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/