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Christmas Craft Gift Projects for Kids

by Sandra Williams

Even if you do not celebrate this holiday, many of these craft projects would be fun any time of year.

cookie cutterCookie Cutter Candles

This is a fun project from Howtomakecandles.info that in this example uses star shapes, but the possibilities are endless. You could also use beeswax. They’re advised as being more for décor but if you must burn them put them in heat resistant container.

birdhouse kids craftBirdhouse:

I found this recycled birdhouse craft thanks to Michelle at Creative Mom Café. What a great way to recycle those milk cartons and a very cool gift idea. The kids would love wandering around collecting sticks too. My kids do that even when there’s no purpose for it.

Family Photo Book

This project uses some colorful paper, ribbon and of course favorite family photos. I know I would treasure any gift that included family photos especially one that a child helped make. See more on this family photo book project at Getting Crafty.

Alter a Paint Can

At All Paper Crafts you can check out Lori’s altered paint can. She used some pretty paisley paper and some ribbons but you could decoupage magazine pics onto a paint can, paint it, add sparkles and more.

Decoupage Collage:

Here’s an example of how to use up those old magazines. At Paper Crafts Kari shares how she dressed up a bottle in this “altered art” project.

Pine Cone Christmas Tree:

This is so pretty! You’ll need:

  • a large pine cone
  • Glitter
  • A few cotton balls
  • White glue
  • Dental floss and a needle
  • Small beads
  • A small bow or star to top off your little tree

To see the completed project picture and instructions go to Enchanted Learning Pine Cone Christmas Tree Project page.

We’ll continue sharing holiday family projects as Xmas gets closer. Have any craft ideas for kids? Feel free to share them!


Posted in Crafts, Holidays on November 1st, 2007

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  1. christmas craft Says:
    November 23rd, 2007 at 8:09 pm

    [...] Christmas Craft Gift Projects for Kids [...]

  2. Crafty Gal Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 12:20 pm

    Thank you for the great crafty ideas! Come visit my crafts blog when you get a chance:

    http://thecraftygal.blogspot.com

  3. Sandra Williams Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 2:10 pm

    Too cute! I love it Crafty Gal…especially the kitchen angel. Great ideas!

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    December 21st, 2007 at 9:14 am

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