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.
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Easy Christmas craft ideas to enjoy with kids! Make them with everyday materials (11–20)
Wreath made from fabric scraps
How about making a Christmas wreath using fabric scraps from masks and wire or colored cords from the 100-yen shop? First, make a ring about 18 cm in diameter with the wire.
Next, wrap the colored cord around the wire over and over.
Tie the ends together at the start and finish, then make another small loop to form a handle.
After that, tie your favorite fabric scraps or ribbons onto the cord.
Finally, round off the tips or adjust the length of the scraps.
If you also decorate it with wire-made ribbons, you’ll have a more festive wreath.
Stained glass-style decoration with lamination
Why not make stained-glass-style decorations and enjoy Christmas together? First, cut out black frames in shapes like stars, trees, and hearts.
Once the frames are ready, place them between laminating sheets and laminate them.
Since the laminator gets hot, be sure to work in an area away from children.
Next, carefully cut around the outside of the laminated frames, making sure the corners aren’t too sharp.
Flip them over and draw straight-line patterns inside the frames.
Have the children color them in with permanent markers.
Finally, punch a hole with a hole punch, thread a string through so they can be hung, and you’re done.
Advent calendar
Why not try making an easy DIY Advent calendar using small gift envelopes (pochibukuro)? Decorate them with origami paper, stickers, or washi tape, and just add date stickers—done in no time! Put some sweets inside and hang them with jute twine.
It’ll be fun to open one each day.
If you use tags, stamp or add stickers for designs, and tie them together with the origami envelopes using jute twine.
Making it together as a parent-child activity will make the wait until Christmas even more exciting!
Pac‑Pac Puppet
If you’re looking for the perfect item for Christmas party songs and plays, we recommend a chattering puppet.
First, make a rectangular box from a cut milk carton.
Cover it with colored construction paper so there are no gaps, then attach the face and clothing parts.
Once you tape two boxes together with duct tape, your puppet that opens and closes its mouth is complete! It would be fun to use it in Christmas-themed plays or playtime scenes.
If adults prepare the box-cutting step in advance, children can work on the rest with confidence.
Paper roll cake
When it comes to easy Christmas crafts you can make with cardboard, a paper roll cake is a great choice.
First, flatten the end of the corrugated cardboard roll you’ve prepared.
Next, glue small crumpled pieces of paper onto the cardboard, then roll it up—this completes the main roll cake.
For decorations, you can make a cinnamon roll by wrapping a skewer with layers of different-colored construction paper.
You can also make a plate, decorative fruits, and sauces—highly recommended.
Try creating items that let children’s free ideas shine.
Snow globe ornament
These are snow globe ornaments you can make with dollar-store items and everyday materials.
They’re perfect for decorating your room at Christmas or giving as gifts! Just use a cut paper cup as the base, place cotton, pom-pom snowmen, star parts, and other bits inside a clear plastic ball from the dollar store, then set it on the base.
You can dye the cotton or use a craft punch to cut star shapes out of the paper cup for a lovely touch.
The materials you seal inside let you create a one-of-a-kind piece, so give it a try!
Easy Christmas craft ideas to enjoy with kids! Make them with everyday materials (21–30)
Puni Puni Snow Globe
It’s a snow globe with a squishy, puffy texture you can enjoy.
It would make a nice small gift, too.
Fold a rectangular sheet of construction paper in half to make a crease, then open it and cut a large round hole in the center of the left side.
On the right side, place Christmas stickers where they’ll be visible through the hole, and then attach a clear bag filled generously with liquid laundry starch (or school glue) and sequins over them.
When you fold the left side with the hole back over, it forms the dome; seal the edges with washi tape.
Glue a piece of construction paper cut into the shape of the snow globe base under the hole, decorate the remaining open areas cutely, and you’re done.
