Ho Ho Ho.... did someone say Christmas crafts! Yes Please! With holiday break coming up that means a lot of free time for the kiddos right before Christmas so why not fill that time with Creativity. This week on my Crayola broadcast I am sharing 3 Christmas Crafts that are fun for all ages!
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Project one: Christmas Tree Banner
Materials:
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Pom Poms
- Scissors
- Crayola Washable Liquid Glue
- Scissors
- Hole Punch
- Yarn or String
- Crayola Glue Stick
Directions:
- You will need one sheet of green construction paper for each tree you want on the banner.
- Start on the long side (12" side) of the construction paper and accordion fold the paper all the way to the end.
- Fold the accordion in half and glue the inside of the fold together.
- Use the hole punch to punch a hole in the top point of the tree.
- Cut a small rectangle from brown construction paper for the tree trunk.
- Glue the trunk to the back of the bottom of the tree.
- Draw and cut out a star from gold or yellow construction paper.
- Glue to the top of the three.
- Use the liquid glue to glue pom poms inside the accordion folds.
- Repeat these steps for each tree.
- When all your trees are made string a piece of yarn or string through the holes at the top of each tree to create a banner!
Project 2: Gingerbread Man/WomanSurprise Pouch
I love this craft for kids and parents. Parents you can turn into a Christmas dinenr activity for the kids table.
Materials:
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Crayola Washable Glue
- Crayola Markers
- Gingerbread Template
Directions:
- Have your kids draw and cut out the shape of a gingerbread man/woman or use the template I created. You can download it here.
- Let your kiddos decorate the gingerbread man/woman with markers, crayons, glitter glue. Once they are done and it is dry trace it onto a second sheet of paper and cut it out.
- Glue the two together and leave 1/4 of it open. Stuff it with crayons or a fun treat. Then glue it all the way shut. Use a clothes pin to hold it closed until the glue dries.
- Keep this until Christmas and pull it out either during/before/after dinner to surprise your kiddos.
Project 3: Fingerprint Christmas Card
This is a fun parent and child craft for the younger kiddos.
Materials:
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Crayola Glue Stick
- Wipes
- Paper Plate
Directions:
- Cut down a piece of red construction paper to the size card you would like to make. Fold it in half to create the base of the card.
- Cut a piece of white construction slightly smaller than the inside of the card and another slightly smaller than the front cover of the card.
- Use the glue stick to the white paper on the inside and leave the one for the front cover off the front.
- Place a small amount of red and green washable paint on the paper plate.
- Start with the loose white piece of paper. Let you kiddos stamp their fingers alternating one with red paint and one with green paint to make a candy cane shape. Let it dry.
- On the inside of the card let your kiddos stamp their fingerprints in green paint to make the shape of a tree. Add decorations to the tree with glitter glue.
- Once the cover and the inside are dry glue the candy cane sheet to the front of the card.
- Use markers to write greetings and continue decorating!
Stay tuned! I will be back next week with 3 more crafts to keep the kiddos inspired and entertained! Tune in Tuesday at 1:00pm EST!
Lynn :)