Christmas Ornaments

Hanging Lids Activity for an individual child Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes Materials: Lids from frozen juice cans Hole punch Pieces of yarn Glitter, sequins, stickers, tinsel White craft glue This is a simple way to c...

Christmas is next week! Are you still missing a few stocking stuffers? Maybe the kids need something to do while you're prepping the house for family? Check out these 15 holiday crafts to keep your kids entertained and creative! ...

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Pipe Cleaner TreeMaterials:Pipe cleanersSmall bellsRibbonDirections:Select one pipe cleaner to form the trunk of your tree, and then twist five or more green pipe cleaners (depending on how large a tree you'd like to make) at evenly spaced points...

Bead OrnamentsMaterialsbeads (red, green & white) pipe cleaners DirectionsString the beads onto the pipe cleaner. You can make a variety of designs. For a candy cane, alternate red and white and bend the top of the pipe cleaner into a candy cane ...

Papier-Mâché Ball OrnamentsMaterials:Newspaper cut or torn into 1 inch wide stripsSmall balloons, like water balloonsWhite flourWaterPlatic tubs or large old bowlTempera paintsYarnGlitterWhite school gluePaintbrushesDirections:Cover work area w...

Toddler Activity: Glitter ShapesMaterials Construction paper Scissors Glue stick Glitter or confetti Small shoebox with lid Rubber bands Directions Cut shapes out of construction paper. Use basic geometric shapes such as circles, squares, triangl...

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Beaded SnowflakesMaterials:'Tinsel stems' or sparkly pipe cleaners Assortment of Beads (with a hole large enough to put a pipe cleaner through.Nylon fishline, slim silver elastic cording, or narrow ribbon Directions:Tinsel stems are generally 12 ...

Yarn Sheep OrnamentMaterials:Yarn (white or black)Felt (white or black)RibbonSmall bellsGlueScissorsA large eye, heavy guage needle   Directions:Wrap yarn around a piece of cardboard or the fingers on your hand, about 60 times. Tie the center ...

Bottle Nipple RudolphMaterials:1 bottle nippleRed fingernail polishWhite-outBlack permanent pen1 silver or gold metalic pipe cleaner1 strand of gold string to hang ornament Directions:Wrap metalic pipe cleaner around wide part of nipple. Paint t...

Wreath OrnamentMaterials:Brass ring or 3 pipe cleanersGreen and red scraps of clothOrnament hangerDirections:Cut scraps into about 3x1 inch strips. If you are using pipe cleaners, twist 3 of them together and then shape into a circle, with a diam...

Sugar OrnamentsMaterials:½ cup sugar1 Tablespoon glitter2 teaspoon waterYarn or ribbonDirections:Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Press the mixture into Christmas-shaped cookie cutters. Poke a hole in the top with a drinking staw or a...

Wreath OrnamentMaterials:Brass ring or 3 pipe cleanersGreen and red scraps of clothOrnament hangerDirections:Cut scraps into about 3x1 inch strips. If you are using pipe cleaners, twist 3 of them together and then shape into a circle, with a diam...

Angel OrnamentMaterials:Jumbo craft stick2-4" paper doiliesWhite felt or paperThin red ribbonMini star garlandChild's face cut out of photoRibbon or string to hang ornamentDirections:Glue child's face to front of craft stick. Fold both doilies in...

Cinnamon DrawingMaterials Sandpaper Scissors Cinnamon sticks Directions Cut the sandpaper into a holiday shape such as a star, Christmas tree, or gingerbread man. Show your child how to rub the cinnamon stick on the sandpaper to make both a nice ...

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Cinnamon Cut-Out Ornaments These cinnamon creations not only look nice, but they also smell great! Bring the heavenly aroma of baking cookies to your home by making these decorative cinnamon ornaments. Holiday Hassles Cinnamon cut-outs take tim...