Easy handmade Christmas crafts: ideas you'll want to display
As Christmas approaches, it’s hard not to feel a little giddy, isn’t it? Here are some simple DIY Christmas craft ideas that let you fully express that excitement.
These projects use easy-to-find items like toilet paper rolls, cardboard scraps, origami paper, and pom-poms, so anyone can jump in! They’re perfect for decorating your room or giving as gifts.
Add your own twist and create one-of-a-kind Christmas goodies.
Wishing you a Christmas filled with warmth and kindness, along with your handmade creations!
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Easy DIY Christmas crafts: ideas you'll want to display (1–10)
Santa Claus made from a toilet paper roll core
Let’s make a cute Santa Claus doll using a toilet paper roll! Cover the toilet paper roll with felt in colors that match Santa’s outfit, like red and white.
For the eyes and nose, use small pieces of cut felt, pom-poms, or safety eyes used for stuffed animals.
For Santa’s beard, cotton or fluffy string is recommended.
If kids want an easier craft, construction paper or origami paper can be used instead of felt.
Let’s wait for Santa to come at Christmas with the cute Santa doll you made.
miniature wreath
A miniature wreath is a perfect handmade item for the Christmas season! If you gather the materials at a 100-yen shop, anyone can make one easily.
Just twist some chenille stems into a circle and decorate it with ribbons and beads, and you’ve got an adorable creation.
The detailed work is also great for building concentration and creativity.
The finished wreath makes a lovely gift for friends and family, and displaying it in your room will boost the Christmas mood! It’s also fun to make them together with everyone.
Christmas cracker
Do you know Christmas crackers? Christmas crackers are a traditional item used at Christmas parties in the UK.
This time, I’ll introduce a fun variation.
The method is very simple: prepare a toilet paper roll core, wrapping paper, ribbon, a small toy that fits inside, a paper crown, and a slip of paper with a riddle written on it.
Cut the toilet paper roll in half, then place the paper crown, the riddle, and the toy inside.
Wrap it with wrapping paper and tie the ends with ribbon—and it’s done! Since you can’t see what’s inside, it’s exciting to open the wrapping, so it seems perfect for Christmas parties!
Easy handmade Christmas crafts: ideas you'll want to display (11–20)
Christmas candle
These are beautiful Christmas candles with the flame floating above mascots like Santa Claus and reindeer.
Inside the jar, there are not only the mascots but also jiggly balls made with clear gel and water, and these balls help stabilize the mascots and the candle.
Before adding water, it may look as if the mascots are hidden, but the moment you pour the water in, everything becomes clear and the mascots come into sharp view—this effect adds a touch of wonder and beauty.
Be mindful of where you place the mascots and how you use colors to fully bring out the Christmas atmosphere.
Christmas pop-up card
Let’s make a pop-up card that’s perfect for announcing a Christmas party or for use as a message card on a Christmas present.
Pop-up cards, which seem to spring to life when opened, are fun to look at and make lovely decorations, too.
If you crease and use colored lace paper, you’ll get a stylish card; if you make it with accordion-folded construction paper, you’ll have a lively, energetic card.
Try creating one in your preferred style to match the personality of the person you’re giving it to.
Paper roll cake
How about making a paper roll cake that’s perfect for Christmas decorations? All you need are cardboard, copy paper, colored paper, and paper plates.
For the base, wrap cardboard with torn pieces of paper lined up at both ends to shape it like a cake.
Use red, yellow, and green paper to look like fruit! It’s a craft that both kids and adults can enjoy together.
The finished cake is perfect for decorating your Christmas party.
With a handmade touch, it’s sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces!
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.