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Wood Bead Class Valentine Gifts

If you're looking for something different to make for Valentine's
Day rather than a traditional card then visit Fox and Owl for
details on this charming wood bead ornament valentine card.

02/10/2014 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Ornaments, Valentine's Day Crafts, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Scented Salt Dough Hearts

Hugo and Mathilda show you how to make scented salt dough
hearts that make lovely Valentine Day gifts or cards!

01/28/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Ornaments, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Melted Wax Snowflakes Kids Craft

With only wax paper and crayons, you can make these pretty
melted wax snowflakes found at Dilly-Dali Art. The glitter on
the edges adds a nice sparkle when they are hung in the window.

01/15/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Crayons & Pastels, Family, Group, Inside, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Ornaments, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

The Artful Parent has a great post that includes photos and
tips of all of their melted bead experiments. At the bottom of
her post are links to basic instructions and more. These are
made with melted pony-type beads, not melty (Perler, Hama)
beads. I think the main concern is the odor and toxicity of
the melted beads but this is addressed in her posts along
with the recommendation to melt them in a toaster oven
outside. I love them all but I think these
free-form spirals are my favorite!

01/14/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Ornaments, Spring Crafts, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Book and Activity Advent Day 23: Felted Wool Mitten Ornaments

Book: Buying Mittens
by Nankichi Niimi and illustrated by Ken Kuroi
Activity: Felted Wool Mitten Ornaments

Click here for all the details:
Book and Activity Advent Day 23

12/23/2013 in Book and Activity Advent 2008, Christmas Book and Activity Advent, Christmas Crafts, Felt and Felting, Ornaments | Permalink | Comments (0)

Book and Activity Advent Day 22: Glittery Foil Icicles

Book: Ollie's Ski Trip
by Elsa Beskow
Activity: Glittery Foil Icicles

Click here for all the details:
Book and Activity Advent Day 22

12/22/2013 in Book and Activity Advent 2008, Christmas Book and Activity Advent, Christmas Crafts, Ornaments | Permalink | Comments (0)

Sewn Paper Christmas Trees

I love that these trees are made from newspaper, although any
kind of paper would work. Simple Things Notebook has the tutorial.

12/18/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Family, Ornaments, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Pretty Angel Craft

This lovely angel ornament is made from cardboard and wire
wings with tissue paper. Found at Pintalalluna, there's not
a lot of detail on how it's made but maybe
you crafty ones can figure it out.

12/18/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Family, Ornaments | Permalink | Comments (0)

25 Favorite Ornaments
For Kids To Make

scrap paper quilled bird ornament via Ingthings

beaded elf ornaments via Parents

melted hard candy ornaments via The Pink Couch

twig skate ornaments via Michelle Made Me

cheese lid sun catcher ornaments via El Hada de Papel

paper straw tree ornament via Pysselbolaget

sewing card ornaments via Mr Printables

origami star ornaments via Hugo and Mathilda

sticky note ornaments via A Subtle Revelry

snowman ornament via Mer Mag

Santa ornament made from a plastic egg via MollyMoo

baker's twine ornament via About Family Crafts

string wrapped monogram ornaments via 3 Squeezes

punched paper ball ornaments via This Heart of Mine

glittery chopstick icicle ornaments via By Stephanie Lynn

cardboard igloo ornament via Rust & Sunshine

stuffed brown bear book character ornaments

stuffed Brown Bear character ornaments via Rust & Sunshine

jeweled monogram ornaments via Aunt Peaches

painted acorn ornaments via Say Yes to Hoboken

dyed barley cookie cutter ornaments via Two-daloo

jeweled aluminum foil tree ornaments via Happy Hooligans

Perler Hama melty bead ornaments for kids to make

melty bead ornaments via Picklebums

aluminum foil kids art ornaments via Picklebums

painted woven basket strips recycled ornament

upcycled basket ornaments via Gingerbread Snowflakes

tissue paper mosaic ornaments via CBC Parents

Hundreds of ideas for more
ornaments kids can make!

12/13/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Christmas Crafts, Ornaments, Paper Crafts, Themes | Permalink | Comments (4)

Adorable Handmade Reindeer and Santa Toys

I'm in love with these adorable handmade Christmas toys at
Kedublock! The reindeer has a base of peanuts and clay (yes,
peanuts!) and the Santa uses a walnut and wood acorn. Be
sure to peruse everything at Kedublock, amazing stuff!

12/12/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Group, Ornaments, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (1)

Cardboard and Chenille Stem Christmas Trees DIY

Pink Stripey Socks shares two ways to make Christmas
trees that are perfect for your Christmas village, decorations
or ornaments. The first tree is made from recycled cardboard
and the second tree is made using chenille stems
and has small beads added.

12/12/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Family, Group, Ornaments, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Lacey Punched Salt Dough Ornaments

Here's a nice variation on the salt dough ornament at
The Artful Parent - make lacey ornaments by punching
holes with a straw. There's also a version that uses
beads to give them a stained glass effect.