Christmas is the perfect time to get creative with your little ones! These Christmas crafts for toddlers are fun, safe, and easy to make with simple materials you already have at home.
From paper snowflakes to painted ornaments, each project encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and festive joy. Toddlers love getting their hands messy with glue, glitter, and paint — and these crafts let them explore without pressure.
Whether you’re looking for rainy-day activities, preschool classroom ideas, or sweet handmade gifts for family, this list has you covered. Every project can be adjusted for different ages and skill levels, making them perfect for family crafting time.
So grab some colored paper, cotton balls, and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer — and let the creativity begin!
1. Paper Plate Santa
Supplies: white paper plate, red paper, cotton balls, glue, scissors, marker
Instructions:
- Cut a red triangle for Santa’s hat and glue it to the plate.
- Add cotton balls for the beard and hat trim.
- Draw eyes and a nose with a marker.
- Glue a final cotton ball on top for the pom-pom.
2. Handprint Christmas Tree
Supplies: green paint, brown paper, star sticker, glitter, glue
Instructions:
- Help your toddler paint their hand green.
- Press several handprints in a triangle shape to form a tree.
- Add a brown trunk and decorate with glitter and a star.
- Let it dry and display it proudly!
3. Cotton Ball Snowman
Supplies: cotton balls, glue, black paper, orange paper, markers
Instructions:
- Draw three snowman circles on paper.
- Have your child glue cotton balls to fill each one.
- Cut out a carrot nose and hat to glue on.
- Draw buttons and arms with markers.
4. Pom-Pom Ornament
Supplies: clear plastic ornament, mini pom-poms, ribbon
Instructions:
- Open the ornament and let your child fill it with pom-poms.
- Close the ornament and tie a ribbon on top.
- Hang it on the tree for a bright toddler-made decoration!
5. Popsicle Stick Reindeer
Supplies: popsicle sticks, googly eyes, brown paint, red pom-pom, glue
Instructions:
- Paint the sticks brown and glue them into a triangle shape.
- Add googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose.
- Glue on small twig or pipe cleaner antlers.
- Let it dry before hanging.
6. Fingerprint Christmas Lights
Supplies: white paper, black marker, paint in various colors
Instructions:
- Draw a wavy black line to resemble a string of lights.
- Have your toddler dip a finger in paint and press along the line.
- Use different colors for each “light.”
- Let dry and display proudly.
7. Pinecone Christmas Tree
Supplies: pinecone, green paint, glue, sequins, pom-poms
Instructions:
- Paint the pinecone green and let it dry.
- Help your toddler glue on sequins and pom-poms as ornaments.
- Add a yellow paper star to the top.
- Perfect for table decorations!
8. Paper Strip Wreath
Supplies: green paper strips, glue stick, paper plate ring, red bow
Instructions:
- Cut out the center of a paper plate to form a ring.
- Have your toddler glue on green paper strips.
- Add a red bow at the bottom for decoration.
- Hang on the door or wall.
9. Cupcake Liner Angels
Supplies: cupcake liners, glue, small paper circle, glitter, ribbon
Instructions:
- Flatten two cupcake liners to form wings.
- Glue them behind a small paper circle for the angel’s face.
- Decorate with glitter and draw a smile.
- Attach a ribbon to hang it.
10. Tissue Paper Candy Cane
Supplies: red and white tissue paper, glue, candy cane outline
Instructions:
- Draw or print a candy cane outline.
- Have your toddler tear tissue paper into small pieces.
- Glue the red and white paper in alternating stripes.
- Let dry and display!
11. Toilet Roll Elf
Supplies: toilet roll, green paper, glue, marker, pom-poms
Instructions:
- Wrap the roll with green paper.
- Draw an elf face and glue on pom-poms for buttons.
- Cut a small triangle hat from paper and glue on top.
- Add a cotton ball at the tip of the hat.
12. Q-Tip Snowflake Painting
Supplies: blue paper, white paint, Q-tips
Instructions:
- Dip Q-tips into white paint.
- Show your toddler how to dot and form snowflake patterns.
- Let them make as many as they like.
- Allow to dry — a perfect snowy scene!
13. Paper Cup Bells
Supplies: paper cups, paint, string, jingle bells, stickers
Instructions:
- Let your toddler paint and decorate paper cups.
- Poke a hole in the top and thread a string through.
- Tie a jingle bell inside each cup.
- Hang on the tree for cheerful sound effects!
14. Button Christmas Tree
Supplies: green paper, glue, assorted buttons, star sticker
Instructions:
- Cut a triangle shape for the tree.
- Have your toddler glue colorful buttons as ornaments.
- Add a star sticker at the top.
- Display on the fridge or wall.
15. Paper Snowflakes
Supplies: white paper, scissors (with help), glitter, glue
Instructions:
- Fold paper several times into a small triangle.
- Help your child cut small shapes along the edges.
- Unfold to reveal the snowflake.
- Add glitter for sparkle.
16. Christmas Tree Sponge Painting
Supplies: sponge, green paint, brown paper, star stickers
Instructions:
- Cut sponge into a triangle shape.
- Dip in green paint and stamp onto paper.
- Add a brown trunk and star sticker.
- Let it dry before displaying.
17. Paper Plate Wreath
Supplies: paper plate, tissue paper, glue, ribbon
Instructions:
- Cut out the center of the plate.
- Tear green tissue paper and glue it around the edge.
- Add a red ribbon bow.
- Hang on your child’s door.
18. Sticker Christmas Cards
Supplies: cardstock, Christmas stickers, crayons, glue
Instructions:
- Fold cardstock in half to make a card.
- Give your toddler stickers and crayons to decorate.
- Add a short message inside.
- Simple and personal!
19. Pasta Garland
Supplies: pasta shapes, paint, string, glue
Instructions:
- Paint pasta in red, green, and gold.
- Let dry completely.
- Help your toddler thread pasta onto string.
- Hang it across the mantel or window.
20. Marshmallow Snowman
Supplies: marshmallows, pretzel sticks, chocolate chips, candy
Instructions:
- Stack three marshmallows for the body.
- Use pretzels for arms and chocolate chips for buttons.
- Add candy for a scarf or hat.
- Snack and smile together!
21. Ribbon Christmas Tree Garland
Supplies: green ribbon, small sticks or straws, glue, string, scissors
Instructions:
- Cut the green ribbon into short strips of varying lengths.
- Glue the strips across the stick from shortest to longest, forming a tree shape.
- Tie a string at the top of each stick to hang.
- Repeat to create multiple trees and join them into a festive garland!
Conclusion
Christmas crafts for toddlers aren’t just about cute decorations — they’re about creating memories. Each simple project helps little hands explore, learn, and express joy. From sparkly snowflakes to marshmallow snowmen, these crafts bring giggles and holiday cheer to your home. So, roll up your sleeves, grab the glue, and make every glittery moment count this Christmas season!
