If you’re looking for fun and easy Christmas crafts for kids, you’ve come to the right place. These festive DIY activities are perfect for parents at home, teachers planning classroom Christmas crafts, or caregivers who want fun and affordable projects for children.
All of these crafts are designed to be simple, budget-friendly, and creative, using everyday supplies you already have at home or in the classroom. From recycled paper roll reindeer and origami Christmas trees to shiny foil ornaments and handmade angels, these craft ideas will keep kids entertained while adding holiday cheer to your home.
Let’s dive into 25 Christmas craft ideas for kids that are fun, festive, and easy to make.
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1. Paper Roll Rudolph the Reindeer Puppet
Turn a paper roll into a charming Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer puppet. Add antlers made from twigs and decorate with beads or sequins for extra sparkle.
Supplies needed:
- Paper roll
- Colored cardstock
- Twigs
- Beads, buttons, sequins
- Markers
- Glue gun/hot glue
A fun recycled Christmas craft perfect for preschoolers and older kids.
2. Simple Origami Christmas Trees
Fold your own DIY paper Christmas tree using just one sheet of paper. Kids can decorate their tree, turn it into a Christmas card, or hang it as a homemade ornament.
Find the step-by-step craft instructions on these simple paper Christmas trees right here.
Supplies needed:
- Origami paper
- Sequins or beads
- Markers
- Glue
- Scissors
3. Egg Carton Christmas Finger Puppets
Recycle an egg carton into adorable Christmas finger puppets: Santas, reindeer, snowmen, penguins, angels, and more! This eco-friendly craft is great for imaginative play.
Find the step-by-step craft instructions on these Christmas finger puppets right here.
Supplies needed:
- Egg carton
- Paint (we used acrylic paint)
- Colored cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue
4. Paper Cone Christmas and Winter Puppets (Printable)
Kids can craft a deer, penguin, polar bear, and snowman with these paper cone puppets. Each template comes in color and black-and-white for coloring.
Get the full printable craft bundle here or you can get them in our printable Etsy store.
Supplies needed:
- Cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
5. Silver Foil Christmas Tree Ornaments
Add sparkle to your tree with these DIY foil ornaments. Kids will love coloring shiny aluminum foil to make their own decorations.
Find the step-by-step craft instructions on these DIY foil Christmas ornaments right here.
Supplies needed:
- Aluminum foil
- Colored markers
- Twine
- Scissors
6. Paper Christmas Puppets with Emotions
Bring holiday cheer with Christmas puppets like gingerbread men and trees. Kids can draw different emotions and use them in holiday storytelling.
Find the step by step craft instructions on these Christmas emotion puppets right here or go for the full printable craft bundle in color and coloring page.
Supplies needed:
- Paper roll
- Colored cardstock
- Markers
- Scissor
7. Sew Bear Gift Bags for the Christmas Tree
Sew sweet little felt bear gift bags to hold treats or small presents. Perfect for hanging on the tree or sharing with classmates.
Supplies needed:
- Felt fabric
- Yarn
- Needle/wire
- Buttons
- Scissors
8. Paper Roll Christmas Elf
Create a Christmas elf from a paper roll with dangling yarn legs and wooden bead feet. A cheerful craft that kids will love to display.
Supplies needed:
- Paper roll
- Twine
- Colored cardstock
- Wooden beads
- Scissors
- Glue
9. Rudolph the Reindeer Garland
Make a festive Rudolph garland with styrofoam ball heads, pom pom noses, and twig antlers. Kids can also turn them into ornaments.
Supplies needed:
- Styrofoam balls
- Paint
- Pom poms
- Twigs
- Glue
10. Recycled Can Volkswagen Van
Turn an empty can into a Volkswagen van Christmas craft. Use the free printable to decorate, then fill with treats or hang as an ornament.
Find the step by step craft instructions on the Volkswagen van with free printable right here.
Supplies needed:
- Empty can
- Printable or cardstock
- Buttons
- Twigs
- Glue gun/hot glue
- Scissors
11. Egg Carton Santa Puppets
Craft a jolly Santa finger puppet from an egg carton. A fun recycled Christmas activity for classrooms or family craft time.
Find the step-by-step instructions on these cute Santa puppets right here.
Supplies needed:
- Egg carton
- Paint (we used acrylic paint)
- Pom poms
- Twigs
- Glue
12. Dancing Christmas Dog
Kids will laugh out loud making this dancing Christmas dog puppet. Just add popsicle sticks to make the dog “dance” to holiday music.
You can find the step-by-step instructions on this dancing Christmas dog craft right here.
Supplies needed:
- Cardstock
- Red paper
- Felt or cotton
- Popsicle sticks
- Pom poms (optional)
- Marker, scissors, glue
13. Paper Roll Christmas Tree Dinosaurs
Combine dinosaurs with Christmas fun! These paper roll Christmas dinosaurs can be decorated as trees, complete with ornaments and buttons.
Supplies needed:
- Paper roll
- Colored cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Buttons
14. Egg Carton Christmas Angels
Transform egg cartons into Christmas angels. Kids can paint, decorate with yarn hair, and add glittery pipe cleaner halos.
Supplies needed:
- Egg carton
- Yarn
- Paint (we used acrylic paint)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Glitter pipe cleaner
15. Christmas Tree Mobile
Make a beautiful Christmas tree mobile with our printable craft bundle. Kids can decorate a tree and hang adorable Christmas illustrations on it. You can hang your mobile for a decorative and festive display.
Get the printable craft bundle for this adorable Christmas tree mobile in color and a coloring page, right here.
Supplies needed:
- Colored cardstock
- Markers
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Glue
16. Yarn Christmas Dinosaurs (Free Template)
Who says dinosaurs can’t celebrate Christmas? These yarn-wrapped Christmas dinosaurs make quirky and fun holiday decorations.
Find the step by step instructions on this adorable dinosaur Christmas craft right here.
Supplies needed:
- Green yarn
- Cardboard
- Cardstock
- Pom poms
- Scissors, glue
17. Monkey Christmas Ornaments
Make silly and sweet monkey ornaments from styrofoam balls. A playful addition to the Christmas tree.
Supplies needed:
- Styrofoam balls
- Paint (we used acrylic paint)
- Cardstock
- Yarn
- Scissors, glue
18. Paper Roll Reindeer Vase
Turn two toilet paper rolls into a Rudolph vase. Add flowers or small branches for a festive centerpiece.
Find the step-by-step craft instructions for this paper roll reindeer vase right here.
Supplies needed:
- Paper rolls
- Craft paper or paint
- Felt or paper for ears
- Branches for antlers
- Small beads
- Glue stick
- Glue gun/hot glue
- Scissors
19. Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Ornament
This pipe cleaner tree ornament is a simple and fun craft that doubles as a classroom or home activity.
Find the step-by-step craft instructions for these sparkling Christmas tree ornaments right here.
Supplies needed:
- Green or white pipe cleaners
- Colorful beads
- Yarn or twine
- Scissors
20. Weaving Christmas Sweaters for Winter Animals
Kids can weave colorful sweaters for cute winter animal puppets, a bunny, polar bear, seal, penguin, and snowman.
You can get the full printable craft bundle with winter animals right here.
Supplies needed:
- Printable templates
- Yarn
- Scissors
21. Paper Christmas Angels with Watercolors
These watercolor angels are simple yet beautiful. Children can paint wings, add a wooden bead head, and finish with twine for hanging.
Find the step-by-step craft instructions on these beautiful watercolor Christmas angels right here.
Supplies needed:
- White paper or origami paper
- Watercolors
- Wooden beads
- Twine
- Glue, scissors
22. Paper Quilling Ornaments or Gift Tags
Introduce kids to paper quilling with these colorful Christmas trees. Perfect as ornaments, gift tags, or handmade cards.
Find the step-by-step craft instructions on these paper quilling ornaments right here.
Supplies needed:
- Cardstock
- Paper strips for quilling
- Quilling tool or toothpick
- Glue, scissors
- Twine
23. Potato Bears Gift Tags or Cards
Stamp a bear face using a potato to create unique Christmas gift tags or cards. Kids will love painting and decorating their bear prints.
Supplies needed:
- Potato
- Paint
- Cardstock
- Markers
- Twine
Final Thoughts on these Fun Christmas Crafts
Christmas is the perfect season to slow down, get creative, and make memories with children. These 25 easy Christmas crafts for kids are fun, budget-friendly, and simple enough for both home and classroom activities. Whether you’re crafting a paper roll reindeer, an egg carton angel, or a shiny foil ornament, every project is an opportunity for kids to explore their creativity and share holiday joy.
If you’d like even more ready-to-go activities, don’t miss our Christmas Craft Printable Bundle packed with templates, coloring pages, and fun holiday projects for kids of all ages. You can also find our Christmas Craft Bundle in our Etsy store.
Happy crafting and merry Christmas!
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