Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids - The Crafty Crow

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

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Book and Activity Advent Day 23

Book and Activity Advent Day 22: Glittery Foil Icicles

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

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Book and Activity Advent Day 22

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.

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. 

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 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


melty bead ornaments via Picklebums


aluminum foil kids art ornaments via Picklebums


upcycled basket ornaments via Gingerbread Snowflakes


tissue paper mosaic ornaments via CBC Parents

Hundreds of ideas for more
ornaments kids can make! 

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!

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. 

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.

Stitched Ornaments Kids Can Make

Sewing School shares a fun stitched ornament idea
for kids that is great for all levels of sewing experience.

Book and Activity Advent Day 4: Silhouette Ornaments

Book: The Trees of The Dancing Goats
Activity: tissue paper ornament silhouettes

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Book and Activity Advent Day 4

Book and Activity Advent Day 3: Chenille Wreath Ornaments

Book: Petunia's Christmas
Activity: chenille wreath ornaments

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Book and Activity Advent Day 3

Puffy Paint Gingerbread Man Craft

These puffy paint gingerbread men and houses could be used
as decorations or ornaments or even package toppers, so
cute! The recipe and how-to are at Teach Preschool.