Here are some simple and fun DIY Christmas decoration ideas that are perfect for a cosy crafting session with kids.
The festive season is all about getting creative, spreading joy and spending quality time together as a family. Setting up a small Christmas crafting workshop at home gives kids the opportunity to create their own decorations. And it creates magical memories along the way. You can even invite a few of their friends over for a Christmas craft day and a cup of hot chocolate. It’s not only fun, but also a sweet way to add personal, handmade Christmas décor to your home that kids can take pride in.
Toilet-Roll Santas
Making Santas out of toilet roll is a creative, cute and super easy activity for kids to try. Best of all, you probably have everything you need at home already!
You’ll need:
- Empty toilet rolls
- Red and white paper or felt
- Scissors and glue
- Pens or paint
- Cotton balls (for the beard)
- Googly eyes (or draw your own)
How to make them:
- Wrap the toilet roll with red paper or felt and glue it in place.
- Cut a red triangle, roll it into a cone and glue it on as Santa’s hat.
- Draw or paint a face, or add googly eyes.
- Glue on cotton for the beard and the hat trim.
- Add extra details like a belt or buttons if you like.
Cardboard Christmas Trees
Coloured cardstock can be transformed into a variety of cute Christmas crafts. By cutting out triangles (or more tricky shapes, if you like), you’ve got a perfect base for personal mini Christmas trees.
You’ll need:
- Coloured paper or card
- Scissors
- Buttons, glitter or small paper circles
- Pegs or ice lolly sticks for the trunk
- Glue
How to make them:
- Cut large green triangles from the card.
- Glue an ice lolly stick to the bottom, or use a peg instead — no glue needed!
- Let the kids decorate their trees however they like.
Pinecones With Paint and Glitter
Pinecones make beautiful, natural Christmas decorations, and they’re fun to craft with kids. Paint them, add glitter and hang them on the tree or use them as table décor.
You’ll need:
- Pinecones (from outside or an art store)
- Paint (gold, silver or any Christmas colours)
- Glitter
- Glue
- String or ribbon for hanging
How to make them:
- Paint the pinecones and let them dry.
- Add glue to the tips and sprinkle glitter for a festive touch.
- When everything is dry, tie a ribbon on top so they can be hung.
Homemade Christmas Cards
Making Christmas cards with kids is a lovely way to include them in holiday preparations. Plus, friends and family always love a personal greeting.
You’ll need:
- Thick paper or card
- Coloured paper
- Glitter glue, pens, stickers
- Scissors and glue
How to make them:
- Fold the paper or card in half.
- Cut out Christmas shapes, such as trees, snowmen, or stars, from the coloured paper and glue them onto the front.
- Let the kids decorate with pens, glitter glue and stickers.
- Inside, they can write a little Christmas message for the recipient.
Painted Jar Lanterns
Old jam jars can easily be turned into beautiful Christmas lanterns. They’re simple to make and add a warm, cosy glow during the dark winter evenings.
You’ll need:
- Empty jars (jam jars or small glass jars)
- Paint
- Glitter
- Tea lights
- String or ribbon
How to make them:
- Let the kids paint the outside of the jars in Christmas colours and sprinkle glitter on while the paint is still wet.
- When the jars are dry, place a tea light inside for a cosy lantern effect.
- Tie string or ribbon around the top for a cute finishing touch.
Christmas crafts with kids is a wonderful way to build holiday spirit and spend real quality time together. Whether you’re making paper stars, pinecone ornaments or homemade Christmas cards, the most important part is having fun and creating memories. Let the kids be creative and make Christmas decorations you can enjoy year after year.
Want to try another festive project? Check out how easy it is to make a homemade Christmas advent calendar!
