We have new holiday crafts for all skill levels! This craft Christmas idea is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit during this special time of year. In just under an hour, you and your whole family will have a beautiful frosted jar craft project that can proudly display as festive decorations or give away as handmade gifts.

Frosted candle Christmas craft- Image shows a finished christmas craft on a table. from Kids Activities Blog
Decorate your home with a DIY craft!

Best and Easy Christmas Crafts

If you’re looking for holiday craft ideas, you’re in the right place. This Christmas season, we got into Christmas crafting instead of shopping. It’s more sustainable as we use supplies that we already got at home and let’s be honest, it’s the perfect time for older kids and younger children to unite and work together toward making something beautiful that you’ll remember for years to come. The best part is that it helps children with their fine motor skills.

Most Christmas craft ideas are too difficult or require a lot of prepping and expensive supplies. Not this one! This is definitely the perfect Christmas craft, as it only requires seven supplies and takes less than an hour to make.

Let’s get into a festive mood and make a fun craft for Christmas!

Frosted candle Christmas craft-Image shows the supplies needed to make a christmas craft: mason ja, epsom salt, mod podge, ornaments, paintbrush, twine, twigs. from Kids Activities Blog
This is all you need to make this gorgeous Christmas craft.

Supplies Needed To Make Christmas Crafts

  • Mason jars
  • Mod Podge
  • Epsom salt
  • Fir branches
  • Twine
  • Paintbrush
  • Ornaments

Steps To Make Christmas Crafts

Step 1

First, you need to wash and dry the mason jar. Once it’s completely dry, coat the jar with the Mod Podge using your paintbrush. Try not to miss any spots!

Craft Christmas - kids activities blog - step 1- First, you need to wash and dry the mason jar. Once it's completely dry, coat the jar with the Mod Podge using your paintbrush.
Let’s get started!

Step 2

Using a tray with aluminum foil on top, pour a lot (and we mean, a lot) of Epsom salt. Act quickly and roll the jar in the Epsom salt, pushing down slightly. Roll as many times as needed to ensure every space has been covered.

Craft Christmas - kids activities blog - step 2- Using a tray with aluminum foil on top, pour a lot (and we mean, a lot) of Epsom salt. Act quickly and roll the jar in the Epsom salt, pushing down slightly. Roll as many times as needed to ensure every space has been covered.
Here’s the fun part!

Step 3

Let it dry for several hours.

Craft Christmas - kids activities blog - step 3- Let it dry for several hours.
Remember it doesn’t have to look perfect for your craft to be pretty.

Step 4

It’s time to decorate! While the glass is drying, cut your twigs and twine to the desired size, and once it’s completely dry, add them to the mason jar. The way you arrange the ornaments is completely up to you.

Craft Christmas - kids activities blog - step 4- It's time to decorate!
Decorate as you wish!

Step 5

Add personal touches with a holiday theme. And just like that — Your simple craft for Christmas is all done. Easy peasy!

Craft Christmas - kids activities blog - step 5- Add personal touches with a holiday theme.
Your craft is finished and ready to bring color to your room!

Best ideas for your DIY Christmas decorations

This is where your creativity comes into play – there are so many great ideas to try.

  • Put a LED candle inside to lit up your dinner table.
  • As a DIY gift, you’ll need to add a Christmas card with a thoughtful note.
  • If you’re going to keep it home, you can add a cinnamon stick both for decoration and make your room smell just like the holiday season.
  • Add pom poms in a bright color, and ornaments of different sizes; there’s no wrong way to do it.
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Craft Christmas: Frosted Candle Holder

Craft Christmas - kids activities blog - step 5

Make a frosted candle holder for your festive Christmas decorations!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty easy
Estimated Cost $15-$20

Materials

  • Mason jars
  • Mod Podge
  • Epsom salt
  • Fir branches
  • Twine
  • Paintbrush
  • Ornaments

Instructions

  1. First, you need to wash and dry the mason jar. Once it's completely dry, coat the jar with the Mod Podge using your paintbrush. Try not to miss any spots!
  2. Using a tray with aluminum foil on top, pour a lot (and we mean, a lot) of Epsom salt. Act quickly and roll the jar in the Epsom salt, pushing down slightly. Roll as many times as needed to ensure every space has been covered.
  3. Let it dry for several hours.
  4. It's time to decorate! While the glass is drying, cut your twigs and twine to the desired size, and once it's completely dry, add them to the mason jar. The way you arrange the ornaments is completely up to you.
  5. Add personal touches with a holiday theme. And just like that -- Your simple craft for Christmas is all done. Easy peasy!

Notes

  • This is where your creativity comes into play - there are so many great ideas to try.
  • As a DIY gift, you'll need to add a Christmas card with a thoughtful note.
  • If you're going to keep it home, you can add a cinnamon stick both for decoration and to make your room smell just like the holiday season.
  • Add pom poms in a bright color, and ornaments of different sizes; there's no wrong way to do it.

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Did you and your family enjoy making this Christmas craft?



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