Top 10 Christmas Crafts the Whole Family Will Enjoy

The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down, gather around the table, and craft something magical together. Whether you’re looking to decorate your home, make heartfelt gifts, or simply spend quality time with your loved ones, these 10 Christmas Crafts are fun for all ages and easy to make with simple materials. 

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Crafting together during the holidays isn’t just about making decorations—it’s about making memories. These simple projects bring creativity, laughter, and love into your home. So turn on some Christmas music, pass around the scissors and glitter, and let the holiday spirit shine bright!

10 Christmas Crafts the Whole Family Will Enjoy

1. Salt Dough Ornaments

credit: YummyMummy

Create lasting memories by making your own salt dough ornaments. Mix 2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, and 1 cup water to form dough. Roll it out, cut shapes with cookie cutters, and bake until hard. Once cool, paint and decorate! Add names and dates for keepsakes you’ll treasure year after year.

Salt Dough Ornaments from Yummy Mummy

2. Pinecone Christmas Trees

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Gather pinecones from the yard and paint them green or give them a whitewash along the outer edges. Glue them onto small wooden bases or bottle caps, then decorate with tiny pom-poms or glitter. These mini trees make adorable table decorations or gifts.

Pinecone Christmas Tree from Kara Layne

 

3. No-Sew Fabric Strips Rag Wreath

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A no-sew rag wreath is a perfect addition to compliment your home decor or add to your holiday decorating. Not only is this an affordable craft project but it requires no special skills or tools so just about anyone can make a no-sew fabric strip wreath!

No-Sew DIY Fabric Strip Rag Wreath - from MommySuburbia 

4. DIY Snow Globes

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Turn empty jars into magical snow globes! Glue a small figurine or tree to the jar lid, fill the jar with water and glitter, then seal tightly. Give it a shake and watch the snow fall.

DIY Dollar Store Snowglobes - from Little Red Window

5. Cinnamon Stick Ornaments

via: Easy Peasy Creative Ideas

Cut a piece of fabric into strips the tie the strips onto a cinnamon stick leaving about an inch of the cinnamon stick showing at one end. Trim the tied fabric strips at an angle to create a tree shape. Add a piece of twine to the top of the cinnamon stick tree for hanging. These mini trees look rustic and smell amazing on the Christmas tree!

Cinnamon Stick Ornaments - from Easy Peasy Creative Ideas

6. Giant Paper Snowflakes

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A paper snowflakes are a classic that never gets old. These giant paper snowflakes are easy to make and make a big, bold statement! Fold and cut white paper into unique snowflake patterns. Hang them from a window or even from a chandalier for a winter wonderland effect that costs almost nothing but looks beautiful.

Giant 3D Paper Snowflakes - from Craft With Cartwright

7. Reindeer Clothespins

credit: One Little Project

Paint clothespins brown or leave it plain, glue on googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose, and twist brown pipe cleaners for antlers. These little reindeer can clip onto tree branches, gifts, or even holiday cards. They are so adorable you are going to want to make them to give to everyone on your Christmas list this year!

Clothespin Reindeer Christmas Ornaments - from One Little Project

8. 3D Cardboard Christmas Tree

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Simply use the provided template to cut out these slide together pieces from sturdy cardboard and you have a small table-top 3D Christmas tree. Paint the cardboard any festive color you like, add small decorations like buttons, sequins, yarn and whatever little items you can use as ornaments to finish this craft. These little trees make cute centerpieces for your holiday spread.

3D Cardboard Christmas Tree - from MommySuburbia

9. Popsicle Stick Christmas Free Picture Frames

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Glue popsicle sticks into a triangle, paint them green, and decorate with glitter, sequins, or stickers. Add a family photo and hang them as ornaments or give as gifts to grandparents.

Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Picture Frame - from Glued to My Crafts Blog

10. Mini Christmas Wreath Ornament

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Cut festive holiday fabric into strips, fold the strips in half, loop over a canning jar lid and pull the fabric ends through the loop and pull to tie a knot. Fill the entire circle until you can see the metal of the lid. Add a string for hanging up. A simple, budget-friendly craft perfect for a group or family evening to make!

Mini Fabric Christmas Wreath Ornament - MommySuburbia

Holiday Crafting

These fun & easy Christmas crafts make the perfect addition to your holiday crafting day. From DIY gifts to creative décor, each one brings a little more joy—and maybe a little glitter—into your home. So gather the family, turn on a holiday movie, and let your creativity sparkle!

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