Ho-ho-hoping to add some extra cheer to your home or classroom this festive season? Look no further! This Santa Stuck in the Chimney Toilet Roll Craft is just the jolly activity you need.
Perfect for kids of all ages, it’s a craft that’s sure to have everyone giggling with glee in the run up to Christmas.
Kids will absolutely adore making this craft. It’s perfect for a cozy afternoon at home or as a joyful project for those school days leading up to the Christmas break.
This craft is suitable for children as young as preschoolers, with some help from their merry helpers (that’s you, parents and teachers!).
What’s so wonderful about this craft is its simplicity and the room for creativity. Encourage your kiddos to personalize their Santa—maybe he’s wearing funky glasses or has a patterned hat!
It’s all about making memories and having a ball while doing it.
This craft is not only a barrel of laughs but it’s also a fantastic way to develop fine motor skills, follow instructions, and let the imagination run wild.
So, gather your supplies, and let’s get crafty!
Santa Stuck in the Chimney Cardboard Tube Craft
This Santa Stuck in the Chimney craft transforms toilet paper rolls into a charmingly humorous Christmas decoration, featuring either Santa's feet or head peeking out from the chimney.
Materials
- Toilet paper rolls
- Red and black construction paper
- White and pink craft paper
- Cotton balls or white pom-poms
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Black marker
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- The Chimney Base: Wrap a toilet paper roll with red construction paper and glue it into place. Draw black lines to create the brick effect, using a black sharpie or marker.
- Head first Santa: Cut out two strips of red construction paper or cardstock for the legs and add a round black boot shape for the end of each one. Glue the boots to the bottom of the legs and add a white patch of fur to the top of each boot, then attach them to the inside of the roll, so they dangle out, facing upwards.
- Cut another red shape for Santa's sack, and make a little fold at the top. Using this fold, attach the sack to the inside of the chimney, so it's dangling out over the side.
- Feet First Santa: For the Santa who is stuck feet first, we are just going to see his iconic hat popping out over the top. Cut out a tall triangle santa hat shape from red paper, and add the white fur to the bottom.
- We are going to make a couple of folds to give his hat some shape, then glue a white circle on the end of the hat for his pom pom (you can use white card or add a real white pom pom)
- Attach this hat to another piece of cardboard, where you can draw a Santa face, and then tuck it inside the Chimney (attach with tape or glue)
- Draw his mittens on red paper, cut out, attach white strips and glue them to the sides, popping out of the chimney.
- Jolly Details: Use a white paper circle or a real pom-pom for the trim of Santa’s hat and the top, and use a black marker to add any additional details like the eyes or buttons.
Oh, what fun it is to craft a Santa that’s stuck—not just any old stuck, but headfirst down the chimney with his boots wiggling in the air, or the other way round, with his jolly hat poking up as if he’s saying, “Oops, I did it again!”
Yes, we’ve got both scenarios covered in this delightful crafting session.
Imagine the chuckles and snickers as the kids decide whether Santa’s been gobbling one too many mince pies or if he’s just taking a sneaky break in the chimney.
Is he stuck because of his generous belly, or is he just playing hide and seek with the reindeer? The stories you’ll hear are as entertaining as the craft itself! Encourage kids to think up stories to go along with their Santa craft to really get their imaginations going.
Headfirst Santa
For the more daring Santas who dove down the chimney with gusto, we start with the boots.
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These Santas went for the cookies a bit too eagerly, and now all you see are their legs and boots flailing comically out of the top of the chimney.
Don’t forget to add a bit of fluff at the top of the boots to represent the fur on Santa’s suit!
Hat Popping Out Santa
Then there’s the Santa who’s stuck the other way up. He’s in there somewhere, and all that’s visible is his signature hat and maybe a hand waving for a little assistance.
This version is particularly adorable, as you can have fun creating a puzzled expression on Santa’s face—or just the top of his hat and a mitten if you opt for the simpler version.
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Whether your child chooses a topsy-turvy Santa or an upended one, each version is ripe for storytelling and sparks a lot of laughter.
And let’s not forget the educational side of this craft—it’s not all giggles and glue sticks. As the kids are crafting, they’re also learning spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and the art of following instructions.
So, why not make a whole bunch of Santas and line them up along the mantelpiece? You could even turn it into a game: guess how Santa got stuck this time? The most creative answer gets the first sip of hot cocoa—or the first pick of the Christmas cookies!
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As we wind down our crafting extravaganza, let’s not forget the sheer joy such simple activities bring to our homes and classrooms.
This Santa Stuck in the Chimney craft is a perfect mix of whimsy and challenge, suitable for kids who love to laugh and learn.
It’s a craft that promises to be as entertaining as the Christmas tales we tell.
More Christmas Crafts for Kids
Don’t pack away your scissors and glue just yet! We’re brimming with ideas to keep your little ones busy this holiday season.
From sparkly snowflakes to cute reindeer crafts, we’re on a mission to make this Christmas the craftiest one yet.
We’ve got a sleigh-load of Christmas craft ideas to keep your little ones entertained all season long.
From paper plate Santa to candle wreaths, we’re just getting started on this holiday crafting journey. Stay merry and bright!
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.