When the weather outside is frightful, it's the perfect time to huddle up indoors with some festive holiday snacks, cheery holiday tunes on the speakers, and a crackling fire in the fireplace. Add some creative expression to that perfectly cozy day at home with a slate of Christmas crafts for kids — easy projects that they can whip up all on their own (or with a little help from a grownup).
Our list includes dozens of ideas that are sure to keep the kids busy — and jolly! — as they wait for Santa's sleigh. Many require supplies you may already have on hand. Others even call for objects you can forage with your family outside as part of a fun pre-crafting adventure.
Think simple paper crafts, handprint and footprint crafts, and ordinary object upcycling for toddlers and preschoolers. We've also got plenty of more sophisticated craft options for older kids with greater motor control and patience — think stockings, door wreaths, wall and mantle trimmings… and Christmas tree ornaments galore. Bonus: Many of these kids' Christmas crafts also double as handmade gifts and timeless keepsakes for teachers, family, friends, neighbors, and other loved ones. (After all, there's no gift you can buy that compares to a unique masterpiece made with love!)
Looking for more holiday crafting inspiration? Check out our lists of DIY Christmas crafts, DIY advent calendars, unique Christmas ornaments that are easy enough to make yourself, and festive Christmas desserts sure to get you in the sweetest holiday spirit.
Simple Everyday Mom
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Design Improvised
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Lovely Indeed
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Oh Yay Studio
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Felt Dog Ornament (or Stocking Tag)
Hands on As We Grow
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Tape-Resist Candy Cane Painting
The Craft Train
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Christmas Tree Doodle Art
The Best Ideas for Kids
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A Beautiful Mess
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Holiday Vignettes
There's no wrong way to create these whimsical holiday vignettes. You'll need glass domes or bell jars, plus fun holiday objects of your choice — think bottle brush trees, glittery snow, and charming miniature houses.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Mike Garten
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Twig Ornaments
This craft comes with an adventure: First, take a foraging walk outside to gather twigs. Then, use glue to create holiday shapes and finish with festive embroidery thread wrapping.
Mike Garten
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Snowball Wreath
Help kids apply styrofoam balls to a wreath form with hot glue. When dry, finish with a pretty bow and a wire for hanging.
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Danielle Daly
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Leaf Paper Garland
This simple project is adaptable for kids of all ages. Parents can handle the scissors for littler kids. You'll just need construction paper in complementary greens, as well as glue.
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The Best Ideas for Kids
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Mike Garten
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Filled Ornaments
When kids fill clear ornament balls with small objects or art supplies, there's no end to the creative possibilities. (Older kids may work carefully with glass ornaments, while smaller kids are better off with plastic.)
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Brian Woodcock
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Mitten Tree
Turn those family mittens into a tree decoration, festooned with colorful pom poms as ornaments. This easy craft is especially ideal for upcycling mismatched pairs.
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Brian Woodcock
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Candy Cane Place Card Holders
Sure, these easy glued-together candy cane place card holders look elegant with calligraphy. But they're much cuter when kids take over the task of writing guests' names.
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Mike Garten
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Embellished Stocking
If time is on your side, make a bunch of personalized stockings for your entire family before Christmas morning. To make, fold the hem of the stocking to attach ribbon or pom pom-trim, then decorate with festive stickers and felt cut-outs. Once it's fully dry, fill it with an assortment of stocking stuffers.
Mike Garten
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Twig Ornaments
Bring the outdoors in with this easy craft. Glue different-sized twigs to resemble stars, trees and snowflakes, then add embroidery thread for subtle color.
RELATED: Homemade Christmas Ornaments to Make
BRIAN WOODCOCK
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Santa Advent Calendar
Help Santa nail his Christmas look — one cotton ball at a time. First, cut out Santa's head and red hat on pieces of white and red paper. Draw on his eyes, pink cheeks and nose, then jot down 1-25 on his white beard. Starting December 1, have your kids tape up a cotton ball until Santa's beard is complete.
Mike Garten
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Vintage Paper Ornaments
For added dimension, mix a bunch of paper ornaments with multi-colored baubles. To make, trace our templates onto cardstock and cut them out. Decorate to your liking with glitzy pipe cleaners and snowflake cut-outs. Finally, punch a hole, add a ribbon and hang 'em on your Christmas tree.
Bowdabra
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Pinecone Gnome
The fun thing about this craft is that you get to start it by going on a nature walk. Then, with just a few tweaks, your natural raw materials become a cheerful holiday gnome.
Get the tutorial at Bowdabra »
Alice and Lois
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DIY Christmas Village
This Christmas village is so picturesque, it looks store-bought — but it's really all DIY, made from cardboard, paint and wooden discs. That means you get to choose everything, down to the colors. If you click through to the tutorial, you can even print out the villagers for your own set.
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois »
Studio DIY
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Craft Gingerbread Stick Houses
You can hang these on a door, on the tree or wherever else you need a dose of good cheer. Bonus: Made from craft sticks, beads and other common art supplies, they're less of a crummy mess than a real gingerbread house.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »
Maritza Lisa
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DIY Scooter Ornament
This may look professionally done but there's a secret — it's made with temporary tattoos! Visit the tutorial to find the tattoo printable, or use the method with any temporary tattoo design of your choosing.
Get the tutorial at Maritza Lisa »
Craft Project Ideas
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Clothespin Characters
Not only is are these elves and penguins cuties, they can help hold up the holiday cards you get sent in the mail! If you click through to the tutorial, you can see how to make a gingerbread character, too.
Get the tutorial at Craft Project Ideas »
See Vanessa Craft
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Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree
This is a craft that looks and smells great! Kids might need help using a hot glue gun to stick the button on top, but they can certainly handle tying the green ribbons on the cinnamon stick.
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft »
Nest of Posies
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Upcycled Ornaments
What gives these ornaments their perfectly round shape? They're re-used lids from Country Crock containers! They look festive and save an item from going in the recycling bin.
Get the tutorial at Nest of Posies »
White House Crafts
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3D Paper Snowman Ornaments
Bowdabra
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Holiday Door Hanger
You know what they say about the holidays and bells ringing, right? With this festive doorknob display, made mostly from dollar-store items, you can hear bells every time you enter the front door.
Get the tutorial at Bowdabra »
Messy Little Monster
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Craft Project Ideas
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Santa in a Chimney
That chimney? It's a painted flower pot. If you have one of those lying around, plus a styrofoam ball and some fuzzy craft sticks, you can make this hilarious craft, too.
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