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50 Christmas Crafts for Kids to Try in 2021

Christmas holidays are an incredible opportunity for you to reconnect with your kids. One of the best ways to do that is through activities like crafting.

With some cute and simple DIY crafts, you and your kids can create some much-needed magic this Christmas. From decking the Christmas tree with ornaments to sending out thoughtful cards, the crafting possibilities are endless!

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Christmas Crafts for Kids: Best of the Best

Looking for some fresh ideas to keep your kids busy this holiday season? Here’s a selection of the best Christmas craft ideas for kids:

Comfy Kids Fort

Comfy Kids Fort

What could be better than cozying up in a warm and welcoming fort during the holidays? This simple DIY fort will make all your kids’ dreams come true!

Planet Cake Toppers

Planet Cake Toppers

Assign your little helper to make these gorgeous planet cake toppers and transform your desserts into something celestial.

Snowball Watercolor

Snowball Watercolor

If you’re looking for some preschool Christmas crafts, project snowball watercolor is perfect for you. Simply add food coloring to the snowball and watch it turn into an abstract masterpiece.

Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookie Décor

Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookie Décor

Get inspired by these ugly sweater cookies and have a little cookie decoration competition with the kids.

Perler Bead Snowflakes

Perler Bead Snowflakes

Transform these Perler bead snowflakes into some Christmas décor with the kids. You can also check out these easy Perler bead patterns for the younger ones.

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Sheet Cake Gingerbread House Décor

This sheet cake gingerbread house is just waiting to be decorated by some young, artistic minds!

Unicorn Christmas Tree Decoration

Unicorn Christmas Tree Decoration

There’s no denying that kids love unicorns. Why not make their fantasies come true by creating a unicorn Christmas tree with them this year?

Slime Party Favors

Slime Party Favors

Let your kids contribute to the Christmas party by making these cute little slime party favors.

DIY Tissue Box Pinata

DIY Tissue Box Pinata

Who says you can’t have a pinata for Christmas? Make this simple tissue box pinata with the kids for this year’s Christmas party.

Cute Photo Frame Gifts

Cute Photo Frame Gifts

Christmas is the season of giving! These photo crafts will be the perfect little gifts for your family from the kids.

Pom Pom Rainbow Wall Hanger

Pom Pom Rainbow Wall Hanger

Create this pom pom rainbow wall hanger with the help of your little crafting genius for some cute and colorful Christmas décor

Mason Jar Star Lanterns

Mason Jar Star Lanterns

Help your kids decorate some mason jars and turn them into lanterns! You can take inspiration from these star lanterns.

Snowman Hot Chocolate

Snowman Hot Chocolate

This melting marshmallow snowman is a quick and easy way to make hot chocolate even more fun for the kids.

Disco Ball Wreath

Disco Ball Wreath

Get funky with your kids and create this disco ball wreath you all can dance under!

Sugar Cookie Gift Tags

Sugar Cookie Gift Tags

Prepare some sugar cookies so your kids can turn them into some cute gift tags for friends and family.

DIY Family Plates

DIY Family Plates

Flip through old family albums and make these DIY family plates for some crafting and nostalgia with the kids.

Christmas Dreamcatchers

Christmas Dreamcatchers

These pretty dreamcatchers would look great with your Christmas décor and your artistically inclined kids will love making them!\

Snowball Shooters

Who doesn’t enjoy a good snowball fight? Make it even more exciting by creating these nifty snowball shooters. Have a grand snowball showdown to commemorate the occasion!

Snowball Shooters

Glitter Crafting Party

Glitter Crafting Party

Sprinkle some glitter on your ornaments and décor this Christmas with a glitter crafting party for the kids. You can even have them invite their friends for a fun play date.

Milk Carton Lanterns

Milk Carton Lanterns

Help your kids reuse and recycle some milk cartons to turn them into these glowing lanterns that’ll look great on the porch.

Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids

Let these homemade Christmas decorations for kids fill your house with creativity and warmth!

Colorful Rainbow Garland

Colorful Rainbow Garland

Bring out the colorful paper and scissors to create this rainbow garland to decorate the Christmas tree.

Homemade Confetti

Homemade Confetti

This DIY confetti is so easy to make, even your kids can do it on their own!

DIY Paper Palm Leaves

DIY Paper Palm Leaves

Want some Christmas décor that’ll last all year round? Have your kids make these super simple paper palm leaves!

Fun Balloon Décor

Fun Balloon Décor

Blow up some balloons with the kids and try these balloon decoration ideas to prepare for the big day.

Christmas Paper Stars

Christmas Paper Stars

These Christmas paper stars will look great on the tree, the wreath, or just artfully scattered around the home!

Reindeer Party Balloons

Reindeer Party Balloons

Let your kids transform a regular old balloon into a cute reindeer that doubles as decoration!

Balloon Wreaths

Balloon Wreaths

You’ll need some little helpers to blow up the balloons for this pretty balloon wreath.

ABC Cookies Decoration

ABC Cookies Decoration

Teach your kids their ABCs and have some crafting fun with these ABC cookies.

Edible Cookie Dough for the Kids

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This no-bake edible cookie dough is the ideal sweet treat for your kids to whip up on their own.

Gift Wrapping Crafts

Gift Wrapping Crafts

Wrapping presents for friends and loved ones becomes a family activity with these little crafting ideas.

Sugarplum Garland

Sugarplum Garland

This sugarplum garland is made of two things your kids will love: lots of glitter and lots of colors!

Christmas Advent Calendar

Christmas Advent Calendar

Pick one of these creative ideas and create a Christmas advent calendar along with the kids. You can even make a digital one for your loved ones who live far away.

DIY Bottles for Christmas Lunch

DIY Bottles for Christmas Lunch

Make lunchtime more fun for the kids with these DIY bottles.

Paper Bag Lanterns for Décor

Paper Bag Lanterns for Décor

Looking for an easy crafting project your kids can do on their own? Try these paper bag lanterns!

Envelope Liners for Christmas Cards

Envelope Liners for Christmas Cards

Turn your kids’ colorful scribbles into these envelope liners to make Christmas cards more personal and meaningful.

Appreciation Bracelets

 Appreciation Bracelets

Encourage your kids to create some appreciation bracelets for friends and family to spread some love this Christmas!

Q-Tip Artwork

Q-Tip Artwork

Your young ones will love making this Q-tip artwork that you can frame and proudly display on Christmas.

Brushstrokes Balloon Décor

This minimalist balloon décor can easily be created with some paint, brushes, and creativity.

Colorful Accordion Wreath

Colorful Accordion Wreath

Bring back the joy of simple paper crafts by creating this colorful accordion wreath.

Pop-Out Christmas Cards

Pop-Out Christmas Cards

Make your kids’ Christmas cards come to life! Take some inspiration from this pop-out card we made for mother’s day.

Post-It Notes Ornaments

Post-It Notes Ornaments

These post-it note ornaments are the simplest way for your kids to decorate the tree this Christmas.

Cute Paper Masks

Cute Paper Masks

Hold a fun costume party for Christmas where your kids and their friends can make their own paper masks!

Pretty Flower Bracelets

Pretty Flower Bracelets

Venture out into the great outdoors to collect some flowers and make these natural flower bracelets.

Post-It Note Garland

Post-It Note Garland

After the post-it note ornaments, we present to you a garland made out of post-it notes only!

Crayon Art Wrapping Paper

Crayon Art Wrapping Paper

Who knew scribbles could look so artistic? Give your kids some colorful crayons and let them work their magic on some wrapping paper. This crayon art wrapping paper will become a special gift on its own.

Paper Bag Costumes

Paper Bag Costumes

Celebrate your Christmas with a fun costume party with the kids. Try out these paper bag costumes and make them Christmas-themed instead!

Tassel Garland Invitations

Tassel Garland Invitations

Enlist the help of your kids in making these tassel garland invitations for this year’s grand Christmas celebration.

Braided Streamer Christmas Garland

Braided Streamer Christmas Garland

Brighten up your Christmas tree with this colorful braided streamer garland that your kids will adore.

Christmas Stocking Decoration

Christmas Stocking Decoration

Make stocking decoration a family activity by having your kids create their own stockings masterpieces. Or check out glittery stocking designs for some inspiration!

Kids Christmas Crafts: In Closing

Too cold to make snow angels outdoors? Don’t worry, our indoor holiday crafts for kids will have you covered.

Involve your kids in making delicious treats and beautiful holiday décor that they can be proud of. These crafts can also double as gifts for loved ones, party favors, and more!