Egg Carton Fire Starters

Every nothing wonderful turns egg carton containers into mini fire starters adding dryer lint, shredded paper and small twigs.  She holds everything in place with melted wax.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.everynothingwonderful.com/2011/06/firestarters-useful-reuse-for.html

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Crakers

 

Inhabitots shares an easy way to turn a toilet paper roll into Christmas crackers.  All you need is some tissue paper, string, and hidden messages or toys to place inside.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.inhabitots.com/how-to-make-christmas-crackers-from-toilet-paper-rolls/2/

Year End Teacher's Gift

Everything is pink has a fantastic idea for a year end teacher's gift.  She creates a pocket album and  has each child write notes to the teacher.  On one side of each page she puts the notes and on the other side dollar bills.

Get the instructions here:
http://everythingispink.blogspot.com/2007/05/teacher-gifts-but-with-end-of-year.html

Christmas Tree Lanterns

Crafts by amanda shows how to turn glassine paper and an electric tea light into a pretty Christmas tree lantern.

Good for ages 6 ad up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/12/5-minute-winter-tree-lanterns.html

Beaded Wreath

My girlish whims covers a styrofoam wreath white beads to create a winter wreath. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2012/12/winter-pearl-wreath.html

The crafty mummy uses red, green and gold beads.

Get the instructions here:
http://thecraftymummy.com/2011/12/beaded-wreath-tutorial/ 

Naturally educational makes a denser version.

Get the instructions here:
(This site is very ad heavy)
http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2011/12/beaded-wreath-ornament/

Free December Kids Craft Activities

 

Find free kids events and activities for the month of December.

Tuesday, December 2nd
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Lego Stores

More info here:
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/MiniBuilds

Wednesday December 3rd

4:30 and 5:30 Pottery Barn Kids

Sing and dance to holiday songs.  Includes Rudolph giveaways.

More info here:

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/customer-service/store-events.html

Saturday, December 6th
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Home Depot

Come learn how to build festive Holiday Yard Stakes.

Register here:
http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

Saturday, December 15th
10:00 am Lowes

The holidays are right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this festive Train Engine.

Register here:

http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Xmas Bottle Cap Magnets

Bottle cap magnets take on Christmas themes with card maker magazine making candy cane, Xmas trees, and other winter and holiday ideas.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cardmakermagazine.com/blog/?p=8720