Crafting is one of the best ways to get kids excited for Christmas — especially when it ties into sending a Santa Letter. These North Pole-inspired projects are fun, affordable, and simple enough for all ages. Plus, they make great holiday keepsakes.

1. Santa’s Mailbox

Create a miniature red mailbox for collecting letters to Santa. Use a shoebox, red paint, and stickers. Kids can “post” their letters before you mail them to the North Pole.

2. Reindeer Antler Headbands

Using brown construction paper, cut out antler shapes and glue them onto a headband. Add jingle bells for extra festive flair.

3. Elf Shoe Gift Bags

Make gift bags shaped like elf shoes using green felt and pom-poms. These can hold small gifts or treats for friends and family.

4. North Pole Signpost

Paint a cardboard tube white with red stripes like a candy cane. Attach a sign that says “North Pole” and place it by your tree.

5. Snow Globe Letters

Seal your Santa Letter inside a clear plastic ornament or snow globe-style jar filled with glitter “snow” before sending it.

Pro Tip: Many parents pair these crafts with the moment their child receives their Letter from Santa, making the holiday magic even more immersive.

For more holiday craft ideas, visit Good Housekeeping’s Christmas Craft Collection.

These North Pole crafts aren’t just fun — they help children feel connected to Santa’s world. Whether you’re making a mailbox or dressing like a reindeer, you’re building anticipation for the most exciting letter of the year.