Winter Window Ornament

Spoonful has a cute way to make a winter window.  They use mini popsicle or craft sticks for the window frame, felt for the curtains and snow texture for the snow.  White wax from crayons or sugar or even small pieces of Kleenex might work for the snow as well.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/snowy-window

Lace Christmas Trees

Smashed peas and carrots takes a paper cup cone and wraps in lace trimming to make decorative Christmas trees. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2012/12/decorative-lace-trim-christmas-trees.html

Curly Beard Santas

Meg duerksen shares some of the cutest Santas ever.  The trick is she takes strips of white paper and curls them around a pencil to make the curly hair for his beard.  She also uses some really cute red and white patterned scrapbooking paper for his hat.

Good for ages 6 and up.

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

Snowflake Window Decals

Spoonful has a really inventive way for kids to make their own snowflake window accessories using wax paper and puffy fabric paint.  They even provide a template but also show you how to create more of your own.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/glittery-window-clings

Kids activity blog's version is glow in the dark.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/49213/snowflake-coloring-pages

Pompom Wreath

Alanna george has a cute and colorful Christmas craft using a felt cut out base and small and mini pompoms and glue.  She even adds a pin to the back so you can wear it for the holidays.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.alannageorge.com/2012/12/06/advent-activity-pom-pom-ball-wreath-pin/

Paper Christmas Tree

Looledo shares a make your own Christmas tree project using green paper, a green plate, a stick, some tape and some paper clips.  It seems more elaborate than it is.  Plus they provide a template for the tree leaves.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.looledo.com/index.php/christmas-tree.html

 

Warm hot chocolate shares a way to make a fringed Christmas tree using folded triangle paper, green and white paint, and a scissors to create the branches.

Get the instructions here:

http://warmhotchocolate.com/2011/12/12/fringed-paper-tree-village/

Watercolor Wrapping Paper

Meet me at mike's has a really clever idea that even the youngest kids can help out with.  She embellishes white tissue paper with watercolor paint.  The effect is really subtle and stunning.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://meetmeatmikes.com/2012/11/simple-watercolour-gift-wrap/