If your home is anything like mine this Christmas season, you could use some easy (and I mean crazy easy), fun-filled, sweet memory-making moments in your life. So today, I bring you… my Paper Christmas Crafts!
Make sure you read right to the bottom, as I have a very special giveaway to tell you about as well!
I was brainstorming simple crafts I could do with my kids this holiday season, and I kept going back to the word ‘easy.’ I really wanted things to be straightforward. No trips to the dollarstore for supplies, no ridiculous instructions.
So I came up with 5 construction paper Christmas crafts that are ideal for ALL ages—the whole family—from toddlers to big kids.
All you will need for these 5 Christmas crafts is…
construction paper, glue or tape, and scissors!
That is it!! Get your hands on a pack of multi-colour construction paper, and you are good to go. You will also need some tape, scissors, and glue.
We are going to be making ONE memory-filled, lovely and simple Christmas craft each afternoon together from Monday, December 19th to Friday, December 23rd. Want to join in?
It will be so easy for you to join in! This page will be updated the day before with the craft for the next day. One craft at a time so no one feels overwhelmed, and everyone is surprised at the same time! A little cute Christmas craft surprise each day for you, my sweet friend! And if I could also offer you a lovely Christmas cup of tea, (or wine, depending on the time of day you read this), you know I would!
So get ready! Remember, ALL you will need for all 5 of these paper Christmas crafts is:
- Construction Paper
- Glue or Tape
- Scissors
Easy peasy!
I will also be sharing the crafts on Instagram and Facebook, so if that’s your jam, head on over and follow How Wee Learn. This will be so much fun! It makes me smile thinking of you and your family crafting right alongside me and mine.
Day 1: Winter Tree Art Project
Paper Winter Tree Art Project: This simple idea is so much fun and great for big and little kids alike. Older children can practice making the snow spirals on the tree, and younger children can snip or rip the snow out of the paper. Click through for all the instructions.
Day 2: Ripped Paper Candy Cane Mosaic
Ripped Paper Candy Cane Mosaic: This easy paper Christmas craft was a HUGE hit with my youngest AND my oldest. Very few crafts can achieve that status in my home! For this craft, we ripped up red and green paper and glued it on a candy cane shape—nice and easy, but loads of fun and turns out beautiful.
Day 3: Woven Paper Christmas Basket
Weaving a Paper Christmas Basket: Don’t let this one trick you, it is a VERY easy paper Christmas craft for kids to make. Within this blog post, I also share with you how to make a simple toddler version. Fun and easy for the whole family—I promise!
Day 4: Paper Chain Doll Bracelets
Making Christmas Paper Chains: This simple and classic Christmas craft is a perfect way to use that construction paper! You can make the regular old Christmas red and green paper chains, or you can change it up and make tiny paper chains as bracelets or necklaces perfect to get all of those stuffed animals and dolls festive!
Day 5: Rolled Paper Rudolph
Rolled Paper Rudolph: While I did forget the antlers on this cute little guy, it is still such a fun little craft. Nice and easy to make and the imaginative play after is fantastic!! This construction paper craft makes a great one for older children to make as a gift to younger siblings.
And there you have them! 5 days of simple construction paper Christmas crafts. I hope you liked the variety and I REALLY hope they helped you and yours to get in the holiday spirit.
Now for the giveaway! 🎉
UPDATE: The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Kaitlyn G!
You may have heard me talk about Playful Days, my brand-new toddler program launching in January 2023. It has one activity or craft every day full of fun, learning, and beauty. The program is organized into 7 themes, filled with beautiful printables, songs and poems, gorgeous vocabulary cards, recommended books, and of course, your daily craft or activity. Take a peek at it right here: https://www.howweelearn.com/playfuldays/
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As a super special bonus, I have decided to give away a copy of Playful Days to one lucky crafter! When you do one of the 5 Christmas Paper Crafts, snap a picture and share it with us in the comments below. No picture? No problem! Just leave a comment saying, “I did it!!” Every person who comments will be entered to win!
The winner will be announced on Monday, December 26th.
Thank you so much for joining me, and Merry Christmas, my friend!
xo
Sarah
Love the crafts
Great Laurie! Me too!
Thank you! I can’t wait to do these with my grand-daughter. She is about to be turning 4 this coming up February and she is all hands on right now which I love. I also have a 1 and a half year old grandson who loves copying everything his big sister does! He has to have a crayon and paper if we are coloring and gets super mad when he cant have my scissors lol But I absolutely love his age too! Everything is so amazing,and wow to him! Thats actually one of his favorite words right now… he sees something that catches his eyes and he points and says wow! too precious! Anyway, just wanted to say Thank you for all you send out to us all!
Thank you so much for all your ideas. We just moved into a new home 2 weeks ago and I am needing easy right now until we get completely settled. Thanks again!
I really enjoy your emails, crafts and learning material Lindsay, you are truly talented. I look forward to your 5 days of Christmas construction crafts, maybe not with crazy eyes, but certainly with a smile. Bless you.
I will happily take a smile Elizabeth! Thank you so much for joining me!
Welcome home Lindsay! Congratulations on your move – moving is never easy, especially with littles in tow, so I am happy I can be of help even in the tiniest of ways. xo
I’m looking forward to these craft ideas. Thank you!
Awesome Heather!! Me too 🙂
Thanks for ideas. I am preparing Christmas packages for my granddaughter who will be 3 years on February 11th, 2021; my nephew’s daughter who will be 3yrs on January 30th,2021 and son’s godchild who will also be 3 years in August ,2021. their parents will enjoy doing the activities them. Thanks…..sharing ideas is a virtue. Continue to do that great job!
How lovely of you to do this Bernadette! What a lovely heart you have. Thank you so much for your encouragement as well.
Sarah, thank you so much for sharing your ideas. I am very excited to see these crafts, and create them with my grandchildren. Next year I will use them in my classroom.
Thank you so much for joining me Suzann!
I love easy crafts. They are more about the process then the end result. Thank you!!
So happy you will be joining me Kerry! Thank you!
Cool!
Awesome to do with my 2 (ages 4 and 5) grandchildren.
Great craft ideas!!! Thank you so much!
Excited for construction paper ideas… just bought a huge pack!!
It has been a crazy year. I’m looking forward to these ideas to share with my small group of kids.
Can’t wait for the craft ideas!
Love crafting ideas for wee ones.
Hi Sarah
I love your crafting ideas and so appreciate you sending out all the wonderful ideas.
Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us with your Paper Christmas craft ideas.
Many thanks, and I’m going to say I think that your family is very fortunate to have you for wife and mom. Your
personality shows through your projects and letters, and I know you are definitely the source of endless happy
times for your tribe. Happy Holidays to you and yours,
Grammie Susie (Krepel)in Denver
Thank you so much for your lovely words and kind comment Susie – what a compliment! Thank you for spreading your kindness my way. Happy holidays to you as well. xo
Looking forward to weaving with my preschoolers
I hope you guys love it!
Thank you so much for sharing such amazing craft ideas.