Paper Plate Tissue Wreath

The rim of a paper plate makes the base for these festive Christmas tissue paper wreaths.  Filth wizardry shows how to construct them.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.filthwizardry.com/2008/12/christmas-wreaths.html

Pipe Cleaner Wreaths

Fuzzy red and green pipe cleaners make colorful wreath ornaments with the crafty crow.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2007/12/advent-day-3-pe.html

You can catch these gingerbread men

Fold up some paper bags and create this gingerbread man garland.  Kids can then color them in and decorate each one to make them unique.  From blissfully domestic.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blissfullydomestic.com/life-bliss/paper-bag-gingerbread-garland/17942/

Tissue Paper Snowman

Torn white tissue paper, lots of glue and a snowman paper template make this cute winter snowman with easy crafts for kids. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.easy-crafts-for-kids.com/snowman-crafts-for-kids.html

Cotton Ball Snowball Tree

Cotton balls and long branches turn into delicate and festive snow ball trees.  Craftaholics anonymous uses pompoms and places them into a clear pom pom filled jar.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/snowball-trees

Printable Snowflake Lion

A free printable paper lion template and traditional snowflake turn into an adorable winter lion from willow day. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the free template here:
http://www.willowday.com/2013/01/snow-flake-lions.html

Nutty Gift Wrapping

Gifts in a nutshell.  A walnut shell.  Break a full walnut open, clean the inside and paint with glitter and wrap with a cute ribbon.  Brilliant idea from curly birds who puts fairy charm necklaces inside.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://curlybirds.typepad.com/curly-birds/2011/12/walnut-presents.html