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