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There’s just something special about a homemade gift, especially when if comes from one of your children. I’ve found 20 of the cutest DIY Christmas gifts for Kids to make. They’re easy, they’re adorable, and you just might want to keep some of these Christmas craft gifts for yourself!

A homemade Christmas gift is meaningful, thrifty to make, and also lots of fun. your kids can make these adorable DIY Christmas gifts for friends, family, or teachers.

Get ready to start crafting!

The 20 Best DIY Christmas Gifts for Kids to Make

1. Snowman Sock Ornament 

 

 

I am so in love with this sock snowman! It’s adorable and easy to make. There’s even a video tutorial from Laura on Make Life Lovely to show you exactly how she made them. It’s one of my favorite ideas for Christmas craft gifts.

Source: Laura at Make Life Lovely

https://www.makelifelovely.com/diy-snowman-ornaments/

2. Jingle Bell Ball Ornament with Pipe Cleaners

 

 

This jingle bell Christmas ornament is super easy and doesn’t require a ton of supplies: jingle bells, pipe cleaners, and ribbon. That’s it! This is one of the best DIY Christmas gifts for kids to help with. It’s not messy, and they can do most of it themselves.

Source: Michelle from Crafty Morning

https://www.craftymorning.com/3d-jingle-bell-ornament-using-pipe-cleaners/

3. Handprint Wreath Canvas

It wouldn’t be a kids’ craft list without a few handprint crafts, right? I love this handprint canvas wreath from Risa’s Pieces of Art. It would make a great gift for grandparents or parents. I still keep all the Christmas craft gifts that my kids have made with handprints. Their handprints won’t stay that small forever.

Source: Risa at Risa’s Pieces of Art

http://risaspiecesofart.blogspot.com/2012/12/handprint-christmas-wreath.html

 

4. Glitter Treat Jars (Reindeer, Santa, and Snowman)

These jars are so cute, I’ll definitely make some for myself to keep this year. The kids will need a bit of help with this one, but they turn out great! You can fill them with candy for some easy, sweet DIY Christmas gifts. It’s a great option for a Christmas gift for teachers.

Source: Amber at Crazy Little Projects

https://crazylittleprojects.com/christmas-treat-jars/

5. Christmas Tree Mason Jar Votive

 

There are so many things you can make with Mason jars. This is one of my favorites. Linda even includes a printable stencil that you can use to get the perfect Christmas tree shape. There are also lots of step-by-step photos to help you create this unique and beautiful candle jar! 

I love DIY Christmas gifts that can also be used for Christmas decor! This one looks great on the mantle.

Source: Linda at Mason Jar Crafts

https://masonjarcraftslove.com/christmas-tree-mason-jar-votive/

 

6. Snowman Tea Light Ornament

 

This craft transforms a battery operated tea light into the cutest light-up snowman ornament. There is a glue gun involved, so kids will need some help. How you decorate your snowman is up to you and your creativity. 

Source: Debbie at One Little Project at a Time

https://onelittleproject.com/tea-light-snowman-ornaments/2/

7. Pom Pom Christmas Photo Ornaments

 

If you’re looking DIY Christmas gifts for kids that they can  be very involved with, this is a great one. Even preschoolers can help decorate this cute pom pom frame ornament. Add your favorite picture and voila! – a homemade Christmas gift with a personal touch.

Source: Debbie at One Little Project At a Time

https://onelittleproject.com/pom-pom-christmas-photo-ornaments/

8.  Craft Stick Snowman Ornament

I have several of these hanging on my tree each year. These are some of my favorites that my kids have made! They can help with the painting and making the face of the snowman. They’re so much fun to make!

Source: Helen at Arty Crafty Kids

https://www.artycraftykids.com/craft/craft-stick-snowman-ornament/

9. Glittering Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments

 

I’ve found so many great ideas for Christmas craft gifts from Debbie at One Little Project at a Time! Lots of kid involvement with this one, and plenty of freedom for creativity. 

Source: Debbie at One Little Project At a Time

https://onelittleproject.com/glittering-popsicle-stick-christmas-trees/

10.  Ceramic Plates

If you want something special that you can keep for years to come, these decorated plates are fantastic! Decorate them with Sharpies, and then bake them to make it permanent. You can make a whole set to use on Christmas Eve if you’d like. 

Source: Party Wowzy

https://partywowzy.com/diy-christmas-plates-for-kids-to-make/

11. Paper Scrap Christmas Trees

 

These would make great homemade Christmas cards! Not only could you save some money, but you can also use up some wrapping paper scraps that might otherwise be thrown away. Another idea, is that you can frame them as wall art that you can display or give away as unique Christmas craft gifts.

Source: Caroline from I Heart Crafty Things

https://iheartcraftythings.com/paper-scrap-christmas-tree-craft.html

 

12. Wood Slice Rudolph Ornaments

 

It’s the perfect ornament for farmhouse decor. This reindeer is super cute and super easy to make. These ornaments are another great option for DIY Christmas gifts for kids to make as teacher gifts.

Source: Angela from The Inspiration Edit

https://www.theinspirationedit.com/rudolf-christmas-craft-diy-craft-for-kids/

13. Burlap Reindeer Ornament

So simple, but so adorable. Another bonus- it’s simple enough that younger children can do it on their own. That’s my favorite kind of craft! 

You can make a whole bunch of these and string them together as garland. 

Source: The Resourceful Mama

https://www.theresourcefulmama.com/burlap-reindeer-ornament/

 

14. Wood Slice String Ornaments

These require some parental help, but they turn out beautifully! Parents will need to help put the nails into the wood slices, but kids will have fun winding the string into the Christmas tree and star shapes. I’m loving all the wood circle ideas for Christmas craft gifts. 

Source: Sara at Happy Brown House

https://happybrownhouse.com/wood-slice-string-art-ornament/

 

15. Salt Dough Santa Handprint 

 

Kids love working with dough, and this one will keep them busy for a while! My favorite ideas for DIY Christmas gifts for kids to make are the ones that let the kids do most of the crafting. You can use it as an ornament or as a table decoration. It would also be a great gift for grandparents. 

Source: Michelle at Crafty Morning

https://www.craftymorning.com/salt-dough-santa-handprint-ornament/

 

16. Ombre Christmas Tree Garland

I love this ombre Christmas tree garland from Raising Whasians. It’s simple to make, and it’s made of felt, not paper, so it will last longer and look great. I’m definitely trying this one this year. 

Source: Christie at Raising Whasians

https://raisingwhasians.com/ombre-christmas-tree-garland

17. Fingerprint Reindeer Christmas Ornament

Our kids are going to put fingerprints on everything anyway- it might as well be on something we can treasure. These fingerprint reindeer ornaments are so cute, and don’t take long to make at all.

Source: Angie at The Country Chic Cottage

https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/fingerprint-christmas-ornament-reindeer/

18. Clay Pot Christmas Tree Ornaments

 

Kids can paint and decorate these clay pot ornaments any way they want. The stars at the top add just the right touch for these adorable DIY Christmas gifts. 

Source: Angela from Projects with Kids

https://www.projectswithkids.com/clay-pot-christmas-tree-ornaments/

19. Kid-Made Dish Towels

Of all the ideas for Christmas craft gifts, this one is the most unique that I found.  I buy Christmas dish towels each year, but how great would it be to have some that my kids made themselves? 

Source: Jenae at I Can Teach My Child

https://www.icanteachmychild.com/kid-made-dish-towels/

 

 

20. Snow Globe Photo Ornament

You can use baby photos, family pictures, or even wedding pics to create these beautiful snow globe ornaments. What a beautiful keepsake!

Source: Busy Kids Happy Mom

https://www.busykidshappymom.org/snow-globe-photo-ornament/

So there you have it! I hope that these Christmas craft gifts have inspired you to create your own DIY Christmas gifts for kids. Not only will you create some unique Christmas craft gifts, but you’ll be making some great memories with your kids as well!

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