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

Happy New Year Everyone!

I'm taking a short blog break to get the house back in working order
and relax a bit with my kids. I'll be back posting regularly on
Monday, the 6th. I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday with your
loved ones and are making plans to make this a happy new year! 

Anyone recognize the illustration above? It's from
one of my favorite books when I was little! 

10 New Year's Eve Crafts For Kids

homemade party blowers tutorial via Ruffles and Stuff 


New Year's Eve celebration pennants via Jacks and Kate 


one word resolution printable via Art Bar Blog 


New Year's Eve celebration party favors via Martha Stewart 


easy children's art calendar idea via Iva Alex 


New Year's confetti clock cookie via Repeat Crafter Me 


New Year's Eve kit DIY via Inchmark 


New Year's Eve glitter headbands via Multiples and More 


New Year's Eve party hat making ideas via Mer Mag 


New Year's wishing wand craft via Baby Centre Blog 


Lots more of my favorite ideas
for New Year's crafts here!

Book and Activity Advent Day 24: The Night Before Christmas

Book: The Night Before Christmas 
by Clement C. Moore and illustrated by Gyo Fujikawa

Click here for the details:
Book and Activity Advent 

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

Book and Activity Advent Day 21: Miniature Felted Wool Wreaths

Book: The Shortest Day
by Wendy Pfeffer
Activity: Miniature Felted Wool Wreaths

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Book and Activity Advent Day 21

Paper Snowflake Tree

Krokotak shares a different way to use cut paper
snowflakes - display them in the shape of a tree! 

Cardboard Reindeer

I love these cardboard reindeer sculptures at Small Hands Big Art
that use twigs for antlers and a lot of items from your recycling bin.

Winter Solstice Lanterns

Crafting Connections shares a lovely way to get through the longest
night of the year and welcome back the light with these Solstice
lanterns made with glass jars and colored Mod Podge. 

Book and Activity Advent Day 20: Fancy Felt Dog Collar

Book: Carl's Christmas 
by Alexandra Day
Activity: Fancy Felt Dog Collar

Click here for all the details:
Book and Activity Advent Day 20

Snow Globe Cookie Jar

This snow globe cookie jar found in Sweet Paul Magazine 
will be a welcome and intriguing gift for all ages!

Santa's House Diorama

Children can use their imagination and create a
diorama that features a room from Santa's house.
More details are at Creative Play Central.