Some schools have already broken up for the holidays; others have a few more days to go. Here are some Christmas Craft ideas that will keep the kids busy in the lead up to Christmas.
1. Santa and Reindeer Puppets
This one is so cute! The bonus with this is that once the kids have made them, they then have the fun of creating a puppet show!
Supplies you will need:
- jumbo craft sticks
- red cardstock paper
- white cardstock paper
- brown cardstock paper
- white cupcake liner
- apricot coloured crayon
- small white pom pom
- small red pom poms
- brown pipe cleaner
- googly eyes
- glue stick
- all purpose glue (or glue gun)
- scissors
- Find the instructions here at I Heart Crafty Things
2. Christmas Tree Window Decorations
Make some decorations for your windows in the shape of Christmas trees. Just another way to spread the Christmas cheer!
Supplies you will need:
- green tissue paper
- red board paper
- star shaped hole punch
- clear contact paper
- black Christmas tree template
- scissors
- Find the instructions here at Kinder Craze
3. Paper Cup Angel Tea Lights
The warm glow of candles is so relaxing and these tea light candles are so cute!
Supplies you will need:
- clear plastic cups
- printer paper
- pen
- crayons
- sharpie markers
- scissors
- clear tape
- LED Tea Lights (1-2 per angel)
- Find the instructions here at Molly Moo
4. Glittery Santa Jar
These glitter jars would be a sparkly addition to your Christmas decor, they would make a great lolly jar or candy cane holder.
Supplies you will need:
- mason jar(s)
- masking tape
- white craft glue
- paintbrush
- glitter (black, red, white, gold)
- Find the instructions here at Crafts by Amanda
5. Beaded Candy Canes
This is a good easy one for the younger ones, it’s great for their motor skills too! You could even hang them on the Christmas tree once you’re done.
Supplies you will need:
- pipe cleaners
- red beads
- white beads
- These don’t need many instructions but you can find them here at Fortune Avenue Kitchen
6. Felt Christmas Tree Garland
Supplies you will need:
- felt (various colours)
- scissors
- glue gun
- string
- Find the instructions here at It’s Always Autumn
7. Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
The kids will love seeing their sparkly creations hung on the Christmas tree!
Supplies you will need:
- 4 cups of flour
- 1 cup of salt
- 1.5 cups of water
- Christmas cookie cutters
- acrylic paint
- glitter
- clear glue
- gold twine
- Find the instructions here at The Best Ideas for Kids
8. Christmas Button Tree Decoration
This is a great excuse to break into that box of loose buttons, they don’t have to be green, why not get creative with colours!
Supplies you will need:
- assorted buttons
- star shaped button
- silver pipe cleaner
- Find the instructions here at Sparkles in the Everyday
9. Jingle Bell Ribbon Ring
This is another great one for the little ones to enjoy once finished and the bigger kids can have fun making Christmas music!
Supplies you will need:
- small jingle bells
- 4 feet of ribbon (any colour)
- shower curtain rings
- glue dots or double sided sticky tape
- Find the instructions here at Make and Takes
10. Paper Plate Santa Hats
These would make a cute Christmas Party hat for the kid’s table this year!
Supplies you will need:
- paper plates
- cotton balls
- white school glue
- stapler
- red paint
- paint brush
- scissors
- Find the instructions here at Easy Peasy and Fun
We hope you have fun with your Christmas crafts! Check out our Christmas blog section for even more festive inspiration.
