Crafty Christmas ideas.........?

Question

I have a 10 and a 6 year old who love making special gifts for Christmas. I have not been able to come up with that "perfect" craft for this year. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles all have everything they need and want and there is just no reason for us to spend money on some trinket that will be forgotten and collect dust.

We have made.........flower pots with hand/footprints, candy, homemade cocoa with chocolate covered spoons, ornaments, picture frames, plates with pictures, personalize coasters, jewelry and a few others I am forgetting right now.

If you have an idea of a Christmas craft that your family enjoys making, I would love for you to share.

Please give me your best Christmas craft ideas! Thanks!!!!

Answer 1

Angel ornaments you need:

A wooden spool

A wooden doll head that fits on the spool

Bowtie pasta for the wings

Macaroni elbows for the arms

Golden pipe cleaner for the halo

Its tough to explain because I am a visual person.

Does this give you an idea.

Answer 2

My kids and I have made picture frames from salt dough that are ornaments.

I love to give and receive cookies in a jar.

This year we are making everyone a mini scrapbook to keep relatives up to date on kids activities and accomplishments.

Of course any baking is always appreciated.

Answer 3

Here are some craft ideas for the holidays -

Christmas Crafts - http://www.ornament-shop.net/holiday-rec...

Craft Projects - http://www.craft-kits.net/craft-projects...

Answer 4

We made the mosiac stepping stones one year.  The grandmas put them in their flower beds by their front doors.  They have molds and kits at stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby.

Answer 5

Check the library for recent and past issues of Family

Fun magazine. They have some of the best ideas.

Answer 6

You can use the paper cuts and create your own very special Christmas card for this holiday season.

Answer 7

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/le...

This is one of the best art project sites I know.  I especially love the reverse glass painting.  Many or all of these projects can be adapted for the holiday.  

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!