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    Christmas Candle Decoration

    This Christmas candle decoration turns an empty toilet paper tube into a paper candle trimmed with holly. It’s a no-flame candle, so even little ones can make one for the table or windowsill. What You Need An empty toilet paper … [continue reading]

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    Christmas Tree Ball Santa

    A Christmas tree ball Santa turns a plain, solid-colored ornament into Santa Claus with a pipe cleaner hat brim and beard. It’s a good way to give old, plain ornaments a new look. What You Need Solid-colored Christmas tree balls … [continue reading]

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    DIY Advent Calendar

    Count down the days to Christmas with a DIY advent calendar you print and put together at home. This idea came from Michele Tanis back in 1996, when she made hers in Print Shop. Here is the same idea updated … [continue reading]

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    Christmas Bells

    Christmas bells made from a paper cup and a jingle bell are an easy craft for little ones. Decorate the cup, add a pipe cleaner hook and a bell inside, and you have a bell for the tree or a … [continue reading]

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    Baking Soda Ornament

    Baking soda ornaments are made from a simple dough of baking soda, cornstarch, and water. You might remember the recipe from the side of the Arm & Hammer baking soda box. The dough rolls out smooth and white, and once … [continue reading]

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    Painted Window Snowflakes

    Painted window snowflakes let kids decorate your windows the same way window painters do for the holidays. A squirt of dish soap in the paint makes it easy to wash off later. What You Need White tempera paint Liquid dish … [continue reading]

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    Yarn Wreath

    Vintage Elves Photo by erin mckenna on Unsplash

    A yarn wreath ornament starts with a plastic lid from a coffee can or peanut can. Wrap it in green yarn, add red beads for holly berries, and top it with a bow. Safety First! An adult should do the … [continue reading]

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    Wreath Craft Ideas

    Wreaths Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

    Here are three wreath craft ideas using things you can gather or already have, from wild grapevines to old file folders and leftover tissue paper. Grapevine Wreath What You Need Wild grapevines A tub or bucket of water Ribbon, dried … [continue reading]

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    Felt Wall Banner Craft for Kids

    A felt wall banner is an easy Christmas craft kids can decorate any way they like. One 12″ x 12″ felt square makes two banners, so it’s a good one for siblings or for making a spare to give as … [continue reading]

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    Applesauce Ornament

    Applesauce ornaments take just a few household items, and they make your house smell like cinnamon. Mix up the dough, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and let them dry. They’re nice on the tree or wrapped up as gifts.… [continue reading]