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Ideas & Inspiration » Holiday » 40+ Christmas Crafts for Kids + Free Printable
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40+ CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR KIDS + FREE PRINTABLE CRAFTS

Written by Shutterfly Community Last Updated: Mar 15, 2022

When Christmas is around the corner, entertaining the kids can get a lot
trickier. ‘Tis the season for fresh evergreens, family time, warm cookies, and
Christmas crafts to keep the kids occupied and in the holiday spirit. We’ve
created a set of unique printable Christmas crafts for kids and collected even
more great craft ideas to check out. While you’re busy shopping, sending
Christmas cards, or hanging ornaments from our Christmas Store, your little ones
will be happily entertained with these great Christmas crafts for kids.


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EASY CHRISTMAS CRAFTS WITH PRINTABLES + INSTRUCTIONS

These printable crafts are perfect for busy parents because they require minimal
supplies that can usually be found in the house. Click the download button below
each craft to print off the instructions and printables for an easy and fun
activity for your kids. Plus, they double as a great last-minute Christmas gift
from the kids. Most of the crafts will work best with thicker, cardstock paper.


1. RUDOLPH MASK

Source: Shutterfly

This Rudolph mask is the perfect way for kids to play make-believe. It can be
secured with string or ribbon or you can attach the mask to a stick for a
masquerade style mask. If you want to recreate Santa’s team of reindeer — use
the red nose as a stencil and cut out eight additional noses from black
construction paper to use instead of the red Rudolph nose.




2. HOLIDAY JOKE TELLER

Source: Shutterfly

Joke tellers, also known as “cootie catchers” or “fortune tellers” are a fun and
easy foldable craft. Children can fill them with holiday riddles, jokes and
other amusing messages that they can use on their own or with a friend.




3. GINGERBREAD FAMILY PAPER DOLLS

Source: Shutterfly

This sweet family is complete with a gingerbread cat and dog — color and cut out
the family and their accessories, then put it all together to bring them to
life. To display your child’s art after they have created it, have your child
arrange their gingerbread family and glue them down to a large piece of
decorated construction paper. This craft perfectly compliments any gingerbread
house decorations.




4. ELF PARTY HAT

Source: Shutterfly

Every household has a Santa hat during the holiday season, so why not mix it up
and have your kids create these cute elf party hats? If you have a large group
of kids, try having them put on a skit using elf hats, reindeer masks, and the
classic Santa hat.






5. LETTER TO SANTA

Source: Shutterfly

This “Letter to Santa” printable is a great template for your child to write
their message to Santa, draw him a picture and jot down their wishlist. Do this
craft in late November or early December so you can display their work before
sending it off to the North Pole. Try having your child help you address the
letter and attach the stamp as well.




6. SANTA’S WORKSHOP FOLDABLE

Source: Shutterfly

This petite Santa’s workshop craft will fit right into Santa’s village. Have
your children color in their foldable workshops before folding and gluing it
together for a fun 3D craft that’s easily displayed.




7. HOLIDAY BINGO

Source: Shutterfly

This classic game with a holiday twist is perfect for kids’ Christmas parties or
a cozy night in with the family. Everything that you need to play is there with
10 different versions of the board and the calling cards too, all you need are
coins to mark off the bingo spaces.




8. SANTA AND RUDOLPH PUPPETS

Source: Shutterfly

Your kids will have a blast playing with these two adorable Christmas
characters. Challenge your kids to get even more creative by giving them
construction paper and having them create more characters to go with Santa and
Rudolph.




ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR KIDS

This additional selection of creative Christmas crafts is sure to keep your kids
happy and engaged. These crafts are also great for teachers to include in their
holiday lessons!


9. OLAF SOCK SNOWMAN

Source: One Creative Mommy

Does your child love to sing “Let it Go?” If so, your little Frozen fan will
surely love this Olaf sock snowman. We think the cute little tuft of hair is a
great touch.


10. PAPER PLATE SANTA

Source: A Cultivated Nest

This Santa paper plate is a great painting or coloring project, the cotton ball
beard and hat accents add a fun texture. This project is also very easy to
attach to a wall or refrigerator to show off your artist’s work.


11. PIPE CLEANER TREE

Source: Play Trains

These pretty little trees are the perfect addition to a Santa’s village set up.
We love the variety of pipe cleaner color and textures that add dimension and
sparkle.


12. CARDBOARD TUBE ELF

Source: Arty Crafty Kids

These toilet paper roll elves are absolutely adorable. With so many different
design choices, your kids can make a whole workshop of unique elves.


13. PAPER CHAIN ADVENT TREE

Source: Make and Takes

This paper chain advent calendar is a great interactive craft. Your kids will
love putting it together almost as much as they will also love taking it apart.
Every chain removed signifies that we are one day closer to Christmas.


14. CLOTHESPIN SNOWMAN

Source: Easy Peasy and Fun

These little snowmen are a great craft because they require very little cleanup
and can be easily pinned onto the Christmas tree for display. These are also a
great way to display your Christmas cards or holiday photos.


15. SESAME STREET ORNAMENTS

Source: Heart of Deborah

These Sesame Street ornaments are a great addition to your holiday crafting
list. Try having your kids watch an episode and then craft, they will love
recreating their favorite cartoon characters.


16. PAPER CHRISTMAS TREE



This craft is perfect for children, tweens and teens. Select paper that matches
your child’s room so they can create their own holiday bedroom decor. It’s also
a great way to repurpose wrapping paper scraps after all of that Christmas gift
wrapping.


17. NO-SEW SOCK SNOWMAN

Source: Easy Peasy and Fun

This colorful sock snowman is a great holiday craft for the kids. Try breaking
away from the typical snowman look and let your kids create a unique style using
their favorite colors. We also love how this snowman gets a colorful sock beanie
— so cute!


18. NORDIC FELT GNOME

Source: DIY Candy

Parents and kids will love these Nordic style Christmas gnomes. They are equal
parts cute and classy, their neutral design makes them very easy to display with
a variety of other holiday decorations.


19. YARN WRAPPED CHRISTMAS TREE

Source: Easy Peasy and Fun

Get your kids all wrapped up in this cute Christmas tree ornament craft. This
yarn ornament is simple,super fun and would work really well with other
holiday-themed shapes, like a candy cane.


20. BLUE REINDEER ORNAMENT

Source: Little Bit Funky

Everyone loves a thumbprint craft, this ornament will be a great keepsake to
remind you of how much your kids have grown. Try this craft with the whole
family to get a variety of different sized reindeer.


21. PAPER CHRISTMAS TREE

Source: Ikat Bag

What kid doesn’t love a colorful or jeweled project? Let your kids’ imagination
run wild with this colorful tree craft. They are sure to produce some wildly
creative designs and interesting patterns.


22. PERLER BEAD ORNAMENTS

Source: Here Comes the Sun

Kids love Perler beads because they provide an opportunity to create whatever
shape they please using whatever colors they want. As an added bonus, they are
very light and perfect to hang on branches that can’t support other heavier
ornaments.


23. BUTTON CHRISTMAS TREE

Source: No Time for Flash Cards

These button Christmas trees are adorable — we love the idea of buttons for
ornaments! This craft is also very sturdy and easy to create which makes them
perfect for heavy-handed kids.


25. PAPER PLATE CHRISTMAS ELF

Source: Arty Crafty Kids

These cute little elf plates make a perfect pairing with the Santa plates. You
could even have your kids create “s-elf” portraits of themselves for a
personalized touch!


24. WINTER TREE FINGER PAINTING

Source: Easy Peasy and Fun

This simple craft is sure to bring out the artist in your child and yield great
results. Due to their subject and color scheme, these pretty paintings can stay
up past the New Year and into January.


26. HAND PRINT WREATH

Source: My Name is Snickerdoodle

This wreath is so adorable and the handprints are great at replicating the look
of a wreath. We love the alternating use of wreath colors to give the project
more dimension and the holly berries are a perfect touch.


27. PAPER FAN CHRISTMAS TREE

Source: Creatiful Kids

These trees are a cool and unique approach to the typical tree craft. Kids will
love decking these out in stars and other paper ornaments.


28. CHRISTMAS STAR ORNAMENTS

Source: Live Craft Eat

These ornaments are great for older kids and teens as the intricate weaving
requires more attention and skill. They are definitely worth the time as they
are sure to look gorgeous on your tree.


29. FELT CHRISTMAS TREE

Source: Bugs and Fishes

This cute tree craft is a great beginners’ project for sewing. It may require
more involvement from the parents but sewing is a great life skill for kids to
learn, not to mention it’s super fun too!


30. MAKE A CHRISTMAS TREE OUT OF CHRISTMAS CARDS 



Save your favorite holiday cards from friends and family with this unique craft.
Simply cut decorative shapes from the cards and stack them on a base to make a
standing Christmas tree decoration. 


31. ORNAMENTS MADE FROM CHRISTMAS CARDS 



Whether you make them as a tree decoration or gift for loved ones, DIY ornaments
make an excellent Christmas craft. For this idea, simply cut unique shapes and
designs from old greeting cards. Then, tie or glue them to an ornament base as a
commemorative Christmas bulb. For more details, visit our resource on Christmas
card crafts.


32. RECYCLE CHRISTMAS CARDS INTO NEW CARDS 



Help prevent old greeting cards from going to waste by turning them into new,
refurbished holiday cards. Just cut out all your favorite elements and designs
and glue or tape them to new cardstock and construction paper. Then have fun
with add ons like ribbon, buttons, glitter, and more. 


33. CHRISTMAS KIDS TERRARIUM 



Terrariums are fun, interactive crafts that kids love to get creative with.
Simply buy a terrarium container and give your kids all the festive supplies
they need to build their mini display. 


34. REPURPOSED ART CHRISTMAS GIFTS



Running out of space for your kids’ gifts? Looking for some cute gift ideas from
the kids for your loved ones? If so, consider uploading their artwork and using
it to create new Christmas gifts like a photo book or holiday card. 


35. GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING



Honestly, who doesn’t love gingerbread houses? They’re cute, festive, and best
of all, delicious. Turn this fun holiday decoration into a kids craft by setting
up stations for candy, frosting, and other decorations. 


36. MASON JAR SNOW GLOBE



Everyone likes snowglobes, so why not turn them into a fun Christmas craft
idea? Plus, these finished crafts make great gifts for friends and family in
addition to holiday decorations. 


37. POPSICLE STICK CRAFT



These popsicle stick puppets are festive and easy to make. All you need is glue,
popsicle sticks, construction paper, and scissors. Help your kids cut out the
shapes, glue them together, and then put on the ultimate puppet show.


38. CHRISTMAS PAPER TOWN



Build a mini Christmas town in your own home using construction paper. Outline
the sides to each building on the paper and help the kids cut out the shapes,
then tape them from the inside so they stand up. For an added touch, include
small battery-powered lights to light up the houses.


39. GIFT TAG CRAFT



Create custom gift tags that the kids will love to show off. Use construction
paper, old greeting cards, and other special decorations like ribbon or buttons.
Cut out the shapes and layer them together for a set of special tags to add to
the gifts under the tree.


39. POPSICLE STICK ORNAMENTS



This craft idea is similar to the popsicle stick puppets, but you get to hang
them on the tree. All you’ll need are popsicle sticks, paint, decorations,
string, and glue. The way the kids can proudly display their unique crafts all
season long.


40. UNIQUE ADVENT CALENDAR



Looking for an advent calendar that doubles as a Christmas craft idea? If so,
consider creating this unique advent calendar. All you need is a long, stable
stick or pole, string, paper lunch bags, gift tags, and Christmas wrapping
paper. Fill each baggie with a surprise for the kids and have them help you hang
them up and label them randomly. And make sure to check out our personalized
advent calendars for more inspiration.


41. PAINTING ORNAMENTS



Buy a set of plain ornaments and ask the kids to break out their paint sets.
Just make sure you’re painting in a mess approved area. And for the little ones
who are prone to breaking things, consider buying a set of styrofoam balls and
looping a string through the top for shatterproof ornaments. 


RESOURCES RELATED TO CHRISTMAS CRAFT IDEAS

The holidays are a great time to indulge in quality time with family and
crafting together is a great way to make memories and pass the time.
Unfortunately, we usually can’t hold onto every great craft that our kids make.
So, instead of just throwing it out, snap a picture of it and create custom
greeting cards or a photo book of your kids’ most memorable art. And if you’re
looking for more great ideas to keep the kids entertained, make sure to visit
our resource on art projects for kids.


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