Christmas Crafts: Easy Handmade Decorations and Gifts

Making decorations together is one of the nicest parts of the festive season. These Christmas crafts use simple materials, suit children and adults, and work for homes, Sunday schools, classrooms and office parties. You will find ornaments, cards and handmade gifts, plus the materials for each.

Christmas crafts materials

• Foam and felt: Glitter Self Adhesive EVA Foam A4 sticks without glue, Foam Sheet 2mm A4 is easy to cut, and Felt Sheet A4 is soft for stitched or glued ornaments.
• Sparkle: Glitter Tape Roll, Glitter Dust and Glitter Pipe Cleaners with Pom Poms.
• Paint: Mont Marte Metallic Acrylic 50ml Gold for a festive shine.
• Clay: Art Rangers Air Dry Modeling Clay 500g White for ornaments you can paint.
• Glue: a Hot Melt Glue Gun 20W for adults, and glue sticks for children.
• Card: Ivory Paper 240gsm A4 for cards and gift tags.

Prices change, so see each product page for today’s price.

Christmas decorations to make

Felt and foam ornaments

1. Draw stars, trees, bells and stockings on card to use as templates.
2. Trace them onto felt or glitter foam and cut out.
3. Decorate with glitter tape, buttons and sequins.
4. Punch or snip a small hole and add ribbon or yarn to hang.

Air dry clay stars and snowflakes

1. Roll clay to about 5mm and cut shapes with cookie cutters.
2. Press lace or leaves into the surface for texture, and make a hole for hanging.
3. Dry slowly in the shade, turning them over halfway.
4. Paint with gold or white acrylic and add glitter while the paint is wet.

Our air dry clay project ideas explain drying and painting in more detail.

Pipe cleaner candy canes and wreaths

Twist a red and a white pipe cleaner together and bend into a candy cane. For a mini wreath, twist green pipe cleaners into a circle and add pom poms as berries.

Paper chains and garlands

Cut strips of coloured paper, loop and glue them into a chain, or punch shapes and string them along a thread.

Handmade Christmas cards and tags

• A layered tree of zig-zag cut green strips with a gold star.
• A pop-up Santa or snowman inside the card.
• Thumbprint reindeer drawn with brown paint and a red nose.
• Gift tags cut from leftover card, punched and tied with ribbon.

See our handmade greeting cards guide for step-by-step techniques.

Handmade Christmas gifts

• Resin coasters with red and gold shimmer.
• Polymer clay ornaments or earrings in festive colours.
• Painted mini canvases or rocks with winter scenes.
• A decorated photo frame with foam and gems.

Decorating your tree and home

• Hang a mix of felt, foam and clay ornaments for texture.
• Make a door wreath from a cardboard ring wrapped in green yarn or felt, decorated with pom poms and a bow.
• Paint pine cones or seed pods gold and pile them in a bowl.
• Make a paper star for the top of the tree from two layered card stars.
• Write family names on clay or foam ornaments so everyone has their own.

Tips for a Christmas craft session

• Prepare templates and cut tricky shapes in advance for young children.
• Set up stations: cutting, decorating and hanging.
• Use self-adhesive foam for little ones to reduce glue mess.
• Adults should handle glue guns and craft knives.
• Start a few weeks early, so paint and clay have time to dry.

Frequently asked questions

Which Christmas crafts are easiest for small children?

Self-adhesive glitter foam ornaments, pipe cleaner candy canes and paper chains need very little cutting or glue.

How do I make ornaments last for next year?

Use sturdy materials like felt, foam or sealed clay, and store them wrapped in tissue in a dry box.

Can I make decorations in large batches for a school or church event?

Yes. Felt ornaments, clay stars and handmade cards are quick to make in batches.

Do you deliver islandwide?

Yes. We deliver across Sri Lanka in 2–5 working days, with cash on delivery, card or bank transfer. You can also visit our shops in Boralesgamuwa and Horana, open every day from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Not sure what to choose? WhatsApp the Haanz team on 0711 515 515 and we’ll help you choose materials for Christmas crafts.

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