Paper Gingerbread House Craft

Paper Gingerbread House Craft: Printable pdf template

Making Christmas crafts like this paper gingerbread house is the perfect way to indulge in festive creativity during the holidays with the kids with minimal mess.

The kids not only express their creativity, cuttings skills and fine motor skills, the end product can be hung on the christmas tree on the mantlepiece as a christmas decoration.

This is not just a christmas craft for kids. Adults too can join in with the kids. This delightful craft offers something for everyone.

The plain gingerbread house templates add extra fun to your crafting session because the kids get the decide the colours to use to design their templates.

Gingerbread house are usually brown but they can also be blue. The kids get to bring their own idea of what a gingerbread house looks like on paper. It is all in good fun.

Whether it is the pre-coloured gingerbread house template or a plain one that can be coloured in by the kids, this is simple Christmas crafts that everyone can make at home or at school.

Preparing Supplies for your Paper Gingerbread House

To start creating your paper gingerbread house, you’ll need to gather the necessary materials.

You can create this craft with simple craft materials you already have at home. This includes cardstock paper, glue, crayons or markers, scissors and of course a printed gingerbread house template.

You can also use decorative items like stickers, glitter glue, or cotton balls to add extra flair when building gingerbread houses for Christmas.

Once you have all the materials for building gingerbread houses ready, make sure you have a clean work surface with enough space to spread out comfortably without feeling cramped or cluttered.

You can now begin this fun activity with the kids.

How to make a Paper Gingerbread House

Materials needed

2 Cardstock paper (white)
1 Cardstock paper (any colour)
Glue
Scissors
Markers or Crayons
Printable gingerbread house template

Instructions

Print out the gingerbread house templates whether pre-coloured or black and white.

The templates should be printed on two white cardstock paper.

Once printed, layout all your crayons or markers if you are using the black and white templates because it is time to start colouring.

The template is exactly like the pre-coloured except the kids get to have extra fun colouring in the gingerbread house.

Use markers, coloured pencils to decorate each piece the template.

Get creative with colorful candies, christmas tree and the snowman.

Consider using a variety of colors to make your gingerbread house truly stand out.

With colouring complete, now cut out the templates with a scissors.

Cut the roofs, walls, the candies, christmas tree and snowman.

Great scissors or cutting skills will be exercised here as there is a fair bit of cutting required.

Cut neatly along the line and edges of all the items.

Now it is time to assemble your gingerbread house.

Take the wall of the house as pictured.

Crease and fold along the dotted lines.

This is why you should use cardstock paper as this will make your gingerbread house craft sturdy.

If you use plain printing paper, it will not sit up when placed on a flat surface.

Now take the front roof of the house.

Apply some glue and stick on to the inside of the front of the house.

The front roof is indicated where the glue is to be applied.

Now glue the back roof to the back of the house.

Make sure to align the roof to the house by making sure the white part of the roof is not visible.

Now glue the front roof to the back roof together.

Your 3d gingerbread house is done.

Now it is to make your gingerbread house more festive.

Grab your coloured cardstock paper.

Apply some glue to the centre.

Place the gingerbread house on the surface where the glue was applied.

Press firmly from either side to make sure it has stuck to the paper properly.

Cut tiny pieces of a different coloured paper.

Stick to the surface of the paper all around the gingerbread house.

Take the snowman and the christmas tree.

Fold along the dotted lines.

The dotted square is where glue is to be applied.

Take the snowman and the christmas tree.

Fold along the dotted lines.

The dotted square is where glue is to be applied.

Glue the christmas tree to one side of the house

Do the same with the snowman

Finally add, the candies on the side of the roof.

Your gingerbread house craft is done

Once you’ve finished decorating your paper gingerbread house, it’s time to create a festive display.

You can set up your creation on a table or countertop, surrounded by other holiday decorations like fake snow, miniature trees, or twinkling lights.

Consider adding small figurines of people, animals, or even Santa Claus to bring the scene to life.

Exploring More Christmas Papercrafts for Kids

Looking for more Christmas papercraft ideas? In addition to the paper gingerbread house, you can explore other fun activities. Create 3d paper snowflakes by folding and cutting paper, or design your own holiday cards using colorful construction paper, markers, and stickers.

Get creative with a Rudolph Reindeer Box Craft or Gingerbread man puppet. You can also try making paper ornaments for the Christmas tree by cutting out festive shapes from printable christmas tree ornaments and adding glitter or sequins for extra sparkle

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Folded paper christmas tree

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Rudolph Reindeer Box Craft

Get ready for some festive fun with this adorable Rudolph Reindeer Box craft – a perfect play thing for preschool , kindergarten kids who love Christmas crafts and enjoy getting crafty.

This delightful paper craft for kids is designed to captivate young imaginations and encourage play outside of the iPad and phones.

You could even place this Rudolph reindeer craft on the christmas tree in place of the star of David or the usual angel ornament.

Rudolph Reindeer Box Template

Get this printable template below and you are on your way to making your very own Rudolph Reindeer box craft.

This template has the main outline to be cut out as well as the legs, shoes and antlers of the reindeer.

Don’t forget to embellish even further after making your reindeer craft.

How to make Rudolph Reindeer Box Craft

Materials needed

Plain white card stock paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Printable template

Instructions

Print out the Rudolph box template on the Cardstock paper.

The complete template comes in two pages.

Using a pair of scissors, cut out the box template along the thick black lines.

Also cut out the the two strips, two shoes and two antlers.

This is the time for the kids to exercise some cutting skills.

Some kids may need supervision and you may need to do the cutting for the younger kids.

With the white side up, start folding the all edges as pictured.

Make sure the crease is along the black lines.

Once all the edges have been folded, now its time fold along the inside lines.

Your box should now start to take shape.

Grab your gluestick.

Apply some glue to the folded edges and glue them to the corresponding side.

Join all the sides of the templates together to form a complete box.

To make the legs of your Rudolph Reindeer Box Craft, fold the previously cut strips along the dotted lines.

Fold to make a zig zag shape.

Glue the cut out shoes to one side of the folded legs.

Now glue the legs to the head of the reindeer.

This Rudolph craft is almost complete.

Now take the antlers and fold where it is indicated on the cut out pieces.

This is where the brown colour meets the white colour on the antlers.

Now glue the antlers to the top of your reindeer.

Try not to glue the antlers too close to each other.

Now your Rudolph Reindeer christmas craft is complete.

Congratulations, you’ve just made a delightful Rudolph Reindeer Box Craft – a perfect addition to your preschool or kindergarten Christmas crafts!

This fun and easy project provide a wonderful opportunity for kids to express themselves while celebrating the holiday season.

Here are some more Christmas kids crafts for you to try

Printable Christmas Tree Baubles

Elf Hat Craft

Gingerbread Man Puppet

Folded Paper Christmas Tree

Printable Christmas Tree Baubles

Ho, ho, ho! Get ready for some festive crafting magic as we dive into the world of Printable Christmas Baubles.

This easy and delightful tutorial is perfect for kids who love to add their personal touch to holiday decorations.

A fun christmas craft that exercises the cutting skills of the kids.

These christmas baubles include popular Christmas characters and symbols the kids will recognise.

These include Santa Claus, snowman, gingerbread man, Rudolf the reindeer.

Also on these printable christmas baubles are things associated with christmas like candy cane, sprig of holly, christmas bells and much more.

With just a printer, some cardstock, and a few other craft supplies, as kids’ crafts go, you can easily create cute christmas baubles.

So let’s get creative this holiday season and make your Christmas tree sparkle with printable Christmas baubles.

Making your Printable Christmas Tree Baubles

Supplies needed

Christmas baubles templates
Scissors
String
Marker or Crayons
Cardstock paper (white)
Hole punch
String for hanging

Instructions

Download and print the Christmas tree bauble pdf template.

There is the option to print the coloured template for a quick activity for the kids. For even more fun, opt for the plain Christmas baubles template.

This will enable the kids to personalise their own christmas baubles as they colour and embellish their baubles.

Either way, it is good enough to decorate your tree at home or as a creative christmas craft in the class room.

Now pull out the scissors and cut out each individual bauble.

Depending on how young the kids are, some supervision maybe required.

Try not to cut of the tip where the hole is to punched through.

Cut as cleanly as possible then punch a hole through the baubles.

If you don’t have a hole punch, you can use the tip of your scissors.

You don’t need necessarily need a strings if you do not have one.

Simply hang the bauble on any needle on the christmas tree.

All done.

If you want more mixed printables Christmas crafts for your christmas tree, you can try this printable christmas tree accessories.

However, if christmas tree crafts is what you are after, Christmas tree card, Christmas tree card parallel cut and folded paper Christmas tree are great christmas crafts to get the creative juices flowing.

Printable Christmas Bauble (Pre-coloured) template

Printable Christmas Bauble (Black and white) template

Have fun crafting.

Elf Hat Craft

Are you on the lookout for a delightful and festive Printable Elf Hat Craft activity to keep your kids entertained during the holiday season? Look no further!

Our DIY Printable Elf Headband Craft for Kids is the perfect solution. With our free printable template, you can easily create adorable elf headbands that your kids will love wearing.

We’ll provide step-by-step directions on how to make these cute Printable Elf hats and offer tips for customizing the hat, and suggest more Christmas activities for kids to enjoy.

Let the crafting joy begin with our Printable Elf Headband Craft for a memorable holiday experience!

Elf Hat Template

You can download print the pre-coloured elf headband template or choose to have the plain template.

The kids get to have more fun by colouring the elf has the way they want.

This christmas elf headband is great not just at home with the kids. It is also great for preschool and kindergarten school kids as a fun christmas activity.

Either way, the kids might need some supervision because a lot of cutting with scissors is required.

If using the plain elf hat template, the kids to colour it in first. Depending on young, you might want to use crayons or markers.

Use this opportunity to teach about christmas characters, colours associated with christmas etc.

Materials needed to make your elf hat

How to make your Christmas Elf Hat Craft with Free template

Let’s get festive and make out elf hats.

Materials needed

Cardstock white paper
Crayons or marker (if using plain template)
Scissors
Gluetick or glue gun
Elf hat template

Instructions

Download and print your template on the white cardstock paper.

If using the pre-colored version, download, print and cut out the template.

However, If you are using the plain template, get your crayons or markers and start colouring.

Colour all parts of the elf hat on the template including the extenders.

Encourage the kids to use the right colours for the candy canes, holly sprigs and Christmas bells.

Colouring complete.

Now cut out every piece of the template using the scissors.

Based on the size of the head of the kid in question, you may need more than two extenders so feel free to cut more as needed.

So that means more colouring and cutting fun for the kids.

Now glue the top half of the hat to the bottom half.

Make sure they are stuck firmly to each other.

Glue the golden bells to the hat. Glue the bells firmly on the tips so that they stick out.

Now it is time to glue the extenders to each side of the hat. Apply glue to the edge of the extender.

Stick to the side of the hat. Let it hold.

Your elf hat is complete.

Customise your Christmas Elf Hat Craft

The fun shouldn’t end here. You can further design your hat with pom poms, paper straws, paper shapes using hole punches glued on to your elf hats.

This is a fun christmas craft for the kids if throwing a Christmas party at home or in school. The kids can wear them for photos at the christmas party.

Have fun.

More Christmas Crafts for kids

Ginger bread man puppet

Paper plate Grinch

Toilet roll christmas tree

Folded paper christmas tree

Christmas tree card

Christmas wreath colouring craft

Printable christmas tree accessories

And if it’s hats and headband you are after? Here are some you may like

Pom pom tiara

Frog headband craft

Egyptian headband craft

Elf Hat Craft

Get the complete elf hat craft template.

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Gingerbread Man Puppet

Gingerbread Man Puppet.

Looking to get creative with your kids?

This easy-to-follow craft with gingerbread man puppet template is sure to bring hours of fun!

With just a few simple supplies, you can create an adorable felt gingerbread man that your little ones can use to act out stories or just play pretend.

You and your children will love making this festive holiday craft together!

Crafting your very own Christmas gingerbread man puppet is a fun and creative activity that can be enjoyed by preschoolers and kindergarteners alike.

With just a few simple materials and some imagination, you can make your very own gingerbread man puppet.

Gingerbread Man Puppet Template

There are variants of this gingerbread man puppet template. There is a pre-coloured version is you just want to quick craft.

You can also download and print the black and white version if you want to the kids to colour their gingerbread man puppet.

These free printable templates are available in pdf format and can be downloaded and printed for personal use and non commercial use.

How to Make Your Gingerbread Man Puppet.

Materials Needed

White Cardstock paper
Scissors
Glue stick or Glue gun
Templates
Crayons or Markers (If using the black and white template).

Instruction

To bring your gingerbread man puppet to life, follow these step-by-step instructions:

Gather Your Materials: Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary materials at hand.

You’ll need White cardstock paper or cardboard, scissors, glue and markers or crayons for decorating.

Print the template: Print the template on white cardstock paper.

Make sure it is thick so the finished puppets hold shape. 120gsm – 200gsm paper thickness is recommended.

If you are going to use the black and white template, have the kids colour first.

Cut Out the Gingerbread Man Shape: Start by cutting the outline of a gingerbread man from the printed templates.

Also cut out the straps to be used to hold the puppets.

Fold the gingerbread man along the along the lines at the top, middle and bottom.

Attach the Straps To Your Gingerbread Man

Using glue or preferably glue guns, attach the straps to the back of the puppet.

Test Your Puppet: Give your gingerbread man puppet a test run!

Hold onto the straps and move them up and down to make your puppet open it’s mouth and move.

All done.

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Paper Plate Grinch

Still wondering how the grinch stole christmas? You can watch or re-watch the movie to find out. In the mean time, this Paper Plate Grinch Craft will do.

This is a fun christmas craft is just ideal for kids 3 years and above to get stuck in. Even better if they have seen the movie, this will be even more fun to make because its a character they recognise.

This Grinch Paper Plate Craft has no cutting or scissor handling. You will however, be painting so get your paint and brush out. The Grinch’s Santa hat is painted red while the face is painted green.

If like me, you don’t have a green paint left out of your colours, you can always mix a blue and yellow to make green.

https://youtu.be/WhqeUoV5DdE

How to Make a Grinch Paper Plate Craft

Materials needed

Paper Plate
Acrylic or tempera paint
Paint brush
Pva glue
Cotton wool
Google eyes
Pom pom
Marker

Instructions

Using a marker or pencil draw a quarter moon shape at the top of the plate. This will be painted as Santa’s hat.
Squirt out some red and green paint in a palette. Paint the the top part red and then the rest should be painted green. Let the paint dry thoroughly.
Apply pva glue to the lower edge of the part painted red. Also apply glue to the tip on the left hand side. Leave for a minute.
This paper plate grinch needs a Santa hat. Now, fluff out some cotton wools and arrange them on the glue to resemble hat.
Give the Grinch some eyes. Take two big google eyes and glue them on the paper plate. Also take a mini pom pom and place under the eyes. Then finally, use a marker to draw the mouth. You can draw a smile or a frown.

Your Paper Plate Grinch is all done.

Make sure it takes pride of place. You can hang it on the mantlepiece or under the christmas tree.

More Paper Plate Christmas Crafts You May Like

Using paper strips and glue you can make these beautiful paper plate christmas wreath that is fun for all to make.

Here is another kids Christmas wreath, simply make paper rolls and glue them.

Paper Plate Christmas Wreath
Kids christmas wreath

Printable Christmas Tree Accessories

Decorate the Christmas tree with the kids with printable Christmas tree ornaments. There are many options to hang on the christmas tree including Santa Claus, reindeer, christmas bells, candy cane and more

There is more than enough to keep the kids busy. You will need to print, cut, colour, paint, decorate and finally hang your printable paper christmas ornaments on the Christmas tree.

Materials you will need

A4 white card stock paper
Hole punch
Glue stick
Crayon/Marker/Colour pencils
Glitter glue
Scissors
Craft stones, buttons, Ribbons, Mini Pom poms (anything to decorate your ornaments with)

To Make Your Paper Christmas Ornaments

Print out the free paper christmas ornaments .

Using a pair of scissors, cut out the ornaments from the templates.

Colour in christmas ornaments using either markers, crayons or coloured pencils.

Paint on the coloured ornaments with glitter glue of the same colour.

Then decorate your ornaments with buttons, ribbons, craft stones etc

Have fun using craft stones to decorate your paper christmas tree stars. Use craft stones of different colours and sizes

Not forgetting your printable christmas tree baubles.

3d Paper Snowflake

Why not create some handmade 3d paper snowflakes to hang on the christmas tree.

This three dimensional paper snowflake is a fairly easy christmas crafts for kids.

Some paper cutting and gluing is all that is required.

To make it even easier you may use the 3d paper snowflake templates as a guide.

How to make 3d paper snowflake

Materials needed

Coloured paper
scissors
Glue

Cut out six equal sized squares measuring 12cm by 12cm. The squares could be bigger or smaller as long as they all the same size.

Fold the square in half diagonally.

Fold the triangle in half.

Make four slits and stop 1cm off the edge.

Unfold the paper. Glue together the first pair of flaps by rubbing the glue stick on tips and holding together until stuck

Turn the paper over to the other side and then glue the next pair of flaps. Turn over and repeat until all the flaps are glued together.

You have just completed one of six parts of the snowflake. Make the remaining five.

All six finished, now get ready to assemble your paper snowflake.

To assemble your snowflake, glue the top of each snowflake arm to the next.

Then glue the sides together. Stick together one by one until all six have been stuck together.

Assembly complete.

Decorate your paper snowflake even further by gluing sparkly stones to it.

All done!

3d Paper Snowflake Template

Print out this 3d snowflake template you can use when making your paper snowflakes

Want more Christmas crafts, a christmas wreath, folded paper christmas tree or this Santa pop up card

18 Easy Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Crafts for Kids

Easy Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Crafts for Kids

Paper plate christmas wreaths are very popular christmas crafts for kids to make during the festive season. They are fairly easy to make and still allows the kids to express their creativity.

Paper plate christmas wreaths are paper crafts generally suitable for kids all ages depending on the type of wreath you want to make.

It generally involves cutting a hole in the middle of the paper plate and decorating either in the form of gluing or painting.

Materials used for Paper Plate Christmas Wreaths.

Paper plate. Make sure it is the type that has the feel of paper and not foam plastic. Foam plastic paper plates doesn’t is not very adhesive
Adhesive. Glue stick, PVA glue, glue gun can be used depending on the type of materials to be stuck on the plate. Glue stick is the safest for kids to use.
Paper of all kinds can be used to cover your plate ranging from normal craft paper to tissue paper. You may also use foam shapes, gems, leaves etc
Scissors or circle cutter is needed to cut a whole in the middle of the plate. A hole punch is also very handy to cut out different shapes.
Decorate with gem stones, pom poms, paper shapes, buttons etc.

Things to consider when making paper plate christmas wreaths.

You might want to cut the hole in the plates yourself if making christmas wreath for toddlers. Supervision may be required for some of the older kids when using scissors.
Check if any of the kids maybe allergic to any of the materials to be used in making the craft. If you are going the messy route for example, are any of the kids allergic to pea glue.
Make sure the paper plate christmas wreath craft is age appropriate. Simple hand painting on paper plate is suitable for toddlers.
Try to make the craft enjoyable and stimulating for the kids. Hand painting on paper plate may not be as enjoyable for 8 year olds as it will be for toddlers.
Have all the materials to hand and use protective material on furniture or surfaces to be used.

Whether you are looking for christmas wreath for preschoolers or even older kids, you are sure to find a fun and creative paper plate craft in this list.

Christmas wreath made with yarn

This is just so beautifully done. Green, white and red yarn are carefully wrapped over the plate and adorned with a glued on ribbon. Craftingcheerfully

Christmas Wreath with paper rolls

Paper strips are glued into rolls and are used to cover the paper plate. A paper strip long enough to cover the middle of the plate is then used to glue a centre piece like a star (as pictured) or an Angel. Tutorial here

Turkey Christmas Wreath

Another divergence from green and red colours. The paper plate is painted brown with yellow and orange rolled paper strips glued to it. Pear shaped paper cutout is googly eyed to make a turkey Christmas wreath. Theresourcefulmama.com

Snowflake Wreath

Christmas comes during the winter season, so snowflakes are a common sight. Why not a wreath without the traditional green and red colours. The kids will have fun making this one too. 3dinosaurs.com

Tissue paper christmas wreath for preschoolers

Here is another one for preschoolers and kindergarteners. This is made with tissue paper cut into squares and glued on. Theresourcefulmama.com

Christmas wreath with christmas accessory

Fairly thin paper strips are used to cover the paper plate. It is also decorated with pom poms and angel inside the christmas wreath. Tutorial here

Paper Plate Wreath Craft – with Tissue PaperVery easy and fun to make. Tissue or crepe paper squares are cut and glued with red pom poms as decoration. A paper handprint cutout is used a final flourish. Gluedtomycraftsblog.com

Handprint Wreath

This christmas wreath is a quick, easy and pretty looking craft. The paper plate is covered entirely in handprint cutout and decorated with Pom Pom and gem stones. thebestideasforkids

Paper Plate Christmas Wreath – Paper Strips

With this craft, there cutting, painting and decorating. The big green paper strips and red mini pom poms creates a Christmas wreath is eye popping and also easy to make. iheartcraftythings

Tissue paper christmas wreath

Green tissue paper is used to create a holly effect with red pom poms are holly berries. This christmas wreath is made by glue rolled tissue paper strips and gluing on to the paper plate. It is especially perfect as christmas craft for preschoolers. eastcoastmommyblog.

Cardboard tube and paper plate wreath craft

This is cleverly uses empty toilet rolls to make christmas wreath. The empty toilet roll is cut into smaller rounds, painted green and then glued to the paper plate. Red stickers are then used to decorate the wreath. If you a have a circle craft punch, simply punch circles or red paper, if you haven’t red stickers to hand. readingconfetti

Paper plate holly wreath

You will have fun cutting out the holly leaves used for this wreath. Once you are done cutting, painting and decorating the wreath, the end resulting is spectacular. As suggested you may use cardstock paper or foam paper for this craft. Glue dots is also suggested which cuts time and reduces mess. hodgepodgedays

Easy Christmas Wreath for toddlers

If you are looking for a christmas wreath craft for toddlers, look no further. Plates, paints and pom poms – and glitter too. Funlittles.com

Yarn Wrapped Paper Plate Christmas Wreath

This paper plate christmas wreath is loosely wrapped with yarn and decorated with stickers and all sorts of embellishments. Lots of painting, gluing and wrapping to be done. The kids can express themselves creatively by choosing what to decorate with and how to decorate. Thepinterestparents.com

Toddler decorated christmas wreath

Cut the plate and let colour and stick objects on to the plate. Buttons, paper shapes, stickers or even seeds. Chicklink.com

Winter Paper Plate Wreath

Beautiful colour patterns are made with crayons or markers with snowflakes stuck on. Nice touch with the drawn on patterns instead fully colouring the plate. Glitteronadime

Holiday Bow Wreath

This is as simple as they come. The only activity here is probably the gluing of the bows so this is perfect for toddlers. Thechirpingmoms

Paper Plate Wreath Craft

This is a beautiful paper plate christmas wreath kids can make and will look good enough to hang on your front door. It is colourful and it can be made with just different coloured paper and glue. Crafty Morning

Christmas pop up card

Pop up cards make a great christmas craft for kids to hand out during the festive season.

The 3d effect of the card is fun for the kids to make .

This pop up card is a fairly easy paper craft to make. Simply print the pop up card template, cut and assemble.

It simply a christmas character going down or coming up the chimney. With this diy pop up christmas card, the kids can choose any christmas character they want to glue to the chimney.

To make your DIY christmas pop up card

Materials needed

Free template colouring template.

White card stock paper (print the inside of the card)

Glue

Scissors

Crayons

Instructions

Print out and cut the inner and outer template.

Fold neatly in half

Cut from the edge to the end of the chimney as pictured. Make sure you cut the exact length of the top of the chimney.

Unfold and it should look like this

Turn it inside out and fold to the left from the edge.

Apply glue to the whole surface except the folded part.

Glue this template to the inside of the other card.

Grab your christmas character template

Cut out any character to glue to the inside of the chimney.

If you choose the colouring version, colour your character.

Glue your character to the inside of the chimney.

You may write what you want on the card like the recipients.

Kids christmas wreath

Easy Christmas Wreath Kids Can Make

This is an easy christmas wreath kids can make with paper plate. All you will be doing is cutting paper and gluing to decorate.

There are a few options to choose from if looking for how to make christmas wreath for kids at home or at school.

This printable christmas wreath colouring craft is a great preschool christmas activity

If making this christmas craft with preschoolers or preschool age kids, you could simplify this by pre-cutting the paper and paper plate and just have them glue and decorate.

If this is to be done at school, give the kids creative license so they can design the christmas wreath in any way they want.

However, if this is to be done at home at with kids of varying ages, make it easier for th e younger ones.

For much older kids, try this paper plate christmas wreath.

To make a kids christmas wreath

Materials needed

Green coloured A4 paper (different hues)
Red paper
Paper plate
Scissors
Glue
Mini pom poms

Instructions

Cut out the bottom of the paper plate with scissors. You may use a circle cutter if you have one.

Cut strips of the green paper and the cut it in half

Apply gluon a strip and stick the ends together to make a paper roll

Make enough to cover the paper plate.

Apply glue to the paper roll and stick it to the paper plate. Cover the entire paper plate.

Decorate with pom poms or any decorative items you have.

Cut a strip of green paper and cut and stick a star shape or any shape.

Glue it to the back of the paper plate.

Cut a bow and ribbon or any kind of flourish and stick to the bottom of your paper plate christmas wreath.

Finished.

Christmas Wreath Colouring Craft

Christmas wreath are one of the traditional of decorating for christmas so here is a way to get the kids involved. Even the little ones.

This christmas wreath colouring craft is an easy christmas craft that involves colouring and cutting.

This easy paper craft has a coloured and non coloured version of the christmas wreath. It also comes with template of christmas accessories that can be cut and glued to the wreath.

The kids can express creativity by colouring the christmas. It is especially an idea christmas craft for preschool and kindergarten age kids as this christmas wreath craft has a large area and objects to colour in.

The kids also get to practice cutting skills by cutting the wreath and paper christmas ornaments. Supervision might be needed depending on the age of the kid.

You may also simply print out the coloured version if there is no colouring activity to be done

Printable Christmas Wreath Colouring Craft

Material needed

Printable wreath and accessories template.

2 x A4 paper (card stock preferably)

Glue

Scissors

Crayons or markers

Instructions

Print out the christmas wreath and accessories template.

If you printed the non coloured version of the template. This is the time to have the kids to the colouring.

Now cut the wreath and the hole in the middle. Also cut a hole at the top

Still cutting, cut the accessory of choice to be glued on to the wreath.

Apply glue to the top part of the accessory that you have just cut out

Stick it on the christmas wreath. Make sure it is fairly centred.

Hang on your wall, on the door or front facing a window.

You may use a glue dot so it sticks easily to any surface and also easily removable without any damage.

Another christmas wreath craft you can try your hands on is the paper plate christmas wreath

Download the free template here

Paper Plate Christmas Wreath

A paper plate christmas wreath is a fairly easy paper craft for kids at home or at school.

This paper plate craft will enhance their fine motor skills and paper cutting and also put the kids creative skills to work.

The end result is beautiful and should take pride of place on any door.

Rather than hang outside, you may also hang indoors and use a christmas decoration.

This christmas craft involves simply gluing paper strips on the ring of a holed paper plate and decorating with whatever you have to hand.

If you are making a christmas wreath craft in the classroom, provide the kids with decorative items and challenge the kids to decorate in any way they want.

Use mini pom poms, paper shapes made with craft hole punch, craft gems etc

How to make christmas wreath with paper plate

Materials needed

2 x Green A4 paper ( different shades of green if possible)
White card stock paper – for the ornaments. Print ornaments
Paper plate
Pva glue
Scissors or circle cutter
Mini pom poms

Instructions

If using scissors, make a hole in the middle. Cut from the middle to the edge of the base of the plate. Then cut around it. With a circle cutter, insert the pin firmly in the middle of the plate and adjust the blade to cut the bottom out
Cut out 2cm strips of the green coloured paper. Make sure to cut the strips from the paper in landscape form.
One strip at a time, apply enough glue. Insert the strip under the plate, glue side facing up. Glue both edges together.
Press the strips against both sides of the plate so that the strips are not loose when the glue driesMake sure to glue the strips as neatly as you can
Once paper strips have all been glued to the plate. Let it dry completely.
Use the scissors to make small angular cuts to give your christmas wreath a festive look
Print the ornaments on the white card stock paper and cut them out using scissors.Print ornaments here
Decorate by sticking on mini pom poms or paper shapes.
Stick on the paper angel and ribbon.

Your paper plate christmas wreath is now finished.

Hang it on your door, on the wall as a christmas decoration or on the window with front side facing out.

More christmas crafts

Toilet roll christmas tree

Christmas tree card

Folded paper christmas tree

Folded Paper Christmas Tree

A folded paper Christmas tree is a great festive craft idea to make with the kids.

It is very easy, straightforward and the children can make and decorate as they please.

You can use as christmas decoration when finished by hanging on your Christmas tree, on the wall or even stand it on your mantlepiece.

This could make a great preschool Christmas craft by printing the free template on white paper and then have the kids colour their own Christmas tree before cutting.

Making this simple Christmas tree with paper will help develop further the fine motor skills and general creative crafting skills of the kids.

To make a simple Accordion paper Christmas tree

Material needed

Free Printable template. Download below.
Scissors
Paper straw
Hole punch
Glue
A4 Paper (white or green)
Optional – Mini pom moms, craft gem stones,

Instructions

Print on the normal paper you use to print on documents.

If the templates will be coloured in, make sure to print on white paper. The colouring is to be done before cutting.

Cut out your template.

Begin from the base and fold away from you. Fold approximately 1/2 an inch on either side.

Turn the paper over repeat until you get to the top.

Take a hole punch and punch through all the folds.

This might not be possible if the paper you used is a bit thicker. So you will need to punch holes through the folds 1 or 2 at a time.

So get a pin and pierce a hole through all the folds.

This hole will show you where to place the hole puncher so all your holes are uniform.

Now take your hole punch and place where the pin hole is and punch a hole through.

Repeat this step until you punch holes through all the folds.

Now insert a paper straw through all the folds and unfold to make your accordion paper Christmas tree.

Attach the paper star and stick it to the top of the tree.

If you have a different coloured craft foam or coloured paper, you could trace the paper star on the foam or paper and cut out a star shape.

Now decorate your folded paper Christmas tree any way you want with poms moms, craft gems, or even different coloured paper shapes.

Looking for more simple christmas crafts for kids to do at home? Try these.

Toilet roll christmas tree craft

Paper plate Christmas Wreath

Printable Christmas Tree Accessories

Christmas tree card

Christmas tree – Colour by numbers subtractions

Christmas tree – Colour by numbers

This Christmas tree colour by numbers is a great christmas crafts or activity for kids.

A fun way for the kids to learn and be entertained whether at home or school.

This worksheet helps the kids practice subtraction and also enjoy a colouring activity.

The kids simply need to solve the subtraction problems and then colour the area of the image with the right one using the colour code at the bottom.

Download the free printable worksheet from the resource library

Get the free printable here

Christmas Tree Card (Parallel cut)

Christmas Tree Card with Parallel Cut

A simple parallel cut technique is an easy method to create beautiful handmade cards.

It is an even smarter way to make a handful of cards to hand out to friends and family during the Christmas season.

A simple parallel cut design is stuck on plain cardstock paper and decorated. Easy!

How To Make a Christmas Tree Card

Materials needed:

Red cardstock paper

Green cardstock paper

Gold craft foam

Glue stick

Scissors

Instructions

Cut the green paper 8cm by 12cm and the red paper 13cm by 18cm.

Fold the red paper in half.

Fold the green paper in half (horizontally)

Draw a line from corner to corner. (Draw from the folded corner)

Then cut on the line

Cut parallel slits at a slight angle from the folded edge and ending at 1/2cm away from the opened edge.

Then unfold the paper

Fold up all the triangles by gently but firmly lifting up the slits upward.

This is the Christmas tree that goes on the red cardstock paper

Apply glue to the back of your Christmas tree and stick on the red cardstock paper.

Cut out a star shape from the gold craft foam using scissors or a star shaped craft punch.

You may substitute the gold craft foam with yellow paper

Stick on top of the tree

Cut out tiny circles using craft punch and glue on to the card.

You could also use craft stones or different coloured paper

Here is an easier version of the Christmas tree card

Find more christmas crafts like this christmas paper wreath

Happy crafting