Money Notebook

A great gift for older kids.  Money is glued into notebook form with fave crafts.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.favecrafts.com/blog/fc/quick-gift-idea-money-notebook/

Pool Noodle Menorah

Pool noodles, can cozies and foam sheets are put together to make a super fun and huge giant menorah with bible belt balabusta.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://biblebeltbalabusta.com/2012/11/13/swim-noodle-menorah/

Paper Money Dispenser

A cardboard tube is painted and decorated to house and store dollar bills for a fun paper money dispenser.  Cindy derosier cuts a slot into the tube so the money can be pulled out.  She then wraps it up into tissue paper like a cracker for a fun gift.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2013/11/giving-money-as-gift.html 

Clay Snowmen Ornaments

Clay is molded into snowmen circles and given buttons, eyes, a nose and scarf with lines across.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.linesacross.com/2013/11/clay-thumbprint-snowman-ornament.html

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/