50 Christmas Crafts for Kids | #DIY #Christmas #kidsCrafts

‘Tis the season for adorning your home with festive decorations! But why go to the store and spend a ton of bucks on crafts when you can just make them yourself, and better yet, with your kids? Not only will you create a few masterpieces you can look at throughout the Christmas season, but you’re also making memories and priceless keepsakes. Best of all, you’ll have fun! Take a look at these craft ideas we’ve compiled, and get ready to get your art on!

1. Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees. Perfect for tree ornaments or decorations around the home, these cupcake liner Christmas trees are fun to make and perfect for small hands.
2. Puzzle Piece Snowflakes. Creating a snowflake is easier than ever with this simple craft! With the help of just a few puzzle pieces, you’ve got a one-of-a-kind ornament.
3. Snowman Can. Do you have a few empty soup or vegetable cans lying around? Of course you do! Instead of pitching them into the recycling bin, make this cute craft with their help!
4. Bow Tie Noodle Wreath. Turn some inexpensive dried pasta into a work of art by making this gorgeous wreath.
5. Yarn-Wrapped Star Ornaments. You don’t need to spend a ton of money to get your tree looking merry and bright. These yarn-wrapped star ornaments are made with just a few, inexpensive pieces of material you probably already have at home.
6. Popcorn Santa. Perfect for a rainy day craft, this popcorn Santa is adorable and fun to make.
7. Sock Snowmen. All you need is a sock and a few other ingredients to make this professional-looking craft that makes an excellent gift!
8. Angel Paper Cup Illuminaries. There’s really not much that’s cuter than these paper cup angels that glow.
9. Pinecone Christmas Trees. What’s Christmas without pinecones? Adorn your home with these beautiful crafts that really get you into the spirit.
10. Toilet Paper Roll Santas. You won’t believe these adorable Santas are made out of toilet paper rolls.

11. Cinnamon Stick Star Ornament. Rustic, charming, and smelling oh-so-good, cinnamon stick star ornaments are perfect for your tree.
12. Clay Acorn Ornaments. Your older kiddos will enjoy making these dainty ornaments that are sure to be the star of the tree.
13. Paper Roll and Plastic Cup Santas. Brighten up your deco with these fun and clever Santas!
14. Popsicle Stick Soldier Ornament. All it takes is a few materials to create these magical soldiers that will look regal hanging from your tree.
15. Pinecone Owl Ornaments. The cuteness factor on these ornaments is through the roof. You really can’t get a craft that’s sweeter or easier than this!
16. Toilet Roll Choir Singers. You never knew it, but your home needs these rolls disguised as singers! And kids can have creative freedom to paint the singers as they like.
17. Twig Christmas Tree Ornament. Fortunately, you can get the majority of the material needed for this fantastic ornament right from your back yard! Your kids will love hunting for the perfect sticks, and then turning them into works of art.
18. Clay Gold Stars. You’ll definitely get a gold star for this one. You won’t believe how easy it is to turn ordinary clay into something worthy enough to sit on top of your tree!
19. Wine Cork Reindeer. You won’t be able to handle the sheer adorableness of this reindeer. Open a few bottles of wine, and you’ll have a sweet little Christmas craft.
20. Life-Sized Felt Christmas Tree. It’s a scientific fact that Christmas trees and toddlers just don’t work. Fortunately, you may be able to distract yours with this life-sized felt tree!
21. Punch Board Advent Calendar. Forget those boring advent calendars with stale chocolate inside; make your own punch board advent calendar instead! So much more fun!
22. Puffy Snowflake Painting. Your kid will have so much fun mixing together water, soap, flour, and food coloring to make this easy and boredom-busting painting!
23. Mistletoe Footprints. Deck your halls with this adorable painting in which your child’s feet are the main attraction.
24. Bottle Cap Snowmen Ornaments. Frosty would be proud! Your other tree ornaments will be jealous of just how stinkin’ cute these ornaments are.
25. Garland Gift Wrap. Ever wish your wrapping paper was just a bit more unique? Well now it can be! Your kids will go crazy designing their own gift wrap!
26. Photo Blocks. Forget paying out the nose for picture ornaments; you can make them yourself! Easy and super cheap, this craft makes a perfect present!
27. Pom Pom Snowman. Frosty would be proud about this fluffy and super cute snowman made out of items you probably already have!
28. Toilet Roll Nativity Set. Transform your old toilet paper rolls into a beautiful nativity set no one will believe was made from those rolls.
29. Paint Stick Snowmen. Kids will love transforming boring wooden paint sticks into friendly snowmen.

30. Beaded Ornaments. Perfect for older kids, or youngsters who can be trusted not to stick the beads in their mouths, these ornaments are stunning and bright.
31. Popcorn Garland. Not only will popcorn garland make your tree look traditional and festive, but it can also help your little ones work on their hand-eye coordination.
32. Wrapping Paper Trees. It doesn’t get any easier than this! Transform sturdy construction paper into cones, then cover them in wrapping paper. Let your little one pick out the embellishments for even more flair!
33. Thumbprint Reindeer Ornament. Sure to be a keepsake, this ornament turns your child’s thumbprint into a reindeer.
34. Hot Cocoa Craft. Warm your heart while spending time with your kids by making these paper hot cocoas.
35. Paper Plate Santa. Even the Grinch couldn’t be mad at these paper plate santas that are perfect for little ones.
36. Christmas Light Chalk Stencil. Your days are sure to be merry and bright when your kids create these cool lights made from chalk.
37. Glitter Pinecones. Perfect to use as ornaments or home decorations, these glitter pinecones are fun to make and festive.
38. Twig Stars. It will look like these twig stars cost a bunch, but in reality, they will only cost you a trip outside. They make excellent presents, or use them to decorate your home!
39. Christmas Light Flowers. Your older kids can spruce up ordinary lights with these gorgeous flowers.
40. Spiral Snowman. Do you want to build a snowman? Your kids will want to with this fun activity that helps them use scissors and creativity!
41. Snowman Snow Globe. With the help of just a few items, you can turn a paper plate into a sparkly snowman snow globe.
42. Tie Dye Coffee Filter Snowflakes. Looking for something fun to do that won’t cost much? If so, try these simple coffee filter snowflakes that are colorful and a breeze to make.
43. Christmas Mailbox. Kids will enjoy creating their own Santa mailboxes, which are perfect for collecting Christmas cards.
44. Scrub Brush Christmas Wreath. Your kids will have a blast dipping the bristles of scrub brushes into paint and creating Christmas wreaths pieces of art.
45. Potato Ornament Stamps. Potatoes, paper, paint, and pipe cleaners are all you need to make this cute craft.
46. Paper Strip Trees. Pieces of colorful paper create adorable Christmas trees that would make even Scrooge smile.
47. Stuffed Gingerbread. You can’t have Christmas without a few gingerbread men hanging around. Kids can create cuddly, stuffed gingerbread to give as gifts or keep for themselves.
48. Santa Binoculars. Your little one won’t be able to contain his excitement as he looks for Santa out of these homemade binoculars that are designed to find the big guy.
49. Paper Plate Grinch. Green paint and construction paper turn your paper plates into this notorious grump.
50. Handprint Santa Jars. Grandparents will love these handprint Santa jars as gifts, but you can also keep them for yourself!

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