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GREAT FREE CHRISTMAS CRAFT IDEAS FOR KIDS
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During the holiday season while you are decorating the tree and the house, climbing ladders and cooking for others, you may wish to involve your children so they do not feel left out. There are many free Christmas craft ideas for kids that can make them feel included as well as create warm memories they will surely remember throughout their lives.
You can find many free Christmas craft ideas for kids online, as well as in this article. Ideas such as homemade greeting cards, sock snowmen and the ever popular paper or cloth snowflakes can either be used to help you decorate your own house or can be given as gifts from your children to others. Grandparents and other close relatives especially love getting homemade gifts from kids to treasure and even decorate their own house with. There is also free Christmas craft ideas for kids that can be used to decorate the family Christmas tree such as popcorn on a string and picture frames made from popsicle sticks. A kid will feel special knowing they have added their own unique look to the tree and oftentimes families will add newly crafted ornaments to the trees over the years. More free Christmas craft ideas for kids include paper cup garland with bells and glitter and every kid’s favorite holiday craft… the gingerbread house!
Because some free Christmas craft ideas can be messy and can often include glue, you should make sure that an area has been set up especially for the occasion. Old shirts and jeans can be worn to ensure that clothing remains undamaged. Make sure all needed materials are bought and prepared ahead of time so the kids can immerse themselves in the projects and fully enjoy their creativity. Be mindful of materials that are safe for kids or require adult supervision.
If more than one child is involved, you should determine ahead of time whether they would work on the same project separately or help each other and create a craft together. Both working independently and together are great for kids. By helping one another they can learn the importance of teamwork and by working independently they can gain a full sense of accomplishment. Perhaps the types of crafts can be alternated to allow for both methods of creation. There are more than enough free Christmas craft ideas for kids to try alone or with groups.
Lastly, be sure to take the time during the busy holiday season to not only appreciate the work of art that your children have created, but to make a ceremony about the placement of the craft on the tree, mantle, etc. Hopefully both the craft making as well as the ceremonies will become a cherished part of each holiday season.
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Dave WagstaffeThe holidays are special times when family and friends gather to celebrate with food, fun, presents and good cheer. Make your home festive with these colorful holiday crafts.There are many types of crafts from paper projects to yarn, tile, paint, clay and any number of other mediums. Take a stroll through your local craft supply store for some good inspiration. Crafts can be done to decorate the home, use as gifts or to keep hands busy.Here two fun Christmas crafts to try:Craft Gifts:Artwork Magnet - Everyone loves magnets!Supplies:3 Clothespins (the spring kind)GlueMagnet StripPaintPaint Stir StickWhat to do:Step christmas-craft.php?id=41 - Paint the paint stir stick any color you wish.Step christmas-craft.php?id=42 - Paint the 3 clothespins a matching color or a contrasting color.Step christmas-craft.php?id=43 - Wait for the paint to dryStep christmas-craft.php?id=44 - Glue the 3 clothespins onto the stir stick ( one in the middle, one about 2" from each end).Step christmas-craft.php?id=45 - Paint to decorate or use a marker to decorate. You can also write a message on the remaining sections of stick.Step christmas-craft.php?id=46 - Attach the magnet strip to the back of the paint stir stick.Step christmas-craft.php?id=47 - Wrap in holiday gift wrap and tie with ribbons and bows.Cookie Mixes in a Jar:These are big hits with all cookie lovers and are super easy and fun to make and decorate.Supplies you will need:Mason Jars for the number of gifts you are making (Quart size canning jars with lids)Scrap Fabric in Christmas colors and patternsChristmas RibbonPaper (to write the recipe on)GlueThe recipe and the required ingredientsJar:Step christmas-craft.php?id=41 - Make sure you carefully wash the jar and lid (even ones you just bought), then make sure you throughly dry the jar and lid.Step christmas-craft.php?id=42 - Pick your favorite recipeFilling the jarStep christmas-craft.php?id=41 - Gather together all of the dry ingredients for the recipe.Step christmas-craft.php?id=42 - Make sure you measure the ingredients accurately (small kids will need help with this).Step christmas-craft.php?id=43 - Add each ingredient carefully to the jar.Step christmas-craft.php?id=44 - Decorate the Jar with Christmas fabric and ribbons. Don't forget to decorate the lid by cutting out a circle of the fabric that is 6 - 8" across (trace a bowl if it is easier).Step christmas-craft.php?id=45 - Next, place the round section of the jar's lid on the jar and center the fabric on that.Step christmas-craft.php?id=46 - Screw the other section of the lid in place to hold the fabric.Step christmas-craft.php?id=47 - Fluff out the ends of the fabric that sticks out from under the lid.Step christmas-craft.php?id=48 - Print out the recipe on a card/gift tag or index cardStep christmas-craft.php?id=49 - Punch a hole in the recipe card/gift tag or index card so that you can tie a ribbon through it.Step christmas-craft.php?id=410 - Attach the ribbon and recipe tag to the neck of the jar.Step christmas-craft.php?id=411 - You can secure the ribbon with a small dab of glueThis gift is great because it is its own gift wrapping!Christmas-Craft-Gift-Ideas-For-The-Young-And-The-Young-At-Heart.txt(Christmas Craft Busy Containers For Your Kids) Advent Calendar Ideas(Dave WagstaffeDuring the weeks leading up to Christmas many families celebrate the anticipation of the holiday with an Advent Calendar. There are many ways to make your own Advent Calendar and it is a fun family project designing and putting it together. Here are some simple calendar ideas to get your started.The word advent means "arrival" and the calendar is a good way for families to count down the days until the big celebration day arrives. There are many ways to make an advent calendar each having its own special way of rewarding little ones for their patience.There are many printable templates that you can find online to guide you in your calendar design. You can make an advent wreath made with handprints, or make an advent jar or tree. Advent Wreath - Good Deed handprintsSupplies you will need:Construction PaperGlueMarkers, crayons or paintPaper PlatePencilWhat to do:Step christmas-craft.php?id=141 - Make a wreath out of the paper plate by cutting out the center of the plate.Step christmas-craft.php?id=142 - Have your child put a hand on a green piece of construction paper and trace his entire hand and fingers with a pencil.Step christmas-craft.php?id=143 - Cut out the hand and then use it to trace 23 more on green construction paper so you have 24 hands alltogether.Step christmas-craft.php?id=144 - Now with a dark colored marker write a good deed on each handprint. (if young children will be participating make sure the deeds are within their ability to complete).Step christmas-craft.php?id=145 - Starting on December 1st., pick one cut-out hand for the entire family to do that day. Example: the good deed is to say something nice about someone else. Each family member needs to do this at least once that day.At the end of the day a family member will glue the handprint onto the wreathWhen all 24 handprints are on the wreath you will have something to be proud of and a beautiful decoration for your home.Advent Jar - (Special Blessings)Supplies you will need:Large Jar (glass or plastic)Christmas themed stickers or other decorationsConstruction PaperMarkers or CrayonsUse 24 themed stickers or other holiday small decorations, or you can have your little ones make some of their own decorations. You can do a combination of these suggestions too. Just make sure that you end up with 24 all together.What to do:Step christmas-craft.php?id=141 - Take a black marker and write a one-word blessing on each decoration. You an go round-robin with family members (the ones old enough) for blessing suggestions. You can also add one person's name on each decoration.Step christmas-craft.php?id=142 - Place all 24 decoration inside of the jar.Step christmas-craft.php?id=143 - On December 1st a lucky family member gets to draw a decoration out of the jar and glue it to the outside of the jar. What ever one word blessing is written on the paper is what family members will be giving thanks for that day. If you chose to write a person's name on the decoration, than each family member should think good thoughts about that person all day.Step christmas-craft.php?id=144 - On Christmas eve the jar will be empty but the outside will be decorated with blessings and family members will be rewarded for their good thoughts when someone fills the empty jar with yummy holiday treats.Advent Christmas TreeSupplies you will need:Felt - greenFelt - Assortment of brightly coloredTracing PaperSelf-adhesive Velcro CirclesWhat you need to do:Step christmas-craft.php?id=141 - Draw a Christmas Tree on thin tracing paper or use a pattern from the internet or a book you might find on Christmas crafts.Step christmas-craft.php?id=142 - Pin the tracing paper onto the felt (green), and cut out the shape of the tree.Step christmas-craft.php?id=143 - Cut out ornament shapes out of the brightly colored felt (freehand or use a pattern from the internet or a Christmas craft book). You will need 24 ornaments.Step christmas-craft.php?id=144 - Stick the prickly half of the Velcro circles all over the tree where you will be placing the ornaments.Step christmas-craft.php?id=145 - Now, stick the other half of each Velcro circle on each of the ornaments.Step christmas-craft.php?id=146 - Starting with December 1, you "hang" an ornament on your advent tree by sticking an ornament onto the tree where you placed the prickly parts of the Velcro circles. Hang one ornament each day. They will all be hung by Christmas Eve and you will have a beautifully decorated felt advent tree.If you do not have the needed supplies you can use construction paper for the tree and ornaments and attach the ornaments to the tree with glue or tape.Advent-Calendar-Ideas.txt)
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