Peppermint Playdoh Recipe

Play dough turns peppermint to celebrate the holiday season.  At home with ali shares her special recipe.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.athomewithali.net/2012/12/peppermint-playdough.html

Candy Cane Mice

Grey and pink felt turn into a fuzzy mouse candy cane holder over at holiday kids crafts.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.holiday-kids-crafts.com/candycane-crafts-mouse.html

Martha Stewart uses colorful felt with traditional red and white candy canes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/273608/candy-cane-mice

Ribbon Christmas Tree

A fallen branch turns into a stunning tree with colorful ribbons and a sticker star from decorismo.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.decorismo.com/interior-design-ideas/top-38-simple-and-low-cost-diy-christmas-crafts-children-can-make/ 

Ciindy derosier uses a cinnamon stick.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2012/12/cinnamon-stick-tree-ornaments.html

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