Paper Santa Craft For Kids (Video)

A darling paper Santa craft made from copy paper! Stands on its own and comes together in just a few minutes with our printable template. The perfect holiday kids craft!

This post was originally shared in 2016 with my friends on Little Passports, and has been updated with a step by step video. You might also like our deluxe candy trains or thumbprint Grinch ornaments!

Watch our step by step video!

I just can’t get over how cute these paper Santa cones are. We used craft paper, a coupe of pom poms and craft eyes. I love that it is easy enough for kids to make, and a decoration that you can leave out all season long.

These paper Santas come together in under 5 minutes. My kind of kids craft.

Paper Santa Craft Supplies

Grab your supplies then scroll to the bottom of the post for step by step instructions!

• printable template
• copy paper (or construction paper)
• pom poms
• craft glue
• tape
• scissors
• craft eyes

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Paper Santa Craft

A darling paper Santa craft made from copy paper! Stands on its own and comes together in just a few minutes with our printable template. The perfect holiday kids craft!

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Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 7 minutes

Cost: under $1

Equipment

• scissors

Materials

• printable template
• copy paper
• craft eyes
• pom poms
• craft glue
• tape

Instructions

• Use the printable template to cut out 3 pieces: body, beard, mustache.
  
• Roll the main piece into a cone shape. Secure seam with tape. It should stand on its own. If not just readjust the seam or trim bottom slightly.
  
• Cut a small slit on the beard piece (it is marked on the template). Glue details on face.
  
• Slide the tip of the cone through the slit on the face/beard piece. Add white pom pom to top of the hat.
  
• Let dry. We can't get over how cute and simple this little Santa is!
  

What other kinds of paper work well for paper Santas?

We’ve used origami paper in the past. It’s thin, easy to work with, and comes in bold colors! Card stock is thicker and would be harder to bend, but you could definitely use it as well.