I couldn’t quite make out what the Christmas tree on the left was made with. Can you tell? If you can’t tell pop on over to the Stampington and Company blog to read all about what these mini recycled material … Read More...
A Christmas Printable for Practicing Motor Skills
This cute Christmas tree printable from You Clever Monkey is perfect for little ones practicing their fine motor skills. Use the little dots on the tree for the littlest kids to place dots of playdough
, while bigger kids can … Read More...
Easy Holiday Gift Bags
You can easily transform simple brown paper bags into colorful presents with some quick stamping. Sandy Allnock stamped some cute winter owls and added just a touch of red to their hats of scarves with a few white snowflakes for … Read More...
Knit a Candle for Some Wooly Light
This is a season of darkness in the Northern Hemisphere, and we’re deep in the season of holidays that celebrate light.
So what better time to knit some candles?
Hands Occupied has a sweet little pattern for a knit candle… Read More...
Mini snowmen made from peanuts and acorn caps
I think this project my confuse my squirrels but I have all the supplies on hand or should I say hidden all over my yard. Kind of like a reverse Easter egg hunt. Pop on over to the Sweet Paul … Read More...
How to make a paper chain Christmas countdown calendar
I bet everyone will enjoy making this countdown calendar as much as using it! This paper chain project could be made with all sorts of papers and themes. Pop on over to Mod Podge Rocks for the step by step … Read More...
Practice Scissor Skills by Cutting Christmas Trees
It’s a wonderful day for the kid crafter when they realize that you can make a Christmas tree out of a triangle.
That simple shape is easy to cut and a great way for little ones to practice their scissor … Read More...
Angel Wing Christmas Ornament
Donna Herron wrote up a great tutorial for making a framed angel wing ornament on HubPages. She uses pearl Sculpey 3 but you could do this with any clay and colour combo – I’d probably go with Frost White Glitter, … Read More...
Whimsical Thread Spool Christmas Trees
This is a fun and easy way to upcycle thread spools to make a OOAK Christmas décor. I just learned the term OOAK- did you know that it stood for One Of A Kind? So if this term is new … Read More...
Alphabet Bottle Cap Christmas Tree
I know I’m not the only mom who keeps bottle caps, and every little kid classroom or art area probably has a giant stash of multicolored lids.
This easy activity uses some of those lids in a learning activity that’s … Read More...
Welcome Santa Sign Printable
This easy Santa Sign is an easy craft that the kids can help with. It comes with two free printables
one for the chalkboard sign and faux peppermint candies.
Visit Whimziville to download.
-Heather
Candy Cane Coding for Kids
Who says you need a computer to learn code? I love this simple idea from Left Brain Craft Brain to use binary code and red and white pony beads to make coded candy canes.
This easy project uses materials … Read More...
5 Holiday Gift Tag Ideas
Stamp up and die cut some fun gift tags for your holiday presents this year. Nina-Marie has 5 amazing gift tags ideas many with great interactive elements like a shaker tag, one with a door that opens, a pocket tag … Read More...
Mixed-Media Christmas Trees from an old shoe box
A forest of mini Christmas trees in different sizes can make a great mantel or shelf decoration. These little trees hold a lot of potential. They can also be used in gift decorations, card making or as an ornament for … Read More...
Silver plate Tray Christmas Countdown Calendar
This is a good way to repurpose a silver plate tray and turn it into Christmas décor that you can use year after year. This has to be one of the most elegant countdown calendars I have ever seen. If … Read More...
Mini Poinsettia Wreath
This fun mini poinsettia wreath tutorial works with all sorts of holiday decor – change up your picks or embellishments accordingly – as Jessa of the Sparkle Living blog commented. She also remarked to be careful to use the same … Read More...
22 Fabric Christmas ornaments and 20 stockings
It is now the official time to craft for Christmas. Over at the blog Chicken Scratch NY there is a great collection of 22 fabric Christmas ornaments including ha link to these adorable Christmas trees made from strips of green … Read More...
How to Stamp a Wreath
Small greenery and flower stamps are perfect for making wreath shapes for cards all year round. But getting them placed nicely can be tricky, using tools like a stamp positioner or specialized templates can help you get the nice round … Read More...
Tons of Free Christmas Printables for Kids
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, homeschooling your kids or just trying to keep your kiddo entertained between activities, this time of year can be tough. The weather isn’t always great, and kids seem to have more things to wait … Read More...
Christmas Deer Card with Layering Stamps
Layering stamps are a quick and easy way to get lots of depth and a realistic look using ink pads, no coloring in required and the look is stunning.
Yana used a set of deer layering stamps from Hero Arts … Read More...