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Christmas crafts for kids

Want to get into the Christmas spirit with your child? You really don’t need perfect Pinterest-worthy crafts to do it. And even with very young kids, Christmas crafting doesn’t have to be complicated (or messy). With simple materials, clear steps and a little imagination, you can create something beautiful and fun together.

In this article, we share Christmas craft ideas that let you create in a low-stress, low-mess way. Whether you’re playing with paint without the cleanup or making a small gift to give away, these activities bring the holiday spirit right into your home.

Let yourself be inspired and discover how crafting with your child at Christmas can become a tradition to look forward to every year.

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Floortje van Cooten

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Floortje van Cooten

A creative all-rounder who blends modeling and interior styling with a love for the outdoors, craftsmanship and inspiring home makeovers on TV.

Christmas crafting with your Baby, mess-free!

Crafting with your baby or toddler messy and complicated? Not with this festive garland! A bit of paint on paper, cling film over the top and then… rub, squish and explore. No mess, but lots of sensory fun. Once the artwork is dry, cut out Christmas trees and turn them into a garland that brings instant cheer to your home. Easy and festive!

How to make it:

You’ll need:

Thick painting paper
Acrylic paint
Plastic wrap
Glitter
Pinking shears
Ribbon
Pencil and eraser
Pen for Christmas message

Step 1: Take a large sheet of paper and add blobs of thick paint. Sprinkle glitter over it if you like. Cover the entire sheet with cling film and tape it down with painter’s tape so it doesn’t move. Now for the fun part: sit with your baby and let them explore the squishy paint through the film.

Step 2: Once the paint is well spread, carefully remove the film and let the sheet dry completely. Want neat tree shapes? Draw one on a separate piece of paper and cut it out. Use this as a template to trace multiple trees on the back of the painted sheet. Cut them out with decorative scissors for a playful, “Christmas tree” effect.

Step 3: Want to send the trees as Christmas cards? Write your holiday message on the back and pop them in the mail. Or, make a garland: punch two holes at the top of each tree, thread a festive ribbon through, and ta-da, the most charming Christmas garland of the year.

Crafting a Christmas Angel with your child (perfect to give away)

How to make it:

You’ll need:

Christmas bell
Christmas ribbon (if it’s not already attached to the bell)
Egg cartons
White cardboard
White acrylic paint and brush
Cotton wool (from the drugstore)
Hot glue
Scissors and/or utility knife`
Pencil and eraser

Step 1: Start by drawing wings on thick white paper or cardboard. Cut out the first pair and trace them to make sure all wings are the same size. Then take the middle cones from an egg carton and cut them out. Paint them white, this will be the angel’s body.

Step 2: While the paint dries, decorate the edges of the wings with gold marker and write a little Christmas message. Maybe the recipient’s name, “Merry Christmas” or another sweet message.

Step 3: Next, make two small slits in the angel’s body and glue the wings in place. Decorate the bottom with cotton balls. To finish, glue a bell onto the body and that’s it; your Christmas angel is ready! A jingling little gift, made special by the personal touch.

Christmas Craft Ideas

Whether you’re crafting Santa, cutting out paper trees or making glitter stars: Christmas crafts become truly special when done together. With age-appropriate ideas, you create something that doesn’t have to be perfect, just personal.

A handmade ornament with glue and paint, a garland of Christmas trees, or an angel to give away? It’s the little things that make this season magical. Not because they look flawless, but because you made them together.