10 Festive & Free Printable Christmas Crafts for Kids (with Templates!)

Just print and start creating! Kids can cut, color, and glue together these easy Christmas craft printables for some no-fuss holiday fun.

These printable holiday activities are perfect for preschoolers and early elementary learners, plus they’re free to download and print! Whether you’re a teacher or parent looking for simple holiday projects, these easy-to-assemble Christmas crafts bring a touch of merriment to solo or group activities as children explore creativity and practice fine motor skills.

Each printable includes everything your child needs to create the craft–just print, color, cut, and create. Grab some crayons, markers, or colored pencils, safety scissors, and glue, and let the holiday fun begin! We recommend adult supervision while children are using scissors with these cut-and-paste crafts.

🎄 Decorate the Christmas Tree 🎄

Supplies:

• Printable tree and decorations (2 pages)
• Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
• Safety scissors
• Glue stick

Instructions:

1. Color the Christmas tree, ornaments, and star topper.

2. Carefully cut out all the pieces along the dotted lines.

3. Glue the ornaments and decorations onto the tree in any arrangement you like.

4. Display your decorated Christmas tree for others to enjoy!

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⛄ Build a Snowman ⛄

Supplies:

• Printable snowman page (2 pages)
• Crayons or markers
• Safety scissors
• Glue stick

Instructions:

1. Color the snowman’s circles and accessories.

2. Cut out each piece carefully along the dotted lines.

3. Glue the circles together from largest to smallest to form your snowman.

4. Add the scarf, buttons, nose, and arms.

5. Give your snowman a name!

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🧦 Design a Stocking 🧦

Supplies:

• Printable stocking and decorations (2 pages)
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Glue stick

Instructions:

1. Color the stocking and all its decorations.

2. Cut out the stocking and any decorative pieces you’d like to use.

3. Glue the pieces onto the stocking to create your own unique design.

4. Personalize your stocking by writing your name at the top!

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🎁 Decorate a Gift 🎁

Supplies:

• Printable gift box and decorations (2 pages)
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Coloring supplies

Instructions:

1. Color the gift box and the decorative pieces.

2. Cut out the gift and the decorations you want to use.

3. Glue your favorite designs (bows, ribbons, holly, etc) onto the box.

4. Add your name or a friend’s name as the gift recipient!

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🦌 Make a Reindeer Crown 🦌

Supplies:

• Reindeer crown printable (2 pages, landscape orientation)
• Crayons or markers
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Stapler (optional, for adult use)

Instructions:

1. Color the reindeer and both band pieces.

2. Cut out all the parts along the dotted lines.

3. Attach the band pieces to the sides of the reindeer band using glue, tape, or staples.

4. Adjust the size to fit your head, then secure the ends together.

5. Let the glue dry, then enjoy wearing your reindeer crown!

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🎄✨ Make a 3D Christmas Tree 🎄✨

Supplies:

• 3D Christmas tree printable (2 pages)
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Color the tree, trunk, star, and gifts.

2. Cut out the tree with ornaments from page 2.

3. Fold the tree along the flap lines and glue flap 1 to flap 1, and flap 2 to flap 2 to form a half cone shape.

5. Let it dry, then display your awesome 3D Christmas tree or give it as a gift!

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🧝‍♀️ Become an Elf 🧝‍♀️

Supplies:

• Elf printable ( page)
• A small photo of your child’s face
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Coloring supplies

Instructions:

1. Color the elf’s outfit and accessories.

2. Cut out the elf pieces along the dotted lines.

3. Cut out your child’s face from a photo and glue it into the circle labeled “Glue photo here.”

4. Glue the arms, legs, and hat onto the elf’s body.

5. Enjoy your personalized elf creation!

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🎅 Create Your Own Ornament 🎅

Supplies:

• Ornament printable ( 1 page)
• Scissors
• Coloring supplies
• Glue stick

Instructions:

1. Color the large ornament shape and the smaller decorations.

2. Cut out the decorations you want to use on the ornament.

3. Arrange them on the ornament, then glue them down.

4. Add glitter or ribbon for extra sparkle!

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📖 Build a Christmas Bookmark 📖

Supplies:

• Bookmark printable (1 page)
• Scissors
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Color the bookmark and your chosen decorations.

2. Cut out the pieces along the dotted lines.

3. Arrange your decorations on the bookmark and glue them in place.

4. Let the glue dry before using.

5. Mark your favorite Christmas story with your new handmade bookmark!

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🍪 Design a Gingerbread Person 🍪

Supplies:

• Gingerbread person printable (1 page)
• Coloring tools
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Color in the gingerbread person and accessories.

2. Cut out all the pieces along the dotted lines.

3. Glue the accessories onto your gingerbread person.

4. Add your own creative touches like sprinkles, stickers, or glitter glue!

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