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...
Cross Stitch Snowflake Ornaments
Whether your tree is already decked or you’re still looking for a few special ornaments or decorations for your holiday home, you’ll want to check out these pretty cross stitch snowflake ornaments from Made to Treasure.
These remind me of … 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...
Cross-Stitch You Christmas Cards and Tags
Now, I’m not saying you should cross-stitch all of your Christmas cards and gift tags — unless you only give them to two or three people — but these pretty gift tag designs from Alita Designs might inspire you to … 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...
Paisley Christmas Ornaments
I sort of like paisley. There is a great paisley scarf in my closet and one of my favourite craft stamps is a fabulous paisley. Here’s a fun paisley ornament by Sculpey and Amy Koranek. I haven’t tried painting an … Read More...
How to Turn Cross Stitch into an Ornament
Now that it’s high tree-decorating time, you might be wondering if there are ways you can use cross stitch on your tree. Of course there are!
I like this tutorial from Samplers and Santas that shows how to make a … Read More...
Gift Bag Shaped Card
This holiday card is shaped like a gift bag and holds a gift card inside, how cute and clever is that? Jo Ann used a shaped card die cut set from Honey Bee along with a Poinsettia stencil colored in … Read More...
Add Color to Foiling Sheets
Foiling is super on trend right now for cards and it’s a perfect way to add some shimmer and shine to your Holiday cards this year. Deco Clear Foil Toner sheets from Therm-o-Web can be used with foil sheets but … Read More...