One of the most fun parts of the holiday season is all the fun crafting and decorating that’s involved, and kids definitely want in on the action! When it comes to Christmas crafts for kids, I’m on a mission to find some of the best around.
This list includes Christmas crafts perfect for toddlers and young kids, as well as ones for older kids (and that you’d probably enjoy making too!). There’s a little something for everyone! (And this list is a little less overwhelming than heading to Pinterest!)
These 25+ crafts are adorable, easy to make, and you’ll enjoy displaying them year after year. From sweet ornaments to the cutest gifts, check out this roundup of the best DIY Christmas crafts for kids.
25+ Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make This Year
Snowmen, Santa, reindeer and more, these are the cutest crafts for kids to make this holiday season! As fun to make as they are to play with! These sweet little snowman poppers are cheap and simple to make, but can be customized however you like! This snowman ornament couldn't be cuter and it's so easy to make! Kids and adults will have fun making this fun craft to hang on the Christmas tree! Mini felt Christmas trees are perfect for busy bags. Kids enjoy decorating their trees over and over again! This cute little Christmas craft is made from items you probably already have around the house! Here's a fun way to make a reindeer craft using a toilet paper roll and a few scraps of paper. The kids will love this easy reindeer Christmas ornament craft made with popsicle sticks! Give your reindeer a red nose to make him Rudolph! These adorable Craft Stick Snowman Magnets are an adorably fun craft for the kiddos to enjoy when the weather is bad or as a fun classroom project! Using a plain unpainted nativity set and the prettiest (fool-proof!) pearly paint, this easy Christmas craft is the perfect holiday project for kids! Kids can use their creativity by using an assortment of jingle bell colors and making up their own patterns and designs in this Jingle Bell Wreath Ornament Craft. Create that magically snowy world even if you live where it doesn’t snow. Kids can create their own snow globe with this easy craft! These Cinnamon Stick Reindeer Ornaments require a few simple supplies and are the perfect holiday ornament to make with kids. Kids will love making these Christmas Tree Pudding Cups that make a great holiday gift and are perfect treats for school holiday parties! Fun decor or fun gift container for Christmas. Kids will love making a Rudolph, snowman or Santa mason jar! Easy DIY bird feeder ornaments are an easy and useful kid crafts idea and kids activity for school and kindergarten. Add a ribbon and gift tag and you have lovely handmade Christmas gift. These homemade Christmas ornaments use cookie cutters and beads. The kids will make so many memories creating these together! Learn how to make simple and stylish origami Christmas trees. These easy paper trees are a quick Holiday DIY the whole family can make together. This DIY Christmas tree ornament craft is perfect for a quiet weekend afternoon with minimal prep. The best part is when you're done you have one of a kind keepsake ornaments to put on the tree year after year! You won’t believe how easy it is to make these pretty Snowflake Ornaments made out of wonton wrappers! Grab a scissors and cut pretty designs in the wrappers, fry or bake, and dust with powdered sugar. Fun to make, delicious to eat or to decorate a tree or mantle. Making shrinky dinks is always a fun experiment! And these Recycled Shrinky Dink Ornaments are such a cute way to give a piece of your child's art as a gift! Shrinky Dink ornaments are a great low budget present. Make a personalized Christmas craft your child will love! They can hold holiday magic in their hands with these super easy DIY snowglobes. Learn how to fold a quick and simple origami paper star. If you’re looking for an easy, inexpensive paper star decoration for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party, then this is the craft for you. These fun and easy Christmas cards are simple enough to make with toddlers and can be adjusted for older kids too! An easy printable Christmas craft for your toddlers that doubles as a sensory activity! These festive painted rocks would look adorable placed together under the tree. We used leftover cardboard boxes and made gingerbread kids that were nearly as big as my own kids! They had a lot of fun personalizing them and have been dancing and carrying them around ever since we made them. Are you looking for a fun and easy Christmas craft for your child? This pinecone Christmas craft for preschoolers is the perfect idea!25+ Christmas Crafts for Kids
Dollar Store Snowman Pom Pom Poppers
Easy and Adorable Snowman Tealight Ornaments
Mini Felt Christmas Tree
Reindeer Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Reindeer Christmas Ornament
Craft Stick Snowman Magnets
Rainbow Painted Nativity Set
Jingle Bell Wreath Ornament
Snow Globe Mason Jars
Cinnamon Stick Reindeer Ornaments
Christmas Tree Pudding Cups
Christmas Mason Jars
Birdseed Ornaments
Handmade Beaded Christmas Ornaments
EASY DIY ORIGAMI CHRISTMAS TREE
DIY Fabric Paint Christmas Tree Ornaments
Snowflake Wonton Ornaments
Recycled Shrinky Dink Ornaments
Dinosaur Snow Globe: A Unique DIY Holiday Craft
EASY ORIGAMI STARS
DIY Holiday and Christmas Cards
Wood Slice Melted Snowman
Easy Printable Christmas Activity for Young Toddlers
Festive Christmas Rock Painting Ideas
Life-Size Gingerbread Kids Craft
Pinecone Christmas Craft for Preschoolers!