Looking for some great Christian crafts for Christmas? These DIY projects will make wonderful gifts, décor, and even learning opportunities for kids, to celebrate the real reason for the season: Jesus!
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I don’t know about you, but I grew up celebrating ALL the secular trappings of Christmas… the trees, the lights, the gifts, Santa Claus, and so forth. Which was lots of fun!
But now, as an adult and a born-again believer in Christ, I really enjoy Christmas décor that reminds of how AMAZING it is that God sent His Son into the world as a human child, to save us from our sins and give us eternal life.
Having a nativity scene, Scripture verses, and other visual reminders of God’s greatest gift to us is so important, because it points us back to Him.
And I’m guessing since you came here for these Christian Christmas ideas, you value those reminders too!
And of course, even better if we can enjoy the process of making those Christmas crafts ourselves, right? Yes!
10 Christian Crafts for Christmas
So, I’ve rounded up these awesome Christian Christmas crafts for adults and kids of all ages! Some you might want to make solo, and others would be great to share with the youngsters in your life.
There are always plenty of nativity craft ideas of course, but I did my best to find some that are not just a cute nativity scene… such as the names or attributes of Jesus, or phrases like “love came down” and “glory to the newborn King”. I looked for those crafts that would help us learn more about Christ and be more and more in awe of Him.
So, with that goal in mind, I hope you find something among these Christian crafts for Christmas that inspires you to create something meaningful and celebrate Jesus!
1) Adore Him ornament
First in our lineup of Christmas craft ideas for adults, is this simple nativity ornament from Karin @ Renovated Faith! I love how sweet and simple this is, with baby Jesus and a banner that says “Adore Him”! With only a few supplies required, and a FREE printable included, this ornament is simple enough to make with your kids too. And, you could easily make extras to give away!
2) Easy nativity wreath
Want a Christ-centered Christmas wreath for your front door? Check out this awesome wreath tutorial from Amanda @ Finding Mandee! With just some burlap, battery-powered LED lights, and a store-bought nativity scene, you can make an amazing DIY Christian Christmas craft.
If you’ve never tried it before, wreath making is actually quite fun! In the past, I’ve made several holiday wreaths using similar techniques, and I have really enjoyed the process and the beautiful results.
3) Paint-your-own nativity set
This is a great nativity craft for adults who want to create their own custom set. You can purchase this wood nativity set, and finish each piece as desired. Make them as simple or as detailed as you like… from a solid color stain, to hand-painted facial features or clothing on each person or animal.
Check out all the paintable nativity sets on Amazon! There are lots of different wood and ceramic options to choose from.
4) Nativity silhouette acrylic painting
Up next in our Christian crafts for Christmas list, is this beautiful nativity silhouette tutorial from Tracie @ Step by Step Painting! She helps you through the process, to create a gorgeous nativity scene on canvas (including a FREE nativity silhouette printable). Even if you’re just a beginning painter, you can still follow along with her video tutorial and complete this simple acrylic painting.
I am SO thinking about breaking out my old oil paints that I haven’t used in years, and trying this tutorial with oils instead of acrylics. I’m sure it would turn out amazing either way!
5) Names of Jesus paper ball
This unique paper ball ornament would make a wonderful Christian Christmas craft for adults or kids! Anna @ KidsBibleTeacher.com provides a FREE printable for the verses, so all you need is some pretty paper, scissors, and glue to put together these neat paper balls. And they’re not only a sweet Christmas decoration, but also a great learning tool for kids and adults of all ages!
6) Nativity diamond dot painting
Do you prefer a methodical, detailed craft project? If so, a diamond dot painting like this one could be one of the best Christmas nativity craft ideas for you! All the supplies are provided, so the only thing left for you to do is follow the instructions and place the diamond dots to complete the ‘painting’.
TIP: If you’re looking for other Christian diamond dot paintings on Amazon, be sure and check the reviews! Look for products that have good reviews with photos of what the finished dot painting actually looks like, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
7) Isaiah 9:6 Bible journaling page
I couldn’t possibly compile a list of Christian crafts for Christmas without mentioning Bible journaling! Nothing is better for worshipping our Lord and Savior, than spending some time in His Word. Follow along with me in this Isaiah 9:6 video tutorial, which includes a FREE printable of the four names of Jesus!
8) Stained glass nativity
Here’s another nativity craft idea for adults and kids! This one is from Tammy @ Housing a Forest, and it’s so simple anyone can make it! All you need is the FREE nativity printable she provides, plus black cardstock paper, contact paper, some colorful tissue paper, and of course a pair of scissors. If you have multiple kids or a church youth group, this would be a fun group activity!
9) Names of Jesus beaded wood ornaments
Are you looking for some extra unique Christian Christmas craft ideas? If you are, then these last two crafts might be for you! Here, we have these very sophisticated ornaments from Elizabeth @ A Well Purposed Woman… they’re made with wooden beads, wood circles, and yarn, and finished with the FREE printable names of Jesus to go on the wood circles. Altogether, there are 20 names of Jesus in the printable, which means you will have 20 ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree (or to hang throughout your home!)
10) Nativity shadow box
And finally, the last of these Christian Christmas crafts for adults, is this nativity shadow box craft by yours truly! With a paper cutout, and a few other embellishments, you can transform a shadow box into a unique nativity scene.
I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the nativity silhouette and the adhesive vinyl decal, and I used some gold star garland to dress up the inside of the box. But, you could easily do something different like place a small nativity set inside, or use ribbon to decorate instead of garland. Check out the full tutorial here!
I hope these Christian crafts for Christmas will help you be in awe of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, both in the process of making, and in enjoying (or giving away!) the finished craft. The only question is, which one are you going to make first?
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