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Winter Solstice

Book and Activity Advent Day 21: Mini Felted Wool Wreaths and The Shortest Day

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

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Book and Activity Advent Day 21

12/21/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Book and Activity Advent, Christmas Crafts, Family, Felt and Felting, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Ornaments, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (1)

Winter Solstice Sun Catcher Ornament

We Bloom Here shares a tutorial on how to make these
lovely winter solstice sun catcher ornaments.

12/18/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Family, Ornaments, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (0)

Milk Carton Light House DIY

These pretty lanterns are made from milk cartons and
tissue paper. I love how they could look like a little city
block all lit up. Directions are at Bloesem Kids.

04/25/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Candles & Lanterns, Crafts, Family, Recycled Crafts, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (0)

Book and Activity Advent Day 21: Miniature Felted Wool Wreaths

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

Click here for all the details:
Book and Activity Advent Day 21

12/21/2013 in Book and Activity Advent 2008, Christmas Book and Activity Advent, Christmas Crafts, Felt and Felting, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (0)

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.

12/21/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Candles & Lanterns, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Recycled Crafts, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tape Resist And Salt Painting Christmas Art

Meri Cherry shares this simple but fun art idea that
uses the combination of tape resist and salt painting
to give your winter art a frosty feel.

12/16/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Christmas Crafts, Family, Group, Paint, Winter Crafts, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (1)

Medallion Snowflakes Tutorial

medallion snowflakes made from folded paper tutorial

Learn how to make medallion snowflakes from
folded paper at One Dog Woof. I love that these can
be folded and stored to be used over and over again.

01/09/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Winter Crafts, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (1)

Winter Solstice Crafts & Activities

inspiration for your own Winter Solstice celebration
Small Wonders

finger painted sun winter solstice craft idea project

beautiful fingerpainted sun
Mrs. Karen's Preschool Ideas

beaded sun ornaments
Tattooed Soccer Mom

winter solstice traditions and ideas

how one family celebrates Winter Solstice
Rhythm of the Home

To see a previous round-up
of Winter Solstice ideas click here

and for even more ideas, click here!

12/19/2012 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Crafts, Family, Themes, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (0)

Yarn Wreath Ornament

You can use some bits of special yarn, like mohair,
to make this sweet wreath ornament but regular
yarn will do too! Get the details at Natural Suburbia.

12/13/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Family, Group, Ornaments, Winter Solstice, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Origami Stars

Find out how to fold paper squares into
these lovely stars at Pysselbolaget! These
are perfect for winter solstice too!

12/10/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Inside, Paper Crafts, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (2)

Upcycled T-Shirt Ornaments

Zakka Life shows you how to make these
sweet star ornaments from upcycled t-shirts!

12/10/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Family, Group, Ornaments, Recycled Crafts, Sewing & Stitchery, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (1)

These are lovely cookies to make and everyone should
give them a try at least once. I remember thinking that
it was almost magical seeing the hard candies melt
into transparent colored glass - I think I'll add this
to our advent activity list. Get the easy how-to at
Yankee Magazine and remember you can do any
shape, not just stars, that suits your fancy.

12/01/2012 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Christmas Crafts, Edibles, Family, Party Ideas, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (0)