I just ♥ making crafts with my kids. Here are some of my children's favorite Christmas crafts that I can't wait to share with you!
Eyes of God Ornaments
Explain to your child that this ornament made of Popsicle sticks and yarn is a symbol used by Mexicans long ago, called Ojo de Dios, which means "eye of God." The design reminds us that God, the Creator, is the center of our lives.
CLICK HERE to learn step-by-step directions.
You can even glue the verse "The eyes of God are everywhere." Proverbs 15:3 on the bottom.
My older son loved making these so much that he made these for gifts for everyone in our extended family, as well as our neighbors.
Reindeer Clothespin Magnets
Glue two baby flat slotted clothespins together for the legs and one upside down for the head. Let dry. Color the feet with a black marker. Glue on wiggle eyes and a small red pompom for the nose. Last, glue on a magnetic strip on the back.
Glue two baby flat slotted clothespins together for the legs and one upside down for the head. Let dry. Color the feet with a black marker. Glue on wiggle eyes and a small red pompom for the nose. Last, glue on a magnetic strip on the back.
Candy Cane MouseThis is an adorable project using felt and candy canes. CLICK HERE for step-by-step directions.
Reindeer with Hands
Cut a large triangle from construction paper for the head. Trace your child's hands, and cut and glue for antlers. Glue on other pieces of construction paper for additional features. This is such a simple and cute project.
Cut a large triangle from construction paper for the head. Trace your child's hands, and cut and glue for antlers. Glue on other pieces of construction paper for additional features. This is such a simple and cute project.
Handprint Wreath
Dip your child's hand in green paint and press hand on Burlap. Use your child's thumbprints for red berries. Fold over the top about one inch and glue or sew the bottom. Insert a wooden dowel, and tie ribbon to the ends of the dowel to hang the wreath. These make wonderful Christmas gifts for the family.
Dip your child's hand in green paint and press hand on Burlap. Use your child's thumbprints for red berries. Fold over the top about one inch and glue or sew the bottom. Insert a wooden dowel, and tie ribbon to the ends of the dowel to hang the wreath. These make wonderful Christmas gifts for the family.
Spice Ornaments
This craft will make your home or classroom smell splendid!
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbs. ground allspice
1 tbs. ground nutmeg
2 tbs. ground cloves
1 c. applesauce
Combine first four ingredients, blending well. Stir in applesauce and mix well. Roll out to at least 1/4 inch thickness on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using cookie cutters, cut dough into the desired shapes. Peel away the excess dough and reroll as necessary. Insert paper clip into top for hooks. Let air dry for at least a week, flipping every few days. Decorate with glitter and ribbons. Store in zip-lock baggies each year until you decorate your tree.
This craft will make your home or classroom smell splendid!
3/4 c. ground cinnamon
1 tbs. ground allspice
1 tbs. ground nutmeg
2 tbs. ground cloves
1 c. applesauce
Combine first four ingredients, blending well. Stir in applesauce and mix well. Roll out to at least 1/4 inch thickness on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using cookie cutters, cut dough into the desired shapes. Peel away the excess dough and reroll as necessary. Insert paper clip into top for hooks. Let air dry for at least a week, flipping every few days. Decorate with glitter and ribbons. Store in zip-lock baggies each year until you decorate your tree.
Hope you got some ideas!
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My kid also knows how to create this Eyes of God ornaments. He loves the different colors that comes with creating this craft. Handprint wreath is another cool Christmas craft ideas that my kids found so much fun and interesting to create.
Those clothespin reindeer are so classic! Great ideas! Thanks for linking up with TBA's Christmas Craft Linky Party. ;)
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