Crafts
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Christmas Bells
Take a white cup, decorate the outside with glitter, sequins, beads, paper, stickers, whatever. Punch a small hole in the top of the cup. Slip a pipe cleaner through the hole to the inside of the cup. Twist the pipe … [continue reading]
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Baking Soda Ornament
There is a recipe every year on the Arm & Hammer baking soda box for ornaments made from water, cornstarch and baking soda. The dough is cut out, left to dry and then decorated with paints or markers. 2 cups … [continue reading]
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Painted Window Snowflakes
For Painted Window Snowflakes you will need: white tempera paint dish detergent paint brush sponge If you want to decorate your windows with painted snowflakes, do it the same way the window painters do it for the holidays. Mix white … [continue reading]
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Yarn Wreath
Safety First! Please exercise caution when making any craft projects. Some of the items used may not be suitable for all children to operate. plastic lid (from coffee can, peanut can, etc.) green yarn red pony beads ribbon glue tape… [continue reading]
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Wreaths
Grapevine Wreath Gather wild grapevines from the woods. Soak them overnight in water to soften them up, and then they can be used to shape wreaths (or a manger for a nativity scene). Decorate them with different colored ribbons, plus … [continue reading]
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Wall Banner
Colored felt pieces, 12″ X 12″ white glue scissors sequins, buttons, decorative trim yarn Cut the felt square into two pieces, 6″ x 12″ each. Lay a 18″ long piece of yarn along one of the 6″ edges, placing it … [continue reading]
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Applesauce Ornament
Here is a craft idea that just takes a few household items and is pleasant to your nose. 4 ounces (1 cup) cinnamon 1 Tablespoon cloves 1 Tablespoon nutmeg 3/4 cup applesauce 3 Tablespoons white glue 1/2 teaspoon food coloring… [continue reading]
