Crystalized Salt Snowflake

Easy preschool crafts shares instructions for making a snowflake out of salt crystals using non-dissolving salt and a paint brushed.  The salt crystals make the snowflake seem true to form.  Have the kids give predictions of how they think the salt will work and the shape it will create.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/01/salt-crystal-snowflake-craft.html

Plastic Bottle Snowman

Mom to two posh little divas stuffs an empty plastic bottle with cotton balls, glues on some buttons and tapes the cap with black duct tape to create cute little snowmen.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/01/easy-upcycled-water-bottle-snowman.html 

Learn create love draws on her snowman's features.

Get the instructions here:
http://learncreatelove.com/?p=8420 

Live laugh rowe adds milk.

Get the instructions here:
http://livelaughrowe.com/snowman-milk-bottles/ 

Craft elf uses small pieces of fleece.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftelf.com/Craft_elf_holiday_Christmas_Bottle_Belly_Snowman.htm 

Then she made uses a mentos bottle.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thenshemade.com/2011/01/lovely-little-find.html

Cotton Ball Snowman

Simple as that blog shares a snowman craft using cotton balls to create a snowy texture.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.simpleasthatblog.com/2011/11/friday-craft-day-snowy-snowman.html

Sarah shimek posted to pinterest a fully cotton ball version.

http://pinterest.com/pin/115967759125711904/

All kids network has a version too using buttons and felt.  

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/winter/cotton-ball-snowman.asp

 Craft project ideas adds glitter to her version.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/seasonal-projects/winter/761-glittered-snowman-scene

Hanukkah Gift Countdown

Blue crepe paper streamers hold envelopes with little surprises for each night of Hanukkah. Forty two roads adds stars and numbers to create a dramatic countdown.

Get the instructions here:
http://fortytworoads.blogspot.com/2009/12/hanukkah-decor-is-up.html

Hanukkah Popsicle Stick Suncatchers

Popsicle sticks, tissue paper and beads turn into festive sun catchers for Hanukkah with craft project ideas.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/seasonal-projects/hanukkah/686-hanukkah-tissue-paper-sun-catchers

Dreidel Straw Covers

Cut out felt dreidels make Hanukkah drinks more festive with this cute idea from creative jewish mom.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2009/11/make-cute-chanukah-straws-for-the-young-or-young-at-heart.html

Hanukkah Coloring Pages

Kids can color in menorahs, dreidels, and sufganiyot with several free printables from coloring pages hub.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://coloringpageshub.com/hanukkah-coloring-pages-free-printable-download/

Yarn Jewish Stars

Yarn, cardboard and pretty pins are the star of this Hanukkah kids craft.  Gingerbread snowflake shows how to make this unique Star of David.  She uses classic blue and white, but other colors and shades of blue would be pretty too. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://gingerbreadsnowflakes.com/node/272

Jewish Star Mobiles

Blue pipe cleaners and yellow yarn make a Star of David mobile for Hanukkah decorations.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/star-of-david-mobile

Free Printable Dreidel Template

Oh dreidel dreidel dreidel.  I made it out of paper.  The party dress shares a free mod dreidel template.  Just fold and tape and play. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/12/mod-hanukkah-dreidel-free-download/

Spoonful also has a free dreidel printable download.  

Get the template here:
http://spoonful.com/printables/hanukkah-dreidel-paper-craft

Toilet Paper Tube Menorah

It might seem odd to make a menorah out of toilet paper rolls but it totally works with creative jewish mom's amazing tutorial.  And it doesn't take much, just the tubes, some glue and felt. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2011/11/hanukah-menorah-from-recycled-cardboard-tubes.html

Hanukkah Cards

Tin foil and crepe paper and sparkles make Hanukkah cards.  Scrumdillydo cuts out festive shapes of cardboards and has a window to the kids' creations. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://scrumdillydo.blogspot.com/2011/12/homemade-holidays-tinfoil-festive.html

Magazine Menorah Cards

Cut up shiny magazine pages make colorful menorah cards.  Bagels and crawfish show you how.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://bagelsandcrawfish.blogspot.com/2010/12/hanukkah-greetings.html

Bottle Cap Turkey Magnets

Painted bottle caps turn into turkey magnets for Thanksgiving using paint and pipe cleaners.  Two kids cooking shows you how.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.twokidscooking.com/2013/10/kids-thanksgiving-crafts-turkey-magnet/

Felt Turkey Kids Masks

Brown, yellow and red felt turn into turkey masks for kids to play pretend on Thanksgiving.  Pots and pins has a whole kids Thanksgiving Day party including activities and table decorating ideas.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.potsandpins.com/blog/2010/11/kids-t-party.html

Turkey Bookmarks

Popsicle sticks and construction paper turn into a simple turkey bookmark with learn create love.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://learncreatelove.com/?p=8294

Cloth Bag Turkeys

 Colorful scrapbooking paper and a cloth bag turn into a favor bag from smashed peas and carrots.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2013/11/tutorial-turkey-table-favors.html

Thanksgiving Leaf Mobile

A Thanksgiving day leaf mobile from the sweetest occasion.  She writes what she's thankful for on her version and turns it into a Thanksgiving craft. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2013/11/diy-leaf-garland/ 

Also, check out the leaf mobile roundup.  

Fine Motor Skill Turkey Activity

Assemble this turkey from a cardboard tube and punch out holes in the back.  Little hand can then put the feathers into place.  Great activity from fantastic fun and learning.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/turkey-fine-motor-activity-and-craft.html

Dirt and boogers uses clothespins for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dirtandboogers.com/toddler-fine-motor-turkey-craft/

Wooden Spoon Turkey

A wood spoon, colorful craft sticks, googly eyes and sticker felt tun into a turkey with jennwa.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://jennwa.blogspot.com/2008/11/turkey-spoon-craft.html

Clay Pot Pilgrim Hats

Tiny clay pots turned upside down and embellished with a paper brim and band turn into pilgrim hats for Thanksgiving dinner decor with all you.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/pilgrim-crafts-00411000069775/

Plastic Spoon Turkey

White plastic spoons and colorful cut felt turn into turkeys.  These are great for pretend play as well.  Found on pinterest.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Paper Bag Teepees

Brown paper bags turn into teepees with colorful markers and drawings.  Found on pinterest.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Pom Pom Turkeys

Colorful pom poms and cut felt turn into cute stuffed turkeys for fun Thanksgiving day decor.  Parents shows how to construct these.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/holiday/thanksgiving/crafts/simple-thanksgiving-day-crafts/?page=8#page=14

Metro parent makes a color coded pom pom turkey for kids to practice colors and sorting.

 Get the instructions here:
http://www.metroparent.com/Blogs/Make-It/November-2013/Gobble-Game-Pom-Pom-Color-Matching-Turkey-Craft/ 

Moms and crafters uses a homemade yarn pompom and felt feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momsandcrafters.com/thanksgiving-turkey-craft/

Turkey Drink Stirrers

Stir sticks, brown paper and colorful feathers turn into festive stirrer sticks for Thanksgiving with a subtle revelry.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://asubtlerevelry.com/fancy-turkey-stir-sticks

You Light Up My Thanksgiving

Clear glass bowls transform into cute turkey tea lights perfect for Thanksgiving decor.  Spoonful shows how to add ribbon, tissue paper and a bead to make these bird candles glow.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/glowbird

A day of wonders uses mostly tissue paper for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://adayofwonders.blogspot.com/2010/11/cute-turkey-candleholders.html

Lace Turkey Doily

Paper turkeys cut out of white paper turn into Thanksgiving doilies with this free printable from papercutting.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the template here:
http://papercutting.blogspot.com/2013/11/template-tuesday-turkey-lurkey.html

Thanksgiving Sensory Bin

Pine cones, acorns, and fall colored beans are just some of the Thanksgiving inspired items how we learn at home uses for their Thanksgiving sensory box.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.howwelearnathome.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-sensory-tote-and.html

I'm just nutty about Thanksgiving

Walnuts turn into really cute turkeys with the help of an acorn head, fall leaf feathers and felt facial features.  Ganzworld shares all of the details.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://parentclub.ganzworld.com/celebrations/walnut-turkey-craft/

Home in the country has a very similar walnut turkey but with colorful paper feathers instead as well as paper feet.

Get the instructions here:
http://homeinthecountry.wordpress.com/2010/11/15/walnut-turkeys/

Turkeys Say Bless You

An empty Kleenex box makes a base for a collection of Thanksgiving wishes.  I heart crafty things adds a head and painted cardboard feathers, having the kids write their thanks throughout the month of November.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2012/11/thankful-turkey-box.html

Crafts by amanda uses a cereal box for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/11/cereal-box-thankful-turkey.html

I'll Drink to that Turkey

Whether it's apple or sparkling grape juice kids will love to make these turkey drink cups.  Sips etc simply uses a clear plastic cup, colorful feathers, googly eyes and a paper beak to make these drinks gobble.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sipsetc.blogspot.com/2011/11/sippy-cup-how-to-make-gobble-gobble.html

Happy clippings uses paper for feathers and the turkey's face.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.happyclippings.com/2011/11/diy-thanksgiving-turkey-cups.html

Leaf Turkey Place Cards

Fall leaves adorned with paper triangles and a drawn on face become turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner place cards.  Try to find leaves with lots of points which double as the turkey's feathers.  Cool progeny shows you how to make this unique kids craft.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://coolprogeny.com/2012/11/12/make-it-thanksgiving-place-cards/

Mom dot uses dark fresh leaves.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momdot.com/fall-leaf-turkey-card-or-craft/

Turkey Feather Kids Craft

Make turkey feathers out of paper with aunt peaches.  The "feathers" appear very delicate because of all of the cuts she includes. She actually uses strong paper and lots of paint. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/11/magical-paper-turkey-feathers.html

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Cut up paper tubes, feathers and colorful markers turn into easy Thanksgiving Day napkin holders perfect for the preschool set.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://edit423.com/2011/11/11/feather-ring/