10 Easy Christmas Art Activities Kids Will Love (And Parents Will Actually Want To Set Up!)
- Gabrielle Wood
- Dec 11, 2025
- 4 min read
Every year, parents ask us the same things:
Do you have any easy Christmas art and craft activity ideas my kids actually enjoy?
Something quick, low-mess, affordable and keeps them busy?
Something we can make as keepsakes or gifts?
Something that suits the age and skill level of my kids and their siblings?
And my answer is Yes! I have 10 easy Christmas art activities (and Christmas Art Kits!) that are easy, creative and kid-approved!
These easy Christmas art activities answer all those above questions, using simple supplies from Kmart, Spotlight, Officeworks, Big W and Bundabubs.
These ideas suit a range of ages, require minimal setup, and offer options for both independent crafting and fun family moments.
Let’s get creative this Christmas!
1. Finger Knitting (Great for Kids Who Love Calm, Hands-On Crafting)
If your kids enjoy quiet, tactile activities, finger knitting is perfect. All you need is this colourful wool from Spotlight. It’s low-mess, screen-free and ideal for ages 5+.Kids can turn their knitted chains into garlands, bracelets or gift decorations - great for personalised Christmas presents.
Answers to the questions:
Quick/long activity? Can be both.
Mess level? Low.
All Age-friendly? Best from Y1 and older. Bit fiddly for the little ones.
2. Build a Gingerbread House Village (Longer Project for Kids Who Love Building)
If your kids enjoy bigger, creative projects, a gingerbread house kit from Spotlight is the perfect pick.It keeps kids entertained for ages and is a fun family bonding activity. Plus, you get an adorable Christmas display for the table!
Answers the question:
Quick/long activity? Great for longer projects and family crafting.
3. DIY Refillable Baubles (Perfect for Kids Who Love Personalised Keepsakes)
Looking for keepsake ornaments or activities that kids can mostly do on their own? Try Kmart’s clear refillable baubles.Use a pipe cleaner as a loop, fill them with Jolly & Joy mini stars, bells and balls from Spotlight, and decorate with stickers.
* Bundabubs Tip: Tape the seam - those baubles love to burst with Christmas excitement.
Answers the questions:
Can they be personalised? Use letter stickers or write with Posca pens/Sharpies.
Independent activity? Mostly.
Low-mess? Yep!
4. Air-Dry Clay Ornaments (Perfect for Handmade Christmas Gifts)
Air-dry clay from Officeworks is ideal for kids wanting to make special Christmas keepsakes. Use cookie cutters for trees, stars and hearts, then paint once dry.These make beautiful gift tags or family gifts that last for years.
Answers: Keepsake activity? Yes!
5. Christmas Washi Tape Decorating (The Ultimate Low-Mess Craft)
If you need super simple, no-mess Christmas activities, Kmart’s Christmas washi tape is your best friend.Kids can decorate gifts, cards, notebooks, artwork—anything!
Answers the question: Quick craft activity to keep siblings entertained? Yes. Great for quick crafts, minimal mess, and all ages.
6. Sticky Dot Pom Pom Trees (Ideal for Toddlers & Fine-Motor Skills)
For younger crafters, sticky dots from Big W + lolly sticks from Officeworks create a brilliant low-mess activity.Kids lay out the sticks in a tree shape and press pom poms onto the dots.
Answers the question: toddler friendly activity? Yes. perfect for toddlers, mess-free, fine motor skill-building, pincer grip.
7. Bundabubs Painting Kit (For Kids Who Love Creative Freedom)
If your child loves painting and expressive art, the Bundabubs painting kit is perfect. They can create magical Christmas art for the fridge or parents can wrap the kit as a stunning Christmas gift for creative little elves. The Original Kit has a colour wheel activity for kids to practise mixing colours and to create a super cute picture like this rainy day umbrella.
Choose from The Original Painting Kit or Christmas Painting Kit and request them by emailing bundabubs@gmail.com with the number of kits you want and which one you've chosen.
Answers the question: Do you have a painting activity for kids? Yes! This is a great independent activity for kids to practise mixing colours using imaginations.
8. Bundabubs Christmas Bauble Kit (All-In-One, Ready-to-Go Craft Kit)
Parents often ask for ready-made craft kits that don’t require extra supplies.This is it! Our Christmas bauble kit includes a tiny candy cane, a mini Christmas eraser and a glitter pen for decorating. Kids create their own gorgeous ornament to treasure for years.
Answers the question: Have you got any kits that are fun but minimal parent involvement? Yes. This is ready to use and easy to use and a great keepsake!
9. Christmas Card Stamping (Fast, Fun and Perfect for Handmade Gifts)
Self-inking stamps from Kmart make Christmas card decorating fast and festive.Kids can create personalised cards for family, teachers, friends or neighbours—an easy win for thoughtful gifting.
Answers the question: Have you got an activity that everyone can do, that is Christmassy and simple? Yes. Use this for gift-making for all ages.
10. DIY Cardboard Decorations (Or the Bundabubs Crafty Gingerbread House Kit!)
Parents often ask for activities using items they already have at home.Just grab cardboard and draw/cut out:
a gingerbread house
a Christmas tree
a bauble
Decorate using leftover craft materials—stickers, pom poms, wool, washi tape, anything festive!
Want something easier? The Crafty Gingerbread House Kit from Bundabubs includes everything kids need with hardly any prep.
Answers: Budget-friendly? Yes. Open-ended creativity? Yes. Family or independent? Both!
Final Thoughts: The Best Easy Christmas Art Activities for Kids (in my opinion!)
Whether you’re after:
low-mess crafts
quick activities or long projects
eco-friendly ideas
personalised keepsakes
gifts kids can make
independent or family crafts
This list has something for every little artist.
Happy Christmas Crafting!
Looking for a school hokiday art activity for the kids? Join us at one of ours!
You can view our full schedule of holiday art classes by clicking HERE.
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