Last Updated on November 30, 2025 by Masha Eretnova
Bring the magic of the holidays into your home with these 20 creative and fun Christmas tree crafts for kids.
From simple paper ornaments to three-dimensional masterpieces, these projects are perfect for sparking festive joy and helping little hands create beautiful decorations that celebrate the season.
Whether you’re crafting together as a family or looking for engaging holiday activities, this collection has something for every young artist to enjoy.
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Christmas Tree Bookmark
Super cute bookmark shaped like a decorated Christmas tree! It is made the way it doesn’t stick out so it won’t be ruined even if the book is in the bag.
Paper Christmas Tree Picture Frame
Create a festive paper Christmas tree picture frame that kids can decorate and use to showcase holiday memories and best photos of the year.
Cereal Box Trees Christmas Craft
Repurpose cereal boxes into colorful Christmas trees with this easy decorating idea perfect for kids in preschool.
Jolly Rancher Ornament
Make shiny, sweet-smelling Christmas tree ornaments using melted Jolly Ranchers that kids will love crafting. I love how colorful they are!!
Paper Strips Christmas Tree Ornament
This craft uses paper strips to build a simple and charming Christmas tree ornament that’s great for little hands. It can be a great idea to reuse any paper scraps you have!
Christmas Tree Craft with Loose Parts Play
Kids can explore creativity by building Christmas trees using loose parts and natural materials in this open-ended craft.
Christmas Tree Sponge Painting
Sponge painting transforms into colorful Christmas trees, making a fun and tactile holiday art project.
Salt Dough Christmas Trees
I loved salt dough crafts when I was little! In this craft tutorial, salt dough is shaped and decorated to create durable and customizable Christmas trees with buttons as ornaments.
Fingerprint Salt Dough Christmas Trees
Add a personal touch with fingerprint decorations on salt dough Christmas trees, perfect for keepsakes.
Christmas Tree Hat from Cardboard
Turn cardboard into a festive Christmas tree hat that kids can wear to spread holiday cheer. Also a great way to reuse all that cardboard from deliveries…
DIY Pipe Cleaner Trees Christmas Craft
Colorful pipe cleaners are twisted and shaped into mini Christmas trees in this simple and fun craft.
Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Ornaments
Pipe cleaner Christmas tree ornaments are quick to make and customizable with beads and decorations.
Christmas Tree Footprint Craft
Turn kids’ footprints into a very creatie Christmas tree art for a unique holiday keepsake. Make sure to use paint that washes off easily!!
Tissue Paper Christmas Tree Craft
Colorful tissue paper adds texture and festive flair to this simple Christmas tree craft idea for kids. Great for classroom or big families when kids can easily customize their trees as they like!
Paper Christmas Tree Craft
Assemble festive Christmas trees with paper with this easy tutorial! Use real wooden coasters for display.
Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft
Popsicle sticks are glued into a tree shape and decorated with sparkles and stickers in this crafty project. Very minimalist and modern Christmas trees 🙂
Paint Chip Christmas Tree
Recycle paint chips to create colorful and eco-friendly Christmas tree art. Perfect for kids in preschool and elementary.
Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft
This popsicle stick Christmas tree craft is simple to make and ideal for decorating with buttons and beads.
Craft Christmas Tree Ornament
Kids can create their own Christmas tree ornaments using felt, buttons, and glue! Simple idea to avoid using paper again!
3-D Pyramid Christmas Tree Craft
Build a three-dimensional pyramid Christmas tree craft that adds a creative twist to holiday decorating.
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Masha Eretnova, born in 1991, is a Buenos Aires-based certified teacher, artist, and member of the Professional Artist Association with 20+ years of personal painting journey.
She started painting and drawing very early and is now an international abstract artist and educator passionate about acrylic painting, gouache, and crafts.
Her works are part of international exhibitions and contests, including ArtlyMix (Brazil), Al-Tiba 9 (Spain), Exhibizone (Canada), Italy, and many more.
Besides her artistic pursuits, Masha holds a post-grad diploma in Teaching Film Photography and 2 music school diplomas: piano and opera singing.