35+ Baby Christmas Crafts (Sweet, Simple, and Actually Doable)

Looking for baby Christmas crafts that are cute, quick, and truly manageable with tiny hands?

This super-friendly guide is packed with Christmas handprint art, Christmas footprint crafts, DIY Baby’s First Christmas ornament ideas, baby Christmas card ideas, and easy toddler Christmas art—all using washable, non-toxic supplies.

Think nap-time setups, five-minute wins, and keepsakes you’ll love forever.

How to Use This Post

Skim the sections that fit your baby’s age, pick one easy win, and set it up in five minutes or less.

Each idea includes Age, Supplies, and Steps (plus an optional Bonus Tip).

Add your photos as you go—little hands in the frame make the cutest memories.

Handprint & Footprint Keepsakes (Heart-melt guaranteed)

These quick prints turn tiny hands and feet into frame-worthy Christmas art you’ll treasure for years.

1) “Mistle-Toes” Footprint Art

Age: 0–18 months
Supplies: Green paint, cardstock/canvas, red marker or dot stickers
Steps: Stamp two green footprints as leaves. Add red dots (berries) and the letter “Mistle-Toes.”

Bonus Tip: Do a practice stamp first.

2) Christmas Handprint Tree

Age: 6–24 months
Supplies: Green paint, star sticker, cardstock
Steps: Overlap green handprints into a triangle, add the star.

Bonus Tip: Use bingo daubers as ornaments.

3) Santa Handprint Beard Card (Baby Christmas Card Idea)

Age: 6–24 months
Supplies: White paint, pink circle (face), red hat triangle, glue stick
Steps: Glue face/hat; stamp white handprint for the beard; draw eyes.

Bonus Tip: Add “Ho-Ho-Hold Me!” on the front.

4) Reindeer Footprint Keepsake

Age: 0–18 months
Supplies: Brown paint, markers, jumbo googly eyes (optional), red pom (or marker)
Steps: Footprint = head. Add antlers, eyes, red nose.

Bonus Tip: For infants, draw the nose instead of using a pom.

5) Peppermint Stripe Handprint

Age: 6–24 months
Supplies: Red paint, white cardstock
Steps: Paint stripes across the palm, stamp several times to create a “candy cane” pattern.

Bonus Tip: Cut into gift tags.

DIY Baby’s First Christmas Ornaments (Unbreakable & giftable)

Simple, durable ornament ideas that won’t shatter—and look adorable on grandma’s tree.

6) Salt Dough Handprint Ornament (Baby Ornaments DIY)

Age: 0–12 months
Supplies: 1c salt, 2c flour, ~¾c water, straw, ribbon
Steps: Mix, roll, press hand, poke hole, bake at 200°F (93°C) for 2–3 hours, cool, paint/seal.

Bonus Tip: Write name + year with a paint pen.

7) Clear Plastic Fillable Ornament with Pom Poms

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Plastic fillable ornament, large poms
Steps: Baby drops poms inside; close and hot-glue the cap (grown-up).

Bonus Tip: Add a mini photo inside the back half.

8) Photo Lid Ornament

Age: 6–24 months
Supplies: Clean jar lid, baby photo, ribbon, hot glue
Steps: Glue photo into lid, attach ribbon hanger.

Bonus Tip: Rim the edge with washi tape for a neat finish.

9) Wood Slice Thumbprint Lights

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Wood discs, non-toxic ink pads or acrylics, thin marker
Steps: Draw a wavy “wire,” add colorful thumbprints as bulbs.

Bonus Tip: Seal with Mod Podge once dry.

10) Felt Tree Shaker (No-Break)

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: 2 felt trees, large jingle bell or crinkle paper, yarn
Steps: Sandwich filler and blanket-stitch closed.

Infant tweak: For under-1, skip bells—stuff with crinkle paper only.

Bonus Tip: Skip bells for under-1; use crinkle only.

Sensory-Friendly Christmas Art for Babies

Low-mess, high-delight projects that focus on textures, sounds, and safe exploration.

11) Taste-Safe Finger Paints (Yogurt Paint)

Age: 6–12 months
Supplies: Plain yogurt + a drop of food coloring, tray, cardstock
Steps: Swirl on tray, press paper over to lift prints.

Bonus Tip: Tape paper down so it won’t slide.

12) Snowy Sensory Bag (Zero-Mess)

Age: 6–18 months
Supplies: Zip bag, hair gel or shaving cream, large sequins, painter’s tape
Steps: Fill, seal, tape to tray, let baby squish.

Infant tweak: Use hair gel (not shaving cream), double-zip and tape all edges to the tray.

Bonus Tip: Outline a tree shape on the outside with tape for tracing.

13) Jingle Discovery Bottle

Age: 6–18 months
Supplies: Clear plastic bottle, big bells, ribbon scraps
Steps: Fill and hot-glue the lid. Shake to music.

Bonus Tip: Add glitter stars for sparkle (sealed).

14) Peppermint Play Dough (Homemade)

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Basic play dough + peppermint extract, red/green coloring
Steps: Make two colors; offer chunky cutters.

Bonus Tip: Store airtight up to a week.

15) Mini Christmas Sensory Bin

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Oats or large pom poms, scoops, jumbo stars/bells
Steps: Scoop, pour, and explore textures.

Bonus Tip: Keep all pieces large for infants.

Paper, Stickers & No-Paint Wins (High-chair approved)

Fast crafts you can finish before the snack is gone—no paint, no tears, all cute.

16) Contact-Paper Tree Collage

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Contact paper (sticky up), paper tree frame, tissue squares
Steps: Tape contact paper; baby sticks tissue; seal with another sheet.

Bonus Tip: Add their photo as the “star.”

17) Dot-Sticker Lights Garland

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Cardstock, black marker “wire,” colored dot stickers
Steps: Baby places “bulbs” along the line.

Bonus Tip: Punch holes and string as a banner.

18) Paper Plate Wreath

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Plate (center cut out), green tissue, glue stick, bow sticker
Steps: Crumple and stick tissue; add bow.

Bonus Tip: Hang on bedroom door with ribbon.

19) Ornament Sticker Sheets (Toddler Christmas Art)

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Ornament outlines, stickers or bingo daubers
Steps: Fill shapes with dots.

Bonus Tip: Print on cardstock to save in a binder.

20) Santa Hat Peekaboo Photo Card (Baby Christmas Card Idea)

Age: 6–24 months
Supplies: Baby photo, red triangle, cotton balls, glue
Steps: Glue hat + cotton trim onto the photo card.

Bonus Tip: Add “Baby, It’s Cold Outside (snuggle me).”

Nature & Recycled (Walk-then-craft)

Turn a short stroller walk into a free supply run, then craft with what you collected.

21) Pinecone “Trees”

Age: 12–24 months
Supplies: Pinecones, green paint (optional), jumbo poms
Steps: Pre-paint cones; baby presses poms in the scales.

Bonus Tip: Glue to jar-lid stands.

22) Cardboard Gingerbread Family

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Box cardboard, white paint pen, stickers
Steps: Cut gingerbread shapes, child adds sticker “candy,” grown-up draws icing.

Bonus Tip: Write names—instant mantel scene.

23) Kraft Paper Gift Wrap Stamping

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Kraft roll, washable paint, foam/potato stamps
Steps: Tape paper; stamp together.

Bonus Tip: Bubble-wrap a rolling pin for texture.

24) Bottle-Cap Snowmen

Age: 12–24 months
Supplies: Caps, white paint, markers, ribbon
Steps: Paint caps; draw faces; add ribbon scarf.

Bonus Tip: Glue 3 in a row for a hanging ornament.

Snack-Crafts (Edible-ish activities)

Tasty little projects that double as a festive snack and a photo-op.

25) Banana-Strawberry Candy Cane

Age: 9–24 months (food introduced)
Supplies: Banana + strawberry slices
Steps: Alternate into a cane shape on a plate.

Bonus Tip: Snap a pic before nibbling.

26) Graham “Gingerbread” Canvas

Age: 12–24 months
Supplies: Graham cracker, yogurt “icing,” soft fruit bits
Steps: Spread yogurt; decorate like a house.

Bonus Tip: Serve right away (it softens fast).

27) Marshmallow Snowman Stacks

Age: 12–24 months
Supplies: Large marshmallows, yogurt dip, pretzel sticks (optional). Orange jelly beans for the nose!
Steps: Stack with yogurt “glue.”

Bonus Tip: Skip pretzels for infants.

Photo-Op Props (Craft it, then snap it)

Make a prop in minutes, snap your holiday pic, and move on with your merry day.

28) No-Sew Felt Antlers Headband

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Soft headband, felt antlers, hot glue (grown-up)
Steps: Glue antlers to a felt strip; attach to band.

Bonus Tip: Add a red felt “nose” to a onesie.

29) Jumbo Candy Cane Backdrop

Age: 9–24 months
Supplies: Pool noodle, white + red duct tape
Steps: Spiral-wrap the noodle.

Bonus Tip: Two make a cute doorway arch for photos.

30) Elf Shoe Covers (Photo-Only)

Age: 12–24 months
Supplies: Felt, elastic, poms
Steps: Cut simple booties, glue poms; pop on for 60 seconds, snap, remove.

Bonus Tip: Pair with green leggings.

10-Minute “I Can Do This Today” Ideas

Zero-prep crowd-pleasers for when you have exactly ten minutes of energy left.

31) Sticker Snowflakes on windows (gel clings or removable)

32) Dot-Marker Christmas Trees (printable outlines)

33) Pom-Pom Transfer Game (red/green poms + muffin tin)

34) Ribbon Pull Ring (wood ring + tied ribbons)

35) Cardboard Tube Stampers (bend into star/heart; dip & stamp)

36) Paper Chain Countdown (tear-off loops with baby’s help)

37) Thumbprint Light-Bulb Frame (around a photo for grandparents)

Set-Up & Clean-Up hacks

A few smart habits keep the fun big and the mess small.

Contain the mess: Use a shallow under-bed bin as your craft tray.

Dress for success: Plain white onesie = cute photos + easy bleach rescue.

Drying zone: Cooling racks over parchment keep projects off the table.

Memory hack: Write name, age, and date on everything (back corner is fine).

FAQs (Quick answers you actually need)

Short, practical guidance so you can say “yes” to a craft without second-guessing.

What paints are safest for babies?
Use washable, non-toxic, AP-certified paints. For under-1, try taste-safe options (tinted yogurt). Avoid small parts and essential oils.

Can my baby really “help” with crafts?
Yes—helping means stamping, sticking, smearing, and exploring textures while you handle cutting/hot glue.

How do I make Baby Christmas Card Ideas fast?
Start with a photo, add a paper Santa hat (cotton-ball trim) or a handprint tree, and a short message. Done.

What are the easiest Christmas Crafts for Infants?
No-mess wins: sensory bags, contact-paper collages, and big-sticker activities. Add hand/footprint keepsakes when you have an extra set of hands.

Want a calm, organized holiday season?

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