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31 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids

Updated: 11/24/22

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We’ve put together a list of fun, adorable and easy Christmas crafts for kids to get your family or class in the holiday spirit. Bonus, they will keep your children occupied while you check things off YOUR to-do list!

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Not only are these crafts a way to spend meaningful time with your child, but they can also double as holiday gifts. Have them wrap their masterpieces up as gifts to give away to friends, family, neighbors and even teachers. 

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Good News of Great Joy

A simple, weekly Advent devotional that’s intended to help your family focus on the story of Jesus’ birth.

The discussion questions and wide range of fun activities are designed for children ages 2-11.

Each weekly activity focuses on a different aspect of the Christmas story.

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31 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids

These simple holiday crafts cover the gamut of ages–from toddlers to elementary kids.

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Snowman Coloring Page

A cute (and free) coloring page that any age will enjoy!

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Handprint Christmas Tree Craft

A fun and a little messy craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Send it to grandma and grandpa!

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Baby Jesus in a Manger Craft

Talk about the real Christmas story with this craft. A free printable makes it simple. Involves painting, coloring, gluing, and cutting. Along with the craft, read one of our hand-picked Christmas picture books that share the real meaning of Christmas.

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pipe cleaner candy cane craft

Pipe Cleaner Candy Canes

A simple craft that little hands can do to help decorate greenery or the Christmas tree.

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Snowman Door Dec

Have the kids help decorate! Trace around cups on black paper and cut out the circles. Use painter’s tape to on the snowman pieces.

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Santa Hat Ornament

A simple craft to prep ahead for little hands. Kids get to paint and glue.

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No-Sew Sock Snowman

My children all made these at school and loved it! Plus, great way to use up those orphan socks around the house.

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Christmas Card Craft

Great preschool craft to use up scraps of ribbon and colored paper.

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Gingerbread Man Printable

Use our free template to print, color, and glue on fun items. Pair this craft with Jan Brett’s classic, The Gingerbread Baby.

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Jingle Bell Necklace

My kids loved this craft when they were young! So simple to thread a bell and beads onto string. Perfect for school parties.

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Frozen-Inspired Snowflake Ornament

For your Frozen-obsessed kiddo, make this easy DIY snowflake ornament.

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Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees

This is a fun one for kids of many ages. Use glue dots for younger kids.

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Melting Snowman Craft

So unique and funny, children will love making a mess with glue while creating something so cute!

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3D Paper Snowflakes

If your child enjoys origami, this easy-to-follow tutorial is great for an older kids to try.

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Rudolph the Spoon Reindeer

Kids will love painting and gluing to make this cute Rudolph craft.

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Sequencing Christmas Trees

Glue on strips of construction paper in size order (a little learning activity for younger ones!) and add dots of white paint for snow.

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Paper Snowflakes

Includes free printable templates and a clear tutorial. A fun craft for older kids!

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Easy Baby Jesus Craft

If you have a paper plate, colored paper, scissors, crayons, and glue…you and your child can make this craft right now. Along with the craft, read one of our hand-picked Christmas picture books that share the real meaning of Christmas.

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marble ornament

Marbled Christmas Ornament

We’ve made these ourselves. Kids love swirling paint around inside the ornaments to create a marble effect.

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cookie cutter christmas craft

Christmas Cookie Cutter Art

Not much to this idea but so fun for kids! All you need are a few washable paint colors on paper plates, a piece of card stock, and a Christmas cookie cutter. Let your little artists go!

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christmas critters craft

Christmas Critters

Use toilet paper rolls, craft paper, and glue to create some fun Christmas critters. Bonus: They hold treats!

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Popsicle Stick Ornaments

My preschool and elementary-aged children and I made these a few years ago and came up with so many silly and cute options for the tree.

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candy cane craft

Tissue Paper Candy Cane

This Christmas craft is sure to keep younger or older children engaged! Tear up tissue paper or colored napkins and glue away.

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Yarn Wrapped Ornaments

I like that this ornament is different than the others and involves wrapping yarn.

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stained glass ornament craft

Stained Glass Ornament

Toddlers and preschoolers will love sticking tissue paper onto glitter glue to create beautiful “stained glass” to hang on the window.

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reindeer ornament

Reindeer Ornament

Here’s yet another cute and easy-to-make ornament. We have this exact one on our tree.

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Easy Santa Craft

Young children will enjoy gluing cotton balls on Santa’s beard.

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angel craft

Easy Angel Ornament

All of preschoolers made this classic craft. You’ll need a coffee filter, glitter glue, a gold pipe cleaner, clothespin, and sharpie. Along with the craft, read one of our hand-picked Christmas picture books that share the real meaning of Christmas.

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candy cane craft for kids

Beaded Candy Canes

A simple and relaxing craft to keep little hands busy.

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paper plate snowman

Paper Plate Snowman Craft

I bet you have most of these supplies on hand!

Paper Plate Snowman

Holiday Gift Guides for All Ages

We’ve done the work for you and curated gift guides with high-quality ideas for all ages and genders. Check out our Holiday Gift Guides here.

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Meaningful Christmas Picture Books

One of the best parts of the Christmas season in our homes is re-reading the books we’ve stocked up on over the years. Here are 15 of our favorite books that share the true meaning of Christmas…

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Advent Resources for Families

The true reason we celebrate Christmas – that God sent His only Son for us – can get lost in the hustle and bustle of preparations for the holiday. Advent is a time to focus our hearts and minds on Jesus in the midst of the crazy. Here are 15+ Advent Resources for the Whole Family.

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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