Best 20+ Simple Christmas gift ideas | DIY ideas for gifts and Decorations that will light up hearts!

20+ Simple Christmas DIY ideas for gifts and Decorations that will light up hearts!

 

The holiday season is the perfect time to let creativity shine, especially for kids. From the twinkle of fairy lights to the scent of pine and cinnamon, Christmas sparks joy, laughter, and endless opportunities for family bonding. And what better way to channel the festive spirit than diving into some fun, easy, and beautiful DIY Christmas crafts?

This blog is your ultimate guide to 20+ creative craft ideas that your kids will love—and you might even want to join in! Whether you’re decking the halls, personalizing gifts, or simply creating some family memories, these ideas have you covered.

 

Why Christmas Crafts Are the Ultimate Holiday Activity

Crafting isn’t just about glue and glitter; it’s about fostering creativity, sharpening fine motor skills, and spending quality time together. Plus, the result? Unique keepsakes that carry the warmth of handmade love. This season, trade store-bought decorations for something truly priceless—memories made at the craft table.

1. Salt Dough Ornaments

Mix flour, salt, and water to create a dough. Roll it out, cut with cookie cutters, bake until hardened, and paint.

Video Tutorial: How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments

 

2. Paper Plate Christmas Tree

Fold a paper plate into a cone shape. Paint it green, add stickers, glitter, or small ornaments for decoration.

• Video Tutorial: Paper Plate Christmas Tree

3. Reindeer Clothespin Crafts

Glue googly eyes, a red pom-pom nose, and felt antlers onto a wooden clothespin to make a reindeer.

• Video Tutorial: Clothespin Reindeer Craft

4. Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornaments

Paint mason jar lids white. Add a face with markers or paint, and glue on a ribbon to hang.

• Video Tutorial: Snowman Ornament Tutorial

5. Pinecone Christmas Trees

Paint pinecones white, add glitter, and glue small beads as ornaments. Place in a small pot or base.

• Video Tutorial: Pinecone Christmas Tree 

6. DIY Christmas Crackers

Wrap small gifts or candy in tissue paper. Use cardboard tubes as a base and tie both ends with ribbon.

Video Tutorial: Make Christmas Crackers at Home

 

7. Bottle Cap Snowmen

Glue three bottle caps together vertically. Paint them white, add a snowman face, and tie a ribbon as a scarf.

Video Tutorial: Bottle Cap Snowmen

8. Handprint Reindeer Card

Trace a handprint on brown paper for the reindeer. Add eyes, a red pom-pom nose, and decorate.

Video Tutorial: Handprint Reindeer Christmas Card

9. Sock Snowmen

Fill a white sock with rice, tie off sections to form a body, and decorate with buttons, a scarf, and a hat.

• Video Tutorial: DIY Sock Snowmen 

10. Ribbon Wreath Ornaments

Tie small pieces of ribbon around a wire hoop or a sturdy string. Trim to form a mini wreath shape.

Video Tutorial: Ribbon Wreath Tutorial

 

12. Popsicle Stick Sleighs

Glue popsicle sticks in a sleigh shape. Paint and add decorations like mini presents or ribbons.

Video Tutorial: Popsicle Stick Sleigh

13. Felt Christmas Tree Decorations

Cut felt into tree or ornament shapes. Decorate with buttons, sequins, or glue-on jewels.

Video Tutorial: Felt Christmas Tree Craft

14. Paper Bag Puppets

Decorate brown paper bags with googly eyes, construction paper, and markers to create festive characters.

• Video Tutorial: DIY Paper Bag Puppets 

15. Candy Cane Reindeer

Twist pipe cleaners around the top of a candy cane to form antlers. Add googly eyes and a red pom-pom nose.

• Video Tutorial: Candy Cane Reindeer

16. Christmas Garland from Paper Strips

Cut paper into strips, loop them into circles, and connect them to create a chain. Decorate each link if desired.

• Video Tutorial: Paper Garland DIY 

17. Christmas Card Snow Globe

Cut out a circle, add glitter and a paper snowman inside a clear plastic sheet, and attach it to a card.

• Video Tutorial: DIY Snow Globe Cards 

18. Wooden Spoon Santa

Paint a wooden spoon red for Santa’s outfit. Add a white cotton beard and a red hat on top.

• Video Tutorial: Wooden Spoon Santa 

19. Glittery Pinecone Decorations

Roll pinecones in glue, sprinkle glitter over them, and let them dry. Add a ribbon to hang.

• Video Tutorial: Glitter Pinecone Tutorial

20. Yarn Christmas Trees

Wrap yarn around a cone-shaped cardboard. Glue the ends, and decorate with beads or tiny ornaments.

• Video Tutorial: Yarn Christmas Tree 

 

21. Christmas Countdown Chain

Cut paper strips, form them into interlinked loops, and remove one each day to count down to Christmas.

• Video Tutorial: DIY Countdown Chain 

22. Tissue Paper Lantern

Glue colorful tissue paper pieces onto a balloon. Let dry and place an LED candle inside.

• Video Tutorial: Tissue Paper Lantern

23. Popsicle Stick Reindeer

Glue popsicle sticks in a triangle shape, add antlers, a pom-pom nose, and googly eyes.

• Video Tutorial: Popsicle Stick Reindeer

24. Recycled Christmas Tree Collage

Cut old magazines into strips or shapes. Arrange and glue them onto a card to form a tree.

• Video Tutorial: Magazine Christmas Tree 

25. Cupcake Liner Angels

Fold cupcake liners to create a dress. Add a paper circle for the face and a pipe cleaner halo.

• Video Tutorial: DIY Cupcake Liner Angels

26. Twig Star Ornaments

Tie small twigs into a star shape using twine. Add a bow or small decorations if desired.

• Video Tutorial: Twig Star DIY 

27. Paper Snowflakes

Fold paper into a triangle and cut out patterns. Unfold to reveal a snowflake design.

• Video Tutorial: How to Make Paper Snowflakes

28. Fingerprint Christmas Lights Card

Use kids’ fingerprints and paint to create a string of colorful lights on a card.

• Video Tutorial: Fingerprint Christmas Card

29. Button Christmas Tree

Arrange green buttons in a triangle shape for the tree. Glue them onto a card or paper.

• Video Tutorial: Button Christmas Tree Craft

 

30. Christmas Bookmark

Cut green paper into any shape. Add small decorations like stars or stickers for fun.

• Video Tutorial: DIY Christmas Bookmark

Tips for Crafting with Kids

1. Keep It Simple: Focus on crafts that don’t require precision or advanced skills.
2. Safety First: Supervise activities involving scissors, glue guns, or small objects.
3. Embrace the Mess: Crafting is messy, but that’s where the fun happens! Lay down newspapers or an old sheet to protect surfaces.

 

Bonus: Get Inspired by Stories at Bookosmia

Looking for more festive inspiration? Check out these delightful Christmas-themed stories by young authors:

 

• 1.‘The Christmas Pig’ by J.K.Rowling : Book Review I By Sanskriti, 15, Mumbai  

 

• 2. Surprise Invitation: A Christmas Party Next Door I Blog By Navya, 9, Kolkata

 

• 3. Christmas Fantasy I Story By Yakshit, 11, Kolkata

 

• 4. Christmas Fantasy Story I Reyaansh Jhawar, 9, Kolkata

 

• 5. Unexpected Christmas Gift| Story by Nishkaa, 11, Kolkata

 

• 6. Christmas Memories| Blog by Aryaveer,11, Delhi

 

• 7. Christmas gift for a snowman| Story by Srinithi,8, Kolkata

 

• 8. Celebrating Christmas post pandemic | Poem by Anushka,14,Delhi

 

• 9. Christmas is homecoming for all| Quatern poem by Varnika,12,Kolkata

 

• 10. Christmas for children who live on the street | Poem by Riyaarth,9, Kolkata

 

These tales perfectly capture the festive spirit and the magic of young minds.

 

Conclusion: Christmas Magic at Your Fingertips

With these 20+ craft ideas, this Christmas can be about more than just lights and gifts—it can be about creating, bonding, and making memories. Whether you’re crafting snowmen, decorating pinecones, or stamping wrapping paper, the joy is in the journey (and the glitter).

So, grab those scissors and glue sticks, and let the holiday creativity flow! 🎄

Merry Crafting and a Happy Christmas!

 

By Aleena Shajan

Aleena Shajan, with a profound love for language and storytelling, is a highly committed and dedicated professional eager to advance her career in publishing and editing. She is passionate about improving written material and contributing to the success of publications. Aleena thrives on the challenge of transforming unpolished ideas into well-crafted works, and she is devoted to assisting authors on their journey, helping them uncover and realize their aspirations.

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