19 Christmas Collage Ideas for Fun Holiday Art

A Christmas collage turns paper scraps, fabric, and found bits into holiday wall art. You layer and glue pieces onto a board or canvas. It suits all ages and uses what you already have. These nineteen Christmas collage ideas range from simple torn paper to mixed media scenes. Pick a base, sort your materials by color, and start layering.

In this post: 19 ideas

Torn paper Christmas tree
Fabric scrap winter village
Magazine paper ornament collage
Pressed leaf wreath collage
Mixed paper robin on holly
Textured cotton snowman
Paper gingerbread house collage
Foil star night sky
Yarn and paper reindeer
Tissue paper candle collage
Kraft paper gift stack
Layered snowy forest
Ribbon stocking collage
Button and paper tree
Painted paper poinsettia
Paper mitten pair
Corrugated cardboard nativity
Recycled paper train
Mixed media window collage

1. Torn paper Christmas tree

Christmas collage, torn paper Christmas tree

Tear green paper into small pieces and glue them into a tree shape. Overlap the edges for texture.

Add a torn star and a brown trunk. Mix a few paper shades for depth. Frame it for a quick wall piece.

2. Fabric scrap winter village

Cut fabric scraps into simple houses and glue them in a row. Add a snowy fabric strip at the base.

Mix prints that share one color. Stitch or glue the edges down. A felt sky sets the scene.

3. Magazine paper ornament collage

Cut circles from colorful magazine pages for ornaments. Arrange them on a plain background.

Keep the colors loosely grouped. Add paper caps and string lines. Leave the pages free of words.

4. Pressed leaf wreath collage

Glue pressed leaves and berries into a ring for a wreath. Build the shape from the outside in.

Seal the leaves with a thin glue layer. These Christmas collage pieces feel natural and calm. Add a paper bow at the base.

5. Mixed paper robin on holly

Build a robin from brown and red paper on a holly branch. Layer the breast over the body.

Cut holly leaves and berries around it. Add a paper eye and beak. Keep the shapes simple and bold.

6. Textured cotton snowman

Glue cotton balls or batting into a snowman shape. Add felt for the hat and scarf.

Use buttons for eyes and coal. Keep the layers puffy and even. A blue board sets off the white.

7. Paper gingerbread house collage

Cut a gingerbread house from brown paper and add white paper trim. Dot on paper candy.

Layer a snowy ground strip. Keep the trim lines clean. This suits a child room wall.

8. Foil star night sky

Glue foil stars across a dark blue background. Vary the star sizes for depth.

Add a foil moon in one corner. These Christmas collage scenes catch the light. Keep the layout loose and scattered.

9. Yarn and paper reindeer

Build a reindeer from brown paper and add yarn for the antlers. Glue a red button nose.

Keep the body shape simple. Add a paper ear and eye. A kraft background suits the look.

10. Tissue paper candle collage

Layer tissue paper into candle shapes with a torn flame on top. Overlap colors for glow.

Add a paper holder at the base. Keep the flames small and bright. Light shows through thin tissue.

11. Kraft paper gift stack

Cut kraft paper boxes and stack them in a collage. Add torn paper bows and tags.

Vary the box sizes for balance. These Christmas collage pieces suit a rustic frame. Keep the palette warm and plain.

12. Layered snowy forest

Cut paper trees in a few shades and layer them front to back. Add a torn snow line between rows.

Lighter trees sit at the back. Scatter paper snow on top. This builds real depth on a flat board.

13. Ribbon stocking collage

Cut a stocking shape and fill it with ribbon scraps. Glue the ribbons in rows.

Add a felt cuff at the top. Mix textures for interest. Frame it for a mantel display.

14. Button and paper tree

Glue buttons onto a paper tree shape as ornaments. Sort the buttons by color first.

Add a paper star and trunk. These pieces suit a kid craft hour. Keep the buttons spaced evenly.

15. Painted paper poinsettia

Paint paper red, let it dry, then cut petals for a poinsettia. Layer them around a gold center.

Add green paper leaves beneath. Keep the petals slightly curled. Mount it on a cream board.

16. Paper mitten pair

Cut two matching mittens from patterned paper. Add paper cuffs and a connecting string.

Mix a print with a solid. Keep the pair even. This makes a sweet small piece.

17. Corrugated cardboard nativity

Cut simple figures from corrugated cardboard for a nativity. Keep the shapes plain.

Layer them against a kraft background. These Christmas collage scenes read calm and rustic. Add a foil star above.

18. Recycled paper train

Build a little train from recycled paper boxes and circles. Add paper wheels and a smokestack.

Fill the cars with tiny gifts. Keep the colors bright. This suits a child room wall.

19. Mixed media window collage

Combine paper, fabric, and foil into a festive window scene. Add a paper frame around it.

Layer a candle and greenery on the sill. These Christmas collage pieces mix many textures. Keep one color leading the scene.

Framing your Christmas collage

Mount each Christmas collage on sturdy board so it lies flat. Press it under books while the glue dries. A simple frame lifts the finished piece.

For more paper projects, see our Christmas doodle ideas and DIY Christmas card ideas. New to the craft? This collage overview covers the basics, and our classroom Christmas crafts use similar scraps.