Gingerbread Cookie Party

Hostess with the mostess shares a gingerbread cookie decorating party. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hwtm.com/index.cfm?page=albums/view_album&albumid=3537&photoid=44447

Paper scissors oragnes also has a gingerbread cookie party with lots of colorful sprinkles.

Get the instructions here:
http://paperscissorsoranges.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-cookie-workshops-2010.html

Gingerbread House Party

Houseography has a really great idea for a fun holiday party.  She recommends creating the house structure for all of the guests and providing the candy and icing for accessorizing.  She even includes a list of potential decorating snacks and a sample schedule.  She has adorable certificates to hand out too such as most beautiful house or most colorful. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
 http://www.houseography.net/2010/12/holidayography-gingerbread-magic.html

That mommy blog uses graham crackers and sugar cones for her party.

Get the instructions here:
http://thatmommyblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-fun-gingerbread-playdate.html

DIY Snow Globe Soap

Alpha mom has an amazing kids craft project that makes a great gift as well - homemade snow globe soap. Using clear glycerine soap and white soap, blue soap dye, ice cube trays and cute objects to place into the soap.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/snow-globe-soap/

How to Make a Scribble Bow

Lines across my face has a great spin on their tutorial of how to make a gift bow which your child can help create.  All they need to do is scribble on a piece of paper and then you turn the scribbles into a bow.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/turn-baby-scribbles-into-bows-gift-bow.html

Toilet Paper Roll Snowman

Tidbit times has a toilet paper snowman craft embellishing it with buttons, pompoms, and cute little pipe cleaner ear muffs.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tidbittimes.wordpress.com/tag/snowman/

Kcm unda uses felt to make a hat and scarf for her snowman.

Get the instructions here:
http://kcmunda.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/snowman-craft/

Being mk mummy adds a top hat to her version. 

Get the instructions here:
http://being-mkmummy.com/blog/?p=7222

Snow Coated Votive Holders

Polish the stars has a beautiful way to coat a votive holder with epsom salt and make it look like snow.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.polishthestars.com/2010/12/snowball-candles.html

Colored Ice Sun Catchers

Tracy lynn conway shares a colorful ice sun catcher for the wintertime.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tracylynnconway.hubpages.com/hub/Winter-Ice-Craft-Sun-Catchers

Kiwi crate's version uses objects found in nature such as leaves and twigs for a fall version. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kiwicrate.com/projects/Ice-Sun-Catchers/1082

Twig and toad stool uses citrus fruit for readily accessible and colorful ornaments.

Get the instructions here:
http://twigandtoadstool.blogspot.com/2014/01/ice-rainbow-sun-catchers.html