Tissue Paper Snowman

Torn white tissue paper, lots of glue and a snowman paper template make this cute winter snowman with easy crafts for kids. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.easy-crafts-for-kids.com/snowman-crafts-for-kids.html

Cotton Ball Snowball Tree

Cotton balls and long branches turn into delicate and festive snow ball trees.  Craftaholics anonymous uses pompoms and places them into a clear pom pom filled jar.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/snowball-trees

Printable Snowflake Lion

A free printable paper lion template and traditional snowflake turn into an adorable winter lion from willow day. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the free template here:
http://www.willowday.com/2013/01/snow-flake-lions.html

Nutty Gift Wrapping

Gifts in a nutshell.  A walnut shell.  Break a full walnut open, clean the inside and paint with glitter and wrap with a cute ribbon.  Brilliant idea from curly birds who puts fairy charm necklaces inside.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://curlybirds.typepad.com/curly-birds/2011/12/walnut-presents.html

Reindeer Bottle Cap Ornaments

Bottle caps turn into reindeer with the country cottage, using a tiny red button, googly eyes, small twigs and a ribbon for hanging.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2012/12/bottle-cap-reindeer-kids-craft.html

Eye Spy Xmas Ornaments

Clear plastic ornaments are filled with lots of little bobbles for a make your own eye spy ornament from u create with kids.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ucreatewithkids.com/2012/11/diy-i-spy-christmas-ornaments.html

Sugar Cone Christmas Trees

Instead of, or in addition to, creating gingerbread homes this year, try in the corner's idea of making Xmas trees using sugar cones, green frosting and lots of colorful candy.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://in-the-corner.com/2013/02/25/instead-of-gingerbread-houses-decorate-sugar-cones-with-frosting-and-candy-to-make-a-christmas-tree-great-for-younger-kids-2/