Cotton Ball Santa Craft

This cotton ball Santa craft is an adorable Christmas craft for kids. Use construction paper and cotton balls to create Santa Claus! It's an easy Christmas activity for young and older kids.

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Supplies For This Cotton Ball Santa Craft

  • Green construction paper
  • Tan construction paper
  • Red construction paper
  • Cotton balls
  • Red pom pom
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Black marker
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How To Make This Cotton Ball Santa Craft

1. Cut out a rectangle from tan construction paper to make Santa's face.

2. Cut out a red Santa hat from red construction paper.

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3. Glue the tan rectangle and red hat onto a piece of green construction paper.

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4. Add cotton balls along the bottom edge of the hat to create the fluffy trim.

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5. Glue cotton balls around Santa's face and underneath to make his beard.

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6. Draw two eyes with a black marker.

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7. Glue a red pom pom onto the center of Santa's face for his nose.

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Cotton Ball Santa Craft

Recipe by Stacie

Make a cotton ball Santa craft with kids! An easy, budget-friendly Christmas activity that builds fine motor skills with simple supplies.


  • Total Time15

Materials

  • Green construction paper
  • Tan construction paper
  • Red construction paper
  • Cotton balls
  • Red pom pom
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Black marker

Instructions

  1. Cut out a rectangle from tan construction paper to make Santa's face.
  2. Cut out a red Santa hat from red construction paper.
  3. Glue the tan rectangle and red hat onto a piece of green construction paper.
  4. Add cotton balls along the bottom edge of the hat to create the fluffy trim.
  5. Glue cotton balls around Santa's face and underneath to make his beard.
  6. Draw two eyes with a black marker.
  7. Glue a red pom pom onto the center of Santa's face for his nose.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: Christmas, DIY
  • Method: Step-by-Step
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