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There’s just something magical about the Christmas season, especially when you have kids! Between decorating the tree, baking cookies, and counting down the days until Santa arrives, there are so many fun ways to make memories together.
If you’re looking for easy activities to keep the kids entertained during those chilly December afternoons, I’ve rounded up 6 easy Christmas crafts that are fun, budget-friendly, and don’t require a ton of supplies. Whether you have little ones or older kids, these are perfect for getting everyone into the holiday spirit!
These are not only fun to make, but they also become keepsakes you’ll love pulling out year after year!
What you’ll need:
Mix the flour, salt, and water together to create your dough. Roll it out, use Christmas cookie cutters to make fun shapes, and don’t forget to poke a small hole at the top for hanging. Bake at 250°F until completely dry. Once cooled, let the kids paint and decorate their ornaments!
A simple craft that younger kids will especially love!
What you’ll need:
Cut a paper plate into a triangle or tree shape and paint it green. Once dry, let the kids decorate their Christmas trees with pom-poms, stickers, glitter, and whatever fun decorations you have on hand. Add a little paper star to the top and you’ve got your very own mini Christmas tree!
This is one of those crafts you’ll want to save forever! Plus, it’s a fun way to capture how little their hands are getting.
What you’ll need:
Paint your child’s hand with brown paint and press it onto the cardstock with their fingers spread out. Once dry, turn the handprint into a reindeer by adding googly eyes, a red pom-pom nose, and little details with markers. Don’t forget to write their name and the year on the back!
These adorable little snow globes make the cutest Christmas decorations!
What you’ll need:
Glue your mini Christmas tree or figurine to the inside of the mason jar lid and let it dry completely. Fill the jar with water, a little glycerin, and glitter or artificial snow. Carefully screw the lid on tightly and give it a shake! Younger kids will need a hand with sealing the jars.
An easy and inexpensive craft that looks adorable hanging around the house!
What you’ll need:
Arrange popsicle sticks into snowflake shapes and glue them together. Once dry, let the kids paint them white or blue and decorate with glitter, sequins, and gems. Add a ribbon to the back so you can hang them on the Christmas tree or around the house!
Let the kids get creative while making something they can actually gift to friends, teachers, or family members!
What you’ll need:
Decorate the bags with Christmas trees, snowmen, reindeer, or Santa faces. Fill them with individually wrapped candies, cookies, or little holiday surprises. These make the sweetest homemade gifts and are a fun way to get the kids involved in giving this season!
You don’t need expensive supplies or an elaborate plan to make the holidays special. Sometimes it’s the simplest activities, a little glitter, and a whole lot of mess that turn into the best memories!
So grab the craft supplies, put on your favorite Christmas music, make some hot cocoa, and enjoy a little creative time with the kids. And don’t forget to save a few of those masterpieces. You’ll love looking back on them for years to come!
