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Easy Christmas crafts to enjoy with kids! Make them with everyday materials.

“I want to make Christmas decorations with my kids.” “I want to enjoy easy Christmas crafts using things we already have at home.” We’ve gathered simple Christmas craft ideas that are perfect for times like these! Using familiar materials like origami paper, paper cups, and yarn, these projects are fun for parents and children to make together.

As you work on the crafts, the excitement for Christmas keeps growing.

And the smiles when the projects are finished are priceless! Display them around your home, and you’re sure to create wonderful memories along with your handmade creations.

This Christmas, be sure to enjoy family time through crafting.

Simple Christmas craft ideas to enjoy with kids! Make them with everyday materials (1–10)

Snowman made from Yakult bottles

[100-Yen DIY] Snowman made from Yakult containers ⛄️
Snowman made from Yakult bottles

This is a snowman made from an empty Yakult container.

First, peel off the plastic label from the container.

Wrap a piece of quilt batting cut to 3×26 cm around the lower part of the container, and two layers of batting cut to 1.2×26 cm around the middle; trim any excess.

Attach a piece of batting cut to 6.5×11.5 cm to the top, and tuck it inside the container.

Then wrap the entire container with batting cut to 11×14 cm to complete the body.

Next, attach eyes and a nose made from stickers, beads, or similar materials.

If you’re good at knitting, you can also knit a hat and scarf.

Finally, add a touch of blush to the cheeks to finish your cute snowman.

Three-dimensional card made with lace paper

[Christmas Craft] Easy: 3D Pop-Up Card Made with Paper Doilies
Three-dimensional card made with lace paper

This is a 3D card made with doilies—perfect for handmade Christmas cards! Using store-bought paper doilies makes it an easy and appealing craft.

First, color the doilies with water-based pens or paints as you like.

Prepare three pieces by cutting a doily in half, then accordion-fold each one and simply attach them to the card base.

When gluing, the trick is to place the three pieces along the center line with small gaps between them, attaching them from top to bottom in order.

You can decorate with craft parts or stickers, or add drawings to finish it off in a festive style.

Santa made from a toilet paper roll

[Christmas 100-Yen DIY] Santa Claus Made from Toilet Paper Rolls
Santa made from a toilet paper roll

A Santa Claus craft you can make using a toilet paper roll and items from a 100-yen shop.

First, trim the edge of the toilet paper roll.

Next, cut colored felt for the face and clothing pieces, and glue them onto the roll.

Attach a pom-pom ball for the nose, then glue on black safety eyes.

Fold a triangle of felt to make the hat, add stuffing inside, and place it over the roll.

Prepare fluffy yarn and glue it around the face area.

Attach a beard made from wool felt, and make a topper for the hat using acrylic yarn to finish.

It’s also fun to customize the outfit or add blush to the cheeks to give it more expression.

Easy Christmas craft ideas to enjoy with kids! Make them with everyday materials (11–20)

miniature wreath

Easy Christmas Craft: Make a Miniature Wreath in 5 Minutes [Koujoucho] DIY
miniature wreath

A miniature wreath that’s perfect as a Christmas tree ornament or a gift.

Using a binder ring, pipe cleaners, and jump rings you can get at a 100-yen shop, you can make it easily.

First, wrap a pipe cleaner tightly around the binder ring.

The key is to wind it carefully so there are no gaps.

To add volume, wrap two pipe cleaners, then attach another pipe cleaner threaded through a jump ring.

If you have decorative materials, thread them onto the pipe cleaner at this stage.

You can also add variations by wrapping another color of pipe cleaner over the top or using a glue gun to attach a ribbon.

Once that’s done, it’s complete.

Try making items with themes like trees or snow to give it that festive Christmas feel.

Christmas bells with Santa and reindeer

How about making a handmade Christmas bell that’s perfect for a Christmas party performance? It would be lovely to enjoy a recital using bells you make together with the kids! First, glue the Santa face and hat pieces onto a sheet of construction paper cut into a half-circle.

Next, roll the paper into a cone shape and secure it with clear tape.

Thread a pipe cleaner with a bell on it up through the bottom of the cone and out the top, then twist it into a loop to finish.

By changing the paper colors and parts, you can also create designs like reindeer or Christmas trees.

Christmas lantern

[Christmas Craft] Easy! How to Make a Christmas Lantern | Christmas craft decoration | Handmade | Elementary school kids | Children | Kindergarten | Easy | Light-up | Lamp
Christmas lantern

A Christmas lantern that brightens up Christmas night with vivid colors.

First, cut the clear sheet so that, when assembled, it forms a cone like a Christmas tree.

Draw any designs you like on it with a pen, then apply colored cellophane (neo-cellophane) to add color.

We recommend combining various colors of cellophane.

Once you shape the illustrated clear sheet into a cone, the base is complete! Put a light of your favorite color inside, and you’ll have a sparkling lantern.

If you choose a light color that pairs well with the cellophane you used, both the drawing and the colors will really pop!

reindeer headband

[Christmas Craft] Make Your Own Headband! Cute Reindeer Headpiece (Origami, Construction Paper, Colored Paper) [Easy Craft]
reindeer headband

A reindeer headband perfect for Christmas or recitals! First, let’s make the base of the headband using construction paper.

Cut the paper into a long strip to fit the shape of the head, then glue two layers together for reinforcement.

Next, cover it with black construction paper, roll it into a curve, and let it dry for a day.

This will add a rounded shape to the previously flat base so it can fit on the head.

Once it’s dry, attach reindeer antlers made from construction paper and colored paper to the base—and you’re done! Beyond reindeer, you can use your imagination to create all kinds of headbands.