Being busy does not mean you have to let go of crafting traditions with your kids. Today’s quick and easy Christmas ornament lets kids enjoy the crafting fun of the holidays, but it does not take a lot of time to finish. Three simple materials and a couple of basic supplies will have this Felt …
While making the Paint Chip Reindeer and Paint Chip Christmas Tree ornaments, we were having such a good time that it seemed only natural to keep going with the paint chip theme. Today’s ornament is full of berry-goodness and holly happiness. Best of all? The paint chips are free! Paint Chip Holly Ornament Ages: 4+ (with adult supervision) …
The Grinch has always been one of our favorite Christmas movies. Maybe it’s because we can all relate to having grumpy, grouchy days when our hearts feel a bit too small. Or maybe it’s because we can identify with the optimism and courage that the Whos down in Who-ville have for a holiday filled with more …
We have tons of fabric scraps in our craft supply bin, so I’m always looking for ways to turn them into something magnificent. When we were looking for a simple Christmas craft that would also serve as front door decor, this Paper Plate Fabric Wreath Craft was a winner. It’s easy to make and is …
I’m not sure when the tradition of leaving food out for Santa’s reindeer came into being, but it must have been sometime between when I was little and when I had kids. Or maybe it came about with the onset of Pinterest a few years ago. Either way, making reindeer food and leaving it for Santa’s reindeer is a …
Family is one of, if not the most important part of the holidays. Adding pictures of loved ones to the Christmas tree is a great way to personalize the evergreen. You can use pictures of your children, your family, your pets, relatives that have passed on, or just about anything that has special meaning to you. Today’s …
The Advent season is upon us! My kids love keeping track of the days until Christmas, but with three kids, that is a lot of advent calendars. Naturally, sharing can be harrowing, so forget about everyone using the same one. To combat the cost of three separate calendars, I created ones that allowed each child to have …
Today’s candy cane craft is great for improving fine motor skills and ties in with patterning lessons in the classroom. Enjoy! Beaded Candy Canes BEADED CANDY CANE ORNAMENTS Ages: 4+ (with adult supervision) Time: 10 minutes Materials Needed: White pipe cleaner Red and white beads Glue Scissors Directions: Hold the pipe cleaner about 2/3rds of the way …
We are kicking off the 25 Days of Quick Kids’ Christmas Ornaments today with one of our favorite easy and adorable crafts. This Baby Sock Snowman Ornament is quick to make, and requires only a few easy-to-find materials. So, set aside 15 minutes and get crafting with your kids! Baby Sock Snowman Ornament Ages: 3+ …
Ever since, the talk has been about snowballs and snowmen and when we might have enough snow to make them. Since we live in an area that will either get rain all winter or 3 million feet of snow (okay, slight exaggeration), my children have learned not to get too excited when the forecast calls for snow. …