Christmas Ornaments
My original idea for this was to have it closed and have jingle bells inside , but I was concerned that if it broke the jingle bells could be a safety hazard. So I went back to the chalk board and decided to cut one side open and make a home for one of my favorite little bird ornaments that is getting old and needs a comfy place to rest. This is not nearly as hard as it looks but it’s finiky and would frustrate young kids, which is why it’s a naptime creation for older kids or adults to do while preschoolers snooze!
- Gather your materials. You will need yarn, glue, a dish, water, a balloon, some cotton balls , scissors , ribbon and your ornament of choice.
- Start by blowing up your balloon a little, and tie it.
- Mix your glue in a dish with some water. It’s about 4/5th glue 1/5th water.
- Cut your yarn into manageable pieces.
- Drench your yarn in the glue and wrap it around your balloon.
- Let dry- I clip it to a wire hanger and hang it over my utility sink. I dried mine for a few days.
- Pop the balloon and pull it from the yarn .
- Cut an opening in the yarn.
- Add cotton balls.
- Glue your ornament on.
- Add ribbon.
- Hang on your tree.
Books
One Little Chicken: A Counting Book
Birds
by Martin Waddell was an instant hit with my son. I knew it would be, much like little Bill the smallest of the three baby owls my son is fond of saying “I want my mommy”. The three birds are distraught when they discover mama owl is not there. I love how they huddle together, and think a lot before mama Owl returns non- challant about the fact that she’d returned. The illustrations of the owls are so expressive , which with very few facial features is impressive. Patrick Benson did a wonderful job bringing all three owl’s personalities out visually as well as making the setting ominous without being frightening to young readers. Great book!
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When I asked my son what he wanted to make he said “Something big! ” so I grabbed some paper plates left over from his birthday party , painters tape and we were in business! By using a spoge roller paintbrush the paint dried quickly and the tape didn’t have to stay on too long, and came off easily with no ripping. Have fun!
- Gather your materials. You will need 2 paper plates, some painters tape, paint, glitter glue , ribbon and double stick tape.
- Start by taping your plates. You can make all sorts of designs, don’t be limited just because we chose stripes.
- Start painting!
- Add glitter glue, it’s the holidays you want it to sparkle!
- Let dry. Pull off the tape!
- Tape the plates together , with ribbon looped at the top.
- Hang wherever you need some holiday cheer.
Books
Happy Christmas, Gemma
Who Is Coming to Our House?
I have the best readers in the blogosphere ! When I sent out a message to my facebook fans that I needed help with guest posts because morning sickness was leaving me unable to do much more than turn the tv on for my son , they flooded in! I still have more to come and I hope you have been enjoying them as much as I have. Today’s craft is perfect for our series of kid friendly Christmas ornaments. Jessica for Muthering Heights was kind enough to share it with us , thanks Jessica!
{Super Simple Snowflake/Star Ornaments!}
This truly simple craft was originally inspired by a similar project that I, myself, made for my parents in my Kindergarten class.
{I will say, for the record, that a part of me died when I realized that it was twenty one years ago! Good grief!!!}
But *ahem,* I digress.
My daughter and I completed this project together. She is nearly three. And let it be known that she will be taking full responsibility for the wardrobe styling in the photos below.
The necessary materials are craft {ie: popsicle} sticks, Glue, dry pasta of your choice {we used Rotini}, paint {we used silver glitter paint}, and some sort of string {we used fishing line}. The paper plate pictured below is optional, for the neat-freaks among us. 
Step One: Using the glue and craft sticks, arrange and affix the stick in a star-like shape. 
Step Two: Using the glue, arrange and affix the pasta on the sticks, as your child’s fancy dictates.
Step Three: When the glue dries {the time lapse will depend on how heavy-handed your little crafter is with the glue}, apply the paint. 
Step Four: When the paint dries, attach the string. Hang and enjoy! OR, omit the string, and use these little beauties to adorn holiday packages! 
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These ornaments are wonderfully simple, but so much fun for little hands!
Advent Calendar
Angel Craft
Bow Christmas Tree
Candy Cane
Candy Christmas Trees
Christmas Card Holder
Five Minute Sparklers- Christmas Style
Gift Tag Ornaments
Hawaiian Christmas Tree
Mini Wreath
Noel Banner
Paper Plate Santa
Photo Ornament
Recycled Collage Christmas Tree
Rudolf
Scrap Paper Stocking
Sponge Painted Lights
Unbreakable Ornament
Wrapping Paper Patterns
This Christmas ornament is so simple and so much fun to make. Kids aren’t generally known for being the most patient of creatures, and I can relate I am not either. This craft promises instant gratification, no glue to dry, no long wait times just create and enjoy. This ornament can be played with without worry, although not really unbreakable it’s definitely kid friendly. If you don’t have old Easter eggs try using an egg carton section instead.
- Gather your materials. You will need some green plastic Easter eggs, some red pipe cleaners, some jingle bells, scissors and red sticky back foam.
- Start by cutting shapes into your foam. If you are really keen you can make Christmas shapes, we made triangle and rectangles.
- Stick them on the plastic egg.
- Thread your jingle bell onto your pipe cleaner.
- Bend both ends of the pipe cleaner and thread through the holes at the top of the egg.
- Pull through and make a loop.
- Hang on your tree and stop worrying about telling your kids not to touch the tree!
Book
Merry Un-Christmas
