5 Easy DIY Holiday Crafts for Kids: Perfect for Family Fun! ❄️🎄🎨

Welcome to our holiday craft corner, where we share some fun and festive DIY craft ideas that are perfect for kids and families. 🎉 Whether you’re looking for some indoor activities to keep your little ones entertained during the school holidays or want to create some holiday decorations together to spruce up your home, we’ve got you covered. Grab your glue gun, glitter, and lots of color, and let’s get crafting! 🌈

1. DIY Snow Globe 🌟

Snow globes are always magical, especially during the holidays. They make a cute addition to your Christmas decor or can be given as a thoughtful present to a loved one. Creating a DIY version of snow globes is pretty simple and will put a smile on your faces. You can use a variety of materials such as glass jars, plastic figures, glitter, and more.

❄️Materials Needed:

• Glass Jars with Lid
• Plastic Figurines or Ornaments
• Glitter
• Epoxy glue or Aquarium sealant
• Glycerin (optional)

🔨How to make it:

1. Clean your glass jar and make sure it’s dry.
2. Glue the plastic figurine or ornament to the lid with epoxy glue or aquarium sealant. Wait until it’s dry.
3. Pour glitter and glycerin into the jar. The glycerin helps the glitter to fall more slowly and gives the snow globe that realistic effect.
4. Screw on the lid with the attached figurine firmly. Shake, and enjoy your handmade snow globe creation!

2. DIY Paper Garland 🎊

Garlands are a simple and colorful way to enhance your holiday decorations. They can be hung on walls, trees, or even acted as a backdrop for your family photo booth. Let your children’s imagination run wild with this DIY craft.

🎨Materials Needed:

• Colorful paper or magazine pages
• Thread or string
• Scissors
• Glue

🔨How to make it:

1. Cut the paper into strips (1-2 inches width)
2. Fold the strips back and forth (like an accordion).
3. Glue the ends of the folded strips together, creating a circle shape.
4. Thread the circles on a string or thread.

Pro tip: You can use various colors of paper to create a colorful garland, or just go with one specific color scheme.

3. DIY Holiday Card 💌

The holiday season is an excellent time to send your love and greetings to your friends and family. A handmade card is always unique and heartfelt. Get creative and let your children’s imagination run wild!

🎨Materials Needed:

• Cardstock paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Watercolors or Coloring Pens

🔨How to make it:

1. Fold the cardstock paper in half (Horizontally or vertically).
2. Draw your design onto the card. You can add any holiday designs, like snowflakes, reindeer, or trees.
3. Cut the design out of the paper.
4. Add watercolors or coloring pens to add color to your design.

Pro tip: Add some glitter or small embellishments to make the card more festive.

4. DIY Snowman Jar ⛄

This DIY snowman jar is cute and practical. You can store pens, pencils, or other items inside the jar while also adding a touch of holiday cheer to your workspace.

🎨Materials Needed:

• Glass Jar with Lid
• White Paint or Spray Paint
• Black and orange construction paper
• Googly Eyes
• Black Marker
• Glue
• Ribbon or Twine

🔨How to make it:

1. Remove the lid and paint your jar white. Let it dry.
2. Cut out a hat, carrot nose, and buttons from construction paper.
3. Glue on the hat, nose, googly eyes, and buttons onto the jar.
4. Attach a ribbon or twine around the jar’s neck.

Pro tip: You can also add some fake snow or glitter inside your snowman jar to make it more festive.

5. DIY Christmas Wreath 🎄

The Christmas wreath is a timeless holiday decoration that can spruce up your front door, home, or Christmas tree. Making a DIY Christmas wreath is a fun craft activity that the whole family can enjoy.

🎨Materials Needed:

• Paper Plate or Cardboard Circle
• Greenery or Christmas Tree Branches
• Hot Glue Gun
• Red Berries or Ornaments
• Ribbon or Twine

🔨How to make it:

1. Cut the center of the paper plate or cardboard circle to create a wreath shape.
2. Use the hot glue gun to attach greenery or Christmas tree branches around the wreath base.
3. Add red berries or ornament decorations around the wreath.
4. Add a bow as the final touch.

Pro tip: You can use your imagination and accessorize your wreath making use of bells or other ornaments of your choice.

Now that you have plenty of DIY holiday craft ideas to choose from get ready for some fun and create unforgettable memories with your family and friends!