Simple Christmas Art & Craft Ideas for Children

Christmas is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy simple, cosy crafts with children. You don’t need anything fancy, just basic supplies like paper, glue, crayons and a few everyday household bits. Here are some quick, fun ideas to spark festive creativity.

1. Paper Plate Christmas Wreaths

A paper plate, some cut-out shapes, and glue can create a beautiful wreath for your door or window. Children can decorate with pom-poms, torn paper or crayons. A simple guide is available here: https://www.redtedart.com/autumn-wreath-printable

2. Toilet Roll Reindeer

Save your cardboard tubes and turn them into little reindeer with googly eyes or hand-drawn faces. Add pipe-cleaner antlers or twist up some paper instead. Here’s an easy tutorial: https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/christmas-toilet-paper-roll-crafts/

3. Salt Dough Decorations

Salt dough is cheap, sensory, and endlessly fun. Kids can cut shapes, paint them, and hang them on the tree. Recipe and instructions here:https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-make-salt-dough-recipe

4. Christmas Card Collage

Old magazines, newspapers and scraps of wrapping paper can be turned into beautiful handmade cards. Just cut, glue and decorate, no templates needed.

These simple activities make Christmas meaningful, creative, and stress-free, perfect for children of all ages. Let the festive crafting begin!