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Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Candy Cane Mice
Grey and pink felt turn into a fuzzy mouse candy cane holder over at holiday kids crafts.
Good for ages 5 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.holiday-kids-crafts.com/candycane-crafts-mouse.html
Martha Stewart uses colorful felt with traditional red and white candy canes.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/273608/candy-cane-mice
Ribbon Christmas Tree
A fallen branch turns into a stunning tree with colorful ribbons and a sticker star from decorismo.
Good for ages 8 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.decorismo.com/interior-design-ideas/top-38-simple-and-low-cost-diy-christmas-crafts-children-can-make/
Ciindy derosier uses a cinnamon stick.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2012/12/cinnamon-stick-tree-ornaments.html
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Paper Plate Tissue Wreath
The rim of a paper plate makes the base for these festive Christmas tissue paper wreaths. Filth wizardry shows how to construct them.
Good for ages 3 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.filthwizardry.com/2008/12/christmas-wreaths.html
Pipe Cleaner Wreaths
Fuzzy red and green pipe cleaners make colorful wreath ornaments with the crafty crow.
Good for ages 6 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2007/12/advent-day-3-pe.html
Monday, December 8, 2014
Reindeer Bottle Cap Ornaments
Bottle caps turn into reindeer with the country cottage, using a tiny red button, googly eyes, small twigs and a ribbon for hanging.
Good for ages 6 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2012/12/bottle-cap-reindeer-kids-craft.html
Eye Spy Xmas Ornaments
Clear plastic ornaments are filled with lots of little bobbles for a make your own eye spy ornament from u create with kids.
Good for ages 8 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.ucreatewithkids.com/2012/11/diy-i-spy-christmas-ornaments.html
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Sugar Cone Christmas Trees
Instead of, or in addition to, creating gingerbread homes this year, try in the corner's idea of making Xmas trees using sugar cones, green frosting and lots of colorful candy.
Good for ages 3 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://in-the-corner.com/2013/02/25/instead-of-gingerbread-houses-decorate-sugar-cones-with-frosting-and-candy-to-make-a-christmas-tree-great-for-younger-kids-2/
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Paper Plate Xmas Tree
Naturally educational turns a paper plate into a Christmas tree using a painted green coffee filter to give it a more leafy texture. She tops with tin foil ornaments and a gold pipecleaner star.
Good for ages 4 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2011/12/paper-plate-christmas-tree-craft/
A little learning for two uses cut paper plates and layers them.
Get the instructions here:
http://alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot.com/2010/12/paper-plate-christmas-trees.html
Sand Paper Gingerbread Man Xmas Ornament
About.com shares a simple Xmas ornament making a gingerbread out of sand paper and decorating with paint.
Good for ages 4 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/treeornaments/a/SandPaperGingerbread.htm
Friday, December 5, 2014
Xmas Tree Puzzle Ornament
About.com formats puzzle pieces and paints them to make a cute Christmas tree ornament adding red buttons for ornaments and topping it with a gold star.
Good for ages 6 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/treeornaments/ss/puztree.htm
Santa Christmas Ornament
Easy preschool crafts makes Santa Xmas ornaments using paper cones and cotton.
Good for ages 7 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.jp/2011/12/santa-ornament-conehead-craft.html
Cookie Cutter Xmas Ornaments
All you turns a cookie cutter into a Christmas ornament by simply adding some festive scrapbooking paper.
Good for ages 7 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/cookie-cutter-ornaments-00411000070130/
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Fruit Loop Candy Canes
Creative connections for kids takes a pipe cleaner and fruit loops to get an easy candy cane craft/fine motor skill activity for young kids.
Good for ages 3 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://creativeconnectionsforkids.com/2011/12/easy-christmas-candy-cane/
Button Christmas Tree Ornament
UK lass in US strings buttons to make an Xmas tree ornament with a cute star button on the top.
Good for ages 6 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://uklassinus.blogspot.de/2011/11/motivation-needed.html
Meet the dubiens uses colorful buttons on top of a wooden spool for their version.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2012/12/button-christmas-trees.html
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Toilet Paper Roll Snowflake Ornaments
Interiors originals has a beautiful Xmas ornament that starts with a toilet paper tube. Simply cut the tube into narrow strips. Glue together to form a snowflake. Embellish with pretty color sequins. And hang from a pretty ribbon.
Good for ages 6 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://interiorsoriginals.blogspot.com/2011/12/alguna-cosa-per-fer.html
Blog ala cart's version uses glitter.
Get the instructions here:
Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Crakers
Inhabitots shares an easy way to turn a toilet paper roll into Christmas crackers. All you need is some tissue paper, string, and hidden messages or toys to place inside.
Good for ages 7 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.inhabitots.com/how-to-make-christmas-crackers-from-toilet-paper-rolls/2/
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Christmas Tree Lanterns
Crafts by amanda shows how to turn glassine paper and an electric tea light into a pretty Christmas tree lantern.
Good for ages 6 ad up.
Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/12/5-minute-winter-tree-lanterns.html
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Xmas Bottle Cap Magnets
Bottle cap magnets take on Christmas themes with card maker magazine making candy cane, Xmas trees, and other winter and holiday ideas.
Good for ages 8 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.cardmakermagazine.com/blog/?p=8720
Reindeer Cups
Paper cups are covered in brown paper packaging and given eyes, ears and antlers to make a reindeer with the pink doormat. She also make them Rudolphs by giving them a red nose.
Good for ages 8 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://thepinkdoormat.blogspot.com/2013/11/reindeer-christmas-cups.html
Confetti Advent Calendar
What's more fun than confetti? A confetti popper advent calendar. Using toilet paper tubes and cute wrapping paper you are my fave makes this awesome advent calendar to count down the days to Christmas.
Good for ages 8 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.youaremyfave.com/2013/11/20/a-confetti-popper-advent-is-my-fave/
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