Fun for 1-year-olds! A collection of cute Christmas craft ideas
Many of you are probably looking for Christmas crafts that are fun to make even with little hands.
Here, we’ll introduce craft ideas perfect for one-year-olds.
Using familiar materials, you can create trees, Santa Clauses, ornaments, and more—plenty of delightful projects to brighten the holiday season.
As children use their fingers and enjoy different textures, their imaginations will grow.
Each activity uses simple steps—jump in with the kids and have fun together! Note: Because children’s creations are treated as works, we use the term “production” (制作) in the text.
Fun for 1-year-olds! A collection of cute Christmas craft ideas (1–10)
Fluffy-bearded Santa
https://www.tiktok.com/@asmrtttd/video/7169579045376642305At Christmastime, Santa Claus is busy delivering presents and really shines.
This craft is perfect for the season: a Santa Claus made using tissue paper.
It’s very simple to make—first create the base of Santa’s face with construction paper, then have the children crumple tissue paper for the beard and glue it on.
Using round stickers for the eyes and nose is also recommended.
By changing the shape and amount of the beard, each child can create their own unique Santa.
Adding Christmas decorations around it will make it even cuter.
A Christmas tree made using acorns
Here’s a fun acorn tree craft that 1-year-olds can enjoy! You’ll need colored construction paper, acorns, and paint in your favorite colors.
First, prepare by cutting the construction paper into a tree shape.
Place the cut-out tree in a box.
Next, put the acorns into the paint.
Tilt the box to roll the acorns around and add color to the tree.
Once the tree is dry, it’s done! Try changing the paper colors for extra fun.
If you don’t have acorns, you can use marbles instead.
Please handle acorns and marbles with great care.
Fluffy snowman
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoiku.labo/video/7309002255607368962When it snows, kids love playing outside, making things like snowmen and having lots of fun.
This activity uses a simple paper plate to make a snowman.
Cut out the center of the plate, then glue crumpled tissue paper around the edge.
Using two or three colors of tissue paper is recommended.
Finally, draw the snowman’s face with crayons to finish.
If crayons are difficult for your child, using round stickers is also a great option.
Give it a try and make a snowman that’s perfect for winter!
Candy cookie
https://www.tiktok.com/@haruharo_made/video/7295694510829341970Cute candy cookie ornaments are a big hit with kids, aren’t they? For this craft, dab paint onto aluminum foil and apply it to construction paper.
Using foil is the key to creating a texture that looks like a real cookie.
Once you cut out your preferred cookie shapes, sandwich in a piece of colored film to finish.
Choosing green or red for the hanging ribbon will enhance the Christmas vibe even more.
Give it a try and make your own original ornaments!
Skeleton Present
https://www.tiktok.com/@haruharo_made/video/7300510543725530376Making sparkly, cute gifts instantly lifts kids’ spirits, doesn’t it? For this craft, you’ll use a square piece of construction paper with the center cut out, a clear file (plastic sheet), and stickers.
Have the children stick round stickers onto the clear file.
Then attach the sticker-covered file to the square paper frame and tie on a ribbon.
A wide, glittery ribbon makes it look more festive and is highly recommended.
For Santa or reindeer decorations, adding eyes and a mouth with round stickers or crayons could be adorable, too.
Pom-pom tree with 3D puffs
https://www.tiktok.com/@haruharo_made/video/7304597128712588562Many households put up a tree in their rooms at Christmas.
In this activity, you use a 3D makeup sponge to dab color onto construction paper and then cut it into the shape of a tree.
Using a 3D sponge adds a warm, textured look, so it’s highly recommended.
After using cotton swabs to create falling snow on navy construction paper, paste on the cut-out tree and finish by adding sparkly stickers or decorations around it as you like.
The navy background also makes the white snow stand out beautifully.
It’s a craft that even one-year-olds can enjoy, so please give it a try!
Mini tree made with paper plates
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoiku.labo/video/7301209281695649026Kids would be delighted if they could make a Christmas tree out of a paper plate, right? For this Christmas tree craft, cut a paper plate in half, roll it up, and tape it to form the shape of a tree.
Then stick torn pieces of origami paper onto the tree, making sure not to leave any gaps.
Once it’s finished, decorate it cutely with star and round stickers, and enjoy displaying it.
Since this craft mainly involves using fine motor skills, it should also provide developmental stimulation.
When it’s done, let’s display it and have fun!