Tired of the same old holiday decorations? Then this list of Santa craft ideas is exactly what you need!
So, grab your craft supplies, pick an idea from this list, and get ready to make the best Santa ever!
1. Popsicle Stick And Yarn Bearded Santa
Image Source/Tutorial: Glued To My Crafts
Let’s turn something ordinary into something amazing! With just some standard popsicle sticks and a bit of plain white yarn, you and your little one can put together a wonderful Santa decoration.
It’s totally perfect for displaying all season. I think this is such a beautiful and creative craft, made just for your toddler!
2. Fluffy Santa Slime
Image Source/Tutorial: The Best Ideas For Kids
If you’re on the hunt for some Christmas activities to do with your kids this year, making slime can be so much fun.
Plan a whole craft day around making the slime and decorating the jars to store it in.
3. Santa Beard Christmas Countdown
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Do your kids just love counting down the days until Christmas during December? This Santa beard countdown is the perfect way to get them excited all month long.
It is built with a paper plate, some cardstock, cotton balls, glue, and fun paper chains.
4. Paper Bag Santa Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Our Kid Things
This is a fantastic winter activity that’s easy to make and so enjoyable. Your child will get to work on their motor skills as they cut and stick the circles and have a blast building their very own Santa.
5. Conical Santa
Image Source/Tutorial: One Creative Mommy
We just can’t get enough of these paper plate crafts because they are so simple and cute!
For this one, toddlers can even add their own paint to make it more beautiful. Then you can display it right near the Christmas tree.
6. Santa Binoculars
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This Santa Binoculars Christmas Craft is just right for kids who are determined to stay up late and spot Santa on Christmas Eve.
You could make this cute Santa craft with your kids, or have them ready for your child to enjoy all through December. Searching for Santa with their personal binoculars can be a really fun adventure.
7. DIY Starfish Santa
Image Source/Tutorial: Crafts By Courtney
My kids have always loved starfish, so why not make a starfish Santa Claus? This craft is so cool, and I am sure that your toddlers are going to have a great time with it.
8. Santa Paper Plate Craft
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Making things with paper plates is a favorite craft in our house. This winter, let’s do this amazing Santa Paper Plate Craft. It’s a fun way to welcome Mr. Santa into our homes and have a great time with the kids.
9. Rocking Paper Plate Santa
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Our kids have so much fun with rocking characters, and this craft is perfect for them.
This winter season, kids of any age can easily put together this rocking Santa using paper plates that are probably already in your cupboard.
10. Mason Jar Santa
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When you’re trying to figure out what to do with finished mason jars, the possibilities are basically unlimited. Santa’s beard is so thick and fluffy, providing a perfect spot for toddlers to hide their cookies.
11. Toilet Roll Santa Christmas Ornament
Image Source/Tutorial: Crafts By Ria
Do you happen to have some extra toilet paper rolls around? Let’s put them to use! This craft has two awesome benefits.
First, you get to use up your toilet paper rolls. Second, they can be turned into a Christmas tree ornament. So what are you waiting for? Go get your supplies!
12. Popcorn Santa Craft
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Did you make some popcorn tonight? Use some of it to make this Santa craft even more appealing!
The popcorn on the beard is so charming, and the kids will have an amazing time doing such a lovely project.
13. Santa Christmas Card
Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Craft Room
Let your little one make a Santa Christmas card for their friends for when Santa visits this winter. They can use this craft as a way to wish their family, friends, and parents a very happy holiday season!
14. Help Santa Down The Chimney Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Sight And Sound Reading
Want to give Santa a hand delivering a great gift to your kids by helping him get down the chimney?
This is a totally one of a kind creation for you! It’s a simple winter craft that both you and your toddler will definitely enjoy.
15. Tulle Bearded Santa
Image Source/Tutorial: Glued To My Crafts Blog
Do you have some white tulle hanging around that you want to put to good use? Give this project a try!
You and your little angel will have a blast decorating Santa with tulle, as it adds such a lovely touch to the whole activity.
16. Adorable Paper Doily Santa
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You can keep things simple while also keeping their hands busy this Christmas with this Paper Santa Face idea. You will not believe how easy it is, and chances are you already have all the materials you need!
17. Ice Cream Stick Santa Craft
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Do you have some ice cream sticks handy? You can make this wonderful and simple Christmas craft with your kids.
It takes very little time to make your own supplies, and it’s a great way to teach your child how to do crafts.
18. Santa Starfish Ornament Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Glued To My Crafts
This lovely Starfish activity is just perfect for the youngsters to make this Christmas. Your babies’ tiny hands will have so much fun painting the lovely seashells.
So go find your paintbrushes and get your little ones started on this fantastic project!
19. Wire Hanger Santa
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Making this craft with the kids is a ton of fun. What’s fantastic is that the hanger can also be used as a Christmas ornament. You can just hang it on a doorknob and enjoy the holiday spirit he brings.
20. Santa Hat
Image Source/Tutorial: Buggy And Buddy
Want to create some elf hats for Santa? This is the craft you’ll want to do!
This Santa hat Christmas ornament is made from craft sticks and is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. You only need a few DIY supplies to get going.
21. Trim The Beard Paper Plate Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Craft Room
Cutting and sticking are two of the most enjoyable things for kids to do; they really love cutting up paper.
In this project, they can easily cut Santa’s beard, though you will need to help them out. On top of that, it’s a paper plate craft, which just adds to the whole experience.
22. Sock Santa
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Do you have an old pair of socks just sitting around? This no sew Santa is made just for you! It can be used as a Christmas decoration and placed right on your table to show off what your children created.
23. Santa Finger Puppets
Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Craft Room
Puppets are just incredible. Imagine if we had a Santa puppet for Christmas this year. The kids will have an absolute blast making this fantastic project and then can enjoy their very own Santa play!
24. Paper Plate Santa
Image Source/Tutorial: Arty Crafty Kids
We can’t seem to get enough of these paper plate Santas! The way Santa’s beard is cut in this craft is such a lovely touch, giving it some nice curls. This project is great for kids, letting them cut and color the whole way through.
25. Fluffy Santa Card
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Are you hoping to design a Christmas card with your child for their best friends? This is the one for you!
Santa’s cotton beard gives it a wonderful fluffy look, and it is so simple to make. So go get your cotton pieces and prepare to make this fantastic craft!
26. Paper Plate Santa Hat
Image Source/Tutorial: The Simple Parent
Paper plates are the very best option for making Santa’s hat because they can be used to build the perfect cone.
This is something you can teach your children while you do this craft. As a result, it is both creative and educational.
27. Paper Plate Santa With Fingerprint Beard
Image Source/Tutorial: Glued To My Crafts Blog
This adorable Santa craft uses your toddlers’ handprints as the beard. It’s a very quick craft that you and your child can make together to help brighten up the winter season.
28. Craft Sticks Santa
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Building Santa’s face with craft sticks is so much fun. If your child has a good time painting and sticking things together, this is the craft for them. Those googly eyes on Santa are just too cute.
29. Santa Face Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: From Pond
Your little ones will have a huge hit making these Christmas Santa Face projects. This adorable Santa craft can be a decoration, a pennant banner, gift tags, or even a decoration for the Christmas tree.
30. Paint Stick Santa Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Happy Hooligans
Here is another ice cream stick Santa craft because, honestly, why not? They are so cute and little, and they are the perfect size for our toddlers’ small hands.
Kids of all ages can enjoy this adorable activity with their moms this winter.
31. Paper Plate Santa
Image Source/Tutorial: Arty Craft Kids
Another DIY project with paper plates! Crafts using paper plates are simple to make, and you can usually find the supplies around the house.
These awesome projects teach the kids lots of new things and also help improve their creativity and motor skills.