Make an easy cotton ball Santa with our free printable Christmas craft for kids. Simply print, color, and glue cotton balls for a festive activity.
This cotton ball Santa craft is simple, fun, and kids absolutely love it. You don’t need any fancy supplies or a lot of time. Just print the free Santa template, grab some crayons and cotton balls, and let the kids create their own masterpiece.
What makes this craft so special is how kids can personalize it. They can color Santa’s hat and face any way they like. Then, they glue on the cotton balls for a soft beard. It’s a great way to spark their creativity.
This Santa craft is perfect for an afternoon at home or a fun holiday project at school. It’s easy to set up. Plus, when the kids finish, you will have adorable Santa decorations.
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Santa Craft Supplies
- Free Santa template (see link below)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Cotton balls
- Glue
How to Make the Cotton Ball Santa
For a video tutorial on how to make the craft, please watch the YouTube video below.
Step 1: Print
Download and print the free Santa template. It prints best on cardstock paper. See link below.
Step 2: Color
Your kids can use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color Santa.
Step 3: Glue
This is the fun part. Add glue to Santa’s beard (we used a glue stick). Then, stick cotton balls on the beard.
Decorating Ideas
- Create a 3D Hat: Glue red and white pom poms to Santa’s hat.
- Give Santa a Background: Glue your Cotton Ball Santa onto a piece of colored construction paper. Then, draw a wintery scene around him. Some ideas include drawing snowflakes, a Christmas tree, or presents for a festive backdrop.
- Add Eyes and Accessories: Use googly eyes for Santa’s eyes. You can also glue on a small red pom-pom for his nose or add a tiny jingle bell to his hat.
Santa Craft Template
The Santa craft template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Click on the link below for the craft template.
I hope you enjoy making this cotton ball Santa with your kids.
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