20 Free Printable Christmas Crafts for Kids

Free Printable Christmas Crafts for Kids

These printable Christmas crafts for kids are designed to be flexible. Print the full bundle for a December craft station, or choose only the pages that match your child's age and interests. Most of the projects use the same simple rhythm: colour the pieces, cut along the outer lines and glue the parts together.

The collection includes 20 finished craft ideas, from classic holiday characters to decorations children can hang on the tree, display on a window or use for pretend play. Several templates include mix-and-match pieces, so siblings or classmates can begin with the same page and still make something that feels completely their own.

Supplies You May Need

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You can complete almost every craft with supplies already found in a basic kids' craft bin:

• White printer paper for colouring pages and quick practice copies
• Heavy white cardstock for puppets, crowns, masks, ornaments and garlands that need extra strength
• Washable markers or crayons for adding colour
• Child-safe scissors for age-appropriate cutting practice
• Glue sticks or white craft glue
• Construction paper or recycled cereal-box cardboard for optional backing
• Ribbon, yarn, tape, a hole punch and craft sticks for hanging or holding selected crafts
• A shallow tray or baking sheet to keep the printed pieces together

Choose art materials labelled for children and supervise scissors, hole punches, staplers, glue and small decorations. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidance for children's products is a helpful reference when selecting age-appropriate supplies.

How to Download and Print the Christmas Crafts

1. Click the bundle button and save the PDF to your computer, tablet or phone. Full printable Christmas craft bundle PDF
2. Open the file in a PDF reader and choose the pages you want rather than printing the entire bundle automatically.
3. Select US Letter paper and use the "Fit" setting if your printer clips the outer edges. Choose "Actual size" when you want the pieces to remain at the designed dimensions and your printer supports the page margins.
4. Print a test page first. Use regular paper for colouring and simple flat crafts, or cardstock for pieces that will be handled, hung or used for pretend play.
5. Let children colour before cutting, then keep every small piece on a tray until assembly is complete.

Printer menus vary, so check the preview before printing. Adobe's guide to PDF page sizing options explains the difference between Fit, Actual size and custom scaling.

20 Printable Christmas Crafts for Kids

Choose one printable for a quick activity or prepare several stations for a classroom or Christmas party. Each craft below is included in the complete PDF bundle.

1. Mix-and-Match Christmas Tree Craft

Best for: Ages 2 to 8 with adult cutting support

The Christmas tree template includes a large tree, star, trunk, ornaments, bows and simple garland pieces. Children can make a traditional green tree or colour it pink, blue, rainbow or any shade they love.

1. Colour the tree and the separate decorations.
2. Cut around the large pieces, with an adult preparing the smallest shapes for younger children.
3. Glue the trunk and star in place, then layer the ornaments and garland across the branches.

Helpful tip: For a reusable version, laminate the tree and decoration pieces, then add removable hook-and-loop dots so children can decorate it again.

2. Printable Santa Craft

Best for: Ages 3 to 8

This friendly Santa craft uses a round face, red hat, rosy cheeks, moustache and layered beard pieces. The shapes are bold and simple enough for preschoolers, but older children can add patterns and tiny paper details.

1. Colour Santa's face, hat and suit details.
2. Cut out the head, hat, moustache and beard pieces.
3. Glue the pieces together, starting with the face and beard and finishing with the hat and pom-pom.

Helpful tip: Glue Santa to a craft stick for a puppet, or add a ribbon loop and use the finished face as an oversized tree ornament.

3. Printable Reindeer Craft

Best for: Ages 3 to 8

Kids can build a cheerful reindeer using a head, ears, antlers, eyes, nose and optional scarf. Include both a red nose and a brown nose in the printable so they can make Rudolph or another member of the reindeer team.

1. Colour the reindeer pieces and choose a nose.
2. Cut out the head, ears, antlers, eyes, nose and scarf.
3. Glue the antlers and ears behind the head, then add the face and scarf to the front.

Helpful tip: Write the child's name and year on the back to turn the craft into an easy December keepsake.

4. Build-a-Snowman Printable Craft

Best for: Ages 2 to 7

The build-a-snowman page includes three large snowballs plus mix-and-match hats, scarves, faces, buttons and twig arms. This is an easy winter option for families and classrooms that prefer seasonal crafts without a Santa theme.

1. Colour the snowman pieces and choose one hat and scarf.
2. Cut out the three snowballs and the accessories.
3. Stack and glue the snowballs, then add the face, arms, buttons and winter clothing.

Helpful tip: Mount the finished snowman on pale blue paper and add torn white-paper snow along the bottom.

5. Gingerbread Person Dress-Up Craft

Best for: Ages 3 to 9

This gingerbread person can be decorated with icing lines, buttons, bows, dresses, aprons, scarves and hats. Include two body shapes and enough accessories for children to create a little gingerbread family.

1. Colour the gingerbread body and a few clothing pieces.
2. Cut out the large body first, then the chosen accessories.
3. Glue on the face, icing and outfit, or leave the clothing loose for mix-and-match play.

Helpful tip: For a sturdier dress-up set, print on cardstock and laminate before cutting out the pieces.

6. Printable Christmas Elf Craft

Best for: Ages 4 to 9

The elf template includes a head, pointed ears, hat, body, arms, legs, collar and shoes. Kids can colour the outfit in classic red and green or use the softer Nikki's Plate palette for a playful pastel elf.

1. Colour the elf's skin, hair and clothing pieces.
2. Cut out each shape and arrange the body before gluing.
3. Attach the legs and arms behind the body, then add the head, hat, collar and shoes.

Helpful tip: Fasten the arms and legs with paper fasteners, if age appropriate, to make a movable elf puppet.

7. Printable Christmas Angel Craft

Best for: Ages 4 to 10

This gentle angel craft includes a simple body, wings, halo, face and star. Offer a few hair shapes and leave room for children to choose skin, hair and clothing colours that reflect their own families and imaginations.

1. Colour the angel, wings, halo and star.
2. Cut out the pieces, keeping the broad wings in one piece for easier assembly.
3. Glue the wings behind the body, then add the head, halo and star to the front.

Helpful tip: Add a ribbon loop to hang the angel on a tree, or glue it to folded cardstock for a handmade Christmas card.

8. Printable Nativity Scene Craft

Best for: Ages 5 to 10 with adult help for detailed cutting

The nativity printable creates a small tabletop scene with a stable, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, an angel, a star and two animals. Keep the figures rounded, warm and simple rather than overly detailed.

1. Colour the stable and each figure.
2. Cut out the pieces and fold the marked base tabs.
3. Glue the figures to their tabs, then arrange them inside and around the stable.

Helpful tip: Print the stable on cardstock so it stands more securely, and store the flat pieces in an envelope to use again next Christmas.

9. Printable Photo Ornament Craft

Best for: Ages 3 and older with adult photo trimming

These ornament frames turn a small school photo or family snapshot into a keepsake. Include round, scalloped and gingerbread-house frame shapes with blank centres, plus bows, holly and star decorations.

1. Colour and cut out one ornament frame.
2. Trim a copy of the photo so it sits behind the opening, then tape it securely to the back.
3. Add a paper backing and ribbon loop, then write the name and year on the reverse.

Helpful tip: For more keepsake inspiration, browse my 30 DIY photo ornament ideas and choose a second version for grandparents.

10. Printable Christmas Wreath Craft

Best for: Ages 3 to 9

Children can decorate a large printable wreath ring with holly leaves, berries, bows, stars and tiny ornaments. The open middle makes the finished craft easy to hang on a bedroom door or classroom display.

1. Colour the wreath ring and decoration pieces.
2. Cut out the outer wreath shape; adults can remove the centre for younger children.
3. Layer and glue the leaves and decorations around the ring, then add a ribbon at the top.

Helpful tip: Print two copies of the decorations when children want a fuller, more layered wreath.

11. Decorate-a-Stocking Printable Craft

Best for: Ages 2 to 8

The stocking template includes a large base plus cuffs, patches, stripes, stars, candy canes and name labels. Kids can keep the design simple or cover the stocking with patterns and layered pieces.

1. Colour the stocking and the decorations.
2. Cut out the base, cuff and chosen shapes.
3. Glue the cuff across the top, add decorations and write the child's name on the label.

Helpful tip: Glue two stocking shapes around the edges to make a shallow paper pocket for a note, bookmark or candy cane.

12. Printable Snow Globe Craft

Best for: Ages 3 to 9

A blank snow-globe base lets children build a tiny winter or Christmas scene using a tree, snowman, house, gifts, stars and paper snow. They can also draw their own family or favourite holiday memory inside.

1. Colour the snow-globe base and the small scene pieces.
2. Cut out the globe and only the details the child wants to use.
3. Glue the scene inside the globe, then add dots, torn paper or white crayon snow.

Helpful tip: Cover the finished globe with clear contact paper for a smooth, glass-like shine without using loose glitter.

13. Printable Christmas Bookmarks

Best for: Ages 4 to 10

Include four bookmark designs featuring a tree, gingerbread person, reindeer and stack of gifts. Broad shapes and bold outlines make them quick to colour, while a blank line at the bottom leaves room for a name.

1. Colour the bookmark designs and add a name or short message.
2. Cut carefully around each rectangle.
3. Glue to cardstock for extra strength, then laminate after colouring if desired.

Helpful tip: Pair a finished bookmark with a holiday picture book for a simple class exchange or neighbour gift.

14. Printable Christmas Crowns

Best for: Ages 3 to 7

The crown set includes a Christmas tree crown, reindeer antler crown and Santa hat crown. Each design has a simple front panel plus adjustable side strips so it works for parties, classroom celebrations and pretend play.

1. Colour the front panel and side strips.
2. Cut out the pieces, then tape or glue a side strip to each end.
3. Fit the crown around the child's head, remove it and secure the final overlap.

Helpful tip: An adult should measure and staple only when necessary; tape is an easier classroom option.

15. Printable Christmas Puppets

Best for: Ages 3 to 9

Santa, a reindeer, snowman, elf and gingerbread person become simple puppets when attached to wooden craft sticks. The characters are large enough for little hands and can inspire songs, stories or a holiday puppet show.

1. Colour and cut out the five characters.
2. Glue each figure to cardstock or recycled cardboard if extra support is needed.
3. Tape or glue a craft stick to the back and let it dry before playing.

Helpful tip: Store the puppets in a labelled envelope so children can use them throughout December.

16. Printable Christmas Masks

Best for: Ages 4 to 9 with close adult supervision

The mask pages include a reindeer, snowman and elf design with marked eye openings. Children can colour the masks, add paper details and choose whether to hold them with a craft stick or wear them briefly with soft elastic.

1. Colour the mask and decorate it while the page is still flat.
2. Have an adult cut out the mask and eye openings.
3. Attach a craft stick to one side, or punch reinforced side holes and add soft elastic sized by an adult.

Helpful tip: A craft-stick handle is the simplest option because it avoids tying anything around the child's head.

17. Printable Christmas Cards to Colour

Best for: Ages 3 to 10

These foldable cards include simple tree, wreath, Santa and nativity fronts with roomy interiors for drawings or short messages. They are easy handmade gifts for grandparents, teachers, neighbours or nursing-home residents.

1. Print the cards on cardstock and colour the front designs.
2. Cut along the outer line and fold on the marked centre line.
3. Add a message, drawing or child's handprint inside.

Helpful tip: Let marker ink dry completely before folding so the colour does not transfer to the opposite side.

18. Printable Christmas Village Craft

Best for: Ages 5 to 11

Build a little paper village with three house fronts, rooftops, doors, windows, trees and a snow-covered base. Children can make a flat collage or use folded tabs so the houses stand along a mantel or classroom shelf.

1. Colour the houses, trees and small village details.
2. Cut out the pieces and fold the marked base tabs if making a standing display.
3. Glue the roofs, doors and windows in place, then arrange the village on the snowy base.

Helpful tip: Add battery-operated lights behind the standing houses only when an adult can keep the paper safely away from heat and open flame.

19. Printable Christmas Garland

Best for: Ages 4 to 10

The garland pages include trees, stars, stockings, gingerbread people, ornaments and gifts in matching sizes. Children can colour the shapes, choose a repeating pattern and string the finished pieces across a shelf, window or classroom board.

1. Colour enough shapes to fill the intended display space.
2. Cut out the pieces and have an adult punch a hole near the top of each one.
3. Thread the shapes onto ribbon or yarn, or tape them along the back of a single length of string.

Helpful tip: Print two copies of the page for a longer garland, and leave extra string at both ends for hanging.

20. Build-a-Nutcracker Printable Craft

Best for: Ages 5 to 10

The nutcracker template includes a tall hat, face, moustache, jacket, arms, legs and boots. Bold symmetrical pieces make this craft feel special without requiring paint, wood or complicated construction.

1. Colour the nutcracker in classic red, navy and gold or invent a new uniform.
2. Cut out the main body and separate clothing pieces.
3. Glue the hat, face, jacket, arms, legs and boots together, checking the order before pressing everything down.

Helpful tip: Attach the arms and legs with paper fasteners for an articulated decoration, or glue them flat for an easier preschool version.

Tips for Using Printable Christmas Craft Templates

• Colour before cutting. Children can work on a full page more easily than a collection of small loose pieces.
• Print the base on cardstock. Use heavier paper for masks, crowns, puppets, ornaments and anything that will be handled repeatedly.
• Prepare the tricky cuts. For toddlers and preschoolers, cut eye openings, inner wreath circles, small tabs and narrow details ahead of time.
• Keep pieces on a tray. A shallow baking sheet or divided container prevents tiny paper accessories from disappearing during assembly.
• Skip loose glitter. Metallic crayons, foil paper, sticker dots and glitter glue can add sparkle with less cleanup.
• Offer a limited palette. Four or five coordinated colours keep the setup calm, but let children make the final colour choices.
• Display the finished work. Tape crafts to one window, clip them to a length of twine or rotate them on a playroom shelf so the room does not feel crowded.
• Add the name and year. That small detail turns an everyday paper craft into a keepsake.

Best Printable Christmas Crafts by Age

Best Printable Christmas Crafts for Toddlers

Toddlers do best with large shapes and one main action, such as colouring, sticking or choosing decorations. Adults should complete the cutting and keep small pieces out of reach.

• Mix-and-match Christmas tree
• Build-a-snowman
• Decorate-a-stocking
• Printable Santa
• Printable Christmas wreath

Best Printable Christmas Crafts for Preschoolers

Preschoolers can begin cutting broad outlines and arranging several pieces independently. Pre-cut the narrow details, then let them decide where everything belongs.

• Printable reindeer
• Gingerbread dress-up craft
• Christmas elf
• Snow globe craft
• Christmas crowns
• Christmas puppets

Best Printable Christmas Crafts for Older Kids

School-age children may enjoy projects with careful cutting, folding, patterns and pieces they can turn into gifts or decorations.

• Nativity scene
• Photo ornaments
• Christmas bookmarks
• Christmas cards
• Christmas village
• Christmas garland
• Build-a-nutcracker

Easy Ways to Use These Christmas Printables

Use the bundle for a quiet December afternoon, a classroom centre, daycare craft time, homeschool art, a holiday playdate or a family Christmas party. Print only the pages you need, place each project in a labelled folder and set out one tray of shared supplies.

For an especially low-prep station, add my free vintage Christmas colouring pages and farmhouse Christmas colouring pages. Children who finish a craft early can choose a colouring page while the rest of the group keeps working.

The crafts can also become part of a December countdown. Tuck a printed template into one day of a Christmas activity advent calendar, then pair another day with colouring, baking or a Christmas movie.

When children want to make gifts, combine a paper ornament or handmade card with my free Christmas gift tags. Older kids who are ready for a less structured project may also enjoy these Christmas rock painting ideas.

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More Christmas Ideas for Kids

Keep the creative time going with my 35 easy Christmas crafts for kids, which includes paper plates, paint, yarn, ornaments and keepsakes. You can also browse the full Nikki's Plate Christmas collection for decorating ideas, recipes, wallpapers and more free printables.

Final Thoughts on Printable Christmas Crafts for Kids

These printable Christmas crafts for kids make it easy to create a festive moment without a long shopping list or complicated setup. With 20 trees, characters, decorations, keepsakes and pretend-play projects to choose from, you can pick the craft that fits your child's age, attention span and the time you have today.

Download the full bundle, print one favourite and set out a few simple supplies for a cozy holiday activity together. I hope these Christmas craft templates bring more creativity, calm and sweet handmade memories to your season.

Until next time,