Xmas Light Scavenger Hunt

There's so many great Christmas lights  nowadays that moms and munchkins made a scavenger hunt listing a bunch of different types kids can try to find.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momsandmunchkins.ca/2012/12/11/christmas-light-scavenger-hunt/ 

Candy Cane Xmas Wreath

Candy canes are stuck together to make a snowflake pattern Christmas wreath with craft ideas.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftideas.com/projects/details/4654/candy-cane-christmas-wreath

Ice Crystal Ornaments

Kleas turns pretty crystals into icicle ornaments by stringing them onto thread.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kleas.typepad.com/kleas/2013/01/icicles.html

Paper Clip Angel

Crafty journal has the most adorable angel ornament using just a butterfly paper clip, pearl bead and red silk ribbon.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftyjournal.com/easy-paperclip-angel-ornament/

Paper Strip Christmas Tree

Meg duerksen shows how to take strips of green scrapbooking paper and turn it into a cute Christmas tree. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2011/12/two-craftsone-post.html

A more kid oriented version using just green paper strips and dot markets is posted on blogspot.

View the image here:
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuzajZz2XLuByxs2DjBfzeCXtJ0b4obufuiZPU-5k7tYCO_HQHOw3wS2serDiyU_6EXDfIPpE4Uou4OKciSQlxiU6dZ7vIrhHeH26VVpU-PNSSbqDEitgknpbpi_FW0hOlqaPuhUCJ9jI/s1600-h/IMG_7772.JPG

Ruby and the dodo uses many solid colors in her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://rudyandthedodo.com/2012/12/11/fab-christmas-idea-12/ 

Crafts by courtney uses scrapbooking paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftsbycourtney.com/how-to-crafts/scrapbook-paper-christmas-tree-silhouette-art/ 

Elsie marley makes an ornament. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.elsiemarley.com/paper-christmas-tree-ornament-tutorial.html

Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees

Formula mom colors popsicle sticks green and glues on circle stickers and pompons in this easy Christmas crat.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://formulamom.com/friday-five-easy-christmas-crafts/

Avis anderson decorates hers with buttons and places a magnet on the back.

Get the instructions here:
http://avisanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/cute-as-button-refrigerator-magnet.html

Mommyopolis' version shows an idea for a younger set using stickers and green markers.

Get the instructions here:
http://mommyapolis.com/hands-on/christmas-tree-craft/

 

A home school journey uses stick on sequins in her version.

Get the instructions here:

http://ahomeschooljourney.blogspot.jp/2008/12/preschool-christmas-crafts.html 

So does learn love create.

Get the instructions here:

http://learncreatelove.com/?p=8314

Titinas art room uses stickers.

Get the instructions here:

http://titinasartroom.blogspot.gr/2013/12/blog-post_8.html

Christmas Ornament Suncatchers

123 learn online shares a Christmas sun catcher using contact paper and pieces of ribbon and a hollow ornament frame.  She uses an ornament outline from the web using an image search.  In these ornaments the kids use squares of colorful paper.  Other shapes or even shapes of items such as candy canes or Santas could be used as well.  She also says that she sometimes uses letters to spell the kids names.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://123learnonline.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-ornament.html

Hand Cutouts Wreath

Indulgy hosts an image of a handprint wreath embellished with jewel stickers.

Good for ages 6 and up.

View the image here:
http://indulgy.com/post/1Gd00dZyJ1/easy-kids-crafts-diy-wreath-christmas

My name is snickerdoodle has a different version where the hands point towards one another instead of outward.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mynameissnickerdoodle.com/2009/12/snowed-in.html

 

Matt and becky have a hand print version.  They use green paint on black paper for a really neat effect.

Get the instructions here:

http://matt-and-becky.blogspot.com/2009/12/12-days-of-christmas-crafts-day-11.html

Bejeweled Christmas Tree Kids Craft

Parents.com has a cute and easy holiday Christmas tree ornament.  Just trace the tree outline using a cookie cutter, cut out on green paper and stick on jewel stickers.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/holiday/christmas/crafts/handmade-gifts/

 Sandy chibichan has a version using glitter and other embellishments such as pompoms, buttons and foam stickers.  She uses a clothes pin to give them a standing trunk.

Get the instructions here:
http://sandy-chibichan.blogspot.ca/2010_11_12_archive.html?m=1

Mpm school supplies uses buttons with their version.

Get the instructions here:

http://blog.mpmschoolsupplies.com/3499/simple-felt-christmas-tree-ornament/

Button Wreath

Martha stewart has a beautiful idea of turning green buttons into a wreath ornament.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/268828/button-wreath-ornament?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/christmas-ornaments#slide_20

Pine Cone Christmas Trees

Mama jenn paints a pine cone green, adds some glittery gold glue to each stem and tops it with a star button to create these nature friendly ornaments.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mamajennblogs.com/2009/12/pinecone-christmas-tree-ornaments.html

Elementary art fun uses old jewelry for ornaments.

Get the instructions here:
http://elementaryartfun.blogspot.com/2012/12/making-trees.html 

Parenting fun everyday uses colorful balls of melted wax to decorate the pine cone.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parentingfuneveryday.com/fun/christmas/easy-christmas-crafts-for-kids-to-make-beewax-pine-cone-christmas-trees/

Newspaper Christmas Trees

Gunny sack race turns vintage books into Christmas trees.  Newspapers might be a good alternative.  Simply cut into a circle, fold in half and fold back and forth to a tree shape design.  Add a ribbon for the trunk.

Good for ages 7 and up.

View the image here:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/85273869/vintage-paper-christmas-trees

El hada de papel colors her version green.

View the image here:
http://www.elhadadepapel.com/2012/12/arboles-de-papel-paper-trees-papierbaume.html

Paper Strip Wreath

Giddy giddy shares a colorful wreath made of painted paper bags which she then cuts into strips to wrap into a wreath.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.giddygiddy.com/giddygiddy/2011/11/paperbag-wreath-1.html
 

Mer mag shares a wreath she makes out of paper strips and paper circles.  She uses a cardboard O as the base and then glues the paper on.

Get the instructions here:
http://mermag.blogspot.com/2012/12/simple-paper-strip-wreath-diy.html

At home with ali uses a paper plate with a missing center and glues on the strips to create her wreath.  She shows how kids of all ages can create their own version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.athomewithali.net/2012/12/paper-plate-christmas-wreaths.html

Kids Stained Glass Ornament

Arts for life shows how you can turn tin foiled into "stained glass" using sharpie markers.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.aflnc.org/projects/?p=525

Torn Paper Wreath

Mrs. jones' class takes torn green construction paper and glues to a paper plate with the middle cut out.  They decorate with a colorful bow and red glitter glue.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mrsjonessclass.blogspot.com/2012/11/fun-with-jan-brett.html

Coffee Filter XMas Trees

I can teach my child found a really creative way to use coffee filters.  Have the kids color them green and fold each a little more than the next to stack into a Christmas tree.  She tops them with a yellow star.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2011/12/coffee-filter-christmas-tree/

Hand Print Christmas Trees

Hand print art shows how to turn a green hand print into a Christmas tree using glitter glue and a brown marker.

God for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://funhandprintart.blogspot.com/2011/12/adorable-handprint-christmas-tree.html

Mk inspired cuts out green hand prints out and wraps them around a brown colored paper towel tube.

Get the instructions here:

http://mkinspired.blogspot.com/2011/12/o-handprint-trees.html

Embroidery Thread Christmas Tree Silhouette

Joybx takes a paper cone, covers it in a fine layer of glue and wraps green needle point thread around it to create a Christmas tree.  She then adds snowflake sticker to decorate.  Although the tree looks very delicate it's not delicate to make, all the kids need to do is simply wrap the cone.  Use a thin thread to make it more translucent. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.joybx.com/entry/18717.html

Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornaments

Folksy sells a cute Christmas craft ornament that you could easily make as well.  Using ribbon, colorful beads and yarn.

Good for ages 6 and up.

See more images here:
http://folksy.com/items/2671245-Christmas-Tree-Decorations-

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Happy together creates takes a stick and colorful pipe cleaners.  She curls the pipe cleaners around her finger and glues them onto the stick for a simple ornament.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.happytogethercreates.com/2012/12/curly-pipe-cleaner-tree-ornaments-diy.html

Child made bends a green pipe cleaner into a tree shape and places beads on each branch.

Get the instructions here:
http://childmade.com/child00/instructions%20-%20chenille%20tree.htm

Puchi collective makes a shiny version complete with ornaments. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/miscellaneous-tutorials/make-a-miniature-tinsel-tree/ 

Pink stripey socks makes a hollow version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2013/12/make-mini-christmas-trees-from-pipe.html

Buzzmills wraps hers around a stick that she sticks into a cork.

Get the instructions here:
http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2012/12/pipe-cleaner-christmas-trees.html