Arts & Crafts

7 Christmas Crafts for All Ages

By: Highlights Editorial
A red paper cane shape with cotton balls glued to it.
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Turn your home into Santa’s workshop! Even your littlest elf can help create cheerful decorations and other festive signs of the season.

Babies and Toddlers (ages 0 to 2)

1. This simple candy-cane craft is made with just a few household materials.

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A red paper cane shape with cotton balls glued to it.

2. Your child will love “building” and dressing up this adorable felt Frosty.

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A felt snowman to dress up.

 

Preschoolers (ages 2 to 6)

3. Give holiday goodies in these reindeer treat bags—a gift in themselves!

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A reindeer gift bag made from a paper bag.

4. Add holiday fragrance all through the house with cinnamon-scented ornaments.

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Cinnamon-scented ornaments hanging on a Christmas tree.

5. DIY ornaments don’t get any easier than these rolled-paper candy canes!

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Rolled paper candy canes.

 

Grade Schoolers (ages 6 to 12+)

6. Looking for a way to unwind? These collage cards offer a no-stress afternoon or weekend activity for you and your kids.

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Mosaic holiday scene cards.

7. Real candles aren’t always practical with young ones in the house. Here’s a way to capture some of that cozy glow in a kid-friendly way.

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A pretend candle made from a cardboard tube and construction paper flame.
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By: Highlights Editorial