Last Updated on November 30, 2025 by Masha Eretnova
Get ready to bring some festive fun to your holiday season with these 20 delightful paper plate Christmas crafts perfect for kids!
Easy to make and full of creativity, these crafts turn simple paper plates into magical holiday decorations and playful keepsakes.
Whether it’s a sparkling Christmas tree, a jolly Santa, or a cozy wreath, there’s a project here to inspire every young artist and spread holiday cheer around the home. Gather your supplies, invite the kids, and let the crafting begin!
Paper Plate Christmas Tree Whirligig
A fun and interactive paper plate Christmas tree craft that spins, perfect for kids to make and play with during the holiday season.
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Paper Plate Christmas Wreath
Easy-to-make Christmas wreaths using paper plates, great for kids to decorate and hang as festive home decor.
Fluffy Paper Plate Snowman Craft
A soft and fluffy snowman craft made from paper plates, ideal for preschoolers to create a winter-themed decoration.
Puffy Paint Paper Plate Christmas Tree
A creative craft featuring a paper plate Christmas tree decorated with colorful puffy paint for a tactile sensory experience.
Paper Plate Yarn Button Christmas Trees
Kids can make textured Christmas trees using yarn and buttons glued onto paper plates for a crafty holiday project.
Paper Plate Christmas Stocking Craft
A simple and cute Christmas stocking craft using paper plates, perfect for children to personalize with colors and patterns.
Simple Christmas Santa Beard Craft
An easy Santa Claus beard craft made from paper plates, encouraging kids to engage in festive role play.
Paper Plate Baubles Giant Christmas Decorations
Large, colorful bauble decorations crafted from paper plates to brighten up any holiday space.
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Christmas Tree Paper Plate Craft
A charming Christmas tree craft using paper plates, decorated with paint, threads, and embellishments by kids.
Paper Plate Christmas Angels
Delightful angel figures created from paper plates, combining simple cutting and decorating for kids.
Easy Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft
A straightforward paper plate Christmas tree craft that kids can quickly make and decorate for the holidays.
Gnome Craft for Preschoolers
A cute gnome craft using paper plates, perfect for preschoolers to make and add to holiday displays.
Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft
A kid-friendly tutorial for making a 3D paper plate Christmas tree decorated with threads, pom poms and paint.
Christmas Craft for Kids
A festive and colorful paper plate wreath designed to keep kids entertained during Christmas and you can actually hang it at the door!
Paper Plate Christmas Tree
Another version of the paper plate Christmas tree that is more playful and dynamic!
Paper Plate Santa Stuck in Chimney Christmas Craft
A humorous and creative craft showing Santa stuck in a chimney, made from paper plates and ideal for kids.
Rudolph Paper Plate Craft
A festive Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer craft using paper plates, perfect for kids to make during Christmas.
Paper Plate Snow Globes
DIY paper plate snow globes that kids can personalize with winter scenes and decorations. Simple and cute!
Paper Plate Christmas Tree
A colorful and easy-to-make paper plate Christmas tree craft suitable for children.
Paper Plate Fabric Wreath Christmas Craft
A unique Christmas wreath craft combining fabric scraps and paper plates, great for kids to explore textures and colors.
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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.