Wreaths for the windows or the doors are a nice way to extend the feeling of Christmas throughout the whole house. With a sheet of construction paper and some scissors, you can work with the kids to make these easy Construction Paper Wreaths.
Have some leftover wrapping paper or scrapbook paper? Why not create these cute Hanging Christmas Trees. They make great decorations on the tree too.
Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees
Popsicle sticks are a staple in most family craft boxes. Use them to create these easy Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees. You can leave them plain after you’ve painted them green or you can decorate them with sparkles, pompoms and other fun accessories.
If the simple triangle popsicle trees are too simple for your kids, maybe these Popsicle Christmas Trees will appeal to your little crafters. After cutting the popsicle sticks, create and decorate each tree to hang in the window or on your actual Christmas tree.
These paper snowman are too cute. Kids will have fun making them and then personalizing them. Make a collection of them, in different sizes, to represent the whole family.
Homemade decorations on the Christmas tree add a personal touch to your holidays (and create fun memories as the kids make them). These Hanging Button Tree Ornaments are great for lose extra buttons you have, plus it’s a great exercise in size order.
These Glitter Snowman Ornaments are easy for kids to create and can be made using cheap plastic round ornaments from the craft or dollar store. When they’re done, hang them on your tree for everyone to admire. Imagine the different snowman faces your kids can create.
Be on the lookout for pinecones when out for an afternoon walk with the kids. With a few pompoms, turn those ordinary pinecones into little Festive Pinecone Trees.
Detailed crafts too difficult for little fingers? This Pie Plate Snowman might be a great alternative. Kids can colour and decorate each part of the snowman’s body and then build it.
This craft reminds me of string art I use to do when growing up. With just a circle of cardboard and some colourful thread, your kids can wind their way to these fun, festive Woven Star Ornaments.
You’ll want to save those empty glass jars. These DIY Snowglobes are a great holiday craft that can double as a homemade gift. Add personal touches by using old toys or trickets.
You may have done crayon rubbings before, try this holiday themed Crayon Resist Snowflake craft. Start with a crayon rubbing and then paint over it to reveal a washed version of your rubbing.
I love the colours tissue paper adds to art projects. These Abstract Winter Trees are fun to create and beautiful to look at. Put them in a cheap frame and they make great art prints for the grandparents (or yourself).
White glue can be used for more than just sticking coloured construction paper in your child’s pictures. Use it to draw snowmen, snowflakes and snow scenes and then cover with salt to create a puffy Snowy Salt Prints.
My kids love collecting paint chips when we head out to the hardware store. Now all those paint chips can be used to create these cute Paint Chip Christmas Trees. Use them as cards or standalone as an ornament for the tree.
If you're still looking for holiday craft ideas, we have 15 other Christmas Craft Ideas to try or maybe this DIY Charlie Brown Christmas Tree project.
