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Creative Holiday Crafts for Kids to Enjoy

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Creative Holiday Crafts for Kids to Enjoy

Hey there! 🎄✨ Are you looking for fun ways to keep your kids entertained during the holiday season? I’ve got you covered! Holidays are the perfect time to get crafty, especially when the kids are bouncing off the walls with excitement. These creative holiday crafts aren’t just great for keeping little hands busy—they’re also a fantastic way to bond, make memories, and add a personal touch to your festive decor. Let’s dive into some fun ideas that your kids will love and you’ll actually enjoy doing with them.

1. DIY Salt Dough Ornaments

Salt dough ornaments are a holiday classic, and for a good reason—they’re easy, fun, and totally customizable. Plus, they make for adorable keepsakes that you’ll treasure for years.

What You’ll Need:

  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1 cup of salt
  • 1 cup of water
  • Cookie cutters (holiday shapes like stars, trees, or snowflakes)
  • Acrylic paint and ribbon

How to Do It:

  1. Mix the flour, salt, and water to create a dough.
  2. Roll it out and use cookie cutters to make shapes.
  3. Use a straw to poke a small hole at the top for hanging.
  4. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 2-3 hours until hard.
  5. Once cool, let the kids paint and decorate their ornaments.
  6. Add ribbon and hang them on the tree!

Personal Story: Last year, my nephew made a salt dough ornament in the shape of a gingerbread man and decided to give it blue hair and sparkly shoes. It’s now one of my favorite decorations on the tree!

2. Paper Plate Wreaths

Who says wreaths have to be fancy? Paper plate wreaths are super simple to make, and kids can go wild with decorations.

What You’ll Need:

  • Paper plates
  • Green paint or green construction paper
  • Glue
  • Pom-poms, sequins, or stickers for decoration

How to Do It:

  1. Cut out the center of the paper plate to create a ring.
  2. Paint the plate green or glue on strips of green paper.
  3. Decorate with pom-poms, sequins, or whatever you have on hand.
  4. Add a bow or ribbon at the bottom for extra flair.

Pro Tip: Hang these wreaths on bedroom doors for a festive touch!

3. Handprint Holiday Cards

Handprint crafts are always a hit with kids, and holiday cards made with their little hands are extra special for family and friends.

What You’ll Need:

  • Blank cards or cardstock
  • Washable paint
  • Markers or crayons

How to Do It:

  1. Paint your child’s hand with washable paint and press it onto the card to create a handprint.
  2. Turn the handprint into something festive, like a reindeer (add antlers and a red nose) or a Christmas tree (decorate with dots for ornaments).
  3. Let the kids add their own message or drawings inside.

Personal Story: My daughter made handprint cards for her grandparents, and they were so touched they framed them! She was beaming with pride when she saw them hanging on their wall.

4. Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

Turn simple popsicle sticks into sparkling snowflakes that look amazing hanging in windows or on the tree.

What You’ll Need:

  • Popsicle sticks
  • Glue
  • White paint or spray paint
  • Glitter or sequins

How to Do It:

  1. Glue the popsicle sticks together in a snowflake shape.
  2. Once the glue dries, paint them white.
  3. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle glitter or add sequins for some sparkle.
  4. Attach a piece of string for hanging.

Pro Tip: Make these in different sizes for a fun, layered look when hanging them.

5. Holiday Slime

What kid doesn’t love slime? Add a holiday twist to this sensory favorite for hours of fun.

What You’ll Need:

  • White school glue
  • Baking soda
  • Contact lens solution
  • Green or red food coloring
  • Glitter

How to Do It:

  1. Mix 4 ounces of glue with a few drops of food coloring and glitter.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix well.
  3. Slowly add contact lens solution, a little at a time, until the slime forms.
  4. Knead the slime until it’s the perfect stretchy consistency.

Personal Story: We made “Grinch Slime” last Christmas, and the kids couldn’t stop giggling as they stretched it into funny shapes. It became the highlight of their holiday break!

6. DIY Christmas Tree Decorations

Let the kids help decorate the tree with their own handmade ornaments. They’ll feel so proud seeing their creations hanging up.

Ideas to Try:

  • Paper Chains: Cut strips of construction paper and link them together to make a chain.
  • Felt Ornaments: Use cookie cutters as templates to cut shapes from felt, then glue them together.
  • Cinnamon Stick Bundles: Tie 3 cinnamon sticks together with a ribbon for a rustic ornament that smells amazing.

Pro Tip: Make a tradition of creating one new ornament every year and watch your collection grow over time.

7. Snow Globe Jars

Snow globes are magical, and making them is easier than you think!

What You’ll Need:

  • Small jars with lids
  • Mini holiday figurines or trees
  • Glitter
  • Water
  • Glycerin (optional, for thicker “snow”)

How to Do It:

  1. Glue the figurines to the inside of the jar lid and let them dry.
  2. Fill the jar with water, a dash of glycerin, and glitter.
  3. Screw the lid on tightly and shake to see the snow fall!

Personal Tip: Use plastic jars for younger kids to avoid any accidents.

8. Felt Holiday Hats

Nothing says holiday cheer like a fun hat! Let the kids create their own festive headwear.

What You’ll Need:

  • Felt fabric
  • Glue or a needle and thread
  • Pom-poms, ribbons, or other decorations

How to Do It:

  1. Cut the felt into a cone shape and roll it into a hat.
  2. Glue or sew the edges together.
  3. Let the kids decorate their hats however they like.

Personal Story: My son made a Santa hat with a giant pom-pom on top, and he wore it every day until New Year’s. It was the cutest thing ever!

9. Holiday Garland

Add a festive touch to any room with a DIY garland.

What You’ll Need:

  • Construction paper or felt
  • String
  • Glue or a hole punch

How to Do It:

  1. Cut out shapes like stars, trees, or snowflakes.
  2. Attach them to the string using glue or by threading the string through holes.
  3. Hang it up in doorways, windows, or around the tree.

Pro Tip: Let the kids decide the shapes and colors for a truly one-of-a-kind garland.

Let’s Get Crafting!

There you go—some super fun and easy holiday crafts to keep your kids entertained and in the festive spirit. The best part? These projects don’t just result in cute decorations; they also create lasting memories and give your kids a sense of pride in their creations.

What’s Next? Pick a project (or two!) and get started. I’d love to hear how it goes—share your stories or photos in the comments. Let’s spread some holiday cheer, one craft at a time!

Happy crafting, and may your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and lots of glitter! 🎨🎄✨

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