[For Toddlers] A Big Roundup of Craft Ideas to Enjoy at Christmas

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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A Christmas tree you can make with your kids!

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

This is an idea for a 3D Christmas tree made with construction paper and Christmas parts that you can enjoy as a parent-child craft.

A template is provided, so start by downloading and printing it out.

Place the template over the construction paper, secure it so it doesn’t move, and trace the lines with a hard object to leave indentations.

Then cut away the excess with scissors and assemble it into the shape of a tree.

There’s one spot where you’ll need to make a hole with an awl, so be careful to avoid injury.

Once the tree is complete, decorate it with line stickers and ornaments to give it a festive finish.

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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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Fruit net wreath

[Christmas Crafts 🎄] Easy: Make a Christmas Wreath with Fruit Nets / How to Make a Christmas Wreath from Fruit Nets

Let’s make a colorful and cute wreath that makes use of the mesh pattern of fruit nets.

First, cut cardboard into a ring, apply glue to the base, and attach the fruit nets.

Once the wreath base is ready, add the small decorations to finish.

Since the cardboard base will show through the gaps in the net, keep the net color in mind and decide the cardboard color in advance.

The key is to be mindful of the overall color balance—such as the color you paint on the cardboard, the color of the nets you use, and the colors of the decorations.

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Paper plate Christmas tree

Craft Play: Perfect for Christmas projects! Let’s make a Christmas tree with a paper plate.

This is a small Christmas tree mascot made by decorating a base crafted from a cut paper plate.

First, cut the paper plate in half, paint the rim brown for the trunk, then roll it into a pointed cone shape.

Next, glue small pieces of green origami around it as leaves, add decorations, and it’s done.

It’s important to attach the leaves firmly to cover the base and build up volume.

Since the overall design is simple, it might be nice to think about the surrounding scene and how you arrange it.

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Paper Cup Christmas Lights

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This time, I’m introducing how to make the “Original Light from a Paper Cup 💡” that we’ll create in the workshop on November 16 ✨ The picture you draw will glow in the dark 😳! Since Christmas is coming, I drew a tree! Depending on age, just coloring and adding stickers is enough—the pen colors and sticker shadows glow and look so cute 🩷 This time I drew on a clear file, but drawing directly on plastic wrap is also OK 🙆‍♀️◎ (Use a transparent clear file.) Using a clear file makes it easier to draw than on plastic wrap, and the finished piece is less likely to break! Workshop details are posted in the Instagram Highlights!Made in DecemberChristmas craftsChristmas partyTranslation#HandmadeToysPaper cup craft

♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

The glowing paper cup lights that shine in complete darkness are a big hit at Christmas parties, too.

Prepare a clear file, colored pens, paper cups, a craft knife, rubber bands, plastic wrap, and a light, and let’s make them.

Cut the clear file into a circle and draw an illustration.

Flip it over, color it in, then use the craft knife to cut out the bottom of the paper cup.

Place the circle on the cup, cover it with plastic wrap, and secure it with a rubber band so it doesn’t shift.

Add stickers around the outside, and you’re done.

If you point the light from the cut-out side toward a wall, the illustration will be projected.

It’s also fun to change the designs and make several different paper cups.

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Cut-and-paste snow globe

[Super Easy] How to Make a Snow Globe Christmas Decoration [All from the 100-yen shop] DIY How to make a Christmas ornament decoration

It’s a decoration that looks just like a snow globe, filled with a Christmas scene on a transparent background.

First, cut construction paper into a ring, attach plastic to it, and create a circular base.

Then apply clear double-sided tape there and place items like Santa Claus, reindeer, and snowflakes.

If you avoid overcrowding and let the transparent space show through, it will enhance the snow globe feel.

It might also be important to choose motifs that match the color of the ring to create a cohesive look.

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