Have you seen kids light up with their creativity? A Christmas party is a fun time to try DIY crafts! Use upcycled items and cozy handmade textures in red, green, and gold. Imagine little hands making snowflake ornaments or Santa hats from simple things. I have easy, cheap craft ideas for kids that bring joy and fun. Want to make memories? Keep reading for tips. Share your own ideas below!
1. Glittery Pinecone Ornaments
These sparkly pinecone ornaments are perfect for kids! Collect pinecones from your yard. Add a little glue and let the kids sprinkle glitter in red and green. Tie a ribbon loop for hanging. You now have cute, upcycled decorations. Kids love this messy, nature-based craft. It is simple, cheap, and easy for little hands. Hang them on a small tree or give them as gifts. Try it at your next holiday party and share your glittery creations on Pinterest!
2. Paper Plate Santa Faces
Ho, ho, ho! These paper plate Santa faces are perfect for kids! Grab paper plates, cotton balls, and red paper to make Santa’s hat and beard. Kids love gluing and painting to bring Santa to life. This craft is easy and uses everyday supplies. It can also be a fun party mask. Kids giggle nonstop while wearing them! It is a cozy, handmade project full of holiday cheer. Try it and share your Santa creations in the comments. What is your favorite Christmas craft for kids?
3. Reindeer Handprint Cards
Make little hands into cute reindeer cards! Kids dip hands in brown paint and press them on paper. Add googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose. These cards are special keepsakes for parents or party guests. They show a child’s magic touch and are perfect for Christmas gifts. Use fun, festive colors and let kids decorate their own cards. This craft is easy, a little messy, and very cute. Try it at your kids’ Christmas party. Share your tiny reindeer with us!
4. Snowflake Pipe Cleaner Ornaments
Make pipe cleaner snowflakes for kids’ Christmas parties! Twist white and silver pipe cleaners into fun snowflake shapes. Add beads to make them sparkle. Hang them on a tree or string them as garland. Kids can try different patterns while keeping it simple. This craft is cheap and uses few supplies. It’s perfect for groups. The sparkly snowflakes feel cozy and festive. Try this at your holiday party. Share your snowflakes on social media!
5. Mason Jar Snow Globes
Kids will love making mini mason jar snow globes! Fill small jars with water, glitter, and a little glycerin. Glue a tiny tree or figurine to the lid. Shake to make snow! This craft is fun and perfect for Christmas parties. I made these with my nieces, and they loved the sparkle. It is easy but looks amazing. Kids feel like craft experts. Make these at your holiday party. Share your snowy snow globes online!
6. Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments
These felt Christmas tree ornaments are fun for kids’ parties. Cut felt into tree shapes. Let kids decorate with buttons, ribbons, or sequins. Stitch or glue for a handmade touch. Felt is soft and easy for little hands. It adds a cozy, festive vibe. These ornaments make great gifts or keepsakes. They are simple, safe, and easy to change. Try this craft at your party. Share your creations in the comments!
7. Popsicle Stick Snowmen
Popsicle stick snowmen are a fun craft for kids. Glue sticks together. Paint them white. Add scarves from ribbon scraps and hats from felt. Kids can draw faces with markers. They are easy, cute, and fun at parties. This craft uses things you already have. It keeps costs low and kids’ creativity high. Make some for decorating or giving as gifts. Share your snowmen on Pinterest!
8. Candy Cane Bead Ornaments
Candy cane bead ornaments are a fun craft for kids. String red and white beads on pipe cleaners. Bend them into candy cane shapes. It is easy and mess-free. Kids can practice their fine motor skills. These ornaments add color to any tree. Make a bunch in minutes. They also make cute gift toppers. Try this craft at your party. Share your candy canes online!
9. Pom-Pom Wreath Decorations
Pom-pom wreaths are fun and cozy! Kids wrap colorful yarn into fluffy pom-poms. Glue them on a cardboard ring to make a mini wreath. Add a ribbon for extra charm. This craft is great for a Christmas party. The soft pom-poms feel squishy and fun. It is cheap and easy to make. Kids can decorate however they like. Hang the wreaths on doors or trees. Share your wreaths online!
10. Toilet Paper Roll Elves
Make elves from toilet paper rolls! Paint the rolls and add felt hats. Glue on googly eyes and pom-pom noses. Kids will love making these funny elves. This craft is cheap and uses recycled materials. Kids get excited while making them. Use red, green, and other festive colors. Try this at a Christmas party. Share your elf creations online!
11. Glittery Star Toppers
Make glittery star toppers for Christmas! Cut stars from cardboard. Add glue and sprinkle gold or silver glitter. Attach a stick or loop to top a tree. Kids love the sparkle! This craft is cheap and uses recycled materials. Little crafters feel like pros while making them. Try this at your party and share your stars online!
12. Button Christmas Cards
Make button Christmas cards with kids! Glue colorful buttons on paper to make trees, wreaths, or ornaments. Add marker details for fun. Kids love this simple, hands-on craft. Parents enjoy keeping them as keepsakes. Use old buttons to be eco-friendly. These cards are great for gifts or decorations. Try this at your party and share your designs online!
13. Yarn-Wrapped Ornaments
Make yarn-wrapped ornaments with kids! Wrap colorful yarn around foam or cardboard balls. Use glue to hold it in place. Add beads or ribbons for extra fun. Kids will enjoy this hands-on craft. It looks soft and festive on a tree. These ornaments are cheap and easy for groups. Try this at your Christmas party and share your designs online!
14. Paper Snowman Puppets
Make paper snowman puppets with kids! Cut snowmen from white paper. Add scarves from fabric scraps. Attach them to sticks for puppet fun. Kids can tell snowy stories and giggle a lot. This craft is cheap and uses everyday materials. It’s easy and fun for imaginative play. Try this at your Christmas party and share your snowmen online!
15. Clothespin Reindeer Decor
Make clothespin reindeer with kids! Paint the clothespins brown. Glue on googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose. Clip them on cards or garland for fun. These upcycled reindeer are cheap and playful. Kids can make a whole herd fast! Try this at your Christmas party and share your reindeer online. How do you use everyday things for crafts?
16. Tissue Paper Christmas Trees
Make tissue paper Christmas trees with kids! Crumple green tissue paper into small balls. Glue them on cone-shaped cardboard to make fluffy trees. Add glitter or star toppers for sparkle. Kids love touching and shaping the paper. This craft is easy and uses upcycled materials. You can put the trees on tables or give them as gifts. Try this at your Christmas party and share your trees online. How do you add color to holiday crafts?
17. Felt Gingerbread Men
Make felt gingerbread men with kids! Cut gingerbread shapes from brown felt. Let kids decorate with buttons, ribbons, or puffy paint for icing. These are great for ornaments or gift tags. Kids love the soft, touchable feel. This craft is easy and fits the handmade trend. Hang the gingerbread on your tree for charm. Try this at your Christmas party and share your creations online. How do you make holiday crafts cozy?
18. Paper Bag Snowflakes
Make paper bag snowflakes with kids! Glue white paper bags together. Cut shapes and unfold for pretty snowflakes. Kids can paint or add glitter for sparkle. This upcycled project turns simple bags into winter art. It is easy, cheap, and great for group fun. Hang them in windows for a festive look. Try this at your party and share your snowflakes online. How do you make crafts shine? Show us your snowy designs!
19. Pom-Pom Snowball Ornaments
Make pom-pom snowball ornaments with kids! Use white yarn to make pom-poms. Glue them onto foam balls for a snowy look. Add a ribbon loop to hang. Kids love the soft, fluffy texture. This craft is easy, cheap, and perfect for little hands. Hang them on your tree or give them as gifts. Try this at your party and share your creations online. How do you add coziness to holiday decor?
20. Egg Carton Christmas Bells
Make egg carton Christmas bells with kids! Cut egg cartons into bell shapes. Paint them in bright colors. Add glitter or beads for sparkle. Tie a ribbon to hang. Kids love making these bells—they jingle and bring cheer! This craft is cheap, easy, and great for groups. Hang them on a tree or garland for a cozy look. Try this at your party and share your bells online. What’s your favorite upcycled craft?
