One Little Project
Do you have some cookie cutters at home? Did you know that you can use them for crafts? Of course! They’re perfect for this fun little yarn project. With some cookie cutters and yarn, now you create some Christmas ornaments with your kids. Flawless!
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Grinch Slime Recipe for Kids
Source: Little Bins for Little Hands
Kids love the Grinch…. or at least when its a fun craft! And I’m sure your kids love slime. So, why not combine those two things to create the perfect Christmas craft? Following this tutorial, you and your kids can make a Grinch sensory activity. Perfect!
Tissue Paper Christmas Trees
Source: Kitchen Table Classroom
Let’s whip up a quick Christmas craft! This Christmas tree is made of just tissue paper. It’s quick and extra simple to make. You don’t need any paint or glue and there’s only a little mess. It’s the perfect project to break out when you need something super easy to make!
Thumbprint Snowflake Ornament
Source: Made To Be A Momma
A DIY Christmas project that requires only three main materials? Say no more! To make these thumbprint snowflake ornaments, you need glue, modeling clay, and glitter. There are also a few other supplies you already probably have at home. You can make it on seven quick steps. Love this one!
Gingerbread Man Puppet Craft
Source: Artsy Momma
The gingerbread man is one of those characters that always finds a place when the Christmas season is here! That’s why this cute little puppet craft is a great way to spend some wonderful time with your young ones. It’s pretty simple and would be perfect for your preschoolers
Cinnamon Scented Ornaments
Source: Smart School House
Christmas ornaments that not only look great but smell heavenly as well? Most definitely, YES! These cinnamon-scented ornaments are a bit old-fashioned, which makes me love them even more. Your whole house will smell like Christmas Day. So lovely!
Glass Stained Christmas Window Ornaments Kids Craft
Source: Simply Today Life
It doesn’t matter how busy life gets, decorating the house is a must around the holiday, especially if you have young ones, right?! These glass stained window ornaments will help you and your kids add a magical touch to your home. If that sounds like something you’d love to make, this step by step tutorial breaks it all down!
Popsicle Stick Craft Window For Christmas
Source: Little Bins for Little Hands
Need a simple craft project that you can whip up with supplies you already have at home? If so, this fun popsicle stick window craft is for you! There’s even a cute little Christmas tree and it looks super fun too make. So, gather the supplies and call your kids for a crafting session!
Paper Snowman Craft
Source: The Best Ideas For Kids
Wiggly snowman?! Even if you are not sure what that might be, it sounds like a fun Christmas craft lol! These paper snowmen are a great way to personalize your ornaments because you can add your kids’ faces to them. Check out the tutorial to see how to make your own!
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Pipe Cleaner Craft For Christmas
Source: Kid Friendly Things
Candy canes are one of those classic holiday essentials! That’s why you need some DIY candy canes around the house this year. To make these, you’ll need some pipe cleaners, glue, and red yarn. Then, just follow the steps in this tutorial with the kids. It doesn’t get much easier than this!
Kid-Made Christmas Tree Picture Frame
Source: The Soccer Mom Blog
Homemade personalized ornaments are the best thing out there! These Christmas tree picture frames are definitely a must-have ornament. They’re super cute and so easy to make, you kids can do it all. Plus, they can choose which picture to put in the frame!
Paper Plate Advent Wreath Craft for Children
Source: Crazy Together
A DIY advent wreath?! Love it! This craft is great for children and toddlers too. Grab some plates, green paper and left over construction paper to get stared on this one! For the rest of the steps, check out the tutorial
Paper Cup Elf Christmas Craft For kids
Source: Fireflies and Mud Pies
Crafts aren’t always cheap! But, you don’t have to worry about that with this one. These paper cup elfs are a wonderful way to let your kids get creative. There’s also a video tutorial to make this craft even easier…. so grab your craft supplies and get to work!
Easy Christmas Scavenger Hunt Game
Source: Sugar & Cloth
Scavenger hunts are extra fun! They’re especially fun around the holidays. That’s why this Christmas scavenger hunt game is a great activity to keep your kids busy. It’s perfect for any party and comes with free printables. Check it out!
Snowman Christmas Countdown Craft
Source: Coffee and Carpool
Kids love Christmas and counting down the days until Santa comes. If you want to turn the countdown into a fun activity, then this craft is perfect for you! This paper plate craft shows the days until the coming of Christmas through a snowman’s face. With just your basic supplies, you cake make this in no time!
Melted Bead Ornaments
Source: One Little Project
Cookie cutters are perfect for making Christmas ornaments… This tutorial shows you how to make some stunning ornaments with melted beads. It’s a great activity for your kiddos. But, for everyone’s safety, you need to be there at all times. Once these are done, you can hang them up in the window or on the tree for years to come!
Christmas Tree Counting Math Activity
Source: Fun Learning for Kids
Counting doesn’t come easy for toddlers and young kids. But, it doesn’t mean that it has to be difficult… Actually, it can even be fun! Your kids won’t even realize that they are learning through this fun Christmas activity. Plus, they’ll improve their fine motor skills with the clothespins
Handprint Christmas Tree Kitchen Towel
Source: It’s Always Autumn
Handprint crafts are a wonderful way to eternalize your kid’s cute age. This Christmas, make a handprint towel that you can keep as long as you want. To make it, you need a white kitchen towel, some paint, a foam paintbrush, and a printable star template. Check out this tutorial to see how its done!
Santa Suit Popsicle Stick Craft
Source: Mommy Made That
A Christmas craft that you’ll be able to make in no time?! Yes, please! This Santa craft is a wonderful way to kick-start the holiday season and get ready for the celebrations. It shows you how to create a Santa suit out of string and popsicle sticks. The way it turns out is adorable!
DIY Wine Cork Snowman Ornaments
Source: Made With Happy
Family projects are great around the holidays… These Christmas ornaments are a perfect addition to all your family projects! They’re made out of wine corks and look like little snowmen. Too cute! You have to make this craft with your kids!
Candy Cane Christmas Trees
Source: Mom On Timeout
Tis the season! And, you need more crafts to make with your kids. These candy cane Christmas trees are a great idea! They can be used as ornaments, party favors, or whatever else you choose. You’ll need green felt, yellow foam, glue, and beads. You’ll have tons of fun decorating them!
Watercolor and Salt Snowflakes
Source: Teach Beside Me
Are you stuck at home with your kids because it’s too cold to go outside? You can still have fun in the snow inside your house with these snowflakes. With construction paper, salt, and water color paint… you can make these one day this Christmas break! And, you can make them as colorful as you want
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