Origami ideas for December! Easy Christmas and winter crafts to make with kids
Make the cold season fun! When it gets chilly, why not enjoy December-perfect origami crafts with your child? There are so many seasonal motifs—Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees, and more! Cute creations made with colorful origami will warm both your room and your heart.
Everything is easy to make, so even little kids can join in with ease and enjoyment.
Whether at daycare, kindergarten, or at home, enjoy origami together and create wonderful winter memories.
You can also use them to decorate for Christmas!
Origami ideas for December! Easy Christmas and winter crafts to make with kids (1–10)
Snowflakes
This is a snowflake made by combining two colors of origami.
Fold each part using two colors of paper—such as white and light blue—and assemble them alternately.
Although the snowflake may look intricate, it’s actually easy to make.
During the colder season when we tend to stay indoors, enjoy folding the parts together while chatting in a warm room.
If you break it down into steps—like folding the parts into triangles or opening and refolding the paper—even small children may find it easy to make.
It can also be used as an origami coaster, so try placing a cup or glass with a drink on it.
Christmas bell
Some children aren’t very good at origami, right? In that case, have them start by trying a Christmas bell.
Christmas bells are among the easier origami models, so even young children should enjoy folding them.
They also look impressive, which helps give a sense of accomplishment.
You could make two and turn them into an ornament-style design.
Once they get the hang of it, they can also fold a ribbon and combine it with the bell for even more fun.
gloves
Glove origami is perfect for feeling cozy during the cold season.
Since gloves come in pairs, you can cut one sheet of origami paper in half to make two.
We’ll fold the paper into a curved shape that wraps around the fingertips.
This part is a bit tricky, but once finished, the glove will look just like the real thing.
For small children, have an adult or older person help as they make it.
Using polka-dot or patterned origami paper is recommended.
The finished gloves can be used in many ways, such as decorating a handmade Christmas tree or wreath.
A Santa Claus that can be folded in 5 minutes
Origami is a great recreational activity that children can easily enjoy, and it’s perfect as a childcare material too! Here’s an easy Santa Claus you can make using origami.
This Santa can stand on its own, so making a bunch and decorating a room could be lots of fun.
There are no difficult steps and it only takes about five minutes to fold—super easy, so you’ll master it in no time! Finish by drawing any face you like to make it cute.
If you fold with origami in various colors, patterns, and sizes, you can create a lively family of Santas.
Santa’s boots
Let’s make Santa boots out of origami—perfect as ornaments to brighten up your room for Christmas! It’s a great craft for getting ready for the holidays with kids and also ideal for at-home playtime.
The steps are few and the method is very simple.
The final step to give the boots a rounded shape might be a bit tricky for small children, so have an adult help out.
Have fun customizing them: hang them on the Christmas tree, use them as an accent on a wreath, or attach them to Christmas presents.
star
Stars are often placed at the very top of Christmas trees, aren’t they? Because it’s said that a star’s light guided people to where Christ was, stars have become an essential motif for Christmas.
You can make a star using a single sheet of origami paper, just by folding—no scissors needed.
As you keep folding, the star shape gradually appears, which makes the process exciting.
Try using colors other than yellow, like red, green, or gold.
When you decorate your room with them, you can create a colorful and festive Christmas atmosphere.
A reindeer that breaks easily
How about making Santa’s partner, a reindeer, out of origami? The folding method is relatively simple, so be sure to try it with kids! You’ll finish by creating the reindeer’s antlers, but depending on the child’s age, that step can be a bit tricky—so adults should help if needed.
To finish, just draw the reindeer’s eyes, nose, and mouth! You can also use round stickers for the face parts.
This is great for Christmas origami crafts and wall decorations, so why not boost the holiday spirit through this activity?