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Holiday Crafts to Keep the Kids Busy

December 7, 2024

Kids love arts and crafts! Not only are they fun, but the time spent putting these works of art together help to create some great memories. Your child's work of art, combined with some baked goods, makes a great gift for someone who is close to their heart.

Looking for some easy crafts to do with the kids? Look no further! Below we have compiled some of our favorite holiday crafts for you to do with the kids. From homemade ornaments to holiday decorations and even some edible crafts you are sure to find something that will be a keepsake for years to come. 

Looking for a local shop to make fun crafts? 

  • Tinkerspace in Montclair offers Builders and Artists Workshops for kids ages 8-15.
  • The Sawdust Factory in Upland is open Monday- Saturday and creates a fun environment for kids to get creative painting wood crafts. 
  • Grab a craft kit or supplies for one of our favorite fun crafts listed below from one of our local craft stores! Joann's, Michaels or Hobby Lobby! 

Spruce up Holiday Gift Bags with These DIY Curly Ribbon Tags -  Spruce up your holiday gift bags is with handmade gift tags

❄ Easy-to-Make Holiday Gift: Homemade Gingerbread Play Dough - This yummy-smelling homemade gingerbread playdough recipe is perfect to get your kids in the holiday spirit this Christmas season

❄ A Simple Snowman Craft Your Kids Can Make - These little snowmen are so easy to make. Plus, it's a craft the whole family can help with. 

❄ Easy Custom Ornaments - You can decorate these ornaments with all kinds of little things you find around your home.

❄ Create a Snowman Pumpkin - Easily transform your fall pumpkins into a snowman perfect for your winter decor

❄ DIY Holiday Gift Wrap - upcycle last year's holiday cards into wrapping paper

❄ Paper Towel Roll Ornament - These paper towel roll ornaments look so pretty hanging on the tree that no one will guess you used a recycled household find to create them!

❄ Macaroni Craft: Window Cling Snowflakes - Here’s an easy craft for older kids that will extend the decorations in your home past the holidays and through the winter.

❄ Salt Dough Ornament -  A simple craft to do with your kids. Makes a great gift for grandparents, neighbor, or friends

❄ DIY Craft Stick Snowmen- Bring the outside weather inside with this easy DIY snowman craft. 

❄ Edible Crafts for Chanukkah - Edible dreidels and menorahs -It’s a craft and treat all-in-one! 

❄ Family Traditions: Making Our Own Hanukkah Candles - This craft is so easy and fun for all ages -- and a great new tradition for our family that your family can try too!