Looking for quick and easy Christmas crafts that keep little hands busy and fill your home with festive cheer? You’re in the right place! These fun holiday projects are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids — using simple supplies you likely already have. From Santa and reindeer to sparkling ornaments and keepsake handprints, this list has something for every age and every attention span. Get ready to make memories, strengthen fine motor skills, and sprinkle a whole lot of Christmas joy into your day!

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47 Quick and Easy Christmas Crafts

In this roundup of 47 festive projects, I’ve separated the crafts into categories like Santa, reindeer, trees, ornaments, snowmen, wreaths, and other fun characters to make it easy to find the perfect activity. From simple paper plate creations to adorable keepsakes, there’s something here for every little crafter!

Supplies You’ll Need for these Crafts

When it comes to crafts, not all supplies are created equal. Some supplies I buy at the dollar store every time, while others I wouldn’t ever want to buy it at the dollar store. Here are some of the common supplies used in these crafts that I would recommend using:

Santa Crafts

Get ready to make the jolliest holiday creations with these fun and festive Santa-themed crafts!

Santa Handprint Keepsake

The Mindful Toddler’s handprint Santa is a precious holiday keepsake. Kids create Santa’s beard using their own handprints.

Accordion Santa Surprise

Paper Scissors Craft guides kids in folding a fun accordion-style Santa, where his arms and legs are bouncy and fun. A jolly craft with playful dimension!

Paper Cup Santa Cutie

Thriving in Parenting transforms a simple cup into a cheerful Santa face. Kids love building his iconic red hat and fluffy beard.

Jolly Santa Plate Face

Thriving in Parenting helps kids make Santa’s jolly smile on a paper plate. A simple and sweet decoration for the holiday season.

Build-a-Santa Printable

The Artisan Life offers a cut-and-paste Santa that kids can assemble themselves. Great for scissor skills and early crafting independence.

Popsicle Stick Santa Ornament

Cultivating Brilliant Minds shares a quick popsicle stick Santa kids can personalize and hang on the tree. A festive ornament for any branch!

Reindeer Crafts

From Rudolph to playful reindeer friends, these crafts are perfect for little Santa’s helpers.

Yarn-Wrapped Reindeer Fun

Paper Scissors Craft has kids practice fine motor skills by wrapping yarn around a reindeer shape. A cozy craft that feels like Christmas!

Reindeer Craft

Paper Plate Rudolph

Rainy Day Mum shares a simple Rudolph craft made with a classic paper plate. Quick, cute, and perfect for preschoolers.

Pinecone Rudolph Ornament

On Moxie and Motherhood turns pinecones into rustic reindeer ornaments. Add eyes, antlers, and a red nose for instant cheer.

Paper Bag Reindeer Puppet

Mommy Evolution creates a fun puppet that doubles as imaginative play. Kids decorate and then put on a Christmas show!

Reindeer TP Roll Craft

Ruffles and Rain Boots shares a silly Rudolph craft made from toilet rolls. A fun recycled Christmas craft kids can proudly display.

Popsicle Stick Reindeer

Beth Ann Averill offers a fast and favorite reindeer popsicle stick craft. Big googly eyes and a bright nose seal the holiday cuteness.

Easy Jingle Bell Reindeer Ornament

Fluxing Well helps kids turn real jingle bells into reindeer that actually jingle! A charming ornament to hang year after year.

Christmas Tree Crafts

Bring the magic of the season to life with these easy and adorable Christmas tree crafts.

Quick Paper Plate Christmas Tree

The Mindful Toddler shows how to cut, decorate, and display a cute paper plate tree. Fast enough for toddlers to finish proudly!

Cupcake Liner Tree Magic

Rock Your Homeschool transforms cupcake liners into colorful holiday trees. A cute craft that takes just a few minutes to make.

Glowing Paper Christmas Tree

A Little Pinch of Perfect adds lights to crafting with a glowing paper tree. Kids love watching it light up the room!

Accordion Fold Tree

With a free template from A Little Pinch of Perfect, kids fold a tree that stands up and looks amazing. A 3D decoration for the table or mantel.

Fork-Painted Christmas Tree

Mommy Evolution lets kids paint textured tree branches using a fork! A creative sensory process art idea for little makers.

TP Roll Stamped Tree Art

Mommy Evolution also shows how to stamp Christmas trees using cardboard tubes. Super simple and lots of fun for preschoolers.

Paper Straw Tree Ornament

Made in a Pinch uses paper straws to make a mini tree ornament perfect for hanging. Great for developing cutting skills!

3D Stand-Up Christmas Tree

Attachment Mummy’s 3D paper tree stands tall all season long. A fun challenge for kids who love papercrafts.

Embellished Paper Christmas Tree

Paper Scissors Craft gives kids total creative freedom to “trim the tree” with glitter and gems. The more sparkle, the better! Some great supplies to use are ribbon, holiday washi tape, and pom poms.

Easy Christmas Tree Craft for Kids-min

Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft

Paper Scissors Craft turns popsicle sticks into sturdy little Christmas trees. Kids can decorate them to match their holiday theme.

Popsicle stick Christmas Tree

Handprint Christmas Tree

Teach Me, Mama offers a sentimental craft using children’s handprints arranged as a tree. A keepsake perfect for gifting to grandparents!

Christmas Countdown Pom-Pom Tree

Cultivating Brilliant Minds turns cardboard and pom-poms into a countdown calendar. Kids add a pom-pom each day to decorate their tree!

Ornament Crafts

Sparkle and shine this season with these simple and creative ornament crafts for kids.

Rudolph Salt Dough Ornament

Rainy Day Mum’s salt dough Rudolph makes a lasting keepsake. Kids love painting on his bright red nose!

Icicle Bead Ornaments

Fox Farm Home shows how to twist beads onto pipe cleaners to make sparkling icicles. Beautiful and super fast to make!

Beaded Star Ornament

The Crafty Blog Stalker helps kids create star ornaments using beads and wire. A simple craft with stunning results.

Yarn Letter Ornament

XOXO Bella turns initials into cozy Christmas ornaments kids can hang proudly. A personalized touch for every tree.

Cinnamon Dough Ornaments

Strength and Sunshine’s cinnamon ornaments smell amazing and last for years. A fun hands-on tradition to repeat every Christmas.

Bulb Reindeer Ornament

Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks uses clear ornaments to create adorable Rudolph faces. Kids can fill and decorate each one uniquely.

Snowman Crafts

Build some frosty fun indoors with these adorable snowman crafts kids will love to make all winter long!

Snowman Alphabet Craft

Teach Me, Mama blends letter recognition with winter fun in this cute snowman activity. A learning win disguised as crafting!

Craft Stick Snowman Magnet

Attachment Mummy helps kids build a fridge-ready snowman from craft sticks. Perfect for winter decorating in the kitchen!

Wood Bead Snowman Ornament

The Reid Homestead stacks wooden beads into a cute snowman shape. Kids love giving each snowman a personality!

Wreath Crafts

Deck the halls with these cute and easy wreath crafts that kids will love making.

Paper Plate Holiday Wreath

The Mindful Toddler shows how to turn a paper plate into a Christmas wreath with colorful decorations. Simple and festive!

Preschool Plate Wreath

Two Pink Peonies includes a printable template to help preschoolers decorate their own wreath. A cute project for classroom or home!

Pasta Christmas Wreath

Marley Doodle Digital shows how to make mini wreaths from pasta shapes. A fun painting and gluing craft with a great finished look.

More Quick Christmas Crafts

Here’s a collection of fun Christmas crafts that didn’t quite fit into their own category but are perfect for holiday creativity!

Tissue Paper Grinch Plate

Rock Your Homeschool brings the Grinch to life with green tissue paper and a paper plate. Great fine motor practice with a mischievous twist!

Grinch Puppet Bag

DIY and Fun offers a playful Grinch puppet using a paper bag and template. Perfect for storytelling and silly fun!

Mickey Mouse Santa Plate

The Benson Street helps kids turn a paper plate into Mickey dressed as Santa. A magical mashup for Disney fans!

Cardboard Gingerbread House Craft

The Benson Street swaps frosting for cardboard in this no-mess gingerbread house. Kids decorate with craft supplies instead of candy!

Toilet Roll Gingerbread Buddy

Cultivating Brilliant Minds turns toilet rolls into sweet gingerbread figures. Each one is unique and full of personality!

Christmas Binoculars Adventure

Homan at Home lets kids create festive binoculars to “spot” Christmas magic. A craft and a toy all in one!

Fingerprint Lights Frame

Cultivating Brilliant Minds has kids use their fingerprints to create colorful Christmas lights around a photo frame. A meaningful gift for loved ones!

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Christmas Crafts

These easy and quick Christmas crafts for kids are perfect for keeping little hands busy and imaginations bright during the holiday season. From simple decorations to festive games, each project is designed to be fun, stress-free, and full of holiday cheer. Whether you’re crafting at home, in the classroom, or at a family gathering, these projects are sure to bring smiles and create lasting memories. Grab your supplies, get creative, and make this Christmas extra magical!