Yarn Jewish Stars

Yarn, cardboard and pretty pins are the star of this Hanukkah kids craft.  Gingerbread snowflake shows how to make this unique Star of David.  She uses classic blue and white, but other colors and shades of blue would be pretty too. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://gingerbreadsnowflakes.com/node/272

Jewish Star Mobiles

Blue pipe cleaners and yellow yarn make a Star of David mobile for Hanukkah decorations.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/star-of-david-mobile

Free Printable Dreidel Template

Oh dreidel dreidel dreidel.  I made it out of paper.  The party dress shares a free mod dreidel template.  Just fold and tape and play. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/12/mod-hanukkah-dreidel-free-download/

Spoonful also has a free dreidel printable download.  

Get the template here:
http://spoonful.com/printables/hanukkah-dreidel-paper-craft

Toilet Paper Tube Menorah

It might seem odd to make a menorah out of toilet paper rolls but it totally works with creative jewish mom's amazing tutorial.  And it doesn't take much, just the tubes, some glue and felt. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2011/11/hanukah-menorah-from-recycled-cardboard-tubes.html

Hanukkah Cards

Tin foil and crepe paper and sparkles make Hanukkah cards.  Scrumdillydo cuts out festive shapes of cardboards and has a window to the kids' creations. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://scrumdillydo.blogspot.com/2011/12/homemade-holidays-tinfoil-festive.html

Magazine Menorah Cards

Cut up shiny magazine pages make colorful menorah cards.  Bagels and crawfish show you how.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://bagelsandcrawfish.blogspot.com/2010/12/hanukkah-greetings.html

Bottle Cap Turkey Magnets

Painted bottle caps turn into turkey magnets for Thanksgiving using paint and pipe cleaners.  Two kids cooking shows you how.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.twokidscooking.com/2013/10/kids-thanksgiving-crafts-turkey-magnet/