If you look around our house at Christmas, you will often find a Christmas craft from years before. A battered snowman, a paper angel that has seen better days and homemade baubles with cotton wool snow and a cute photo. I could throw them out, but the sentimental value means more than the item. It’s a part of their childhood, and I’m not ready to say goodbye to that yet. You probably get exactly what I mean. It’s hard to part with the little things sometimes. It has been a few years since I attempted crafting of any kind with my children, but it got me thinking about the 10 Christmas craft ideas for kids that we loved to create.
There is something to be said about Christmas traditions, whether it be choosing a real Christmas tree, placing the star on the tree, baking biscuits with your Nan, or making homemade Christmas wrapping paper. Some of these things become family traditions without even realising, and others are passed down through the generations. It can become effortless to sit in front of the television and click Netflix and Christmas movies, and while that’s great, some straightforward crafts could keep them entertained for half an hour.
10 Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
1. Baking
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a bit of baking. From biscuits to cakes, there are plenty of Christmas biscuit recipes to choose from, or you could design your own. Kids love getting in the kitchen and mixing the ingredients, and it can really become a family event.
2. Card Making
Cardmaking is one of my favourite Christmas Crafts; it’s such a simple activity. You can print out Christmas colouring pages, encourage your child to colour them in, and then cut them out and stick them on some cards. Alternatively, you can grab some paints and design your own for a more personal Christmas card for Nanny.
3. Snowglobes
The wonder of the snow globe has entertained kids and adults alike for generations. You can now make your own! A family photograph or a Lego figure are just some of the options I have seen this year. There are some great kits available, some with figures that the kids will love.
4. Baubles
There is something cute about DIY baubles. That was our go-to activity when the kids were young. You could put chocolate, sweets, pom poms, tinsel, or glitter, and there are options for everything you could need, and there is a how-to guide.
5. Christmas Wreaths
There is something about being artistic that I wish I’d been gifted with. I’d love to make the perfect Christmas wreath with baubles and holly and the complete works, but every year, I let it pass me by and don’t even buy one! There are many tutorials on YouTube that I don’t have an excuse. Maybe next year? That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. There are so many options to do with kids, from paper ones, bauble ones, hanging hearts or stars. There are so many examples to give a try this year.
6. Hot Chocolate Station with Homemade Chocolate Powder or Bomb
One of my favourite traditions is the hot chocolate station/counter or area. I love searching Pinterest for examples and inspiration. Over the years, I have tried chocolate sticks, sachets and powder, but I’d love to make my hot chocolate bombs. You could easily make the chocolate bomb or powder together and, place it in mason jars, and create a little display (if you have the room).
7. DIY Christmas Clay Pots
I saw this in a magazine once, and it was so sweet. It doesn’t have to be expensive. You can use a few clay pots and paint a face on one, using bits you could find at home or a pound shop. It’s such a fun decoration to make. If you get the whole family involved, you could create a window or table display.
Some of these things become family traditions without even realising, and others are passed down through the generations.
8. Sparkly Snowflake Tree Decorations
Lollypop sticks are just the go-to for all crafts. You can even get coloured ones and a couple of felt tip pens. Add some embellishments and glitter, and you’ve got a cute tree decoration. It’s a quick 15-minute craft, but it’s always a good one.
9. Tree Angels or Snowman
I remember when my daughter bought home her first felt tree angel from nursery. It was so cute that after a few years, I packed it away in one of our keepsake boxes. There are now many different versions of tree angels that you can make. They don’t even have to hang and can be made from various available materials.
10. Tree Hanger with Photo
I have always loved tree hangers! We have had many versions over the years, and they hang so well on the tree. Every year, I swap the photo for a recent one. I’m going to mention those faithful lollypop sticks again because they are so handy for making your frames or star shapes. There are also kits you can buy that are so cute!
So, that’s—my 10 Christmas craft ideas for kids. What are you going to try first? If there is something you adore doing with your family, please comment below. I’d love to hear about it.
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When I used to work in a primary school, I loved doing all the crafts that the children were doing as it was so much fun! These are great craft ideas for the kids x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thank you Lucy, I feel quite sad this year as I’m not sure if we will be getting many Christmas crafts from school this year. Strange times.
These are all such great ideas especially making cards it is such a cute idea.
Thank you Sarah,I struggle with finding the time these days but would be lovely to make cards again.