Three Kids, Three Cats, and a Husband

  • Cold Appetizers
  • Hot Appetizers
  • Kids’ Favorites
  • Mini Desserts
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Cold Appetizers
  • Hot Appetizers
  • Kids’ Favorites
  • Mini Desserts
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Cold Appetizers
  • Hot Appetizers
  • Kids’ Favorites
  • Mini Desserts
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
×
Home » Kids' Crafts & Activities

22 Fun Christmas Crafts for Toddlers Age 2-3

Published: Aug 27, 2022 · Modified: Dec 10, 2024 by Tina · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Sharing is caring!

  • Facebook
  • Print

I love the Christmas season as much as anyone, but I vividly remember the days when my kids were toddlers and how challenging the month of December could sometimes be.

During the year of the year, you can often spend half the day at the pool or park, and then come home and have your little take their nap.

But during the winter you've often stuck inside for days on end -- either due to the weather or because at least one of your kids is sick.

Sure, there are plenty of great Christmas-themed books you can read together, but you can only do that for so long. What else can you do together with your toddler when it's cold outside?

Fortunately, there are plenty of creative bloggers out there with some great Christmas craft ideas that are simple enough for 2 and 3 year olds.

And most, if not all of these crafts, can be done on the cheap, with stuff your probably already around the house, like coffee filters, paper plates, water bottles, dried pasta, or toilet paper rolls.

If you're one of those organized and structured people, you cook even make a plan to do a different craft every day for the three weeks (plus a day) leading up to Christmas.

Have fun!

Need to do some Christmas shopping for your kids? These posts will help!

  • The Best Dinosaur Toys for Toddler Boys
  • Cute Minnie Mouse Toys for 2 Year Old Girls
  • 9 Unicorn Gifts for 3 Year Old Girls
  • Wooden Parking Garage Toys that Toddlers Will Love

Christmas Crafts for Toddlers Age 2-3

1

Retro Gumball Machine Ornament

Photo Credit: uniquegifter.com

Celebrate your favorite time of the year with this adorable and charming retro gumball machine DIY Christmas ornament!

Not only does it make a great way to pass the time in front of the Hallmark channel. It’s also a simple DIY upcycled craft that just about anyone can make.

2

Tealight Snowmen Ornament Craft

Photo Credit: uniquegifter.com

These tealight snowmen ornaments are super simple and easy for any age to make. This craft lets kids be creative by adding their own personal touch.

3

Pom Pom Pine Cone Ornaments

Photo Credit: growingfamily.co.uk

These cute Christmas tree decorations are so easy to make, and little ones can have fun outdoors finding the pine cones before the crafting begins.

4

Angel Christmas Ornament

Photo Credit: www.messforless.net

Make an adorable Angel Christmas Ornament using a clothespin and a coffee filter. So simple! This took less than 10 minutes to create.

5

Candy Cane Reindeer Craft For Kids

Photo Credit: homefaithfamily.com

Make these easy and adorable Candy Cane Reindeer for Christmas. They look so cute on a Christmas tree and are perfect as a family craft project.

6

Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

Once you start making these cinnamon ornaments, it'll be sure to because a family tradition you will cherish for years to come. These ornaments are so easy to make that the kids can do the entire activity.

7

Christmas Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

Photo Credit: www.printablesfairy.com

These Christmas toilet paper roll crafts are both easy and fun for toddlers to make.

The article includes the printables neededto make Santa, Mrs. Claus, Grinch, an elf, a reindeer, and a gingerbread man.

8

Magical Reindeer Food

Photo Credit: fountainavenuekitchen.com

When my kids were younger, we would go to a Breakfast with Santa event where they made reindeer food.

This colorfully festive reindeer food is made with simple pantry ingredients. Printable gift tags are included!

9

Snowman Fingerprint Christmas Craft

Photo Credit: www.savingyoudinero.com

This super-easy this snowman fingerprint craft can be made with just a few things you can get from the dollar store.

10

DIY Toddler-Friendly Snowman Window Clings

Photo Credit: sewwoodsy.com

Use your Cricut to create Christmas window clings for the toddler or little kid in your life.

11

Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornaments

Photo Credit: www.mimosasandmotherhood.com

Learn how to make easy air dry clay ornaments with this step by step tutorial. DIY air dry clay Christmas ornaments make charming handmade gifts and gift tags, too!

12

DIY Christmas Game: Water Bottle Bowling

Photo Credit: sustainmycrafthabit.com

Made with empty plastic water bottles along with a bit of paint and some felt scraps, this DIY Christmas game is also a fun upcycling craft for toddlers.

13

Cardboard Christmas Tree Pasta Craft

Photo Credit: www.mimosasandmotherhood.com

This cute cardboard Christmas tree pasta craft is so simple and easy for kids to make, and a great way to upcycle the shipping boxes piled in your garage from all of those Christmas gifts, too!

14

Salt Dough & Perler Bead Ornaments

Photo Credit: www.teach-me-mommy.com

Do you remember making salt dough cookie ornaments when you were a kid? Here's a colorful twist on those ornaments using Perler Beads.

15

Paper Plate Christmas Wreath

Photo Credit: www.twopinkpeonies.com

Toddlers and preschoolers will love making their own decorations for this paper plate Christmas wreath craft. The materials cost next to nothing, and you probably already have them in your house.

16

Potato Stamped Tea Towels

Photo Credit: makeanddocrew.com

This is an easy, inexpensive craft for kids of all ages, even as young as toddlers and preschoolers. It makes a great gift for teachers, grandparents, etc.

17

DIY Candy Canes

Photo Credit: simplifyingfamily.com

This DIY Candy Cane Christmas Craft is perfect for strengthening hand-eye coordination in kids. All you need are pipe cleaners, tri-beads, and either scissors or a wire cutter.

    18

    Christmas Wreath Sticker Craft

    Photo Credit: mommyevolution.com

    Give toddlers a bunch of stickers and they'll be deliriously happy for a long time. Discover how they can use foam stickers to create their own Christmas wreath.

    19

    Printable Christmas Activities

    Photo Credit: theprimaryparade.com

    Countdown the days until Christmas with this easy Christmas craft for toddlers.  Not only is it fun, but it helps your child practice fine motor skills and counting.

    20

    DIY Christmas Stamps

    Photo Credit: www.momsandcrafters.com

    Make your own Christmas themed stamps so that your toddler can customize their own crafts. These fun stamps are also perfect for toddlers to make their own homemade wrapping paper.

    21

    Santa Hat Headbands

    Photo Credit: simplyfullofdelight.com

    Little ones will enjoy coloring and wearing their very own Santa hat headband. Both a Color Your Own version and a Full Color version are available.

    22

    Free Christmas Dot Marker Printable

    Photo Credit: www.twopinkpeonies.com

    If you have toddlers and have never used dot markers, you need to stop what you're doing immediately and get some. They're portable, easy, fun, and mess-free!

    This set of Christmas dot marker printables includes a Christmas tree, Santa, reindeer, and more. They’re a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

    Oh, and by the way, these printables are completely free and instantly ready for download. No need to give anyone your email address!

    “Christmas

    Reindeer craft ideas

    Santa Christmas crafts for toddlers

    Christmas crafts for toddlers
    Christmas crafts for toddlers
    Christmas crafts for ages 2-3

    More Kids' Crafts & Activities

    • A hanging dream catcher.
      DIY Sun Catcher Craft for Kids: A Fun, Nature-Inspired Project for All Seasons
    • Two women's hands crafting.
      20 Amazing Winter Activities to Keep Your Teen Happy & Healthy
    • 14 Cool Science Experiments to Do at Home (using household items!)
    • Painted Penguin Rocks
      17 Adorable Penguin Crafts for Preschoolers & Kindergartens

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    A girl sitting on the rocks besides the sea.

    Welcome!

    Hi, I’m Tina, creator of Three Kids, Three Cats, and a Husband. As a busy mom, I share trusted family recipes, kids’ activities, and Disney World tips to make life easier and more fun for families like yours.

    More about me

    Popular

    • Collage of various Halloween-themed recipes including spooky desserts, colorful treats, and festive party snacks.
      25 Halloween Treat and Snack Ideas for Kids and Adults
    • Top view of white bean and bacon soup in a saucepan, filled with beans, bacon, and chopped vegetables.
      White Bean and Bacon Soup
    • Two bowls of vegan bean soup on a table, filled with beans, vegetables, and broth.
      Crockpot Vegan Bean Soup
    • Ravioli lasagna on a plate with the baking dish and spatula in the background.
      Cheesy Ravioli Lasagna Bake

    Seasonal

    Summer

    • Pineapple ham in a baking dish with a slice being served on a plate beside it, showing the golden pineapple and caramelized glaze.
      Pineapple Dream Dessert
    • A stack of frozen banana bites with chocolate coating, pretzels, and peanuts, next to a single bite showing the banana and caramel center inside.
      Frozen Banana Bites with Pretzels, Peanuts, and Chocolate
    • Chicken cordon bleu sliders served on a plate with a cloth underneath with spatula nearby.
      Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
    • A serving dish with Big Mac Salad, topped with beef, lettuce, pickles, cheese, and dressing, with a spoon on the side.
      Easy Big Mac Salad with a Healthy Low Carb Twist

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy

    Contact

    • Contact

    Three Kids, Three Cats, and a Husband is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    Copyright © 2025 Three Kids, Three Cats, and a Husband