Button Christmas Tree Ornament

UK lass in US strings buttons to make an Xmas tree ornament with a cute star button on the top.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://uklassinus.blogspot.de/2011/11/motivation-needed.html 

Meet the dubiens uses colorful buttons on top of a wooden spool for their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2012/12/button-christmas-trees.html

Toilet Paper Roll Snowflake Ornaments

Interiors originals has a beautiful Xmas ornament that starts with a toilet paper tube.  Simply cut the tube into narrow strips.  Glue together to form a snowflake.  Embellish with pretty color sequins.  And hang from a pretty ribbon.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://interiorsoriginals.blogspot.com/2011/12/alguna-cosa-per-fer.html

 

Blog ala cart's version uses glitter.  

Get the instructions here:

http://blogalacart.com/2011/12/paper-towel-stars/

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/