Make this Festive Dinosaur Christmas Craft With Kids

Dinosaur Christmas craft for kids: A rawrsome yarn ornament! Looking for a fun and unique Christmas craft that combines creativity with a touch of prehistoric magic? Try this Dinosaur Christmas craft for kids, a yarn-wrapped dinosaur tree ornament that’s as adorable as it is easy to make! Perfect for dinosaur lovers and little crafters, this festive DIY activity uses simple materials and a dash of imagination to create something truly special. And to make things even easier, we’ve included a FREE dinosaur Christmas craft printable you can download and use at home or in the classroom.

By using this site, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use. This article contains affiliate links. Please read our full disclosure here.

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Dinosaur Craft

This Christmas dinosaur craft is a wonderful mix of fun, creativity, and hands-on learning. Kids will love transforming yarn, paper, and cardboard into a cheerful Christmas dinosaur they can proudly hang on the tree or display around the house.

• Encourages creativity and fine motor skills: Wrapping yarn and cutting shapes are great ways for kids to practice coordination and focus.

• Perfect for dinosaur fans: Because who says Christmas trees are the only ones that can be decorated?

• Simple supplies, big results: You only need cardboard, yarn, and a few craft materials to create a magical dinosaur ornament.

• Includes a free printable template: Making this craft even easier for parents, teachers, and caregivers!

Whether you’re crafting at home, in the classroom, or during a holiday event, this Christmas dinosaur will bring plenty of smiles (and a few happy roars).

 

Craft Supplies You’ll Need

• Free Dinosaur Christmas Craft Printable (optional)

• Cardboard

• Green yarn (this pick is thicker and easier for little hands)

• Green paper/cardstock

• Tiny pom poms, little buttons, or shiny sequins

• Black marker, Sharpie, or fine liner

• Scissors

• Glue or hot glue gun

• Tape

• Googly eyes (we used googly eyes with lashes, optional)

 

Step-by-Step Instructions: Dinosaur Christmas Yarn Craft

Step 1: Print and prepare your template
Gather your materials and print the free dinosaur craft template. You can download it [here]. If you prefer to draw your own, simply create a triangle-shaped Christmas tree and a friendly dinosaur face to match.

Step 2: Create your Christmas tree base
Cut a large triangle out of cardboard, ours measured about 10 cm across the bottom and 15 cm tall. This will be the base of your dinosaur’s body.

Step 3: Wrap the yarn
Tape one end of your green yarn to the top of the triangle, then start wrapping it around the cardboard. Keep wrapping until your triangle is fully covered in yarn, creating a cozy, tree-like texture. Secure the end with tape or glue. The thicker the yarn, the easier it is for little hands to wrap.

Step 4: Make the spikes
Using green paper (ideally cardstock), draw and cut out the dinosaur’s back spikes. You can use the printable or make your own by cutting small triangles (around 2 cm wide). Glue them along one side of your triangle; that’s your dinosaur’s back!

Step 5: Add the legs and face
Cut two larger triangles for the legs and use a black marker to draw claws. For the head, cut an oval shape, draw a smile, and add a googly eye or draw your own (we used silly googly eyes with lashes). Don’t forget the teeth, they give your Christmas dinosaur its signature charm!

Step 6: Assemble your dinosaur
Glue all the paper pieces onto your yarn base, the head at the top, legs at the bottom, and spikes along the side. Hot glue works best for attaching the paper to the yarn, but school glue will do too.

Step 7: Decorate your Christmas dinosaur
Now for the fun part, decorating! Add colorful tiny pom-poms, little buttons, or shiny sequins to your dinosaur as decorative ornaments. You can even use glitter glue for some extra sparkle.

Step 8: Display your festive dino
Your dinosaur Christmas craft is ready! Hang it on your Christmas tree, display it on a shelf, or gift it to someone who loves dinosaurs as much as you do.

Why This Dinosaur Christmas Craft Is a Hit With Kids

This project is a blend of creativity and coziness. It’s perfect for a winter afternoon when you want to keep little hands busy, without needing fancy materials or lots of prep. Kids love the mix of textures (paper, yarn, and pom poms) and the joy of making something that’s completely their own.

It’s also a great craft for classrooms, as it encourages focus, creativity, and confidence. Plus, it’s almost impossible to make a “wrong” dinosaur, each one turns out uniquely adorable!

More Fun Christmas Crafts

Want even more Christmas craft inspiration? Don’t miss our blog post with 29 fun and easy Christmas crafts for kids, packed with creative ideas for all ages.

Looking for ready-to-print activities? Check out our BIG Christmas Craft Printable Bundle, filled with templates, coloring pages, and festive craft projects for kids ages 5–8. Everything is low-prep and ready to go — just print and start creating! Perfect for both the classroom and home, this bundle helps spark imagination and joyful learning all season long. See the graphic below for a sneak peek on the crafts included.

Find it now on Teachers Pay Teachers or in our Etsy craft printables shop and bring more holiday magic to your creative space.

Enjoy crafting, and have a Rawrsome Christmas!

2