Gift wrap with recycled Christmas cards to use up more of your collection of cards. If you've been saving Christmas cards for several years while trying to think of ways to use them, here are some creative ways to recycle them into wrapping presents. Give some of these great gift wrap with recycled Christmas cards a try, and enjoy reusing some of your special … [Read more...] about Gift Wrap with Recycled Christmas Cards
Archives for May 2012
Used Christmas Card Ornaments
You can recycle your old holiday greeting cards into used Christmas card ornaments. With a few cuts and folds, a little tape or glue, and some glitter you can make old greeting cards into ornaments perfect to hang on your Christmas tree. This is a craft that is fun for kids, too, so plan an evening for the family to create ornaments together. Have a few snacks and make it … [Read more...] about Used Christmas Card Ornaments
Greeting Card Houses
by Noreen Doll. Small greeting card houses can be made from any kind of Christmas card or greeting card. These small houses are perfect for holding a tiny gift. You could also fold paper money small enough to fit inside one. Greeting card houses can also be used as Christmas tree ornaments or gift package tie ons. Once you have learned to make a few of them, you can … [Read more...] about Greeting Card Houses
Kids Angel Crafts to Make
Kids angel crafts to make has lots of easy ideas for kids to make for Christmas decorations. Most of the angel crafts are ornaments, but they could be easily altered to become magnets, pins or gift package tie-ons. You can also swap some of the materials used, such as substitute craft foam for card stock or felt. Angels can also be used other times of the year - … [Read more...] about Kids Angel Crafts to Make
Christmas Angel Crafts
Christmas angel crafts are perfect for hanging on your tree. Many of these angels could be made into magnets or pins. They could also be used on a gift tag, or enclosed in a Christmas card. An angel makes a nice gift for someone special. Kids will be able to make many of these Christmas angel crafts with a little help from an adult. You can find beaded angels on the … [Read more...] about Christmas Angel Crafts
Christmas Nativity Sets
If you are planning to make Christmas Nativity Sets, it's a good idea to get started early. As soon as the stores have a good selection of Christmas items out, you can look for Nativity figures. In the miniature ornaments you can often find a Nativity set, which would be perfect for you to use in a small table top set. You could make a small stable with craft sticks - … [Read more...] about Christmas Nativity Sets
Outdoor Nativity Set
A simple outdoor Nativity set is nice to have in your yard. And a single small spotlight focused on it is enough to make it easily seen from the street. Clay Pot Yard Nativity This clay pot yard Nativity is made with very large clay pots, but is easy to make. You could use the ideas from clay pot Nativities on this page to make more of the large figures. Outdoor … [Read more...] about Outdoor Nativity Set
Nativity Coloring Pages
Nativity coloring pages are a great way to introduce kids to the story of the Nativity. You can print out enough pages to make a coloring book, or give them a page a day to color until Christmas. Nativity Coloring Pages Printable Nativity coloring pages for kids. Christmas Story Coloring Pages Print out the Christmas story Advent coloring pages for your kids to … [Read more...] about Nativity Coloring Pages
Felt Nativity Set
A felt nativity set is easy to make, and can use up a lot of felt scraps. Felt puppets or finger puppets are easy enough for kids to make. Christmas Nativity Puppets Create a complete set of Christmas nativity puppets with felt and trimmings. Felt Nativity Hand Puppets Kids will enjoy playing with felt nativity hand puppets, that are quick and easy to … [Read more...] about Felt Nativity Set
Wooden Nativity Set
Make a keepsake wooden nativity set. These block sets are great for kids to use, and are unbreakable. They can be passed down in the family and enjoyed year after year. Peg People Nativity Create a durable, fun peg people nativity by painting wooden pegs. Peg Doll Nativity The first link shows what the nativity figures look like. The second link shows how to make … [Read more...] about Wooden Nativity Set
Preschool Nativity Crafts
Preschool nativity crafts are easy and fun for youngsters to make. Waiting for Christmas to arrive can seem forever to very young children, and by keeping them busy doing Christmas crafts it helps the time to pass. Young children will be proud of their accomplishment when they make these preschool nativity crafts, and you can display them year after year. Lowly Manger … [Read more...] about Preschool Nativity Crafts
Nativity Children Crafts
Nativity children crafts are nice for kids to make and enjoy as they wait for Christmas to arrive. And it helps them to understand the meaning of Christmas. Most of these are pretty quickly and easily made, and preschoolers could probably manage most of them with some adult help. The gingerbread nativity is fun because it is also edible! So round up your kids and your … [Read more...] about Nativity Children Crafts
