What Should Santa Bring the Kids? 10 DIY Gifts for Little Ones

You can simply tie this soft holder or sew it together from an old sweater or leftover fabric. Use a glue gun to attach Santa’s eyes, nose, and beard. Leave a pocket open at the back to slip in a warm water bottle—perfect for kids to cuddle their new little friend on a tummy-ache day.

Nothing delights a sweet-toothed kid more than candy. You can make it yourself or dress up store-bought sweets in unique packaging. For example, decorate a jar with Christmas-themed ribbon and a “elf hat” made from leftover decorations, foam, and cardboard.

A kid’s desk always has little things that need a home. These funny little figures are perfect for paper clips or counting dots. You can make them from a cleaned, sealable box, paper, colored paper, and craft store googly eyes. Draw faces with a marker. Arms or reindeer antlers can be paper or even dish brush handles for a 3D effect.

If you can sew, turn leftover fabric into Christmas figures. Decorate them with scraps, adding hats or scarves. Stuff them with cotton for extra softness. Add a loop on the back to hang them as Christmas ornaments.

Chocolate balls taste even better when tucked into a reindeer-themed jar. You can find supplies at craft stores or use leftover materials at home. The key touch is the red nose—use a small Christmas decoration, pompom, or red button.

If your kid is a true Frozen fan, Olaf will be their favorite Santa gift! This sock figure is quick to make and can be stuffed with candy. Once the treats are gone, replace them with cotton to keep Olaf as a lasting keepsake.

Does your kid love collecting pebbles? Is your coat pocket full of little treasures from hikes? Turn them into a unique game with just a cardboard board, a resealable bag, and a marker. It’s one of the simplest yet most entertaining games loved across generations.

Whether you bake a slice of brownie yourself or buy a treat, packaging it with Rudolph’s face makes it extra special for kids. Not that they need much encouragement to enjoy a festive sweet! Choose a healthy alternative to make Rudolph’s slice a perfect school snack.

Gorgeous gingerbread cookies are loved by kids and adults alike—they look like they stepped out of a winter fairy tale. Bake them yourself and wrap in cellophane to tuck into your child’s shoe, or invite them to decorate with edible icing pens. They’ll love creating with colorful icing and sharing their sweet masterpieces with classmates.

Use cake pops on sticks or traditional lollipops as your base. Dip them in colorful icing or melted chocolate, then decorate with candy or drizzle before they dry.