The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy sweet, simple moments with your little ones. Christmas Crafts For Nursery are a lovely way to spark creativity, build fine motor skills, and decorate your space with handmade joy. From easy paper trees to fingerprint ornaments, these crafts are designed with tiny hands in mind. They don’t need to be perfect—just fun, meaningful, and filled with holiday cheer. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, creating together is what truly makes the season magical.
Christmas Crafts For Nursery
Make the season bright with easy and joyful Christmas Crafts For Nursery—perfect for tiny hands and big holiday smiles.
Handprint Reindeer
Honestly, this one’s a keepsake every parent will treasure
• Trace and cut handprints for antlers
• Add a red pom-pom nose and googly eyes
• Use brown paper or paint for the face
• Mount on cardstock for display
Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
To be fair, these are simple but so pretty
• Glue sticks into snowflake shapes
• Paint them white or blue with glitter
• Add sparkles or mini jewels
• Hang with ribbon in the window
Paper Plate Santa
Honestly, this turns a paper plate into festive fun
• Use cotton balls for the beard
• Add googly eyes and a red nose
• Color the hat with crayon or paint
• Display on the nursery wall
Cotton Ball Snowmen
To be fair, soft textures make this a favorite
• Glue cotton balls onto a snowman outline
• Add a felt scarf and buttons
• Draw on a face with markers
• Perfect for sensory fun
Toilet Paper Roll Elves
Honestly, this one’s eco-friendly and adorable
• Wrap in green paper for the body
• Add a pointy hat and smiling face
• Use string or felt for scarf
• Stand them on shelves
Fingerprint Christmas Lights
To be fair, this keeps things fun and personal
• Draw a wire line on paper
• Stamp colorful fingerprints as bulbs
• Label with name and year
• Frame for the nursery wall
Paper Strip Christmas Trees
Honestly, perfect for little fingers to build
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• Cut green strips in various lengths
• Stack into a triangle tree shape
• Decorate with pom-poms or stickers
• Add a star to the top
Pom-Pom Wreaths
To be fair, it’s fluffy and fun to make
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• Glue green and red pom-poms in a circle
• Add a paper bow on top
• Use cardboard for a base
• Hang on doors or walls
Cupcake Liner Angels
Honestly, it’s smart and sweet to reuse liners
• Fold liners for angel wings
• Use a paper circle for the head
• Add glitter or halo with pipe cleaner
• String them into a garland
Felt Christmas Trees
To be fair, it’s soft, safe, and cute
• Cut out green tree shapes from felt
• Use felt dots as ornaments
• Let kids decorate and re-decorate
• Makes a great quiet play activity
Santa Handprint Cards
Honestly, this turns hands into holiday cheer
• Paint hand to look like Santa
• Use red for the hat and white for the beard
• Add a cotton ball pom-pom
• Turn into a handmade card
Pine Cone Elves
To be fair, these use nature and imagination
• Use pinecones for the elf body
• Add a felt hat and small face
• Use twigs or felt for arms
• Great for shelf decor
Marshmallow Snowman
Honestly, this one’s sweet and soft
• Glue mini marshmallows on a snowman shape
• Add real buttons and a scarf
• Draw eyes and a carrot nose
• A fun indoor winter project
Glitter Star Ornaments
To be fair, it’s all about sparkle here
• Cut star shapes from cardboard
• Paint and cover with glitter
• Add a loop to hang on tree
• Great group craft
Button Christmas Trees
Honestly, this is perfect for fine motor skills
• Glue green buttons into a triangle shape
• Add a star button on top
• Mount on colored paper or canvas
• Frame for a sweet gift
Holiday Paper Chains
To be fair, it keeps little hands busy for ages
• Cut strips from red, green, and gold paper
• Loop and glue into a chain
• Count down to Christmas each day
• Hang across the nursery
Reindeer Headbands
Honestly, this one’s a hit for holiday photos
• Use brown cardstock for the band
• Add handprint cutouts for antlers
• Glue on a red pom-pom nose
• Let kids wear during festive songs
Christmas Tree Collage
To be fair, it’s open-ended and creative
• Draw a large tree on paper
• Provide scrap paper, buttons, and cotton
• Let kids glue their own decorations
• Display proudly on the wall
Snowflake Window Clings
Honestly, this adds magic to any window
• Cut snowflake shapes from white foam
• Decorate with glitter and sequins
• Stick using double-sided tape
• Fun for nursery window scenes
Gift Tag Crafts
To be fair, it’s a craft and a gift in one
• Cut out tag shapes from cardstock
• Let kids stamp, sticker, or draw on them
• Punch a hole and add ribbon
• Use them for family presents
itter Star Ornaments
To be fair, it’s all about sparkle here
• Cut star shapes from sturdy cardboard and paint them in festive shades like gold, red, or icy blue
• Generously sprinkle fine glitter or chunky flakes while the paint is still wet for a shimmering finish
• Punch a small hole and tie a ribbon or twine to turn each star into a hanging ornament
• These stars look gorgeous on trees, gift wraps, or strung into garlands across nursery shelves
FAQ
What are some safe Christmas crafts for nursery-aged children?
When crafting with young children, safety comes first. Choose materials that are non-toxic, child-friendly, and free from choking hazards. Felt, pom-poms, large craft sticks, and finger paints are great options. Supervision is key during any activity, especially when scissors or glue are involved.
How can I make Christmas crafts more educational?
You can easily turn Christmas crafts into learning moments. Introduce shapes while cutting ornaments, practice counting with pom-poms or stickers, and encourage fine motor skills with lacing or gluing. You can even use craft time to explore holiday traditions around the world in simple ways.
What are easy clean-up craft ideas for nurseries?
Crafting with toddlers can get messy, but certain projects help reduce the chaos. Sticker crafts, no-mess painting (using paint inside zipped bags), or using pre-cut shapes for gluing are great low-mess options. Keep wipes and a table cover handy to make cleanup quicker.
Can Christmas crafts be used as decorations or gifts?
Absolutely! Homemade crafts make adorable decorations or heartfelt gifts. Paper plate wreaths, salt dough ornaments, and fingerprint art can be proudly displayed at home or gifted to family members. It gives kids a sense of pride and joy during the festive season.
Hi, I’m Susan Rueckel — the voice behind Fun Party Idea! With a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a passion for bringing people together, I’ve spent years honing my skills in business development, customer service, event management, social media, and contract negotiation. Whether it’s planning unforgettable parties or sharing creative ideas to make your celebrations shine, I love turning everyday moments into something truly special. Let’s make your next event the most fun one yet!
