10 Holiday Crafts For Kids That Will Even Get Parents Excited For Christmas Break
There's hardly a better time of year to spend quality time with your kids than the holidays. The festive season brings out so much love and joy, but it also seems to go by in a flash. In between watching Christmas movies, baking festive cookies, and, of course, eating all of those treats, you can also carve out some time to encourage your child's creative side. Help your kids feel the holiday spirit this season by having them create keepsakes for years to come with some of our favorite holiday crafts for kids.
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Christmas Story Stones
Christmas story stones are a great way to encourage your child's imagination, and your children can help make their own set that they can enjoy for years to come.
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Handprint Christmas Tree
Turn your kids' handprints into a cute tabletop tree decoration with this handprint Christmas tree craft.
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Santa Beard
This DIY Santa beard is quick to whip up, and it's sure to help your kids get into the holiday spirit this season.
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Reindeer Thumbprint Ornaments
How adorable are these reindeer thumbprint ornaments? They're a great addition to your tree or mantel decor, and your kids can use them to decorate their own trees when they get older!
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Wood Slice Santas
These wood slice Santa ornaments look really professional and rustic, but they're easy enough that your kids can make them.
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No-Sew Sock Snowman
Your kids can easily assemble this no-sew sock snowman with a bit of supervision. The best part is it's totally personalizable!
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Fingerprint Ornaments
This simple but stunning fingerprint ornament craft will become one of your favorite keepsakes.
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Snowflake Yarn Art
Your kids can design and create their own gorgeous snowflake yarn art with this easy tutorial. Plus, it's a step up from cutout snowflakes.
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Acorn Marble Ornament
These supersimple acorn marble ornaments will look adorable hanging on your Christmas tree, and they're perfectly festive!
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Ombré Christmas Tree Garland
This ombré Christmas tree garland is a perfectly cheerful way to welcome the Christmas season in your home. You can make it as long — or as short — as you want!