Crystalized Salt Snowflake

Easy preschool crafts shares instructions for making a snowflake out of salt crystals using non-dissolving salt and a paint brushed.  The salt crystals make the snowflake seem true to form.  Have the kids give predictions of how they think the salt will work and the shape it will create.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/01/salt-crystal-snowflake-craft.html

Plastic Bottle Snowman

Mom to two posh little divas stuffs an empty plastic bottle with cotton balls, glues on some buttons and tapes the cap with black duct tape to create cute little snowmen.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/01/easy-upcycled-water-bottle-snowman.html 

Learn create love draws on her snowman's features.

Get the instructions here:
http://learncreatelove.com/?p=8420 

Live laugh rowe adds milk.

Get the instructions here:
http://livelaughrowe.com/snowman-milk-bottles/ 

Craft elf uses small pieces of fleece.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftelf.com/Craft_elf_holiday_Christmas_Bottle_Belly_Snowman.htm 

Then she made uses a mentos bottle.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thenshemade.com/2011/01/lovely-little-find.html

Cotton Ball Snowman

Simple as that blog shares a snowman craft using cotton balls to create a snowy texture.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.simpleasthatblog.com/2011/11/friday-craft-day-snowy-snowman.html

Sarah shimek posted to pinterest a fully cotton ball version.

http://pinterest.com/pin/115967759125711904/

All kids network has a version too using buttons and felt.  

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/winter/cotton-ball-snowman.asp

 Craft project ideas adds glitter to her version.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/seasonal-projects/winter/761-glittered-snowman-scene

Hanukkah Gift Countdown

Blue crepe paper streamers hold envelopes with little surprises for each night of Hanukkah. Forty two roads adds stars and numbers to create a dramatic countdown.

Get the instructions here:
http://fortytworoads.blogspot.com/2009/12/hanukkah-decor-is-up.html

Hanukkah Popsicle Stick Suncatchers

Popsicle sticks, tissue paper and beads turn into festive sun catchers for Hanukkah with craft project ideas.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/seasonal-projects/hanukkah/686-hanukkah-tissue-paper-sun-catchers

Dreidel Straw Covers

Cut out felt dreidels make Hanukkah drinks more festive with this cute idea from creative jewish mom.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2009/11/make-cute-chanukah-straws-for-the-young-or-young-at-heart.html

Hanukkah Coloring Pages

Kids can color in menorahs, dreidels, and sufganiyot with several free printables from coloring pages hub.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://coloringpageshub.com/hanukkah-coloring-pages-free-printable-download/