36 Cheap & Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids

We are rounded up the best Christmas crafts for kids that are cheap, easy, and super festive! These are great for home or the classroom and uses minimal supplies.

Pair these fun and easy Christmas crafts for kids with our free activity placemats, dot marker printables, and our letters to Santa for festive fun all through the month of December!

Also, be sure to see our 72 Easy and Fun Christmas Countdown Activities and 29+ Fun & Easy Christmas Party Games to Play This Year!

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Pasta Paper Plate Christmas Wreath

Kids and toddlers will have a holly jolly good time making this super cute pasta Christmas wreath! It’s quick to put together, bursting with holiday cheer, and makes the perfect craft for school or home.

Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones

Spread some holiday magic by making these adorable reindeer hot chocolate cones! Kids will love assembling this fun and festive craft and it can double as a gift or party favor.

Candy Cane Reindeer

This holiday season, get ready to jingle all the way with these adorable reindeer candy canes! They’re super fun to make, totally cute to show off, and perfect for party favors or stuffing those stockings with a little festive cheer.

Colorable Winter and Christmas Bookmarks

Turn up the holiday fun with these free printable bookmarks! Kids will love coloring and decorating them to make the cutest Christmas gifts or party favors for classmates.

Yarn Wrapped Reindeer Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Create these adorable reindeer using simple supplies and yarn for an easy and simple kids Christmas craft.

Cute Paper Gingerbread House Craft for Kids

Make a gingerbread house without the mess with this cute holiday inspired paper craft.

Cut Paper Christmas Tree Craft (Quick and Easy)

This simple paper Christmas tree craft helps promote fine motor skill development while your kids have fun getting festive! Just follow along with the step by step instructions from Crafty Kids Play and get ready to make your own cute Christmas craft.

Candy Cane Pipe Cleaner Crafts

Using just beads and pipe cleaners, kids can make these quick and easy candy canes that can double as ornaments.

Rudolph Craft

This adorable Rudolph craft is a breeze—kids can whip it up in about 5 minutes! And if you’re up for it, why not make the whole reindeer squad from Santa’s sleigh? For preschoolers, you might want to give a helping hand with the smaller pieces (or pre-cut everything except for Rudolph’s body).

Candy Cane Wine Cork Ornaments

Turn those leftover wine corks into adorable candy cane ornaments with our FREE printable template! It’s a jolly holiday craft that’s as easy as it is fun—and they’ll look sooo cute hanging on your Christmas tree. Plus, they make awesome little gifts for teachers, friends, or anyone who loves a festive surprise!

Free Printable Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Decorate

Want a quick, fun way to decorate your Christmas tree? Try our easy printable ornaments! Just download, print, and let the kids get crafty. These cute designs are perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday decor and simple enough for kids to make on their own!

Paper Plate Christmas Tree

Kids will have a great time making these paper plate Christmas trees. It will keep them busy for a while since there is a lot of gluing involved.

Tissue Paper Wreath

Get the whole family in on the fun with these super easy tissue paper wreaths! With just a few simple supplies and a sprinkle of patience, you can create your very own festive masterpiece. Add pom-poms, sequins, or glitter to make it extra merry and bright!

Torn Paper Christmas Tree Craft

Use the free printable Christmas tree template and torn pieces of construction paper to make this cute and easy Christmas tree craft.

Grinch Heishi Bracelet Set

Kids will love making these grinch themed bracelets that can also double as gifts for friends, family, and classmates.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Craft

Create these adorable reindeer out of the free printables and brown paper bags.

Paper Accordion Fold Christmas Tree

Kids can create their own 3D trees by simply folding the templates. Before folding they can decorate however they would like!

DIY Elf Craft for Kids

Get ready for some holly jolly fun with this adorable Elf Craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages! This festive construction paper project is super easy to make—and comes with a free printable to help you get started.

As Cute as a Button Christmas Tree Craft

Have random buttons laying around? Let kids use them as ornaments to make fun and festive Christmas trees.

Magnetic Advent Calendar Wreath with Free Printables

Get into the holiday and crafting spirit by letting kids make a DIY countdown wreath!

Toilet Paper Roll Snowman

Turn an ordinary toilet paper roll into a frosty snowman with this fun and free printable craft!

Kid-Made Christmas Tree Picture Frame

This Christmas Tree Picture Frame is an easy kid-made holiday keepsake craft!

Reindeer Christmas String Art

This reindeer Christmas string art project is a hit for kids of all ages! It’s a fun way to create festive holiday décor that doubles as a one-of-a-kind handmade gift.