Pine Cone Christmas Trees

Mama jenn paints a pine cone green, adds some glittery gold glue to each stem and tops it with a star button to create these nature friendly ornaments.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mamajennblogs.com/2009/12/pinecone-christmas-tree-ornaments.html

Elementary art fun uses old jewelry for ornaments.

Get the instructions here:
http://elementaryartfun.blogspot.com/2012/12/making-trees.html 

Parenting fun everyday uses colorful balls of melted wax to decorate the pine cone.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parentingfuneveryday.com/fun/christmas/easy-christmas-crafts-for-kids-to-make-beewax-pine-cone-christmas-trees/

Decomposed Snowman

Growing a jeweled rose cuts out snowman pieces and lets the kids create their own snowman on different surfaces from the bathtub tile to the screen doors.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/11/build-frosty-diy-stickers.html

 Surviving on a teachers salary shares a free printable as well. 

Get the template here:
http://www.survivingateacherssalary.com/free-printable-winter-snowman-activity/

Paper Snow Flake Ballerinas

Krokotak has beautiful ballerina paper dolls using pretty snowflake patterns as the tutus.  She also uses pretty pastels paper.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://krokotak.com/2012/11/snowflake-ballerinas-for-little-hands/

Newspaper Christmas Trees

Gunny sack race turns vintage books into Christmas trees.  Newspapers might be a good alternative.  Simply cut into a circle, fold in half and fold back and forth to a tree shape design.  Add a ribbon for the trunk.

Good for ages 7 and up.

View the image here:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/85273869/vintage-paper-christmas-trees

El hada de papel colors her version green.

View the image here:
http://www.elhadadepapel.com/2012/12/arboles-de-papel-paper-trees-papierbaume.html

Egg Crate Snowmen

Little family fun has  a cute idea of how to have the little ones make a snowman using egg crates, cotton balls and construction paper for embellishments.  She makes traditional snowmen with black accessories but kids can have fun making different hats and buttons of different shapes or adding yarn instead for a scarf.  You could even make snowwomen.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2009/12/dec-19-egg-carton-snowmen.html

Paper Plate Snowmen

Craftown turns a paper plate into a snowman by adding construction paper for the eyes, nose and mouth, and a yarn and pom pom ear muffs.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftown.com/Easy-Snowman-Ornament.html

No time for flash cards adds glitter to her version making them into snow globes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2008/12/let-it-snow.html 

Kix cereal uses pipe cleaners and decorative scrapbooking paper for their version.  They also include ideas for a Santa and reindeer.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-paper-plate-christmas-characters-santa-rudolph-snowman/

Raising arizona kids' version has a nifty green ribbon scarf.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.raisingarizonakids.com/2013/12/frost-free-snowman-craft/ 

Mermaids creations makes a card and writes her message on the bottom half.

Get the instructions here:
http://mermaidscreations.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/paper-plate-snowmen/

Paper Strip Wreath

Giddy giddy shares a colorful wreath made of painted paper bags which she then cuts into strips to wrap into a wreath.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.giddygiddy.com/giddygiddy/2011/11/paperbag-wreath-1.html
 

Mer mag shares a wreath she makes out of paper strips and paper circles.  She uses a cardboard O as the base and then glues the paper on.

Get the instructions here:
http://mermag.blogspot.com/2012/12/simple-paper-strip-wreath-diy.html

At home with ali uses a paper plate with a missing center and glues on the strips to create her wreath.  She shows how kids of all ages can create their own version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.athomewithali.net/2012/12/paper-plate-christmas-wreaths.html

Kids Stained Glass Ornament

Arts for life shows how you can turn tin foiled into "stained glass" using sharpie markers.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.aflnc.org/projects/?p=525

Torn Paper Wreath

Mrs. jones' class takes torn green construction paper and glues to a paper plate with the middle cut out.  They decorate with a colorful bow and red glitter glue.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mrsjonessclass.blogspot.com/2012/11/fun-with-jan-brett.html

Coffee Filter XMas Trees

I can teach my child found a really creative way to use coffee filters.  Have the kids color them green and fold each a little more than the next to stack into a Christmas tree.  She tops them with a yellow star.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2011/12/coffee-filter-christmas-tree/

Hand Print Christmas Trees

Hand print art shows how to turn a green hand print into a Christmas tree using glitter glue and a brown marker.

God for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://funhandprintart.blogspot.com/2011/12/adorable-handprint-christmas-tree.html

Mk inspired cuts out green hand prints out and wraps them around a brown colored paper towel tube.

Get the instructions here:

http://mkinspired.blogspot.com/2011/12/o-handprint-trees.html

Q-Tip Snowman

The indie tot has a fun way to create a snowman using a foam ball and a whole lot of q-tips.  Kids will have lots of fun pushing the q-tips into the ball. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theindietot.com/decor/winter-craft-for-kids-cheery-snowman/

Embroidery Thread Christmas Tree Silhouette

Joybx takes a paper cone, covers it in a fine layer of glue and wraps green needle point thread around it to create a Christmas tree.  She then adds snowflake sticker to decorate.  Although the tree looks very delicate it's not delicate to make, all the kids need to do is simply wrap the cone.  Use a thin thread to make it more translucent. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.joybx.com/entry/18717.html

Cotton Ball Snowflakes

No time for flashcards has a super easy snowflake craft for the youngest kids using simply paper, glue and cotton balls.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2011/12/toddler-friendly-snowflake-craft.html

Interactive Kids Gift Wrap

Lines across has the most fantastic ideas for how to wrap gifts for kids adding toys, crayons and stickers to make the gifts interactive.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.linesacross.com/2012/12/interactive-gift-wrap-for-kids.html

Real simple suggests decorating with a bunch of colorful rubber bands.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/new-uses-gifts/rubber-bands-as-gift-bow-00000000044166/index.html

Minieco shares her idea of using a word search program to create a puzzle for the recipient.  Rather than highlighting the words, add a pencil on the outside so the kids can do the search themselves.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/diy-word-search-wrap/

Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornaments

Folksy sells a cute Christmas craft ornament that you could easily make as well.  Using ribbon, colorful beads and yarn.

Good for ages 6 and up.

See more images here:
http://folksy.com/items/2671245-Christmas-Tree-Decorations-

Handprint Wreath

Busy bee craft kids shares a hand and thumbprint wreath using white construction paper and green and red paint.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Hands-and-Fingers-Wreath.html

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Happy together creates takes a stick and colorful pipe cleaners.  She curls the pipe cleaners around her finger and glues them onto the stick for a simple ornament.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.happytogethercreates.com/2012/12/curly-pipe-cleaner-tree-ornaments-diy.html

Child made bends a green pipe cleaner into a tree shape and places beads on each branch.

Get the instructions here:
http://childmade.com/child00/instructions%20-%20chenille%20tree.htm

Puchi collective makes a shiny version complete with ornaments. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/miscellaneous-tutorials/make-a-miniature-tinsel-tree/ 

Pink stripey socks makes a hollow version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2013/12/make-mini-christmas-trees-from-pipe.html

Buzzmills wraps hers around a stick that she sticks into a cork.

Get the instructions here:
http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2012/12/pipe-cleaner-christmas-trees.html

Felt Stacked Christmas Trees

The magic onions has a really easy and cute way to create Christmas tree ornaments.  All you need is circles of colorful felt in increasingly smaller sizes and glue.  This is a really good activity for younger kids because all they need to do is glue and stack.  She adds a jingle bell on top for a cute tree top.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themagiconions.com/2012/11/felt-christmas-tree-ornament.html

 Julia crossland art adds a star.

Get the instructions here:
http://juliacrosslandart.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/oh-felty-christmas-tree.html

Winter Window Ornament

Spoonful has a cute way to make a winter window.  They use mini popsicle or craft sticks for the window frame, felt for the curtains and snow texture for the snow.  White wax from crayons or sugar or even small pieces of Kleenex might work for the snow as well.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/snowy-window

Lace Christmas Trees

Smashed peas and carrots takes a paper cup cone and wraps in lace trimming to make decorative Christmas trees. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2012/12/decorative-lace-trim-christmas-trees.html

Curly Beard Santas

Meg duerksen shares some of the cutest Santas ever.  The trick is she takes strips of white paper and curls them around a pencil to make the curly hair for his beard.  She also uses some really cute red and white patterned scrapbooking paper for his hat.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2011/12/two-craftsone-post.html

Snowflake Window Decals

Spoonful has a really inventive way for kids to make their own snowflake window accessories using wax paper and puffy fabric paint.  They even provide a template but also show you how to create more of your own.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/glittery-window-clings

Kids activity blog's version is glow in the dark.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/49213/snowflake-coloring-pages

Pompom Wreath

Alanna george has a cute and colorful Christmas craft using a felt cut out base and small and mini pompoms and glue.  She even adds a pin to the back so you can wear it for the holidays.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.alannageorge.com/2012/12/06/advent-activity-pom-pom-ball-wreath-pin/

Paper Christmas Tree

Looledo shares a make your own Christmas tree project using green paper, a green plate, a stick, some tape and some paper clips.  It seems more elaborate than it is.  Plus they provide a template for the tree leaves.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.looledo.com/index.php/christmas-tree.html

 

Warm hot chocolate shares a way to make a fringed Christmas tree using folded triangle paper, green and white paint, and a scissors to create the branches.

Get the instructions here:

http://warmhotchocolate.com/2011/12/12/fringed-paper-tree-village/

Watercolor Wrapping Paper

Meet me at mike's has a really clever idea that even the youngest kids can help out with.  She embellishes white tissue paper with watercolor paint.  The effect is really subtle and stunning.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://meetmeatmikes.com/2012/11/simple-watercolour-gift-wrap/

Stained Glass Cookies

Yankee magazine shares a cute way to turn a cookie into a stained glass ornament.  Using sugar cookie mix, crushed hard candies and holiday cookie cutters.  They recommend hanging them in the window as sun catchers so the sun can shine through the translucent candy.  The nice thing about this recipe is any cookie dough will work including sugar or gingerbread. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/issues/2006-12/food/holidaylight

Yarn Wreath Ornaments

Natural suburbia has a very easy tutorial to make a wreath out of yarn.  The trick is to get very soft and textured mohair yarn.  Then simply wrap it around a curtain ring.  That's it

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.naturalsuburbia.com/2011/12/christmas-wreath-ornament-tutorial.html

 

Christopher and tia use a neater yarn in their version.

Get the instructions here:

http://christopherandtia.blogspot.jp/2010/12/handmade-yarn-wreath-ornaments-2010.html 

Blogging the moments adds flowers.

Get the instructions here:

http://bloggingthemoments.blogspot.com/2011/11/cardboard-love-part-2-mini-cardboard.html

Smile like you mean it adds jingle bells and bows.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.smilelikeyoumeanit.net/2011/11/ornament-1-mini-wreath-tutorial.html

Melted Crayon Ornaments

Swell designer turns clear glass holiday ornaments colorful using crayons.  She simply adds a few broken pieces of crayon to each ornament and heats with a hair dryer twirling it around as the wax melts. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://swelldesigner.blogspot.com/2012/11/diy-crayon-drip-holiday-ornaments.html