Make Your own New Year's Eve Noise Makers

Fun noisemaker craft ideas for kids of all age levels.   

Disney's Family Fun has a creative way to make noise makers for this year's New Year's Eve party, using an empty ribbon spool, some beans, paint and stickers.  It's a great craft and your kids will love using them.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/new-years/new-years-crafts/noisemaker-shakers-829133/

Project nursery uses jingle bells, curling ribbon and popsicle sticks for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://projectnursery.com/2013/12/new-years-eve-noisemakers/

J man and miller bug decorates paper plates and uses dried pasta to make some noise.

Get the instructions here:
http://jmanandmillerbug.com/2012/12/diy-new-years-eve-noise-makers-craft.html

 

All women's talk uses a paper plate, jingle bells and a popsicle stick for their version.

Get the instructions here:

http://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/fun-new-years-eve-crafts-kids-will-enjoy

Naturally educated has a similar noise maker.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2010/12/new-years-noisemaker-kids-craft/

Sweet little peanut uses plastic bottles and tissue paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://sweetlittlepeanut.com/kids-parties/new-years-eve-peanut-party/

Rock on mommies decorates their bottle with glitter.

Get the instructions here:
http://rockonmommies.com/rachael/tag/new-years-eve-crafts/

Alpha mom uses boxes on popsicle sticks to make a great looking shaker.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/uncategorized/new-years-noisemakers/

Martha Stewart uses colorful cardstock disks and glues them onto a popsicle stick.  Next she punches holes into the cardstock and ties buttons on with thick thread.  Kids then twirl them back and forth for a fun sound.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/266794/noisemakers

Rice Krispie Treat Cottages

Land o lakes shares a yummy spin on the traditional gingerbread houses that's sure to get actually eaten.  Using rice crispie treats as the base and melted white chocolate to adhere all of the candy kids will make a yummy house.

Good for ages 3 and up.   

Get the instructions here:
http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/1667/crispy-christmas-cottages

Pom Pom Pinecones

The woolen acorn has a beautiful and simple idea of embellishing pine cones with pompoms to make elegant Christmas trees.

Good forages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thewoolacorn.blogspot.com/2010/10/tutorial-for-my-pinecone-christmas.html

Christmas wow has a version with patterned pom poms.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.christmaswow.com/enjoy-your-christmas-with-simple-outdoor-christmas-crafts/

Fingerprint Candy Canes

Leap frog and lady buy has a cute idea for a seasonal fingerprint craft using white and red finger paint and red ribbon to create cute candy canes.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://leapfrogandladybugs.blogspot.com/2011/12/candy-cane-craft-how-to.html

Snow Words

I can teach my child shares an idea for making snow words using glue and fake plastic snow.  Another idea is to have kids make their names.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2012/01/snowy-sight-words/

Snowman Lacing Cards

Tidbit times shares an easy idea for a lacing card using a paper plate.  You can just draw on the snowman face as well for a simplified version. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tidbittimes.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/start-sadie-and-the-snowman/

Snowman Handprint Ornament

Busy kids happy mom has a cute twist on a handprint ornament taking the handprint and making snowmen out of the fingers.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busykidshappymom.org/2011/12/model-magic-hand-prints-from-baby-to.html

123 homeschool 4 me uses a round ornament and a white paint hand print.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2011/11/handprint-snowman-ball-ornament.html

Toddler Inspired Gingerbread Play Dough

Sweet Sugar Belle has a fun recipe for gingerbread play dough.  Since it pretty much is real dough (uses flour, nutmeg, sugar and such) it might be only good for a one time use.  However, it is a very cleaver idea and your little ones will have fun making their very own gingerbread men.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/blog/2011/12/gingerbread-playdough/

Cocoa Bar Roundup

Celebrations at home offers a creative twist with a candy cane cocoa bar.  Accompaniments include cookies, color coded m&ms, dark and white chocolate chip, red and pink sprinkles, mini marshmallows, and of course candy canes. 

Fete Fanatic takes a more adult themed approach with liquor including Baileys, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Creme de Menthe and Amaretto.  To keep the party kid friendly just substitute flavored syrups for the liquor.

Brandy's crafts has a nightly cocoa bar she uses with her kids using homemade cocoa mix, chocolate chips, candy canes and marshmallows and chocolate covered spoons.

Bridgey widgey shares peppermint, marshmallow, and white chocolate stirrer sticks for her hot cocoa bar.

Jelly fish jelly shares her invention of cocoa spoons.  She dips spoons into chocolate and decorates them with cookies and candy.

Dukes and duchesses has an adorable hot cocoa party complete with peppermint candy rimmed cups, snowman marshmallow kabobs, and a hot chocolate mix take home favor.

Shredded Paper Animals

Make and takes has a cute craft involving glue and shredded paper making winter animals. The shredded paper gives the creatures a really nice texture.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/crafting-winter-animals-that-shred

Snowmen Cups

Blue cricket designs shows how to turn a paper cup into a snowman by adding a face using markers, orange paper and glue.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2011/12/snowman-cups.html

Shedding Snowmen

Baby center shares a shedding snowman using construction paper, glue and shredded white paper.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blogs.babycenter.com/life_and_home/make-a-paper-snowman-that-shreds/

Gift of curiosity has the shredded paper sensory bin and has the kids form piles to make the snowmen adding pipe cleaner eyes and nose.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.giftofcuriosity.com/shredded-paper-snowman-craft/

Popsickle Stick Snowflake

The diary of daves wife makes a popsicle snowflake wreath for her front door using just popsicle sticks and glue.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thediaryofdaveswife.com/2011/11/my-christmas-y-front-door.html

Titinas art room makes a simple version with glitter.

Get the instructions here:
http://titinasartroom.blogspot.gr/2013/12/4_7.html 

We made that adds gem stickers, buttons and sparkly stickers.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/craft-stick-snowflake/ 

Ballard bunch hangs her version from a ribbon.

Get the instructions here:
http://ballardbunch.blogspot.com/2010/11/let-it-snow.html

Paper Card Snow Globes

Giddy giddy has a wonderfully cute idea making snow globe post cards.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.giddygiddy.com/giddygiddy/2010/01/diy-snow-globe-postcards.html

Tape Snowflake Prints

Ten kids and a dog has an easy way to have little kids create snowflakes using tape to create the snowflake and blue paint for the kids to paint the background.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tenkidsandadog.blogspot.com/2010/01/preschool-snowflake-masterpiece.html

Shrinky Dink Snowflakes

The long thread has a beautiful snowflake shrinky dink tutorial.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thelongthread.com/?p=6931

Stick Stars

Dani lou who posted on craftster a really neat way to use sticks to create stars using twine.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://foothillhomecompanion.blogspot.com/2007/11/star-light-star-bright.html

Allen designs uses twine for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://allendesigns.typepad.com/blog/2011/10/stick-stars-holiday-decorating-craft.html

Snowman in a Bag

Made by mollie's mommy has a fun squishy snowman craft using a clear plastic bag, shaving cream. glitter and markers.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://madebymolliesmom.blogspot.com/2012/01/snowman-in-baggie.html

Glue Snowmen

Crafts for all seasons has a festive tutorial for how turn glue and scrap paper into cute snowmen. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com/snowman-glue-craft.html

Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

Jennwa shares a really cute idea for making snowflakes using popsicle sticks, glue and buttons.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://jennwa.blogspot.com/2007/12/popsicle-stick-snowflake-and-poem.html

Preschool rock shares a similar idea via pinterest using glitter glue and jewel stickers.

Thrifty fun uses vase gems to make her version. 

Sandpaper Snowflakes

Innerchild fun shares a great, simple and mess-free idea for making a snowflake for a winter craft. Did you know yarn sticks to sandpaper all on it's own?  Have kids draw a snowflake on a sheet of sandpaper and place the yarn strips on top of the lines

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://innerchildfun.com/2011/11/no-mess-sandpaper-snowflakes.html

Toilet Paper Roll Hanukkah Menorah

Joyfully jewish shares a Hanukkah craft making a menorah out of toilet paper roll tubes, popsicle sticks, and gold paper.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://joyfuljewish.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/cardboard-tube-chanukiah/

Creative jewish mom uses glitter.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/11/hanukkah-kids-craft-a-glittery-menorah-with-a-little-help-from-mom.html

Teddy Bear Candy Sleds

Brandys crafts has the cutest kids food craft using mini milky ways, teddy grahams and candy canes.  These would made great party gifts. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://brandyscrafts.blogspot.com/2011/12/milky-way-teddy-sleds.html

Gingerbread Cookie Party

Hostess with the mostess shares a gingerbread cookie decorating party. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hwtm.com/index.cfm?page=albums/view_album&albumid=3537&photoid=44447

Paper scissors oragnes also has a gingerbread cookie party with lots of colorful sprinkles.

Get the instructions here:
http://paperscissorsoranges.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-cookie-workshops-2010.html

Gingerbread House Party

Houseography has a really great idea for a fun holiday party.  She recommends creating the house structure for all of the guests and providing the candy and icing for accessorizing.  She even includes a list of potential decorating snacks and a sample schedule.  She has adorable certificates to hand out too such as most beautiful house or most colorful. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
 http://www.houseography.net/2010/12/holidayography-gingerbread-magic.html

That mommy blog uses graham crackers and sugar cones for her party.

Get the instructions here:
http://thatmommyblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-fun-gingerbread-playdate.html

DIY Snow Globe Soap

Alpha mom has an amazing kids craft project that makes a great gift as well - homemade snow globe soap. Using clear glycerine soap and white soap, blue soap dye, ice cube trays and cute objects to place into the soap.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/snow-globe-soap/

How to Make a Scribble Bow

Lines across my face has a great spin on their tutorial of how to make a gift bow which your child can help create.  All they need to do is scribble on a piece of paper and then you turn the scribbles into a bow.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/turn-baby-scribbles-into-bows-gift-bow.html

Toilet Paper Roll Snowman

Tidbit times has a toilet paper snowman craft embellishing it with buttons, pompoms, and cute little pipe cleaner ear muffs.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tidbittimes.wordpress.com/tag/snowman/

Kcm unda uses felt to make a hat and scarf for her snowman.

Get the instructions here:
http://kcmunda.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/snowman-craft/

Being mk mummy adds a top hat to her version. 

Get the instructions here:
http://being-mkmummy.com/blog/?p=7222

Snow Coated Votive Holders

Polish the stars has a beautiful way to coat a votive holder with epsom salt and make it look like snow.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.polishthestars.com/2010/12/snowball-candles.html

Colored Ice Sun Catchers

Tracy lynn conway shares a colorful ice sun catcher for the wintertime.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tracylynnconway.hubpages.com/hub/Winter-Ice-Craft-Sun-Catchers

Kiwi crate's version uses objects found in nature such as leaves and twigs for a fall version. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kiwicrate.com/projects/Ice-Sun-Catchers/1082

Twig and toad stool uses citrus fruit for readily accessible and colorful ornaments.

Get the instructions here:
http://twigandtoadstool.blogspot.com/2014/01/ice-rainbow-sun-catchers.html