20 Fun Santa Crafts for Kids
Making crafts is a great way to celebrate during the Christmas season with your kids, which is why I love finding simple crafts for kids we can do together as a family during the holidays. And when it comes to simple Christmas crafts, you can’t go wrong with the big guy himself — Santa! These 20 cute Santa crafts for kids are not only fun to make, but they’re also easy enough for kids of any age to put together during the holidays.
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Santa Craft Ideas
Making crafts for the holidays is a great way to help your kids get a little creative while celebrating the season. And the Christmas season is the best time to craft! You’re probably stuck inside since it’s too cold to go out and play, so why not keep your kids busy with a craft?
If you’re searching for ways to entertain your kids this winter, you’re not alone! I bet every mom is out there trying find to ways to keep from hearing those to words every kid mutters — “I’m bored.” These easy Santa crafts are the answer to your prayers!
What I love about all these Santa Christmas crafts is that they’re simple to make. Kids of just about any age can find a fun project on this list — from toddlers to older kids. And you won’t have to head to the store to purchase supplies, either! Each of these crafts are made from things you probably already have at home.
On this big list of amazing Santa craft ideas, you’ll find:
- Printable Santa crafts that make things super easy for you to put together.
- Santa crafts for kids of any age and ability.
- Christmas crafts using common kid’s craft supplies, like construction paper and popsicle sticks
- Crafts made out of recycled supplies, like paper plates and empty toilet paper rolls
So, what are you waiting for? Keep reading to see 20 of the best Santa crafts for Christmas!
Looking for more holiday crafts for your family? Check out these gift ideas for kids to make that your entire family can make together during the holiday season.
Santa Crafts for Kids
These adorable Santa crafts for kids are a fun way to celebrate with your family during the holiday season.
Turn popsicle sticks into adorable Santa hats with the help of cotton balls and construction paper with this cute Santa craft.
Make your own Santa hat snack mix this Christmas by turning Bugles into Santa hats with this cute kid-friendly recipe.
Letter To Santa Printable: print off this free letter to santa for your kids!
It’s the time of year when Santa needs to know what all the good little girls and boys want for Christmas! Download and print this free letter to Santa printable to create a keepsake-worthy wish list for your children.
Excite your kids with a surprise telegram from the North Pole with this free printable Santagram!
Turn an empty toilet paper roll into an adorable Santa ornament to hang on your Christmas tree this year.
This cute printable Santa craft for kids is a great way to keep the kids entertained at Christmas dinner this year!
Turn Christmas candy into a cute Santa craft with this fun activity that also makes a great gift idea that kids can make!
Create your own Santa craft for kids at home by using a toilet paper roll.
This fun Santa activity builds number sense skills while you make an adorable craft!
Bookmarks make a great craft idea for kids. These fun Santa bookmarks are perfect for helping your kids get creative and encouraging them to read.
Get your kids in the kitchen with this fun Santa activity! These easy Santa cupcakes are so simple, kids of any age can put them together.
Create a cute Santa craft with a toilet paper roll with this coloring printable.
Use your kid's handprints to make a simple Santa craft with this cute Christmas craft idea.
Paper plates make great templates for Santa crafts for kids! This cute paper plate Santa craft is a fun way to celebrate the holiday season.
Santa Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments & Easy Salt Dough Recipe
Create a fun Santa craft for kids and a keepsake with this salt dough handprint ornament.
Santa Paper Puppet - Red Ted Art - Make crafting with kids easy & fun
Crafts that kids can play with when they're finished are the best! Your kids will have a blast making these cute Santa puppets.
Turn wood slices into adorable Santa ornaments with this fun painting craft for kids.
Turn Santa into a cute paper lantern with this fun paper craft for kids that's perfect for the holidays.
Help your kids practice their fine motor skills with yarn wrapping. This cute Santa craft for kids is also educational!
Using a paper plate, paper, and yarn, you can create this simple (and adorable) Santa craft with your kids this holiday season.
Help your kids ease their stress with this simple craft. It's a cute coloring craft and stress ball all in one.
Create a cute gift idea for your kids to give relatives with this easy Santa card craft for kids.
More Fun Kids Craft Ideas:
25 Cute Popsicle Stick Ornaments Your Kids Can Make
Cute Popsicle Stick Reindeer Craft for Kids
Amazing Gift Ideas for Crafty Kids
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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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