Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
Christmas is a great time to do crafts with kids. There are so many different crafts for kids. The main ingredient in any craft for kids is fun. It has to be fun!
Glitter ornament
Items Needed
Glitter – assorted colorsGluePaper platesToothpicksNewspaperCard stock paperPrinterOne hole punchString or ribbon
Directions
Print out desired picture on card stock paper. It is best if the picture is no bigger than 3x5 but can be any size. You will be cutting it out to hang on the tree or around the house.
Pick out the first color of glitter that you wish to use on the ornament.
Pour some glue on a paper plate and then use one of the toothpicks to “draw” around the outline of the picture with the glue.
Sprinkle the glitter on the glue and then shake it off on to another paper plate.
Do this step with each color that you wish to use. Be sure to have several paper plates so that the different colors of glitter are not mixed together.
Once all of the colors are on the picture, let it dry.
Punch a hole in the ornament with the hole punch.
Put the string or ribbon through the hole punch and tie.
Hang the ornament on the Christmas tree or somewhere in the house.
Children will love this craft, it is easy, messy and a lot of fun. Make sure they are not too young so that they do not get glitter in their eyes. This same idea can be used to make a picture that can be hung on the wall for the Christmas season.
Popsicle stick ornament frame
Items Needed
9 Popsicle sticks - eight for the craft, one to spread the glueGluePicture of childString or ribbonDuct tapeCraft paintGlitter (optional)Paper platesDirections
Put some glue on the paper plate and use one of the Popsicle sticks as a glue brush
Glue four of the Popsicle sticks on each other making a square
Glue the other four Popsicle sticks making a second square on top of first square so that they make a frame.
Allow the frame to dry
Paint the frame with any desired color.
Once the paint is dry, you can put glitter on the frame if desired.
Cut out a picture of the child making the frame so that it will fit inside the frame
Cut four small pieces of the duct tape and use them to attach the picture to the frame.
Glue a piece of ribbon or string on the back of the frame so that it can be hung on the tree or on a wall.
This little picture frame is easy for kids to make and will be a treasured keepsake for the family tree for years to come.
Christmas crafts are a lot of fun for kids. They will enjoy making crafts that they can proudly display.
