19 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids

Putting together easy Christmas crafts for kids is one of our favorite ways to slow down and enjoy the season together. It’s also a great way to add some learning in a fun way.

Whether you want a homeschool craft to add to your day, need a snowed in activity, or want to start a holiday craft tradition, these ideas make it easy to create fun holiday memories while learning and celebrating the holidays.

Egg Carton Christmas Tree

Egg Carton Christmas Tree by Fox Farm Home
Egg Carton Christmas Tree. Photo Credit: Fox Farm Home

A classic holiday craft, add this egg carton Christmas tree to your collection of easy Christmas crafts for kids. Cut egg cartons apart and use glitter, buttons, and other fun items to decorate the trees with.

See the Craft: Egg Carton Christmas Tree

Cardboard Cone Santa Craft

Santa Cone Craft
Cardboard Cone Santa Craft for Kids. Photo Credit: Homeschool and Happiness

Pom poms, googly eyes, cardboard cones, paper mache, and mini Santa hats come together to create this cute Santa craft for kids.

See the Craft: Cardboard Cone Santa Craft

Easy Paper Handprint Angel

Easy Paper Handprint Angel
Easy Paper Handprint Angel. Photo Credit: Homeschool and Happiness

A fun hand angel craft the kids can put together for holidays, this paper plate activity is fun. Just a few supplies are all you need for this easy Christmas craft for kids.

See the Craft: Easy Paper Handprint Angel

Dollar Tree Snowman Wreath

Dollar Tree Snowman Wreath by Homeschool and Happiness
Dollar Tree Snowman Wreath. Photo Credit: Homeschool and Happiness

With just a few simple winter crafting supplies, this snowman wreath is an easy craft you can help the kids put together as you learn about the holidays, winter, and more.

See the Craft: Dollar Tree Snowman Wreath

Fireplace Popsicle Stick craft

Fireplace Popsicle Stick craft by Cultivating Brilliant Minds
Fireplace Popsicle Stick craft. Photo Credit: Cultivating Brilliant Minds

Use popsicle sticks to make a cozy fireplace craft the kids can have fun with over the holidays. It’s also super easy to turn this into a keepsake ornament.

See the Craft: Fireplace Popsicle Stick craft

Reindeer Paper Bag Craft

Reindeer Paper Bag Craft by In The Playroom
Reindeer Paper Bag Craft. Photo Credit: In The Playroom

Easy to make, this reindeer paper bag is cute and fun for Christmas. It’s a simple way to bring in some holiday cheer and get the kids using their hands in a creative way.

See the Craft: Reindeer Paper Bag Craft

Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornament

Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornament by Homeschool and Happiness
Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornament. Photo Credit: Homeschool and Happiness

Use a mason jar lid and let the kids paint it to look like a snowman. It’s a simple craft the kids can make and then add to the Christmas tree.

See the Craft: Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornament

Top Hat Jenga Ornament

Top Hat Jenga Ornament
Top Hat Jenga Ornament. Photo Credit: Homeschool and Happiness

Turn Jenga blocks into a fun craft for Christmas. This top hat Jenga ornament just needs a few supplies and a little creativity.

See the Craft: Top Hat Jenga Ornament

Santa Hat Craft

Santa Hat Ornament Craft HH

With yarn and pom poms, this Santa hat is fun to put together. Turn it into a holiday ornament for the tree or just a fun activity for the kids.

See the Craft: Santa Hat Craft

Torn Paper Gingerbread Man Craft

Torn Paper Gingerbread Man Craft by Rock Your Homeschool
Torn Paper Gingerbread Man Craft. Photo Credit: Rock Your Homeschool

Use torn paper to create this cute gingerbread man craft. Just a few simple pieces of construction paper and glue are all you need.

See the Craft: Torn Paper Gingerbread Man Craft

Reindeer Christmas Cards

Reindeer Christmas Cards by Mommy Christmas
Reindeer Christmas Cards. Photo Credit: Mommy Christmas

Adorable and fun, let the kids make these reindeer Christmas cards and give them to friends and family over the holidays.

See the Craft: Reindeer Christmas Cards

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Painting

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Painting by Fox Farm Home
Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Painting. Photo Credit: Fox Farm Home

Use toilet paper rolls to help create a Christmas tree. Dip the rolls into paint and add a splash of color for the ornaments.

See the Craft: Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Painting

Elf Christmas Ornament

Elf Christmas Ornament by The Purple Yarn
Elf Christmas Ornament. Photo Credit: The Purple Yarn

Make paper elves and decorate the hats to make a cute Christmas ornament for the tree. The kids will have a blast making these!

See the Craft: Elf Christmas Ornament

Kids Christmas Pasta Wreath Craft

Kids Christmas Pasta Wreath Craft by Marley Doodle Digital
Kids Christmas Pasta Wreath Craft. Photo Credit: Marley Doodle Digital

Help the kids make this cute pasta wreath for Christmas. The pasta gets painted green and the wreath is made from paper. Add a festive bow to finish it off.

See the Craft: Kids Christmas Pasta Wreath Craft

Coffee Filter Wreath Christmas Craft

Coffee Filter Wreath Christmas Craft by Darcy and Brian
Coffee Filter Wreath Christmas Craft. Photo Credit: Darcy and Brian

Use coffee filters to help make a colorful Christmas wreath. Kids will love creating the green colors and adding on the bow.

See the Craft: Coffee Filter Wreath Christmas Craft

Twine Christmas Tree Craft

Twine Christmas Tree Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
Twine Christmas Tree Craft. Photo Credit: Easy Peasy and Fun

Use twine and buttons for an easy Christmas craft. It’s perfect for young kids and they can experiment with different colors and materials to create the ornaments and decorations.

See the Craft: Twine Christmas Tree Craft

Origami Reindeer

Origami Reindeer by Red Ted Art
Origami Reindeer. Photo Credit: Red Ted Art

A preschool craft that’s cute and fun, kids can create these origami reindeer out of paper. It’s a fun and easy Christmas craft for kids.

See the Craft: Origami Reindeer

Santa Paper Plate Craft

Santa Paper Plate Craft by Beth Ann Averill
Santa Paper Plate Craft. Photo Credit: Beth Ann Averill

Adorable and fun to make, this Santa paper plate craft is a fun way to get the kids excited for Christmas. It’s also a fun snow day craft as the holidays get closer.

See the Craft: Santa Paper Plate Craft

Christmas Paper Chain

Christmas Paper Chain by Easy Foldable Creations
Christmas Paper Chain. Photo Credit: Easy Foldable Creations

An easy Christmas craft that’s always a favorite, especially for the younger kids, this Christmas paper chain can be turned into a holiday decoration or you can wrap it around the tree for some extra color.

See the Craft: Christmas Paper Chain

Help the kids get creative over the holidays with these easy Christmas crafts for kids. From paper crafts to holiday ornaments, they’re a fun way to keep them busy and learning.

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