70+ Creative Christmas Projects for Kids

Christmas is such a wonderful time of year to spend creating craft projects with kids. We love making special ornaments for our tree, Christmas cards to give to family and friends and crafts to decorate our house for the season. I have put together the ultimate list of 70+ creative Christmas projects for kids!

There are so many great ideas here, below you will find fun Christmas crafts, unique DIY ornaments, beautiful kid-made Christmas cards and more. Project ideas that kids of all ages will love to create. Have a look below to see all of the amazing ideas.

If you are looking for more Christmas projects for kids to make take a look at our collection of creative Christmas arts and crafts for more fun ideas!

Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make

The Sweetest Gingerbread House Ornaments Kids Can Make from Projects with Kids

Mini Pallet Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments from Projects with Kids

Christmas Ornament That Toddlers Can Help Make from Swoodson Says

Crayon Ornaments That You Can Play With from Mosswood Connections

How to Make a Cool Geometric Christmas Ornament with Holiday Cards from What’s Up Fagans

How to Make Your Own Ornament Photo Christmas Cards from What’s Up Fagans

Origami Paper Wreath Christmas Ornaments from Pink Stripey Socks

Rock, Paper, Scissors Ornament for a Kid-Made Christmas from Mama Miss

Glitter Snowflake Ornaments with Air Dry Clay from Projects with Kids

Easy Kid Made Wreath Ornaments with Paper Straws from Projects with Kids

Bottle Brush Forest Ornament for a Kid-Made Christmas from Mama Miss

Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments from Frogs-and-Fairies

Spoon Angel Christmas Ornament from The Joy of Sharing

Guess How Much I Love You? Christmas Tree Ornament from Emma Owl

Kid-Made Christmas Ornaments: Glow in the Dark Balls from Kid Minds

Paper Strip Angel Ornament Christmas Craft (with Free Template) from Buggy and Buddy

Christmas Card Projects

Adorable Unicorn Christmas Cards Kids Can Make from Projects with Kids

Colorful Kid Made Christmas Cards with Coffee Filters from Projects with Kids

Christmas Present Pop-Up Card from The Soccer Mom Blog

DIY Marbled Christmas Card from The Ladybirds’ Adventures

Handmade Christmas Card: Glow in the Dark Tree from Kid Minds

Surprise Wreath Christmas Card from Crafts by Ria

Christmas Tree Crafts

Mixed Media Christmas Tree Art Project from Projects with Kids

Colorful 3D Christmas Tree Craft from I Heart Crafty Things

Christmas Tree Thumbprint Art from A Dab of Glue Will Do

Fun Christmas Tree Art Activity Using a Spinner from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Cardboard Tube Christmas Tree Craft from The Soccer Mom Blog

Kid-Made Christmas Decorations

Make Magical Christmas Lanterns with Kids from Projects with Kids

Sparkly Gold Christmas Garland with Paper Straws from Projects with Kids

DIY Christmas Wall Decoration That Kids Can Make from Swoodson Says

How to Make a No-Mess Gingerbread Ornament from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

How to Make a Waterless Snow Globe from The Pragmatic Parent

How to Make a Snow Globe from The Best Ideas for Kids

Lighting Up The Holidays With Kid-Made Ornaments from Mosswood Connections

DIY Christmas Snow Globe from The Soccer Mom Blog

DIY Advent Calendar Ideas: Nativity Avent Calendar from This Mama Loves

Snowman Crafts for Kids 

Snowman Toilet Paper Rolls from Curious and Geeks

Snowman Christmas Countdown Craft from Coffee and Carpool

Wood Slice Snowman Ornaments from In The Kids Kitchen

Potato Print Snowmen Craft for Kids from The Gingerbread House

Clothespin Snowman Craft from A Plus Teaching Resources

Painted Rock Snowman Craft for Teaching Math from A Plus Teaching Resources

Peanut Snowman Christmas Ornaments from The Flying Couponer

Nature Christmas Crafts 

Elegant Yarn Wrapped Ornaments from Projects with Kids

Nature Inspired Christmas Tree Decorations from Thimble and Twig

DIY Orange Star Handmade Christmas Decorations from Thimble and Twig

Christmas Leaf Wreath Ideas for Kids That Are Stunningly Simple from Mother Natured

Make a Beautiful Pinecone Christmas Tree in 6 Easy Steps from Mother Natured

Christmas Printables

Free Santa Letter Printable Template from Projects with Kids

Free Printable Christmas Gift Envelopes from Projects with Kids

Free Printable Santa Letter from Jinxy Kids

Free Printable Buddy the Elf Craft for Kids from Simple Everyday Mom

24 Christmas Kindness Activities to Raise Kinder Kids this December from Coffee and Carpool

Reindeer Crafts for Kids

The Cutest Reindeer Painted Rocks for Kids to Make from Projects with Kids

Paper Cup Reindeer from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots

Thumbprint Reindeer Ornament for Toddlers and Preschoolers from Gluesticks Blog

Craft Stick Reindeer Craft from A Dab of Glue Will Do

Rudolph Wood Slice Ornament – An East Kids Christmas Craft from Thrifty Jinxy

Pasta Reindeer Christmas Ornament from The Joy of Sharing

Christmas Keepsake Projects

A Cute Footprint Mistletoe Craft for Kids from Simple Everyday Mom

Salt Dough Handprint Ornament from The Best Ideas for Kids

The Night Before Christmas Poem Printable & Footprint Mouse Craft from Messy Little Monster

Penguin Craft – Salt Dough Handprint Ornament from Messy Little Monster

Handprint Reindeer Christmas Ornament Craft for Kids from Buggy and Buddy

Christmas Arts & Crafts 

Adorable Kids Santa Craft for Christmas from I Heart Crafty Things

Handprint Christmas Peace Dove Art from Pink Stripey Socks

Paper Cone Santa Craft from Gluesticks Blog

Egg Carton Bell Christmas Craft from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft from I Heart Crafty Things

Mini Matchbox Nativity from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots

Handprint Christmas Tree Craft for Kids from Crafts by Ria

Santa Craft from The Best Ideas for Kids

Christmas crafts are so fun for kids and make great handmade gifts for friends and family that can be treasured year after year. There are so many wonderful Christmas projects for kids, I hope you found some ideas you would like to try!

We love creating and exploring with different art supplies and techniques. If you are looking for more art projects to try, take a look at our ultimate collection of amazing art projects for kids!

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