Looking for easy and cheap DIY Christmas crafts for kids?
Are you out of ideas to keep your kiddos busy during this Christmas holidays?
How to encourage your kids to be a part of Christmas preparations and decorations?
Are there any easy Christmas DIYs that kids can make?
Time spend in craft works is worth it as it helps in parent child bonding plus gives lots of chances for the kids to learn. What better time to do crafts and DIYs than Christmas holidays. Keep your kids occupied and entertained with these easy crafts works that blend perfectly with the Christmas theme.
51 Cheap and Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids:
It's that time of the year when we all are waiting for jingle bells and yummy cakes. Let us spread the spirit of Christmas by doing some easy and cheap DIY Christmas crafts with our kids.
Here are 51 Christmas craft ideas you can do with your kids.
Click on the title/craft name and you will be directed to the blog/page giving details of the craft. #1. Paper plate Santa ClausPaper plates makes the easiest and cheapest supply when it comes to crafts. An easy paper plate Santa Claus is a must try DIY with your kid this Christmas season. All you need is a paper plate and usual craft supplies that all of us have at home.
Sun Hats And Wellie Boots have done a cute reindeer from a paper cup. It is super simple and can be done by a preschooler with very little guidance from parents/teachers side.
#3. Paper Plate Christmas ElfThis paper cup reindeer can be used as a decoration and also as a gift.
When it is Christmas an Elf is a must. Make one with paper plate. First palette gives detailed step by step tutorial plus the safety tips while doing this craft with kids.
#4. Handprint Santa craftFirst palette has posted some ideas too on how to give more character and uniqness to your Elf. This encourages kids to be more creative and come up with their own cute unique Elfs from the basic Elf they have done.
Handprint crafts are always a hit with kids of all ages. My 3-year-old loves tracing his hands on paper and I am sure he will love to do this craft.
This handprint Santa craft by Chelsea Day is mess free and can be used in multiple ways. Check it here in Right Start Blog.
Take out those old CDs from your shelf and turn them into adorable Christmas tree ornaments. This brilliant Christmas tree craft uses puffy paints and First Palatte has even given another simpler version of this same craft suitable for younger kids.
A cute Christmas tree with colored pasta is an innovative idea and I pretty much liked it, as it is different from what we see usually. This is a little messy craft but what's fun without a little mess. I would recommend this craft for school going kids. Give it a try. Detailed steps are here.
The artsy-crafty Grandma Tracy from This Grandma Is Fun gives an easy and cheap way to decorate your Christmas tree with cute tree ornaments made from craft-sticks, buttons, glitter and paint.
Read:#8. Olaf Sock Snowman Christmas decoration DIY ideasWith plenty of craft ideas for kids, these Grandmas are definitely fun.
Read:#9. Paper plate 3-D Christmas tree DIY Sock Snowman - Christmas SpecialAsk any of the little Frozen fans and for them snowman means Olaf. So why not make Olaf the snowman for this Christmas. One Creative Mommy has made this easy Olaf with her daughter. A video tutorial is also included in their blog making it easier for your little one to follow.
While paper plate crafts are usually flat, Creative Family Fun has come up with a 3-D paper plate Christmas tree. It's pretty simple and instead of pom-poms you can also use glitters, buttons, beads or stickers and give this Christmas tree your own touch.
Cheap and easy means again a paper plate craft. Check this cute angel made with paper plate and handprints by Our Potluck Family.
This footprint craft by The Pinterested Parent is so cute that I straightaway went to do one. You can try this craft by taking footprint of your newborn. This Elf on the Self will be perfect for a Christmas card or x'mas wall hanging gift for grandparents.
Handmade greeting cards are fun and this Q-tip painted Christmas tree is perfect to be on a Christmas card. Creative Child has done this Q-tip painted tree cards and the use of Q-tips in place of paintbrush will make it simple for even a much younger child to do this craft.
#14. Reindeer thumbprint ornamentsWhat if I say you can get two Christmas cards when you do one fingerprint craft with your kid.
#15. Pipe Cleaner SnowflakeYep, Rhythms Of Play has given a picture tutorial on how to do a reverse fingerprint Christmas tree and the result is double the effort. This craft is perfectly suitable for younger kids who haven't mastered the art of coloring within lines/borders of a picture.
Read: Christmas Bauble from bumps n baby.
These snowflakes made out of pipe cleaner are perfect to adorn your Christmas tree. These are the completely mess free crafts that little ones can do. You can make lots of them and even make a snowflake mobile. See how to make these cute snowflakes by Activity Village.
#18. Popsicle Sticks Olaf snowmanHere is another mess free Christmas craft from Activity Village. A little wreath to decorate your X'mas tree. It is made using button and pipe cleaners and can be done by kids of all ages.
Olaf the snowman using Popsicle sticks by Craftinory. When you have a Frozen fan these Olaf snowmen is a must make for Christmas.
#20. Paper tube nativity setRead: Snowman Money Bank DIY with your Toddler this Christmas
What is Christmas craft with kids without doing a nativity craft? Here is a cute stable, Mary, Jesus and Joseph using Popsicle sticks.
Catholic Icing gives you free downloadable nativity set outline pictures that your kid can color and stick to toilet paper roll or cardboard papers and create a nativity set.
Gift tags are expensive especially when it is holiday season. Why not make a Santa gift tag using craft paper and soda can tabs. Michelle from Crafty Morning shows you how to make this cute inexpensive tag.
Don't throw away those used bottle caps. Up cycle them to cute holly ornaments to decorate your house or Christmas tree during this festive season. A little pinch of perfect will teach you how to do one.
This is a quick craft that can be done by toddlers. The steps to make this beautiful and simple Christmas wreath are given in Kids Play Box. Try this cute Christmas crafts for toddlers and give them too a chance to be a part of the family Christmas preparations.
I totally loved this idea by Red Ted Art of turning a plain brown or black T-shirt into a Christmas themed one for the holiday season. After all dress for the season it is said.
The words 3-D and pop up are enough to make you think that this DIY is a complex one. But no, its not. You just have to fold green papers in accordion-style pleats and stick it inside a plain card.This easy pop up greeting card is by Martha Stewart.
This reindeer made out of hand and footprint makes drawing a reindeer look simple. Frame it and it will make a perfect wall hanging, keepsake or gift.
When you are really out of time or have only very basic craft supplies at home but have to prepare a quick X'mas wreath, then this is a good idea.
This X'mas tree can be made out of things you probably already have at home. Reading Confetti gives you instructions how to get one done with a preschooler.
Rudolph is the favorite reindeer of all and is cute with his bright red nose. Things to Share and Remember shows how to make Rudolph ornament with craft sticks.
What is Christmas without the jingle of bells? First Palette shows a pretty neat way to make one from paper cups. Do try this with your kids, they will love it for sure.
Here is a simple Baby Jesus ornament that your kids can make from paper plate. I would say this is the easiest and cutest Christmas crafts for kids.
Another simple Christmas craft for kids from First Palette is an easy to make paper Christmas stocking. They have even given a Christmas stocking template that you can download and use to cut the correct stockings shape on a construction paper. Try it out, your kids will love it.
Stacey from Glued To My Crafts has given an inexpensive way to make a Christmas wreath out of paper plate and crepe paper. Kids will love to do this Christmas decoration DIY and it can be kept as a keepsake also as it uses your kids handprints too.
Why not make a puppet and do a Christmas special puppet show? Your kid can help you make one by going through the no-sew sock reindeer puppet tutorial from the blog Kids Craft Room. The idea to make a puppet from socks and that too no-sew is pretty kids friendly.
I believe every craft done teaches your child a new thing. Crafts are great learning tools. Try this Christmas tree math activity craft from Mom Inspired Life with your preschooler. Let them learn to count and arrange numbers in order.
A simple handprint can be converted to endless pictures with your creativity. Here is a handprint Grinch craft from All Kids Network. I am going to try this for sure and don't forget to tell the story of Grinch when you do this craft with your kid.
Another way to make Grinch is from paper plates. ABC Creative Learning shows us how to do one. Do this craft with your preschooler and also read to him the story " How the Grinch Stole Christmas!".
Involve your kid in your Christmas party dinner preparations. Help them make these Christmas themed treat cups by Simple As that Blog.
When looking for easy Christmas ornaments for kids to make you can't miss this cute DIY star. Use Popsicle sticks to make a star frame and give your little one some yarn to wrap over it. Let them do the work and let their creativity loose to make an adorable star ornament. More details can be found in site Frugal Fun 4 Boys.
Try making a cute Christmas card using a Fingerprint gingerbread man by Crafty Morning. Your child will need a little help from your side but the craft is worth it. It's really cute and simple and makes a good keepsake too.
Masks are fun to make and play with. Make this reindeer and Santa Claus mask from learning 4 kids using paper plates.
Do a craft activity with your kid by making these cute little Christmas ornaments from pipe cleaners and beads. Buggy and Buddy shows you how to make these cute ornaments. The cute picture in the blog of the little girl sitting deeply involved in the craftwork puts a smile on every moms face.
Another simple craft from Buggy and Buddy is this DIY Santa Star ornament. They have also given the star template and easy to follow instructions to do the DIY. You may have to guide and help your child in the cutting part. Leave the sticking and painting part to kids.
This candy cane craft from No Time For Flash Cards can be done even by toddlers. It requires minimum supplies and is one of the easiest and cheapest Christmas craft for kids.
Give a personal touch to your gift bags. Cut out handprints of your kids and turn a boring brown paper bag into a beautiful gift bag perfect for this holiday season. Canadian family shows you how to up cycle a paper bag to a gift bag for Christmas.
Red Ted Arts gives us the details on how to turn pinecone into Christmas tree ornament. The craft requires only encouragement and no to very little guidance. It is a great tactile task for kids. Try it.
Christmas party is not complete without a Santa hat for your little one. Let him make his own by following the steps from First Palette. This is a cheap and easy Christmas craft idea for kids.
Another craft is Christmas stocking from craft foam. For this craft your child will require a little guidance from your side and this makes this DIY a perfect one for that parent-child bonding time during holiday season.
This garland craft from Crafty Angels is a bit tricky for younger kids and will require a lot of guidance from your side but I assure you the end result will be stunning. This expensive looking garland will be a hit for sure in your Christmas décor and your kids will be proud to help you make one.
If you are planning to give gifts for your guests, then encourage your kid's to add a personal touch to the gift-wraps with this DIY Sponge stamped snowman gift-wrapping papers by Artsy Craftsy Mom.
Yet another craft from talented Michelle from Crafty Morning is this classy yet easy to make bow tie noodle wreath.
So these are the easy inexpensive ways to make this Christmas season a time to improve creativity, strengthen parent child bond and learning skills. Do try all of these creative Christmas craft for kids.
Do you have any quick and easy Christmas crafts for kids that you have loved doing as a child? Do share in comments.
Let us know how your preschooler/toddler/school kid enjoyed doing these cheap and easy Christmas crafts.
Happy holidays and happy crafting.