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Christmas List Drawing Ideas for a Hand-Drawn Wish List

Three ideas for a hand-drawn Christmas list per press: a layout, a heading, a small picture or a border.

Christmas List Drawing Ideas for a Hand-Drawn Wish List

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  1. WISH LIST in block capitals with snow sitting on every letterDraw the capitals first, then a lumpy cap of snow on top of each one.
  2. A page split down the middle: wishes on one side, drawings on the otherFold the page first to find the middle. Match every wish with a small picture beside it.
  3. A length of ribbon down one margin with a bow where it startsTwo long lines close together, then two loops and two tails where they start.

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Layouts 13

  • A chimney of bricks with one wish written on each brick Draw rows of bricks, offset like a wall. The smoke at the top carries your name.
  • A December calendar page with a wish in some of the squares Rule a grid of squares and fill only a few. Draw a star on the 25th.
  • A letter with the greeting at the top and the wishes numbered below Rule light lines for the writing. Leave the bottom corner free for one small drawing.
  • A long ribbon of paper winding out of a stocking, the wishes along it Draw the stocking in one corner. The paper winds across the page, wide enough to write on.
  • A row of wrapped boxes with a wish written on each lid Boxes of different sizes along the bottom. The ribbon divides each lid, so write beside it.
  • A toy shop front with one wish on each shelf A big rectangle with three shelves. Draw a small picture on a shelf and write its name below.
  • A toy train of open wagons, one wish riding in each An engine at the front and a line of boxes on wheels. Write under each wagon.
  • A treasure hunt page where dashes lead from one wish to the next Scatter the wishes as small islands and join them with dashes. The last one gets a cross.
  • A tree where every bauble holds one wish Draw the tree as a tall triangle, then big circles on it. Write one wish inside each.
  • A wreath with the wishes written round the ring Draw two circles, one inside the other. Turn the page as you write round the band.
  • Four picture frames in a row, one wish drawn in each Four equal boxes side by side, with one drawing and one label in each.
  • Gift tags hung along a string, a wish on each One sagging line across the page. Hang the tags from it and write on them at a slant.
  • The list on a scroll unrolled down the page Draw the two curled ends first. The lines of the list go between them, one wish to a line.

Headings 12

  • A heading dotted out in tiny snowflakes Pencil the letters lightly, go over them in dots and tiny stars, then rub the pencil out.
  • A heading in bubble letters with a holly sprig at each end Draw every letter as a fat outline with no corners. The holly closes off both ends.
  • A heading on a chalkboard propped on an easel A dark rectangle on three legs. Letter the heading in pale lines and add a stick of chalk.
  • A heading on a sign held up by two small elves Draw the sign as a wide board. A pointed hat and two hands show at each end.
  • A heading spelled along a string of lights, one letter to a bulb Loop a wire across the top and hang big bulbs from it. One letter goes inside each.
  • A heading written on a strip of wrapping paper, torn at both ends A long band with ragged ends. Dot a pattern along its edges and letter down the middle.
  • A short title lettered across the middle of a big star Draw the star large and light. Fit one short word above the other inside it.
  • Dear Santa on a ribbon with a wave in it Draw a ribbon with two forked ends. Letter along the wave, tallest in the middle.
  • My Christmas List in letters built from wrapped presents Draw each letter as stacked boxes, then cross every box with a ribbon.
  • Top Three as a heading above a winners' podium of three blocks Three blocks of different heights. The tallest, in the middle, holds the wish that matters most.
  • WISH LIST in block capitals with snow sitting on every letter Draw the capitals first, then a lumpy cap of snow on top of each one.
  • Your name on a luggage-style label tied at the top corner A label shape with a hole and a loop of string. Write the name large and slanted.

Wishes as small pictures 12

  • A ball made of patches, with one patch shaded A circle, a five-sided shape in the middle, and lines from its corners out to the edge.
  • A bike drawn side on Two circles first, then a triangle of frame between them. Handlebars and saddle come last.
  • A handheld controller with two sticks and four buttons A rounded bar with two handles. Put a cross on one side and four dots on the other.
  • A hoodie folded flat with the hood on top A rectangle with a curved hood shape above it and a pocket line across the front.
  • A jigsaw box with one loose piece on the lid A flat box seen from above. The piece has two knobs and two notches.
  • A pair of binoculars on a strap Two short tubes joined in the middle, with a loop of strap above them.
  • A pair of sneakers seen from the side Each shoe is a long wedge with a thick sole. Add four short lines for the laces.
  • A puppy with a big question mark over its head Draw the puppy small and the question mark large. Some wishes are a long shot.
  • A skateboard seen from underneath A long board with rounded ends, two bars across it and a wheel at each end of each bar.
  • A sketchbook with a pencil tucked through its spiral A rectangle with a row of loops down one side. The pencil slants through the loops.
  • An open tin of paints with one brush across it A flat box of small squares. Lay the brush corner to corner.
  • Headphones seen head-on: an arch and two pads Draw the arch first, then a pad at each end.

Borders and markers 13

  • A fold line across the middle, so the list stands up like a card One light ruled line and two small arrows. Keep the writing clear of it.
  • A length of ribbon down one margin with a bow where it starts Two long lines close together, then two loops and two tails where they start.
  • A paw mark next to any wish that is really for the dog One round pad and four small ovals above it.
  • A pine garland sagging along the head of the page One sagging line with short needle flicks along it, pinned at both top corners.
  • A small bauble before each wish, left empty to fill in later Draw a circle with a tiny cap beside every line of the list.
  • Boot prints wandering down the page from the first wish to the last Pairs of small ovals in a wandering line down the page.
  • Candy canes crossed in pairs along the foot of the page Two hooks leaning on each other make an X. Repeat it three times along the bottom.
  • Each wish numbered inside a small gift box A square with a cross of ribbon. The number sits in one of the four corners.
  • Lights strung down the left and right margins One wavy line on each edge, with a bulb in every dip.
  • One star beside the wish that matters most A single five-point star, larger than the writing. Use it only once.
  • Snowflakes down the right margin, largest at the top Each flake is three short lines crossed. Let them shrink as they fall.
  • Tiny trees of different heights marching along the foot of the page Small triangles on short trunks, each a different height.
  • The words please and thank you inside a bubble at the foot of the page A rounded bubble with a tail. Keep the words to two short lines.

Easy 10

  • A list numbered one to five with a small tree at the end Five numbers down the side. The tree is a triangle on a trunk, under the last line.
  • A page split down the middle: wishes on one side, drawings on the other Fold the page first to find the middle. Match every wish with a small picture beside it.
  • A plain list with a border of dots all the way round Write the list first, then walk a line of even dots round the edge of the page.
  • Each wish in a cloud shape of its own Draw a cloud as a ring of bumps. Give every wish one, and vary the sizes.
  • Five lines for five wishes, each starting with a star Draw five stars down the left side. Rule a light line beside each.
  • Four mittens in a row with one wish on each Each mitten is a rounded shape with a thumb. Write on the widest part.
  • One big gift box with the whole list written on its side A square, a lid on top and a bow. Write the wishes across the front.
  • One wish in the middle of the page with rays round it Write the wish small and draw straight lines out from it in every direction.
  • Three wishes inside three big circles Draw the circles first, in a row or a triangle, then write one wish in each.
  • The whole list on a single giant gift tag A tall label shape with a hole at the top. The list goes inside, the string trails off the page.

How it works

These Christmas list drawing ideas turn a plain wish list into a page worth keeping: a layout to hold the wishes, a heading, a small picture for each wish and a border. Each hint says where the words go.

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Plan the page before the wishes

Pick one layout first: a scroll, a tree of baubles, a string of gift tags. Pencil it lightly so the writing has somewhere to sit. Add the heading next, then the wishes, and the border last, in whatever space is left.

Christmas wish list drawing ideas with no labels

Wishes as small pictures shows how to draw the things that turn up on lists as plain shapes: a hoodie folded flat, a bike side on. A drawing says what you mean without a name on it.

  • Write the wishes in pencil first. Ink them only when they all fit.
  • Christmas list ideas to draw work for a thank-you note too: keep the border and change the words.

Questions and answers

Which Christmas wishlist drawing ideas suit a first try?

Choose Easy in the box under the button. Three wishes inside three big circles, or the whole list on a single giant gift tag, need one shape and some neat writing.

Do children send a list to Santa?

Some children write to Santa Claus, and the letter often holds a wish list. A drawn list does the same job and is harder to lose.

How do I draw something on my list?

Draw its shape and leave the name off. Headphones are an arch and two pads. A pair of sneakers is two long wedges seen from the side. Wishes as small pictures has more.

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