Nothing says Christmas quite like a cosy jumper, and now you can turn that festive tradition into a fun craft project! With just paper, pens, and a few simple extras, kids can design their very own cardboard Christmas jumper garland. It’s the perfect decoration to brighten up your home, classroom, or even the fireplace.
Imagine a washing line filled with colourful paper jumpers decorated with snowflakes, penguins, glittery patterns, or even silly festive slogans. Each jumper can be unique, reflecting your child’s imagination and personality. Best of all, this project is easy, inexpensive, and a wonderful way to get the whole family involved in holiday creativity.
Find all the materials you need and a step-by-step tutorial below and let's get crafting!
DIY Christmas Jumper Garland Craft
Idea from Kate Brinkworth
What You Need:
- Paper or thin card
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Pens (felt tips, metallics, or glitter pens)
- String
- Small clothes pegs
The Idea:
The aim is to make a Christmas decoration of paper jumpers. By drawing, cutting, and decorating, kids can create a cheerful garland that looks like a mini festive wardrobe.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Create templates. Draw a couple of jumper outlines to use as templates
2. Cut out jumpers. Trace the templates onto coloured paper or card, then cut them out.
3. Decorate. Use pens to add festive designs: snowflakes, penguins, sparkles, stripes, or anything you like.
4. Hang them up. Once you’ve made a collection, string up a “washing line” with string and attach the jumpers using small clothes pegs.
Helpful Hints:
- Add glitter, metallic card, or sequins for extra sparkle.
- Don’t forget details like buttons, stitching, or cuffs to make the jumpers look realistic.
- Get the whole family involved — everyone can design their own jumper to hang up.
- This garland packs away easily, so you can bring it out again next Christmas.
Why Kids Will Love this Project:
- Festive fun – A creative way to celebrate the season.
- Skill building – Cutting, drawing, and decorating strengthen fine motor skills.
- Creativity unleashed – Kids design their own jumpers with unique patterns.
- Family bonding – Everyone can contribute to the garland together.
Your Turn to Get Crafty
This DIY Christmas Jumper Garland is a joyful way to combine festive spirit with hands‑on creativity. Kids learn patience while cutting and decorating, imaginative design when choosing patterns, and teamwork when hanging the garland together. The end result is a colourful decoration that feels personal, playful, and full of holiday cheer.
So gather your paper, pens, and pegs, and let your child’s creativity shine this Christmas. These handmade jumpers aren’t just decorations — they’re keepsakes to treasure year after year.
