Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make
- Mod-Podge Magazine Christmas Trees
(Ages 2-6)
Mod-Podge is such an enjoyable material to explore crafting with and it’s an especially awesome one for little artists who like to get their hands messy. In this DIY, we used buttons for the itty bitty ornaments, but feel free to use any decorations for your own special tree!
- Chocolate-Dipped Reindeer Pretzels
(Ages 3-11)
These festive chocolate-dipped reindeer pretzels make for a sweet and salty treat perfect this holiday season! Your kids will enjoy making their very own Rudolf, Blitzen, Comet, or Prancer with just a few simple ingredients.
- Christmas Sponge Stamp Blocks
(Ages 3-8)
Pull out a smock because this easy craft involves some painting! This DIY tutorial will help you turn a simple household sponge into a festive Christmas stamp.
- Christmas Slime Recipe
(Ages 3-11)
Do you have a crafty chemist or slime enthusiast at home? If so, it’s slime time! This Christmas Slime Recipe is an awesome STEM project for your kid to learn all about molecule movement while also engaging in sensory play. They can even add some holiday-themed scents like peppermint oil, gingerbread spice, or cinnamon to really get in the Christmas spirit!
- Cotton Snowman
(Ages 3-8)
Yet another quick and easy winter art project! Fluffy cotton balls have such a great tactical feeling that make them enjoyable for kids to craft with, and we’re guessing you might have a few on hand already. To make this project easier and scissor-free for younger ones, you can even cut out all of the snowman parts ahead of time and have them just do the assembling.
- Gift Bow Christmas Wreath
(Ages 2-8)
Do you have some old gift bows tucked away somewhere? If you do, here’s the perfect art project to upcycle them into a jolly new Christmas wreath. This one is especially awesome for toddlers as they get a chance to practice their fine motor skills as well as play around sticking things to other things- what little one doesn’t enjoy that?!
- Reindeer Headband
(Ages 3-8)
This reindeer headband is an easy and quick craft that your kid will have a ball both creating and wearing.
- Gingerbread House Ornament by Studio DIY!
(Ages 3-11)
These Gingerbread House Ornaments are so cheerful! Aside from the instructions for assembling the popsicle sticks into the house shape, there is so much freedom here to decorate however one likes. The best part? The cute photo of your kiddo hiding right behind the house’s front door. If you’re not looking for a homemade ornament craft, this craft can also be easily turned into a magnet instead. Thanks Studio DIY!
Get ready for some giggles! This silly Christmas mask-making guide could help your kids put on a Christmas play for the family in no time.
What’s squishy, foamy, and tons of fun to craft with? Puffy paint! It’s super easy to whip up a homemade batch of, and Sam over at Simple Everyday Mom has directions and a video that will show you how to make it.