Fun Crafts for Kids This Christmas

I know it’s only mid November, but it’s never too early to plan for Christmas!  Here are a few fun Christmas crafts for kids, perfect for adding holiday cheer to your home!

Pine Cone Christmas Trees: Gather some pine cones, paint them green, and glue on mini pom-poms, beads, or glitter to make “ornaments.” Add a small star at the top and place them in small clay pots.

Paper Plate Snowmen: Use two paper plates, one for the head and one for the body, and glue them together. Add googly eyes, a paper carrot nose, and buttons for a cute snowman decoration.

Handprint Wreaths: Trace kids’ handprints on green paper, cut them out, and glue them into a wreath shape. Decorate with red pom-poms as “berries” and add a bow at the top.

Ornament Suncatchers: Cut out ornament shapes from clear contact paper. Stick bits of tissue paper and glitter onto them, then hang in a window to catch the light.

Popsicle Stick Reindeer: Glue three popsicle sticks in a triangle shape, add googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose, and attach a ribbon for hanging. These make great tree ornaments!

Salt Dough Ornaments: Make salt dough using 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Shape with cookie cutters, bake, and paint once they cool.

Christmas Slime: This is a winner at my house! Make a simple slime with glue and baking soda, then add green or red food coloring, glitter, and small holiday-themed sequins.

Do you have a favorite Christmas craft you do with your kids?  Tell me about your craft tradition in the comments!