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

A cute Christmas tree made with yarn

[Christmas 100-Yen DIY] A Christmas Tree Made with Yarn

Here are some ideas for making Christmas trees that can create different looks depending on the type of yarn you use.

The steps are simple: make a cone-shaped base from thick paper, apply glue to it, and wrap yarn around it.

It’s important to wrap without gaps so the base doesn’t show through, so take your time.

Once the tree is finished, decorate it with a star or any parts you like.

Try using any yarn you prefer—thin yarn, chunky yarn, or faux fur yarn.

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Accordion-folded Christmas tree

[Craft Idea] Christmas Tree with Accordion Folding (December) (Senior Activities) (Early Childhood Education) (DIY) (Decoration) (Free-Standing)

A Christmas tree made by accordion-folding colored construction paper is a fun craft with a three-dimensional shape.

First, cut green construction paper into long, narrow strips and carefully accordion-fold them to create layers.

By placing a roll of packing tape’s cardboard core or a paper cup inside, you can make a stable, three-dimensional tree.

Layer the folded pieces from the top down to create a natural volume.

Decorate with stars and beads for a festive, eye-catching finish.

The process also helps practice fine motor skills, so children will be thoroughly engaged.

The finished tree is perfect for displaying on a tabletop.

This is a Christmas tree idea that’s easy to make with simple materials, fun to decorate, and gives a great sense of accomplishment.

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Handmade ornaments

@kuumama.asobi

Do you know this? 🎄 Develop fine motor skills! High-end-looking Christmas ornaments 🧶 A fun, educational craft for parents and kids using paper plates and yarn ✨ ───────────────── ✂️ Materials Everything can be found at the 100-yen shop 🙌 ・Paper plates ・Yarn (green/white/red, etc.) ・Decorations (ribbons, beads, pom-poms, etc.) ・Hole punch, craft knife, glue/adhesive ───────────────── 🧠 Educational benefits Lacing builds dexterity and concentration ✨ ✅ Improves fine motor skills (great for practicing precise movements) ✅ Boosts focus and stamina (quiet, repetitive work with a sense of accomplishment) ✅ Develops spatial awareness (thinking about how to thread) Nurture the foundation for writing and thinking while playing 🌱 ───────────────── 🎨 Craft tips Slightly thicker yarn is easier to handle than thin yarn! If you punch the holes at equal intervals, your tree shape will look neat and pretty 🎄 👉 Check the “Craft Tips” highlight for details! ───────────────── 📎 Save this for a weekend parent-child craft 🎅 At @kuumama.asobi, we share seasonal crafts and educational play ideas you can enjoy at home 🌿#HomeCraftsChristmas craftsEducational play#ParentChildTimeWool yarn art

♬ Jingle Bell Rock (Cover of Bobby Helms) – Glee Cast

This is a decoration that can also be used as an educational activity, where you thread yarn through holes punched in a paper plate to create a Christmas tree shape.

First, use a paper plate with a lace doily attached as the base, cut it into a triangle, and punch holes around the edges.

Then thread green yarn through the holes and shape it like a tree—that’s the basic idea.

How much yarn you thread is important, too; move your hands steadily to give the tree plenty of volume.

Using yarn in other colors to create ornaments for the tree is another recommended option.

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Star-shaped Santa

This is a three-dimensional Santa Claus mascot in the shape of a star—perfect for Christmas.

Since you use the reverse side of the origami paper for the white area where the face is drawn, you can complete a 3D mascot using just a single sheet.

To achieve the three-dimensional star shape, it’s important to follow the folding steps carefully and make precise creases to serve as guides, which might be the tricky part.

The impression changes depending on the color of origami you choose, so it’s recommended to be particular about that as well.

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A Christmas tree made with clay and tissue paper

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@ouchiasobi_mii 👈 Nice to meet you (^^) I’d be happy if you check out my other posts too ✨✨ If you want to look back later, saving is handy 👍✨ /Totally hooked/ Fluffy Tree 🎄 Materials: - Paper plate (construction paper or colored paper works too) - Clay - Paint (I used acrylic) - Tissue paper (flower paper) - Cotton swabs In the video, the tissue paper colors are neatly separated, but when kids did it, we just mixed all kinds of colors and said it’s fine as long as you fill it up 😊 Try making your very own tree ♡#Christmas#ParentChildTime#StayHomeTime#ElementarySchoolMom#AtHomePlay

♬ Christmas song “Let’s decorate” – 3KTrack

This is a Christmas tree mascot with a distinctive, softly textured look, made by combining clay and tissue paper.

First, shape the clay into a Christmas tree and coat the entire surface with glue.

Next, prepare tissue paper cut into small pieces, press them into the clay, and cover the surface.

It’s best to fill it in until the clay is hardly visible to create the effect of spreading leaves.

By choosing colors and arranging the tissue paper thoughtfully, you can create an even more beautiful Christmas tree.

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Strawberry Santa

[Easy Christmas Decoration] How to Make a Santa Claus with Felt and Yarn | 100-Yen Shop DIY | Handmade Strawberry Santa

This is a round, cute Santa Claus mascot made in pink and red, just like a strawberry.

First, wrap felt around a toilet paper roll core to measure the length, cut it, and make small slits.

Then glue the felt onto the core, flip and attach the slit sections, and shape it into a smooth round form.

Finally, attach parts like Santa’s beard and hat to the remaining part of the core to finish.

Be careful not to make sharp creases—aim for a soft look as you shape it.

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Stylish 3D Christmas tree

[Giveaway: Ended] Easy Parent-Child Craft: How to Make a 3D Christmas Tree (with Template) - Belle Scissors

It’s a cute and festive mascot that looks like a large bell is placed inside a Christmas tree.

The tree base is made by cutting and assembling thick paper; it forms a triangle with intentional gaps.

Place the bell mascot in the gap created by assembling the thick paper, and decorate the whole piece with ribbons and more to finish.

Think about the balance of colors and shapes—such as which color to use for the tree base and what kind of bell to use—as you create it.

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