Super Fun & Inexpensive Christmas Crafts for Kids Ages 4 to 8

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The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative with your little ones! Crafting not only fosters creativity but also provides a wonderful opportunity to bond. Here are 10 quick and easy Christmas crafts for kids that they will love, making your holiday season even more special.

1. Paper Plate Christmas Tree

Materials:

• Paper plates
• Green paint or markers
• Star stickers or yellow paper for a star
• Glue
• Sequins or glitter (optional)

Instructions:

1. Paint or color the paper plate green.
2. Once dry, cut the plate into a triangle shape for a tree.
3. Decorate with stickers, glitter, or sequins.
4. Attach a star at the top and display it proudly!

2. Handprint Santa Claus

Materials:

• White cardstock
• Red and black paint
• Paintbrush
• Cotton balls

Instructions:

1. Paint your child’s hand with red paint and press it onto the cardstock to create the Santa hat.
2. Use black paint for the belt, and add a cotton ball for the pom-pom.
3. Finish with a face using markers.

3. Pine Cone Ornaments

Materials:

• Pine cones
• Paint (white, gold, or silver)
• Ribbon
• Glitter (optional)

Instructions:

1. Paint the pine cones and sprinkle with glitter if desired.
2. Once dry, tie a ribbon around the top for hanging.
3. Use these to decorate your tree or as gifts!

4. DIY Christmas Cards

Materials:

• Blank cardstock
• Stickers, stamps, or markers
• Scissors and glue

Instructions:

1. Fold the cardstock in half to create a card.
2. Let the kids decorate the front with stickers or drawings.
3. Write a heartfelt message inside to share with family and friends.

5. Salt Dough Ornaments

Materials:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup salt
• 1 cup water
• Cookie cutters
• Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, salt, and water to form a dough.
2. Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to create shapes.
3. Bake at 200°F (93°C) for 2-3 hours. Once cooled, paint and add ribbon for hanging.

6. Christmas Wreaths

Materials:

• Paper plates
• Green construction paper
• Red pom-poms or beads
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Cut out the center of the paper plate to create a ring.
2. Cut leaf shapes from the green construction paper and glue them around the ring.
3. Add red pom-poms or beads for decoration.

7. Snowman Finger Puppets

Materials:

• White felt or socks
• Buttons
• Yarn
• Glue

Instructions:

1. If using felt, cut out snowman shapes and glue on buttons for eyes and a nose.
2. For socks, simply stuff them and decorate with buttons and yarn for a scarf.
3. Let kids put on a puppet show with their creations!

8. Christmas Tree Garland

Materials:

• Colored paper
• Scissors
• String or twine
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Cut out Christmas tree shapes from colored paper.
2. Glue them to a long piece of string or twine, spacing them out evenly.
3. Hang the garland as festive décor around the house.

9. Reindeer Bookmarks

Materials:

• Brown cardstock
• Googly eyes
• Red pom-pom
• Scissors and glue

Instructions:

1. Cut a rectangle from the brown cardstock for the bookmark.
2. Glue on googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose.
3. Add antlers using additional cardstock and enjoy reading during the holidays!

10. Felt Christmas Stockings

Materials:

• Felt in various colors
• Scissors
• Glue
• Decorative items (stickers, glitter)

Instructions:

1. Cut two stocking shapes from felt.
2. Glue them together, leaving the top open for filling.
3. Decorate with stickers or glitter for a personalized touch.

Well, there you have it. 10 quick and easy Christmas crafts for kids that are sure to bring joy and creativity to your holiday season. Gather your supplies, invite the kids to join in, and watch as they create beautiful memories—one craft at a time. Happy crafting!

With Love,

Mandy xo