Archive for the ‘Christmas Crafts’ Category

Christmas Article: Making Your Own Festive Wall Decorations

Monday, November 21st, 2011

As the holidays approach, so does the time to host parties and family gatherings. What is more festive than adorning one’s household with inexpensive and attractive homemade decorations? A festive home can be achieved for anyone on a budget, and can be a fun family activity in which children and adults alike can participate. With [...]

Christmas Resources – Jingle Bell Bracelets

Monday, September 5th, 2011

There seem to be a couple different schools of thought when it comes to giving and receiving Christmas gifts: those who look for the fanciest, most bells-and-whistles (and expensive) items, and those who are more interested in the one-of-a-kind home-made straight-from-the-heart gifts. While we might think of jewelry as falling into the former group, there [...]

Christmas Resources – Reindeer Candy Holder Craft

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

This reindeer candy holder is a cute project for ages 6 years and up that can be a special parent and child activity for the holidays. The project uses small glass baby food jars, felt, yarn, wiggle eyes, twigs or pipe cleaners for the antlers, and craft glue. After you and your child complete the [...]

Christmas Resources – Printable Christmas Stickers

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Stickersandcharts.com has a number of free printable Christmas stickers teachers and families can print out for children to use. The Christmas stickers include Santas, snowmen, Christmas trees, Christmas ornaments, reindeer, and much more. Christmas Resources – Printable Christmas Stickers

Christmas Resources – Christmas Tree Mobile Craft

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Here is a fun, modern style Christmas tree mobile craft project that will brighten your holidays. This Christmas tree mobile can be used for decorating home or office areas. You will need mat board, a utility knife, decorative paper, and embroidery floss. A visit to the crafts store will inspire you to decorate this lively [...]

Christmas Resources – Sewing A Christmas Tree Skirt

Monday, December 13th, 2010

Christmas tree skirts are getting very expensive to buy, why not make one of your own? This article gives specific step-by-step instructions on how to create your own Christmas tree skirt. Decorating the Christmas tree skirt can be a family project, with the final product a Christmas tree skirt you and your family will treasure [...]

Christmas Resources – Wreath Photo Christmas Ornament Craft

Monday, August 30th, 2010

This wreath photo Christmas ornament is a gift your family and friends will hang on their trees for years to come. Supplies you need from your local craft store include a photo frame box, sequins, satin cord, ribbons and glue. A wonderful and thoughtful keepsake gift for friends and family alike. Wreath Photo Christmas Ornament [...]

Christmas Resources – Child Handprints Christmas Wreath

Monday, August 9th, 2010

This is an easy craft you can do with your child, a simple Christmas wreath using construction paper cutouts of your child’s handprint. This cute holiday craft is simple to make, using red and green construction paper, glue, pencil, glitter and scissors. Child Handprints Christmas Wreath

Christmas Resources – Victorian Ribbon Angel Craft

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Create a lovely Christmas angel figurine using porcelain doll head and hand parts, a cone form and ribbon from your local crafts store. This angel craft project gives you a list of supplies and step-by-step craft project instructions to create your Christmas angel. Victorian Ribbon Angel Craft

Christmas Resources – Christmas Retro Ornaments Craft

Monday, May 31st, 2010

This clever retro Christmas ornament craft project is something you and your kids can enjoy together. The ornament craft uses cardboard tubes and pipe cleaners to create star-like ornaments. Step by step instructions and materials are listed for the project. Christmas Retro Ornaments Craft

Christmas Resources – Printables Advent Wreath

Monday, April 12th, 2010

This printable Advent wreath craft activity is an easy arts and crafts project you can do with your children or students. The wreath is made of poster board. A cut out leaf is fixed to the wreath starting December 1 until Christmas day when you add a bright red bow to the wreath to finish. [...]

Christmas Resources – Candy Cane Christmas Bouquet Craft

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Make your own candy cane Christmas bouquet, perfect as a centerpiece or a gift idea. The article has step by step instructions on how to make this cute candy cane bouquet. Use mini candy canes and holly to decorate this bouquet, this is a fun craft activity you can do with your kids for the [...]