There is something truly delightful about PAPER. Paper is wonderfully straightforward, inexpensive, and it is INCREDIBLE what you can create with it. With Christmas approaching and our fondness for Christmas Crafts for Kids, I thought a collection of our favourite Christmas Paper Crafts would come in handy!
I adore Christmas Paper DIY Ideas because all you really require is a pad of paper and everyday “home stationery,” such as scissors, a glue stick and a few pens. After that, you can allow your creative magic to unfold. Transform ordinary paper into bookmarks, present boxes, greeting cards, decorations and plenty more. If you have access to a printer, I have included links to our Free Christmas Printables too – naturally, you will need both paper AND a printer for those. So. Time for some Christmas Paper Ideas.
Christmas Paper Crafts Materials we often use:
- White printer paper (yes! Simply regular printer paper –US/ UK)
- A pack of coloured paper (I purchase lovely paper from a nearby shop, but this option looks greatUS/ UK)
- Colouring Pens (we always make sure to have plenty of theseUS/ UK)
- Scissors (these are excellent and suitable for both left and right handed US/ UK)
- Glue Stick (choose a reliable quality! US/ UK)
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Christmas Bookmark Corners
You probably know that we have a HUGE love for DIY Bookmark Designs.. and apparently create them for every occasion (in fact, we continue adding new Bookmark Designs every week!! Honestly, you really should *bookmark* (haha) the Bookmark page!!). Anyway, I’m getting sidetracked….. here are the bookmark designs that are ideal for Christmas (and the winter season too!). You can find even more brilliant Christmas Bookmark Ideas here!
- Reindeer Bookmark
- Santa Bookmark
- Christmas Tree Bookmark
- Snowman Bookmark (also try the Blindfolded Challenge)
- Christmas Pikachu Bookmark
- Angel Emoji Bookmark
- Penguin Bookmark
- Polar Bear Bookmark
Have a look at one of our Bookmark designs here to discover how simple they are to create! 🙂
Christmas Origami Projects
Alongside bookmarks, we have also grown fond of Easy Origami for Kids – now that my children are older (7yrs and nearly 9yrs), we can begin trying out some of these patterns and creations. Most of them truly are EASY, while the remaining ones are less difficult than they appear and simply require a little patience!
- Origami Christmas Tree
- Much like the paper snowflakes, you will also enjoy these 3d Christmas Trees.. you can even add a small electric tea light to them.
- Origami Santa – this may be created in 2d or 3d – the 3d Santas are charming little Christmas decorations and make an excellent STEAM activity for investigating 3d shapes in a maths class!
- Origami Penguin (also works wonderfully as a Christmas Card)
- Origami Envelopes (decorate them as Penguins and Polar Bears)
- Origami Star Wreath
- Origami Star Bowl
- Origami Paper Box
- Origami Lucky Stars
We especially enjoy the Christmas Tree Luminaries on auto play!! They are SUCH an enjoyable project to try!
Here is one example of our simple Origami patterns. We ADORE these envelopes. They would be lovely Thank You notes after Christmas!
Other Christmas Paper Crafts
Christmas Paper Toys
- Christmas Elf Paper Puppet (with template) – choose from 16 boys and girls!
- Christmas Multicultural Santa Puppets (with template)
- And naturally, some REINDEER Paper Puppets too (also with template)
- We absolutely love these Christmas Flextangles– 3D Paper Toys that are wonderfully unusual and entertaining!
- Christmas 3D Friends – printable cones – snowman, penguin and more
- We ADORE these Christmas Clothespin Puppets – they are incredibly fun!
- How to create a Christmas Thaumatrope – always enjoyable to make and play with!
Paper Decorations
- The cutest Paper Santa Lanterns
- We completely ADORE these 3d Paper Christmas Gnomes. They are incredibly cute, and the basic gnome template is FREE to download.
- Kirigami Stars (these are easy and extremely popular)
- Giant Paper Bag Star/ Snowflake
- 3D Paper Snowflake
- Christmas 3D Friends – printable cones – snowman, penguin and more
- 3d Christmas Tree Cones to decorate yourself
- We love these entertaining Dancing Newspaper Elves by Kids Crafts Room
- Paper Fan Angel Decorations
- Paper Bauble Decorations
- Paper Snowman Decorations, plus our adorable Penguin Decorations (including printables and worksheets!)
- Wonderful Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Trees (ideal for Napkin Rings or Decorations)
Paper Present Wrapping
- Homemade Paper Gift Bag
- Kirigami Paper Bows (a lovely present embellishment or a charming addition to a handmade wreath)
Have a look at these amazing 3D Paper Stars, along with one of our delightful YouTube videos!
Christmas Quilling Ideas
- Quilled Wreath Earrings or Holiday Cards
- Quilled Rudolph Present Tags or Holiday Cards
- Gorgeous Quilled Snowflake Decorations
- Quilled Christmas Tree Centrepieces
Christmas Printable Crafts
This section and the next few are showcasing additional collections of themed Christmas Paper DIY projects that may also catch your interest, although including them here might make this page feel a little crowded. Instead, we have a fantastic collection of Free Christmas Printables, featuring all kinds of delightful designs, from Christmas Cootie Catchers to beautiful 3D Angels (perfect as tree toppers), along with some wonderfully fun DIY Photo Props! Visit the collection and have a look!
Christmas Paper Crafts – Cards Kids Can Create
We have an entire collection of Christmas Cards Kids Can Make, and I think it is probably “neatest” to keep those ideas in a separate section. Do stop by and take a look. There are some truly adorable projects there!
(That said, be sure NOT to overlook this fantastic DIY Pop Up Christmas Card, as well as this Snowman Pop Up Card!)
DIY Christmas Present Wrapping Ideas
Just as with the Christmas Greeting Cards for Kids, I could include all the Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas in a separate section here, but I believe the current collection of DIY Gift Wrap Ideas is enough if you are searching for that type of inspiration!!! Please let me know if you think I should add them here!!
Searching for more Christmas Crafts for Kids? Explore our much-loved collection of kids’ craft ideas here:
We hope all these Christmas Crafts have sparked your creativity, especially our Christmas Paper Crafts!!!!