Nutty Bird Ornaments

Almonds in their shell become adorable little birds to adorn the Xmas tree.  Bhg then gives them paper beaks, wire feet and little wool hats as well as twig branches to stand on.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/christmas/ornaments/make-an-almond-bird-christmas-ornament/ 

Milk Carton Dreidle

A milk carton is cut and reshaped and sealed to make a rectangle with education.com.  They next poke a pretty pencil in the middle and label the carton with the Hebrew letters.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.education.com/activity/article/milk-carton-dreidel/

Santa Wreaths

White tulle is wrapped on a foam circle and fluffed out to make a Santa beard.  Baby rabies then complete the look by adding his hat.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.babyrabies.com/2012/11/santa-tulle-wreath-tutorial/

Popsicle Stick Star Ornaments

Popsicle sticks are glued together in star form and bejeweled with sequins from titinas art room.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://titinasartroom.blogspot.gr/2013/11/blog-post_26.html

Cork Snowmen Ornaments

Corks are painted white and given snowmen faces, add a hat, and a ribbon scarf with cindy derosier.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2013/12/cork-snowmen.html

Paper Folded Snowmen

This adorable snowman is simply folded from a cut free paper pattern from willow day.  Buttons, eyes and a nose are then stuck on.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/01/cut-fold-paper-snowman.html

Draw Your own Animal Gift Wrapping

Creative ways to turn a box into an animal with markers and some extra paper from mr. printables.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.mrprintables.com/diy-animal-gift-wrap/