Snowman Sun Catcher

Construction paper (white, black, red, orange, green and brown) Contact paper Ribbon Glue stick Winter-theme sequins and/or glitter, various blue / silver bits of paper, feathers, etc   Trace three circles onto white construction paper; small, medium and large. On largest circle, cut a round opening in the middle the size of the medium circle. […]

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Snowman Candle Holder

  Baby food jar (I made larger ones with mayo & olive jars:  very cute!) White tissue paper (or you can use white acrylic paint) Small orange pompom or small tube made from paper Small black pompom or circles punched from fun foam Thin ribbon for scarf Black acrylic paint for lid  Glue   Glue […]

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Magical Fairy Dust Decorative Bottles

      Mix 1/4 cup of regular table salt in a baggie and added a couple of teaspoons of coarse glitter (the kind used for crafts) and a couple of drops of essential oil   Pour into a pretty bottle.  Decorate with paper, rub-ons, ribbons, charms, etc.       If desired, create a label and […]

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Displaying Kids Art

Have your children help you decide which pieces of art they would like to have displayed. Children can help guide you to pieces that both of you appreciate.   Gather a long piece of wood, spring clothespins, glue and paint. Have your children decorate the piece of wood with paint and other materials they choose. […]

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Snowman Handprint Ornament

  To make the ornament I buy a glass ball for each of the children. Then I paint the palm of their hand white with acrylic paint. I place the ball in their hand and ever so gently they close their hand around the ball. When the white paint dries they use paint pens and […]

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Turkey Table Decoration

    Brown paper bag Cardboard Paper plates Stapler Glue Colored paper Decorations (such as glitter and stickers) Red balloon Craft eyes   Cut feather shapes out of the construction paper. You can make a stencil out of the cardboard to make it easier to ensure all the feathers are the same size and shape. […]

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“Indian Corn” Napkin Rings

Felt Popsicle sticks Tacky glue Small paintbrush Buttons in assorted colors (you can buy them by the bag in many craft stores)     For each napkin ring, cut a 4- by 5 1/2-inch piece of felt. Starting at one short end of the rectangle, glue on 12 Popsicle sticks (it’s less messy if you […]

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Toilet Tube Pilgrims

1 paper towel roll cardboard tube 2 small feathers 2 pink miniature pom poms 1 brown miniature pom poms 13-15 yellow miniature pom poms 3 red small pom poms acrylic paint: brown, flesh, light brown, white, black and pink black fine tip marker felt: tan, brown, gray, white, black, orange, peach, and green scissors hot […]

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