December holidays can only mean one thing: easy Christmas arts and crafts and fun activities to get kids and the whole family in the festive spirit.
Of course, it’s also the time of gift giving and receiving. (As I’m sure the kids have reminded you!)
A creative and homemade gift that the kids can make themselves to give to others ticks both those boxes. This post will inspire with easy and adorable DIY Christmas gifts kids.
The little treasures that kids, including toddlers with a little help, can put together with their own hands, for a sweet and simple gift that won’t break the bank or take hours of prep – who has time for that in December?!
Loved ones will enjoy opening these thoughtful homemade gifts, and kids will love the chance to get creative while making memories along the way.
Easy Toddler Made Christmas Gifts
These DIY Christmas gifts by kids are easy, thoughtful, and will be so much more meaningful than anything you can buy in the store.
Christmas Tree Picture Frame
These Christmas tree picture frames make the sweetest keepsakes—grandparents will go crazy for them! Kids can decorate the tree with different stickers before sticking their photo right in the middle.
Visit The Soccer Mom Blog for more
Snowman Christmas Gift Tin
Get a little crafty and transform a plain tin can into a snowman. Fill it with candy or cookies, and you’ve got a cheerful gift ready to go.
Jump over to Rainy Day Mum for details
Clay Tea Light Holder Gifts
Kids can shape, paint, and decorate their own tea light holders using air-dry clay – this would make a fun salt dough craft too. A sweet craft and gift that’ll add a warm glow to the season year after year.
Jump over to Red Ted Art for details
DIY Christmas Tree Snow Globe
DIY snow globes with little Christmas trees inside—simple to make and full of holiday magic. Kids will love creating these festive decorations for family and friends.
Visit Made in a Pinch for instructions
DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe
Another snow globe, but this time it’s extra personal. Kids can create their own snowy wonderland in a jar—complete with their photo inside! Give it a shake, and you’ve got the sweetest homemade Christmas gift for family.
Snow globe with picture from mshoneysclasshive
Heart Wreath Photo Frame
This one is pure sweetness! Kids can craft a heart-shaped wreath, add their favorite photo, and ta-da, it’s a keepsake gift. And while they’re at it they’ll be strengthening those fingers and fine motor muscles.
Head over to Lorena y Lennox for details
“DAD” Salt Dough Picture Frame
Looking for Christmas craft gifts for kids to make for their special Dad? Little ones will love moulding salt dough into this cute photo frame, before adding their pictures. He’ll be so proud to display this on his desk.
If you don’t get around to this one at Christmas, this one will be perfect for Father’s Day.
Head over to The Soccer Mom Blog for more
Keep the holiday fun rolling with more easy Christmas activities:
- 47 Cute Easy Holiday Activities for Toddlers
- 39 Easy Preschool Holiday Activities
- 50 Christmas Sensory Activities & Bins
- 25 easy FAKE SNOW sensory bins & sensory play
- FREE 17 Page Christmas Activity Booklet Printable
- 7 Free Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt Printable PDFs
HandPrint & Fingerprint DIY Christmas Gifts Made By Kids
Messy little hands make the sweetest keepsakes! These handprint crafts will make such memorable Christmas gifts.
Salt Dough Handprint Bowl
A bowl shaped like your child’s hand? Yes, please! These salt dough bowls are the sweetest little DIY Christmas gifts from kids, perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or tiny treasures.
Perfect to gift anytime of the year – wouldn’t they be lovely for Valentine’s Day or how about Mother’s Day?
Jump over to Messy Little Monster for more
Handprint Apron for Mom
Forget store-bought aprons, kids can personalise one for mom with their handprint . A sweet DIY gift with a practical use – every time mom wears it in the kitchen, she’ll remember the love and creativity that went into it.
Head over to The Craft Patch Blog for details
Fingerprint Daddy & Me Coffee Mug
A fingerprint mug will add a personal touch to Dad’s morning routine, turning an ordinary cup of coffee into something special. It’s sure to become his favorite cup to use on Christmas morning and every day after.
Jump over to Crafts by Amanda for details
DIY Fingerprint Reindeer Coaster
Turn little fingerprints into the cutest reindeer to decorate a coaster or too for all those Christmas gifts. Another sweet DIY gift with a practical purpose that can be used year after year.
DIY fingerprint coaster from foxwellforest
“King of the Grill” Handprint Apron
Kids will love turning their handprint into the King of the Jungle and creating a Christmas gift for the BBQ King!
Visit On My Kids Plate for instructions
Mini Canvas Refrigerator Magnets
Kids can turn their handprints into a little family of snowmen on canvas magnets—ta-da! Instant fridge art that a member of the family is sure to cherish.
Mini canvas REF magnets from gleamingingifted
Handprint Picture Frame
Have the kids press their little hands into salt dough, cut out a heart in the middle, and slip in a photo. Double the cuteness with your little one’s tiny handprints and their picture packaged into one simple crafty gift.
Visit Messy Little Monster for instructions
DIY Christmas Ornament Gifts Made by Kids
Simple, fun and full of charm, Christmas ornaments are a fun way for kids to create a homemade gift for parents and loved ones that’ll brighten the Christmas tree and provide a sweet memento year after year.
Beaded Candy Cane Ornament
Kids can string beads onto pipe cleaners to make a sweet candy cane ornament. An easy DIY Christmas gift, that little ones can personalise with the name of the loved one they’re gifting to.
Head over to Fun-a-Day for details
Easy Crayon Ornaments
Got broken crayons? Melt them into swirly, colorful ornaments that look store-bought but are made with love. A sweet way for kids to turn rubbish into a pretty gift!
Visit Salt in My Coffee for more
Rustic Wood Slice Tree Ornaments
Transform simple wood slices into charming ornaments by painting tiny trees in the center and sticking on little bells around the outside. An easy Christmas craft for kids and sweet DIY gift.
Head over to The Benson Street for instructions
Applesauce and Cinnamon Ornament Recipe
The warm scent of applesauce and cinnamon fills the air! Kids can make these fragrant ornaments to share some Christmas cheer.
Handprint Keepsake Ornament
Nothing says “Christmas memory” quite like a tiny handprint. This classic craft is a favorite Christmas gift for parents from kids.
Jump over to A Little Pinch of Perfect for details
Cute Printable Christmas Handprint & Footprint Art Templates (FREE Download)
Turn tiny hands and feet into magical Christmas memories! These printable templates make it easy for kids to create meaningful artwork to gift or display at home.
Download the FREE printable Christmas Handprint & Footprint Art Templates here
Cinnamon Stick Reindeer Ornament
With a little glue and creativity, cinnamon sticks become adorable reindeer. They smell festive too—bonus!
Visit Rock Your Homeschool for more
DIY Baby’s First Christmas Handprint Ornament
We love salt dough ornaments and this one is perfect for baby’s first Christmas. It’s sweet, simple, and one of those you’ll want to treasure forever.
Head over to Rainy Day Mum for more
If you like this one, you’ll love our easy salt dough Christmas tree ornaments.
Salt Shaker Picture Snow Globe Ornaments
Pop a photo into a salt shaker, add a little sparkle, and you’ve got a quirky snow globe ornament that’s as fun to make as it is to gift.
Jump over to The Soccer Mom Blog for details
Find more fun Christmas ornament crafts here:
- 33+ Cute & Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments for Preschool
- 10 Cute & Easy Keepsake Christmas Ornaments for Kids
- Simple FREE Printable 3D Paper Christmas Ornaments
- Silver pasta Christmas tree ornaments
Easy Christmas Treats for Gifting
Sweet, simple, and oh-so-festive—these Christmas treats are fun DIY gifts kids can make for Christmas. (Just be prepared for some “quality control” taste-testing along the way.)
Easy Grinch Fudge (No-Bake!)
A little green, a little sweet, and a whole lot of fun—this Grinch fudge makes the cutest party treat or a fun Christmas gift made by the kids. Perfect for every little Grinch lover in the house!
Head over to Mommy Christmas for details
Easy Christmas Crinkle Cookies With Cake Mix
These easy Christmas crinkle cookies use just 4 ingredients and come out soft, chewy, and festive. A sweet little holiday treat to bake and share with family and friends.
Get the Christmas crinkle cookies with cake mix recipe here
Adorable Christmas Candy Sleighs
Put together candy bars, chocolates, and candy canes, and you’ve got a candy sleigh! It’s one of the cutest and sweetest DIY Christmas gifts kids can make.
Jump over to Thoughtful Gift Club for more
Christmas Candy Tree
Kids can stack and decorate candies to build a cute little Christmas tree. It’s colorful, fun, and will make a great centerpiece and sweet gift.
Visit Thoughtful Gift Club for details
Santa Mason Jar Craft
Here’s a super simple Christmas craft that kids can gift to friends and family. Just fill a mason jar with red treats, add a belt and you’re done.
Head over to The Crafty Blog Stalker for instructions
Hidden Surprise Christmas Candy Jar
A jar of candy is a lovely simple gift, but slip a note inside and it becomes something special. Thoughtful, sweet, and best of all, super easy!
Visit Thoughtful Gift Club for more
Make-It-Yourself Christmas Gifts
These DIY gifts are as creative as they are practical. Kids can help collect the ingredients together, package them up and add a cute gift tag. There are plenty of sweet goodies that little ones can show their love by making and gifting.
Holiday Simmer Pot Sachets
These little sachets smell like Christmas in a bag! They will make such cozy homemade Christmas gifts from kids.
Jump over to Barley and Birch for more
Mason Jar Hot Chocolate
Just layer in cocoa, marshmallows and sprinkles into a mason jar or mug and you’re set! This is such a classic and one of the easiest Christmas gifts for kids to make that anyone and everyone will enjoy.
Jump over to The Littlest Crumb for details
Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake
Just add the dry ingredients to a mug, wrap it up, and you’ve got a sweet, thoughtful little gift. Kids will love helping measure everything out – chance to sneak a few chocolate chips!
Head over to In the Kitch for instructions
Hot Chocolate Spoons
Dip a spoon in melted chocolate, sprinkle on some toppings, and let it set. That’s it! Cute, sweet, and so easy—such a fun DIY gift kids can make for Christmas.
Visit In the Kitch for details
Snowman Hot Chocolate Gift Set for Kids
Turn a plastic cup into a cute little snowman, then fill it with a sachet of hot cocoa, a candy cane and some marshmallows. A simple holiday craft that doubles as a sweet gift.
Jump over to In the Kids’ Kitchen for more
Rudolph Hot Cocoa Cone with Printable Gift Tags
Such a cute and simple holiday treat to make with kids! They’ll have a blast adding Rudolph’s face to this little goodie bag – click the link for the free printable tag.
Head over to Ottawa Mommy Club for instructions
Easy Christmas Cards Kids Can Make
Homemade cards are extra special because they’re made straight from the heart. These easy Christmas card crafts let kids get creative while spreading holiday cheer.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Card
These ugly Christmas sweater cards are anything but boring! Kids can decorate them with Christmas stickers and fun embellishments—whatever design they come up with, it’s sure to be super cute.
Head over to The Soccer Mom Blog for instructions
Snowman Christmas Card
Quick, easy and cheerful – a snowman card is guaranteed to make someone smile.
Visit the instructions for snowman Christmas card here
Paint Chip Christmas Tree Card
Who knew paint chips could be turned into a cute and colorful Christmas tree? Just add a little sparkle with gems and you’ve got a card that’s fun for kids to make and sweet enough to gift.
Get the full instructions here
Christmas Reindeer Cards
Add googly eyes, red noses, pipe cleaners and—bam! You have a cute reindeer card. Such a fun DIY gift to spread holiday cheer.
Jump over to Non Toy Gifts for details
Paper Straw Christmas Tree
Use green and white straws to make a Christmas tree design on the centre of the card. It’s such a simple and fun card for little ones to make.
Handprint Angel Kid-Made Christmas Card
Your child’s handprints make the perfect angel wings for a Christmas card. Simple, sentimental, and a cute card that little ones will enjoy making and gifting to little ones.
Head over to The Soccer Mom Blog for details
Here are more homemade Christmas card crafts here.
The Joy of Handmade Christmas Gifts
The sweetest part of Christmas isn’t what’s under the tree, it’s the joy of giving and receiving. Even though they’re little, kids will delight in creating something for the special people in their life so why not try one of these DIY Christmas gifts.
From handprint ornaments to photo keepsakes, these homemade Christmas gifts from kids will mean so much more than anything you can buy in the store!
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Need to entertain the kids during the holidays? These Christmas crafts will do the trick:
- 50 Fun, Easy Christmas Crafts for Preschoolers
- 41 Fun, Easy & Adorable Nativity Crafts & Ideas for Kids
- 41 Easy Santa Claus crafts for toddlers {+ Santa Hat Crafts}
- 25 Easy Nature-Inspired Christmas Ornaments
- FREE Printable 3D Paper Christmas Ornaments
- Paper plate Santa craft for toddlers and young kids
- Upcycled Christmas card collage for kids to make
