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Christmas Crafts 2023

Christmas Crafts put everyone in the festive spirit. Check out our list of favorites!

By Karyn Martin, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Derry, Bri Stroud, Intern, Macaroni Kid Derry December 17, 2023

 Christmas crafts are a fun and engaging activity for the whole family and a way to use those supplies that have been sitting in the craft bin for awhile. Check out our list of favorites!


There are no two snowflakes alike. That’s what makes these craft stick snowflakes so fun. So many possibilities and so much fun. 

DIY Craft Stick Snowflakes


Not only does gingerbread playdough smell great, it’s a fun sensory craft as well. 

Easy to Make Holiday Gift: Homemade Gingerbread Playdough


These pasta menorah crafts are not only easy and fun but can also be educational as well. 

Hanukkah Craft~ Pasta Menorah


Make some magic with those empty toilet roll tubes. We love the glittery Santa!

Christmas Toilet Paper Roll Crafts


Make some festive Christmas tags with ribbon. A step by step guide to making the cutes tags can be found here!

Spruce up Holiday Gift Bags with These DIY Curly Ribbon Tags


December usually brings empty cardboard boxes to my house. Whether it be empty Amazon boxes or food boxes, there’s plenty to use for these creative upcycled decorations. 

Upcycled Cardboard Decorations


Get the whole family involved in this craft. Grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles, guardians and parents can help make this handprint Christmas tree a family affair. 

Family Handprint Christmas Tree 

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