Paper Strip Christmas Tree

Meg duerksen shows how to take strips of green scrapbooking paper and turn it into a cute Christmas tree. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

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

A more kid oriented version using just green paper strips and dot markets is posted on blogspot.

View the image here:
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuzajZz2XLuByxs2DjBfzeCXtJ0b4obufuiZPU-5k7tYCO_HQHOw3wS2serDiyU_6EXDfIPpE4Uou4OKciSQlxiU6dZ7vIrhHeH26VVpU-PNSSbqDEitgknpbpi_FW0hOlqaPuhUCJ9jI/s1600-h/IMG_7772.JPG

Ruby and the dodo uses many solid colors in her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://rudyandthedodo.com/2012/12/11/fab-christmas-idea-12/ 

Crafts by courtney uses scrapbooking paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftsbycourtney.com/how-to-crafts/scrapbook-paper-christmas-tree-silhouette-art/ 

Elsie marley makes an ornament. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.elsiemarley.com/paper-christmas-tree-ornament-tutorial.html

Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees

Formula mom colors popsicle sticks green and glues on circle stickers and pompons in this easy Christmas crat.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://formulamom.com/friday-five-easy-christmas-crafts/

Avis anderson decorates hers with buttons and places a magnet on the back.

Get the instructions here:
http://avisanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/cute-as-button-refrigerator-magnet.html

Mommyopolis' version shows an idea for a younger set using stickers and green markers.

Get the instructions here:
http://mommyapolis.com/hands-on/christmas-tree-craft/

 

A home school journey uses stick on sequins in her version.

Get the instructions here:

http://ahomeschooljourney.blogspot.jp/2008/12/preschool-christmas-crafts.html 

So does learn love create.

Get the instructions here:

http://learncreatelove.com/?p=8314

Titinas art room uses stickers.

Get the instructions here:

http://titinasartroom.blogspot.gr/2013/12/blog-post_8.html

Christmas Ornament Suncatchers

123 learn online shares a Christmas sun catcher using contact paper and pieces of ribbon and a hollow ornament frame.  She uses an ornament outline from the web using an image search.  In these ornaments the kids use squares of colorful paper.  Other shapes or even shapes of items such as candy canes or Santas could be used as well.  She also says that she sometimes uses letters to spell the kids names.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://123learnonline.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-ornament.html

Hand Cutouts Wreath

Indulgy hosts an image of a handprint wreath embellished with jewel stickers.

Good for ages 6 and up.

View the image here:
http://indulgy.com/post/1Gd00dZyJ1/easy-kids-crafts-diy-wreath-christmas

My name is snickerdoodle has a different version where the hands point towards one another instead of outward.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mynameissnickerdoodle.com/2009/12/snowed-in.html

 

Matt and becky have a hand print version.  They use green paint on black paper for a really neat effect.

Get the instructions here:

http://matt-and-becky.blogspot.com/2009/12/12-days-of-christmas-crafts-day-11.html

Bejeweled Christmas Tree Kids Craft

Parents.com has a cute and easy holiday Christmas tree ornament.  Just trace the tree outline using a cookie cutter, cut out on green paper and stick on jewel stickers.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/holiday/christmas/crafts/handmade-gifts/

 Sandy chibichan has a version using glitter and other embellishments such as pompoms, buttons and foam stickers.  She uses a clothes pin to give them a standing trunk.

Get the instructions here:
http://sandy-chibichan.blogspot.ca/2010_11_12_archive.html?m=1

Mpm school supplies uses buttons with their version.

Get the instructions here:

http://blog.mpmschoolsupplies.com/3499/simple-felt-christmas-tree-ornament/

Snowman Votive Holder

Full of great ideas show how to turn a kids hand print into cute snowman painted to a clear glass votive holder. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://fullofgreatideas.blogspot.com/2011/11/five-finger-snowman-candle-holder.html

How to turn a coffee filter into a snowflake

Make and takes uses coffee filters to make snowflakes.  The natural curve of the coffee filters and the circle shape give them a really elegant look.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/coffee-filter-snowflakes-on-a-string

CBC paints their snowflakes with water and food coloring to give them a tie-dye effect.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cbc.ca/parents/2014/01/beautiful-craft-for-kids-coffee-filter-snowflakes.html