30 Simple Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids to Make
Making crafts is a great way to enjoy the holidays with your kids, which is why I love finding simple Christmas crafts we can do together throughout the holiday season. And when it comes to Christmas crafts, making your own DIY gifts is a great idea! These 30 simple Christmas gift ideas for kids to make are the perfect craft projects for your kids to put together this holiday season.
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Christmas Gifts for Kids to Make
Making their own simple crafts for kids for everyone on your kid’s shopping is a great way to personalize your Christmas presents this year. And when you get your kids involved in making their own gifts, you not only get some amazing presents to pass out on Christmas — you also get keepsakes your loved ones can cherish from year to year.
And there are so many great gift ideas for kids to make during the holiday season! Whether your kids are toddlers or elementary school students, you’ll find a ton of great Christmas craft ideas for kids on this list that make perfect presents!
On top of listing kid-friendly craft ideas, this fun roundup of ideas also includes a variety of easy recipes that make great Christmas gifts. From delicious sweet treats to yummy hot drinks, you’ll have your pick of great gift-friendly holiday recipes to choose from. And since they’re simple to make, kids of any age can get involved in the gift creation this year.
So, what are you waiting for? Keep reading to see 40 of the best Christmas gift ideas kids can make!
Looking for more Christmas gift ideas? Check out this big list of gift ideas for crafty kids to find the perfect gift for your creative kid.
Gift Ideas for Kids to Make
Mark everyone off your kid's Christmas gift list with these fun gift ideas for kids to make.
Create a cute hot chocolate gift with supplies from Dollar Tree with this simple craft. This fun gift is so easy to make, a kid of any age could put it together!
Fill a jar with Chex Mix, print out the free gift tag, and tie a bow around the top of the jar to create this simple gift any kid could make.
Help your kids make their own gifts for all their friends with this adorable slime gift basket with printable gift tag.
Turn a mason jar into a snowman with this adorable gift idea that's simple enough for any kid to make.
Create this adorable popcorn gift basket with your kids using free printable labels, mason jars, and popcorn seasoning.
Use cookie cutters to create adorable Christmas towels with this simple craft that makes a perfect gift from your kids.
Make a cute holiday tic tac toe game for your kids to give to all your loved ones with this easy craft tutorial.
All your kids have to do to put this cute gift together is pour some popcorn kernels in a jar and attach a gift tag! How easy is that?
Fill a jar with premade hot chocolate ingredients for a quick and easy gift kids of any age can put together.
Let your kids browse the snack aisle at the dollar store to make this simple Christmas movie night gift basket for someone special.
This caramel Christmas snack mix is so simple to make, your kids can do it without minimal adult supervision.
Hot chocolate makes a great Christmas gift idea -- especially when you're looking for gift ideas for kids to make.
Help your kids make their own adorable DIY picture frames, then add a picture of the kids to give to all your family members this Christmas.
Turn a plain serving tray into an adorable keepsake with this simple gift idea that kids can make.
Bath products are another classic gift to give during the holidays. And this simple recipe for candy cane peppermint sugar scrub is so easy, a kid could make it.
Make your own shrinky dinks for your kids to give out this Christmas for a fun holiday craft your kids are sure to love making.
Turn a plain flower pot into an adorable keepsake gift from your kids by using their fingerprints to create a flower design on the pot.
Whether you're looking for gift ideas for kids to make their friends or family members, these adorable glitter friendship bracelets are a great choice.
Add some Christmas cheer to your kid's homemade bath soak by putting it in a Christmas ornament this holiday season.
Turn a piping bag into a cute hot cocoa gift with this simple gift idea for kids to make.
Let your kids get artsy this holiday season by making their own artwork to give as gifts. This tape resistant art is cheap and fun to make, which means its perfect for gift-giving during the holidays.
Decorating mason jars is a fun way to create a cute package for gifts. And these simple mason jars are so cute, everyone on your kid's shopping list is sure to love them.
These Hands Will Hold My Heart Forever – Handprint Canvas Art Keepsake
Keepsake gifts are a great choice when searching for gift ideas for kids to make. Use your kid's handprints to create a special work of art this holiday season.
Food gifts are always a popular choice during the holidays. This easy peppermint Oreo bark is simple enough for kids to make, which means its a great choice for Christmas gifts.
Create a beautiful gift for your kids to give everyone on their list with this simple sunflower suncatcher craft.
Let your kids decorate the boxes their gifts come in with this cute DIY gift box Christmas craft for kids.
Are you looking for gift ideas for your toddler to make? This simple ornament is a great way to get your toddler crafting and create a cute keepsake for all your family members.
With this simple rug craft tutorial, your kid can make a useful and practical gift to give everyone on their Christmas list this year.
Turn a t-shirt into a cool no-sew bag with this simple craft that is one of the easiest gift ideas for kids to make.
Share memories of your family vacation this Christmas by turning your shells into cute beachy ornaments for your kids to give as gifts this year.
Let your kids make these cute homemade hand warmers this holiday season and help them keep your loved ones warm all winter long.
Use nail polish to create amazing mugs for your kids to give as gifts this Christmas with this simple tutorial.
No-sew crafts are perfect gift ideas for kids to make, which is why this amazing braided headband would make a great gift idea for your kids.
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The Best Mason Jar Gifts to Give This Christmas
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
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