Craft ideas for a children's association Christmas party: a collection of easy and exciting projects
“What kind of crafts would the kids enjoy at the children’s association Christmas party?” If you’re grappling with that question, you’re not alone.
In this article, we introduce fun craft ideas that will make children’s eyes light up, such as pipe-cleaner wreaths, moving Santa Clauses, and snow globes.
All of them can be made with simple materials and easy steps, so everyone can have a cheerful time together.
How about creating wonderful memories this Christmas by making crafts with the kids?
Craft ideas for a children’s club Christmas party: A collection of simple, crowd-pleasing projects (1–10)
Chewy Santa and the Reindeer
Let’s make Santa and reindeer puppets with mouths that open and close.
First, cut off the spout section of a milk carton.
Next, make vertical slits from top to bottom on the two corners that are diagonal from each other.
Crease the bottom so it divides into two triangles—this creates the mouth that can open and close.
The side panels above and below the mouth become the face and body, so cut them to your preferred length and shape, then cover them with construction paper.
For Santa, you can cut one side into a triangle to represent his hat.
Finally, attach the facial parts made from construction paper and the reindeer antlers, and you’re done.
A snow globe with swirling snow
https://www.tiktok.com/@.vs9086/video/7432142483699567880Here’s an idea for a snow globe that moves when you blow through a straw.
Prepare a lidded plastic cup, a straw, a balloon filled with beads, a Christmas illustration, and some decorations.
First, make a hole in the side of the plastic cup and insert the straw.
Also make about two small air holes in the bottom.
Stick the Christmas illustration on the inside of the cup and transfer the beads from the balloon into the cup.
Seal the original straw opening in the lid with tape, then stand and glue a decoration such as a Santa on top.
Close the cup with the lid, and it’s done.
Be careful not to inhale while the straw is in your mouth, as the beads could get into your mouth.
Santa popping out from the chimney
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoikuno_hondana/video/7442656989936618759A cute Santa craft where he peeks out adorably.
It’s very easy to make.
First, cut a circle out of construction paper to make a lid for a paper cup.
Make Santa out of construction paper too.
Poke a hole in the bottom of the paper cup to pass a popsicle stick through, and draw a brick pattern on the sides.
Tape the lid onto the paper cup, insert the popsicle stick through the hole, and tape the stick to the lid to secure it.
Now you’ve created a mechanism where pushing the stick opens the lid.
Finally, attach Santa to the underside of the lid, and you’re done.
A tinsel Christmas wreath
Here’s how to make a Christmas wreath by wrapping colorful pipe cleaners.
Create a festive item that kids will love—hang it on the wall as an ornament or dangle it from a tree.
First, wrap a pipe cleaner around a straw, then slide it off the straw, leaving small gaps between the coils.
Make three of these.
Next, thread a straight pipe cleaner through the holes created by the coils.
Leave the ends free, form a ring, and twist 2–3 times to secure.
Decorate with ribbon-shaped pipe cleaners or rhinestone stickers for a sparkling finish! By changing the pipe cleaner colors and decorations, you can create all kinds of different wreaths.
Santa walking with little pitter-patter steps
Here’s an idea for making a Santa who carries presents.
You’ll need a paper cup, construction paper, a plastic bottle cap, a super ball (bouncy ball), a rubber band, string, a clear bag, and a small present.
Place the paper cup upside down and decorate it as Santa Claus using construction paper.
Put the super ball inside the bottle cap, close it, thread a rubber band through it, and tape it in place.
Put the present in the clear bag and use the string to attach it to the paper cup.
Cut 1 cm slits into the rim on the left and right sides of the cup, then hook the cap’s rubber band into the slits to finish.
Twist the cap section and set it on a table—Santa will start walking.
Snowman wreath made with pom-poms
This is a Christmas wreath featuring a snowman that conveys the cozy feel of warm materials.
You don’t need tools like glue or a glue gun, so it’s safe and easy for beginners and kids to make.
Prepare 12 decorative balls, thread them onto a wire, and twist the center to form a ring.
Cut off any excess wire, attach rhinestone stickers, and the wreath base is complete.
Next, thread two white decorative balls together and wrap a chenille stem around them to resemble a scarf.
Stick on eyes with decorative tape, wrap the thread around the wreath, and it’s finished.
Pinecone Tree
Let’s make a pinecone Christmas tree.
Paint the pinecone green, wrap a pipe cleaner around it, and decorate it with beads or glitter nail polish.
For the base, wrap a plastic bottle cap with wrapping paper, and you’ll have a small but adorable tree! It’s a craft that really lets children’s creativity shine.
If tools like a hot glue gun are needed, adults should lend a hand.
Making them together will surely create wonderful memories.
Take the finished tree home and display it—there’s no doubt it will boost the Christmas spirit!
Christmas bell
By making Christmas bells with children—bells that evoke the holiday spirit just by looking at them—you can make the event even more festive.
They’re easy to craft by creating a handle with a pipe cleaner from the bottom of a small empty container, like a yogurt cup, and wrapping the entire container in aluminum foil.
Since you’ll need to make a hole with an awl to attach the pipe cleaner, please have an adult assist when younger children are working.
It’s a Christmas-style decoration that’s also fun to decorate freely on top of the foil.
Stained glass-style decoration with lamination
How about making stained glass-style decorations and enjoying Christmas together? First, cut out black frames in shapes like stars, trees, or hearts.
Once the frames are ready, sandwich them between laminating sheets and laminate them.
Since the laminator gets hot, be sure to work where there are no children nearby.
Next, carefully cut around the outside of the laminated frame, making sure the corners aren’t too sharp.
Flip it over and draw straight-line patterns inside the frame.
Have the kids color them in with permanent markers.
Finally, punch a hole with a hole punch, thread a string through so it can be hung, and you’re done.
The transparency is beautiful, so feel free to display them in various places.
Nodding Santa Claus
A craft project with a Santa Claus theme—an icon of Christmas—will surely boost children’s excitement and anticipation.
By attaching facial parts for Santa to a pipe cleaner inserted into a paper cup, you can easily make a bobble-head style ornament that nods thanks to the springiness of the pipe cleaner.
You can express Santa’s outfit by covering the paper cup with red origami paper, and freely draw Santa’s face, allowing kids to enjoy a unique and creative craft.
However, when making the hole in the paper cup to insert the pipe cleaner—using an awl or similar tool—an adult should handle that step.