With
the holiday season soon upon us, its time to think about some fun crafts you can
do with your children in preparation of Christmas. My kids love doing holiday
crafts, and Im sure yours will too! It has always been challenging to find age-appropriate
crafts that all of the children will enjoy making. My children each have a few
years between them, so we have amassed quite a collection of crafts and craft
ideas. Here are a few suggestions you can use. Consider it an early Christmas
gift from me to you! Bead
garlands are one of my all-time favorite crafts. They are fun to make, extremely
colorful, and great for children of all ages. You will need some string or plastic
cord, a whole lot of beads, some scissors, and some glue. Cut the string or cord
to the desired length, and thread it through the first bead. Tie a knot around
that bead, and add some glue to keep it secure. Now add the rest of your beads.
When you reach the end, tie the string off on the last bead and add some more
glue. Now that was fun, wasnt it? Pine
cone ornaments have also become classics in our Christmas craft repertoire. They
are appropriate for children of any age, and keep very well in storage. You will
need to spend some time collecting the pine cones. We collect them when we are
out walking the dog. We simply paint them with silver or gold paint, and cover
them with glitter. Let them dry somewhere safe, and tie them to your tree with
a piece of ribbon. Are you getting in the holiday spirit, yet? Bell
ornaments are also a lot of fun to make, and they will last for years to come.
We feel that small terra cotta pots are the best to use. Have the children paint
the pot green, and allow it to dry. Once the pot is completely dry, attach fake
jewels or beads to it with glitter glue. Then thread a small bell with some ribbon,
and pull the ribbon up through the hole in the pot. Tie a knot in the ribbon so
the bell stays secure, and add any other final touches you might like. I am sure
your kids will love these crafts as much as mine do! Have a wonderful holiday,
all!
Catherine
Spelling absolutely loves spending Christmas with family and friends, and she
writes for christmaslightsanddecorations.com - a website with information about
Decorating
for Christmas, and
Christmas Lights. |
