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Christmas Projects to do with Kids
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Christmas Projects to do with Kids

December 02 2021

CHRISTMAS PROJECTS TO DO WITH KIDS
 
REINDEER ORNAMENTS
  • Make reindeer ornaments or fridge art by tracing your child’s hands on to two pieces of tan felt (antlers).
  • Then trace their foot on to a piece of dark brown felt (reindeer face).
  • Top with joggle eyes and a red pompom nose...instant reindeer!
  • Thread at top for ornament or glue magnet on back.
WINTERLAND HOUSE
  • A simple shoe box can be turned into a winter wonderland for children.
  • Cut a rectangle shape in the lid of the shoe box.
  • On inside of lid, tape a piece of white tissue paper (this allows light to filter through).
  • On side of shoe box cut another rectangle shape (this allows you to peer through box).
  • On inside of box, glue white or navy blue construction paper to the sides of the box.
  • Glue fiber fill to the bottom of box.
  • Streak glue on fiberfill and shake sparkles on it. This is the snow.
  • Cut out old Christmas cards and position pictures like a winter scene in the shoe box.
  • Wrap the outside of the box with pretty Christmas paper.
  • Viola! Instant winterland viewmaster!
CHRISTMAS CARD GAME BOOK
  • MAKE A SCRAPBOOK OF OLD CHRISTMAS CARDS INTO A GAME
  • Glue them onto construction paper and take a paper punch and put three rings or tie heavy yarn.
  • Simply find cards that resemble the title of a Christmas song or theme. EXAMPLE: Baby Jesus In a Manger would be “Away in the Manager.” A Snowman on a card would be “Frosty the Snowman.” This is a great way for kids to remember songs!
PRETZEL WREATH
  • Cut 5-inch squares from green poster board.
  • Cut a 1/2-inch circle from center to make a 3/4-inch circular base.
  • Arrange 6 miniature pretzels on base. Mark the center of each large pretzel loop with a pencil. Remove pretzels and with a hole punch make holes at the marks.
  • Place 6 pretzels over holes and glue them to the base; turn base over and glue 6 more pretzels, matching them to pretzels on op-posite side. Let dry overnight.
  • Spray both sides with varnish and let dry.
  • Weave thin ribbon through the holes and tie a bow at the top to make the wreath. (Note: An adult or an older child could use a hot-glue gun to complete the project in about an hour.)
CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
  • Combine 3/4 cup applesauce and a (3.88-ounce) jar ground cin-namon, stirring well.
  • Turn out onto work surface. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with 3- to 4-inch cookie cutters and cut holes for hanging with a plastic drinking straw.
  • Transfer to wire racks; let stand, turning occasionally, 4 to 5 days or until dry. Or place on lightly greased baking sheets and bake at 225° for 1 1/2 hours or until dry.
  • Insert thin ribbons through holes to hang.
  • Yield: 1 dozen.
STARLIGHT MINT WREATH
  • Cut out a cardboard donut.
  • Insert a brass fastener and attach a raffia loop (for hanging), or purchase a small wooden embroidery hoop.
  • Glue on starlight mints and add a bright red bow.
SNOWMAN CAN
  • Take an empty coffee can (with lid on) and cover with white construction paper or white fabric.
  • Glue on black buttons for eyes and mouth and orange felt for nose.
  • Top with a small child’s knit cap or old fabric remnants and tie off the top.
  • Add blush to cheeks.




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