If you’re after some easy Christmas doodles and easy Christmas drawing ideas to capture that festive feeling in your sketchbook, you’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned doodler looking for some fresh holiday inspiration, this collection of 35 easy Christmas doodles is here to help you fill your pages (or your gift tags, cards, and journals) with festive charm.
No fancy art supplies or advanced techniques required — just grab a pen and let these simple, quick-to-draw designs guide you.
From snowflakes and stockings to gingerbread men and cosy candles, these doodle ideas are perfect for warming up your creativity, adding a handmade touch to your holiday cards, or simply enjoying a moment of calm, festive art journaling during the busiest time of year.
So pop on your favourite Christmas playlist, pour yourself something warm, and let’s get doodling!
Number 1
Starting off with a simple bell doodle with a sprig of holly berries at its centre — clean lines and easy shapes that make it perfect for beginners.
Number 2
A round bauble outline dotted with playful hand-scribbled spots — a fun one to fill in with your own pattern.
Number 3
This scalloped bauble design uses simple bands and a wavy line to create pattern without any tricky shading.
Number 4
A twisty-wrapped candy with striped detailing brings a sweet, festive touch to any page.
Number 5
Cosy and inviting, this dripping candle on a saucer captures that warm festive glow with just a few flowing lines.
Number 6
A classic stocking outline with a wavy garland and playful dots makes for a lovely fireside-mantel doodle.
Number 7
With big looping loops and jagged ribbon tails, this bow doodle is a fun way to top off any gift illustration.
Number 8
This spiralling swirl lollipop makes a fun, sweet addition to any festive doodle collection.
Number 9
A tiered evergreen silhouette with a stubby trunk is about as simple as Christmas tree doodles get.
Number 10
That unmistakable Santa hat curve, complete with a fluffy pom-pom and brim, is a doodle everyone will recognise instantly.
Number 11
Nothing says cosy Christmas quite like this mug of hot chocolate, piled high with cream and a candy cane stirrer.
Number 12
This charming little car doodle strapped with a tree on top tells its own festive story before you’ve even coloured it in.
Number 13
Standing to attention with his curly moustache and buttoned uniform, this nutcracker doodle adds a traditional touch to your Christmas page.
Number 14
Sitting neatly with its big loop handle, this cosy teapot doodle is perfect for a wintry cup-of-tea page.
Number 15
Complete with a round attic window and gridded panes, this cosy little house doodle is straight out of a winter storybook.
Number 16
Topped with a leafy, berry-filled flourish and a tucked-in heart, this little sack doodle is sweet enough for gifting.
Number 17
With its big bushy tail and nibbling paws, this cheeky little squirrel doodle brings a woodland charm to your winter pages.
Number 18
Elegant and long-legged, this branching-antlered reindeer doodle brings a graceful centrepiece to your holiday page.
Number 19
You can’t beat a classic snowman doodle, complete with top hat, carrot nose, and a cosy trailing scarf.
Number 20
Decorated with a swirly ribbon top and gentle wavy bands, this star-shaped bauble doodle rounds out the collection nicely.
Number 21
Made up of delicate leafy sprigs and berry clusters, this wreath doodle is a lovely one to hang above your other festive drawings.
Number 22
Ready to be filled with hot cocoa, this ribbed mug doodle keeps things simple with just a few curved lines.
Number 23
Playful diamond shapes give this quirky teapot doodle a fun harlequin-style pattern to colour in.
Number 24
This flowing sprig of pine draws its charm from one continuous, wandering line rather than any fussy detail.
Number 25
A cosy pair of polka-dot mittens strung together makes a sweet, wintry doodle to fill any corner of the page.
Number 26
A pretty teardrop bauble scattered with delicate flower motifs hangs neatly from its little bow.
Number 27
Laced up with heart details, this ice skate doodle brings a wintry rink-day feel to your festive collection.
Number 28
Wrapped up with a big looping bow and scattered polka dots, this present doodle is a satisfying one to fill in.
Number 29
You really can’t go wrong with a simple star outline for topping off your Christmas tree doodles.
Number 30
Bringing the collection full circle, this holly-topped bell doodle is just as easy to draw as the first one.
Number 31
No Christmas doodle list is complete without a classic candy cane, its diagonal stripes couldn’t be simpler to sketch.
Number 32
With its cow-print-style patches, this cosy sock doodle adds a quirky twist to the classic stocking shape.
Number 33
Reindeer antler headbands never go out of style, and this playful doodle proves they’re just as fun to draw as to wear.
Number 34
Topped with a fluffy pom-pom, this striped winter beanie doodle is a cosy addition to any wintry scene.
Number 35
Fittingly, this star-topped tree bursting with sparkles and baubles brings the collection to a perfect festive finish.
And there you have it — 35 easy Christmas doodles and drawing ideas to keep your sketchbook merry and bright this festive season!
Remember, doodling is all about having fun and letting your creativity flow — there’s no pressure to get it “right.” So pick your favourites, pop on a Christmas film, and enjoy a little festive drawing time for yourself.
Happy doodling!
