50 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids That Will Keep Them Busy Until Santa's Arrival

When the weather outside is frightful, it’s the perfect time to huddle up indoors with some festive holiday snacks, cheery holiday tunes on the speakers and a crackling fire. Add some creative expression to that perfectly cozy day at home with a slate of Christmas crafts for kids — easy DIY holiday projects that they can whip up all on their own (or with a little help from a grownup).

Our list includes dozens of easy craft ideas that are sure to keep the kids busy — and jolly! — as they wait for Santa’s sleigh. Many require supplies you may already have on hand. Others even call for objects you can forage with your family outside as part of a fun pre-crafting adventure.

Think simple paper crafts, handprint crafts and ordinary object upcycling for toddlers and preschoolers. We’ve also got plenty of more sophisticated craft options for older kids with greater motor control and patience — like stockings, DIY door wreaths, mantel trimmings and Christmas tree ornaments galore. Bonus: Many of these kids' Christmas crafts also double as handmade gifts and timeless keepsakes for teachers, family, friends, neighbors and other loved ones. (After all, there’s no gift you can buy that compares to a unique masterpiece made with love!)