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 crafts to enjoy with kids! Make them with everyday materials (41–50)
Christmas tree made with a wooden box
A Christmas tree made with a wooden box is a fun project for everyone from small children to adults.
Drizzle glue onto the wooden box in the shape of a tree to draw the outline.
Then add beads on top.
It’s recommended to mix larger and smaller beads as you go.
Prepare bead colors to suit your taste—either a single color or multiple colors.
Decorating with small accessories around it can add a personal touch and make it even cuter.
Give it a try and make it for a fun Christmas!
Easy Christmas craft ideas to enjoy with kids! Make them with everyday materials (51–60)
Santa Claus walking along
The little waddling Santa Claus is super cute, isn’t he? Let’s glue red construction paper onto a paper cup and draw a Santa illustration.
Prepare two bottle caps, put a super ball inside, and glue the caps together.
Thread a rubber band through and use tape to secure it.
Put some beads in a small bag, tie it with a string, and attach it to the paper cup Santa.
Make shallow cuts at the bottom of the paper cup, fit the rubber band in, and it’s done.
Try twisting the caps to make it toddle along.
It might be fun to have a race, too!
Star ornament made from straws
Here’s how to make a star ornament using just straws and twine.
Prepare five straws cut to about 10 centimeters each, and thread them onto the twine.
If threading is difficult, attach a clip as a weight to the end of the twine and feed it from top to bottom to make it easier.
Once all the straws are threaded, form a pentagon and tie the twine.
From here, shape the straws into a star.
While holding the top corner of the pentagon so it doesn’t move, twist the bottom straw.
If the left and right straws form an X shape, you’re on the right track.
Next, bring the top corner straight down and tuck it under the bottom straw—that’s it! Adjust the shape so it makes a neat star.
Projection tree
This is a craft that uses light to gently reveal a Christmas scene.
Layer a Christmas landscape drawn on tracing paper over a mirror-finish circle that reflects light, then combine it with a tracing-paper cone.
After that, shine a light from above, and the reflected light on the mirror surface will project around the surroundings.
Let’s refine the details—such as which colors show up clearly and the best angle to shine the light—to improve the overall quality.
donut
Donuts would also make a great match for Christmas ornaments.
Because they’re such cute-looking sweets, displaying them can create a fantastical atmosphere.
If you make them out of felt, they’ll have a warm, cozy texture.
If you design the donuts with a Christmas theme, you can enjoy the holiday vibe even more.
Try taking inspiration from Christmas donuts sold in stores, such as ones in Santa Claus colors.
Yarn wreath
A wreath you can easily make with yarn! Cut a piece of cardboard into a donut shape, then wrap your favorite color of yarn tightly around it until the cardboard is completely covered.
After that, just use glue to attach decorations like beads, ribbons, or pipe cleaners, and you’re done! Make sure to attach a string securely so you can hang it on a wall.
If you make a smaller wreath and add a strap fitting, you can turn it into a strap-style wreath, too.
It’s also a great idea to give what you make as a gift to a parent or a friend.
Origami Santa
When it comes to crafts perfect for Christmas gifts and recreation, origami Santas are a great choice.
First, take the red origami paper you prepared, flip it over, and fold it into a triangle.
Unfold it, then fold both sides so that the edges meet at the center crease.
Next, fold along the line connecting the corners and turn it over.
Bring the top corner down to meet the bottom to make a crease, then fold the bottom corner back up.
Fold the front corner upward, and once again fold it toward the crease.
Turn it over, and make folds along the edges to finish.
It’s also fun to customize Santa’s expression using pens or stickers.
