Hand Print Christmas Trees

Hand print art shows how to turn a green hand print into a Christmas tree using glitter glue and a brown marker.

God for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://funhandprintart.blogspot.com/2011/12/adorable-handprint-christmas-tree.html

Mk inspired cuts out green hand prints out and wraps them around a brown colored paper towel tube.

Get the instructions here:

http://mkinspired.blogspot.com/2011/12/o-handprint-trees.html

Q-Tip Snowman

The indie tot has a fun way to create a snowman using a foam ball and a whole lot of q-tips.  Kids will have lots of fun pushing the q-tips into the ball. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theindietot.com/decor/winter-craft-for-kids-cheery-snowman/

Embroidery Thread Christmas Tree Silhouette

Joybx takes a paper cone, covers it in a fine layer of glue and wraps green needle point thread around it to create a Christmas tree.  She then adds snowflake sticker to decorate.  Although the tree looks very delicate it's not delicate to make, all the kids need to do is simply wrap the cone.  Use a thin thread to make it more translucent. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.joybx.com/entry/18717.html

Cotton Ball Snowflakes

No time for flashcards has a super easy snowflake craft for the youngest kids using simply paper, glue and cotton balls.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2011/12/toddler-friendly-snowflake-craft.html

Interactive Kids Gift Wrap

Lines across has the most fantastic ideas for how to wrap gifts for kids adding toys, crayons and stickers to make the gifts interactive.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.linesacross.com/2012/12/interactive-gift-wrap-for-kids.html

Real simple suggests decorating with a bunch of colorful rubber bands.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/new-uses-gifts/rubber-bands-as-gift-bow-00000000044166/index.html

Minieco shares her idea of using a word search program to create a puzzle for the recipient.  Rather than highlighting the words, add a pencil on the outside so the kids can do the search themselves.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/diy-word-search-wrap/

Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornaments

Folksy sells a cute Christmas craft ornament that you could easily make as well.  Using ribbon, colorful beads and yarn.

Good for ages 6 and up.

See more images here:
http://folksy.com/items/2671245-Christmas-Tree-Decorations-

Handprint Wreath

Busy bee craft kids shares a hand and thumbprint wreath using white construction paper and green and red paint.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Hands-and-Fingers-Wreath.html