With the holiday season soon upon us, it’s time to think about some fun crafts you can do with your children in preparation of Christmas. My kids love doing holiday crafts, and I’m sure yours will too! It has always been challenging to find age-appropriate crafts that all of the children will enjoy making. My children each have a few years between them, so we have amassed quite a collection of crafts and craft ideas. Here are a few suggestions you can use. Consider it an early Christmas gift from me to you!

Bead garlands are one of my all-time favorite crafts. They are fun to make, extremely colorful, and great for children of all ages. You will need some string or plastic cord, a whole lot of beads, some scissors, and some glue. Cut the string or cord to the desired length, and thread it through the first bead. Tie a knot around that bead, and add some glue to keep it secure. Now add the rest of your beads. When you reach the end, tie the string off on the last bead and add some more glue. Now that was fun, wasn’t it?

Pine cone ornaments have also become classics in our Christmas craft repertoire. They are appropriate for children of any age, and keep very well in storage. You will need to spend some time collecting the pine cones. We collect them when we are out walking the dog. We simply paint them with silver or gold paint, and cover them with glitter. Let them dry somewhere safe, and tie them to your tree with a piece of ribbon. Are you getting in the holiday spirit, yet?

Bell ornaments are also a lot of fun to make, and they will last for years to come. We feel that small terra cotta pots are the best to use. Have the children paint the pot green, and allow it to dry. Once the pot is completely dry, attach fake jewels or beads to it with glitter glue. Then thread a small bell with some ribbon, and pull the ribbon up through the hole in the pot. Tie a knot in the ribbon so the bell stays secure, and add any other final touches you might like. I am sure your kids will love these crafts as much as mine do! Have a wonderful holiday, all!

50 Christmas Crafts To Make With Your Kids

NOTE. Scroll the slideshows to check out the ideas, and if you like any, you can find the link for full instructions below the slideshow mentioned in a chronological order.

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1| Reindeer Shape Sorting Activity – Get this idea

2| Snowman Shape Sorting Activity – Get this idea

3| 50 Salt Dough Ornaments – Get this idea

4| DIY Christmas Jigsaw Puzzles – Get this idea

5| Christmas Themed Shape Sorting Math Activities – Get this idea

6| Mirror Snowflake Symmetry – Get this idea

7| Christmas Craft (Printable Craft) – Get this idea

8| Easy Sock Snowman – Get this idea

9| Finger Print Christmas Lights – Get this idea

10|Melted Snowman Tea Light Ornaments – Get this idea

11| Christmas Tree Shape Craft – Get this idea

12| DIY Handmade Reindeer Card – Get this idea

13| Popsicle Sticks Christmas Trees – Get this idea

14| Reindeer Headband Craft For Christmas – Get this idea

15| Paper Rudolph Reindeer Craft For Kids – Get this idea

16| Paper Reindeer Craft – Get this idea

17| DIY Paper Christmas Ornaments – Get this idea

18| Felt Ogee Ornament – Get this idea

19| DIY Handprint Snowman Ornament – Get this idea

20| DIY Twine/ Yarn Christmas Tree Ornament – Get this idea

21| Snowflake Themed Table Setting – Get this idea

22| Paper Snowflakes Window Curtain – Get this idea

23|Paper Snowflakes & Ornaments Using Doilies – Get this idea

24| Stacked Box Christmas Tree for a Table or Mantel – Get this idea

25| A New Look For Old Christmas Ball Ornaments – Get this idea

26| Colorful Christmas Scented Pine Cone Trees – Get this idea

27| Make Cheap Snowflakes Out Of Toilet Paper and Paper Towel – Get this idea

28| DIY Christmas Crackers – Get this idea

29|Christmas Paper Mart – Get this idea

30| DIY Christmas Tree Name Cards – Get this idea

31| Christmas Tree Party Hats – Get this idea

32| Christmas Ornament Advent Calendar – Get this idea

33| Elf Toilet Paper Roll Craft – Get this idea

34| Buddy The Elf Craft for Kids – Get this idea

35| Jovie The Elf Photo Craft For Kids – Get this idea

36| Wine Cork Christmas Tree Ornaments – Get this idea

37| Sitting Mini Flower Pot Elves – Get this idea

38| Tea Light Elf Ornaments – Get this idea

39| Chocolate Bar Snowman – Get this idea

40| Giant Candy Cane DIY – Get this idea

41| DIY Origami Paper Christmas Trees – Get this idea

42| Wrapped Yarn Ornaments – Get this idea

43| Santa And Reindeer Stick Puppets – Get this idea

44| DIY Felt Snowballs – Get this idea

45| Cutest Ever Reindeer Finger Puppet – Get this idea

46| DIY Christmas Village Advent Calendar – Get this idea

47| DIY No-Sew Christmas Gnomes – Get this idea

48| Christmas Wreath Making Activity – Get this idea

49| Minimal Christmas Gift Wrap With DIY Twig Stars – Get this idea

50| Pinecone Snowman Ornaments – Get this idea