Make some noise to celebrate 2024 with our New Year noise maker craft for kids! You can use the same template to decorate a DIY spin drum made from recycled cardboard or a paper plate shaker filled with recycled beer bottle tops. This is super fun for kids as a New Year-themed DIY toy. You might also like our 2024 New Year party hats New year is fun and exciting
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Washcloth snowman
This simple washcloth snowman craft is a fun Winter craft for kids. It’s also a cute handmade gift idea that kids can make for somebody special (or, alternatively that you could make for kids!). If you are making these as gifts, tie a small treat to the finger knit scarf to make it fun and festive. This cute DIY gift idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated
How to make your own crackers
Today I’m sharing how to make your own crackers (and I’m not talking about the savoury kind!). This is a fun idea for Christmas, New year or even for birthday parties. This holiday craft idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. Check out over 30 Free Christmas Craft ideas We love making our own Christmas crackers! They are always a
printable Christmas baskets
Make some cute printable Christmas baskets in Santa and Reindeer designs. These are an easy handmade gift idea or a simple activity to print and fill with treats that kids can make and take home with them. Get the template here. You might also like these fun Christmas printables I have a thing for making cute printable baskets. Who ever said they should only be for Easter or Halloween? These
Paper roll reindeer
Upcycle a paper towel roll into an adorable paper roll reindeer. This is a fun and easy recycling Christmas craft for kids which includes a free printable template. This kids craft idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like our printable paper reindeer Back in 2012 when I decided to start a blog, I made a toilet roll reindeer
Yarn wreath ornaments
Yarn wreath ornaments are an easy Christmas craft for kids of all ages (adults too!). They are a great way to practice and develop fine motor skills and the finished ornaments look gorgeous hanging on the tree. We made these back when my girls were pre-schoolers and still have them in our ornament box today (they are big 8th and 9th graders now!). This Christmas craft idea was first published
Reindeer treat cups
These simple reindeer treat cups are a fun and easy DIY gift idea kids can make (or you can make them for kids!). This Christmas gift idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might also like our washcloth snowman DIY gift idea Do you know somebody who’d like a yummy Reindeer treat cup? They’re super easy to make. We’ve used a
printable nativity scene
Recreate the Christmas nativity from paper with our latest product – a printable nativity scene. This is an easy paper craft for all ages from kids to adults. The finished nativity can be used for storytelling the first Christmas and also makes a lovely decoration for your mantlepiece. Get your copy here We’ve done lots of Christmas crafts in the past, things like paper decorations, Santa and Reindeer baskets, and
Christmas Shape Cards
Create a batch of Christmas shape cards using an easy masking technique and our free printable template. This activity can be tweaked for different ages, with the finished designs ranging from super simple to as intricate as you want to make them. And, yes, adults can make these too! You don’t need to be a kid to enjoy card-making. Check out our our Christmas tree doodle art You can’t beat
Happy Star Ornaments
Make a super cute set of happy star ornaments from polymer clay to decorate for Christmas. The finished stars make cute keepsakes you can enjoy year after year and add a splash of colour to your tree. This craft is best suited to older kids, teens and tweens because polymer clay can be stiff to work with. You could modify this activity for younger kids by using air-dry clay and
printable paper village
Make an easy paper village for Christmas, Winter or just for anytime play with our latest printable craft. This is a kid-friendly version of the beautiful paper villages that are so popular (and intricate) at this time of year. *This kids craft idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated and republished for today’s audience. You might also like our Christmas paper craft collection A few weeks ago
printable Christmas shapes
Here are some printable Christmas shapes which you can use to create recycled cardboard ornaments. Easy, affordable, and fun! My kids were preschool-aged when we made these, but older kids would love this activity too. Use your finished ornaments as tree decorations, make a garland or even give them out as kid-made gifts. This Christmas craft idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s
Making Borax Crystals
Making borax crystals is a fun science experiment or STEM craft for curious kids. If your kid is crystal-obsessed like mine was when we made this project it’s even better! We first published these borax crystals in 2014 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. Important: This is a science experiment that needs to be done under adult supervision only. Borax is not safe to use around kids
Printable angel craft
Make a cute set of paper angels to decorate for Chirstmas! This printable angel craft includes a diverse range of hair and skin tones so kids can make an angel that looks like they do. Get your copy of the printable here I have a soft spot for angel crafts at Christmas. Maybe it’s because they’re something I remember enjoying making as a child so it holds sentimental value. There
3D Reindeer Craft
Make a friendly 3D Reindeer craft using our printable template. This character portrait of a happy reindeer is a fun wall art decoration kids can make for Christmas. It’s super easy to put together with basic cutting, gluing and folding involved. Get the template here There are lots of reindeer crafts in our back catalogue. I know I don’t need any more, but these are reindeer we’re talking about. Magical,
Paper Roll Angel
This easy paper roll angel makes for a fun upcycling craft for Christmas. She looks beautiful sitting on the mantlepiece! * This kids’ craft idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might like these 50 Christmas crafts for kids We love angel crafts here at The Craft Train. We’ve got paper angels, DIY angel wings, angel sparkle dust and there is even
Printable gift tags
How sweet are these DIY printable gift tags? They’re perfect for all holiday season gifting with designs in a festive star, evergreen tree, and a simple heart. The template is free. You might also like our printable reindeer gift box I love handmade gifts — they’re so much more special than store-bought ones because of the time and love that goes into them. These easy DIY printable gift tags make
Awesome DIY Advent Calendar ideas
Make your own DIY advent calendar for the countdown to Christmas! We have over 30 ideas to get you started from kindness calendars to book countdowns, STEM challenges and easy print-and-colour activities. All of these DIY’s can either be made by kids themselves OR by an adult for their kids to enjoy. This roundup was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. There’s nothing
DIY Advent tree calendar
Create your own DIY Advent tree calendar from painted branches and recycled paper rolls. This is a fun, eco-friendly way for kids to celebrate the countdown to Christmas This craft was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might also like our printable paper Christmas Tree advent calendar This Advent tree is a collaborative project I made together with my girls when they
Christmas tree advent calendar
I’m excited to share a new, super fun, freebie with you—a printable Christmas tree advent calendar! The 3D paper tree stands up on its own, and each day there is a numbered ornament to colour, cut out, and glue on to decorate your tree. You might also like these fun Christmas printables for kids There’s something about counting down with Christmas advent that is just so exciting for kids. There
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