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A fun and simple Christmas dinosaur craft for kids of all ages. Great for decorations, a Christmas party, and tons of holiday fun.

Who doesn’t love a Christmas dinosaur?! I came up with this idea as a fun way to create with my son who still LOVES all things dinos. They may not be your traditional holiday decorations, but they make funny Christmas decorations the kids will love. Take a look at how easy these dinos are to make at school, at home, or at a holiday party.

Supplies Needed for the Christmas Dinosaur

As you prepare to make your Christmas Dinosaur craft, you only need a few craft supplies. Don’t worry, they are all simple to find at your local Dollar Tree or Craft store. I have also found them at Walmart.

FREE Christmas Dinosaur Template
Cardstock – light and dark green, light and dark blue, red, brown, and white
Mini Pom Poms
Cotton ball
Googly eyes
Scissors
Glue

HOW TO VIDEO:

How to Make Your Christmas Dinosaur

Follow these simple steps to make a cute dinosaur that will look great decorating your home, hanging on your fridge, or even on your tree. You can also watch our How to Video Below for Step by Step Instructions.

Trace and cut out your dinosaur template on colored cardstock. I made a blue dinosaur and a green one, but use any colors you would like.
Place a strip of cardstock behind the dinosaur’s back and draw spikes. Then, cut those out. Glue them onto the dino’s back.
Add spots and sharp white teeth.
Cut out strips of colored cardstock as a scarf.
Use brown cardstock to add antlers or red cardstock to give the dino a Santa hat.
Using green cardstock, cut out a Christmas tree and glue on pom poms to decorate. Have the dinosaur hold the tree. You can also cut out a square to represent a gift the dinosaur can hold. Get creative with what you add to your dinosaur Christmas craft.
Don’t forget to add a googly eye so your dinosaur can see!

Your kids will love making their own adorable dinosaurs!

Christmas Dinosaur Read Alouds

This craft is the perfect activity to pair with some fun holiday books. As you add your details to the dinosaurs, read these fun stories with your kids to spark creativity.

How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas by Jane Yolen – This is a fun series of books that teaches kids about manners, friendship, and families using adorable dinosaurs.
The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher – A little boy gets his wish of a real dinosaur by accident! Read the hilarious story that unfolds when Santa gives the boy a real live dinosaur on accident.
Danny and the Dinosaur: A Very Dino Christmas by Syd Hoff – Danny and his dinosaur decide to celebrate Christmas dinosaur style! From Christmas lights to gifts, they have tons of fun.
The Dinosaur’s Night Before Christmas by Anne Muecke – The dinosaurs come to life at the museum on Christmas Eve and their story is told through the familiar sing-song tale!

When to Use This Dinosaur Craft

There’s never a bad time to use a dinosaur craft, but why not make things fun and festive for the holidays. Here are a few ideas you may enjoy.

Use the craft to give holiday cards.
Create the craft as a school project.
Make the dinos to decorate your window panes.
Place the materials out for a fun holiday party.
Use the craft to practice the English alphabet and the letters C and D.
Make them just for fun for your avid dinosaur lover.
Place several on wrapping paper for extra decor.
Use them as Christmas gift labels or tags.

Cardstock Blue Christmas Dinosaur with Santa Hat and Christmas Tree

There are so many fun ways to use these cute dinosaur crafts for Christmas. They help get the family in the Christmas spirit, especially if you have dino lovers in the household.

For more Dinosaur-themed holiday decor, try these DIY Dinosaur Ornaments or these Dinosaur Party Ideas. Kids will also love making their own Dinosaur Fossils!