4 Fun Christmas Craft Ideas to Keep the Kids Entertained

Nothing says Christmas more than a bit of festive baking, so if you’re feeling confident in the kitchen, get your kids involved. Why not try baking gingerbread biscuits and get your kids involved from the beginning by helping them weigh out ingredients and cut out fun festive shapes. If you’re not so keen on baking, or your kids are little, why not buy pre-made gingerbread biscuits or even a gingerbread house to decorate instead. This classic table topper requires minimal effort and is maximum fun to make!

Want to make something more long-lasting to hang on the tree? Making salt dough ornaments is a cheap and fun way to make decorations with your kids that you can use for years to come.

Make your super-easy salt dough by mixing 250g of plain flour with 125g of table salt and adding 125ml of water slowly as you mix. Once you’ve got the mixture, get your kids to help knead it for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth. Then, get creative with your shapes, cutting them into festive trees and animals. Make sure to poke a pencil through your shapes if you want to hang your decorations onto the tree with string.

Pop your Christmas shapes in the oven at 180 degrees for 30 mins or until they’re golden brown. If you’re feeling extra creative, get out the paints and glitter for extra decoration once they’re cool.

Homemade Christmas cards are the perfect craft activity for little hands as they can have fun creating them and your family are sure to love receiving them. You don’t have to get fancy with patterns or drawings – why not use your children’s hands and fingers in paint to create fun festive images.

Kids of all ages love the excuse to get their pens out and draw, so why not make the most of their joy and get your Christmas cards done at the same time!

Feeling brave? Why not get your kids to help decorate wrapped presents as well as Christmas cards. If you’re already organised and have bought some gifts for family and friends, wrap the gifts using recycled brown paper, then ask your children to get creative with decorating!

Using stamps, pens and of course, glitter, your kids can create your own family wrapping paper that will make a lasting impression under the tree.

DIY Christmas crafts don’t have to stop at cards either, why not take something as plain as A4 white paper and make some fun snowflakes with them.

Help your kids fold the pieces of paper over several times until they’re a smaller rectangle, then ask them to draw shapes along one side of the folded paper. If they’re able to, ask them to cut out the shapes, being careful not to completely cut through the seam (parents can do the cutting for the younger DIY crafters).

In true eco-Christmas style, getting your children involved in making the window decorations not only saves you money but when Christmas is over, you can simply take them down and recycle the paper. We’ve covered why having a more eco-friendly Christmas helps the planet in many ways and if your children are involved, they’ll start to learn about being more environmentally conscious too.

If you’re a household that buys the big family loo roll packs, why not make use of those little cardboard tubes to make your own Christmas crackers. You can fill the crackers with small gifts, ask the kids to write their best Christmas jokes or send personalised messages to each family member – whatever you want.

You’ll need to buy the snaps that go inside but they’re easily available online or in a local craft shop. Get the kids involved and wrap each tube in wrapping paper or plain brown paper, tying both ends with festive ribbon or string. Ask them to decorate the outsides with stickers, pens, glitter – whatever you have lying around the house to add a festive touch.

Embrace the messy hands and the smiles on your kid’s faces this Christmas and try out one of our fun Christmas craft ideas for children.

If you’re looking for other top tips to get set for the big day, check out our handy guide for parents to enjoy a stress-free Christmas with your kids.