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DIY Rocking Santa Christmas decor - recycling craft ( paper clay tutorial )
Transform an old ball , a plastic bottle , some tin foil and a bunch of newspaper ( or cardboard box ) into a g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s Christmas decoration with Creative Mom' step-by-step paper clay sculpting tutorial! Homemade ( or store bought ) paper clay can be molded and manipulated to make just about anything! There's plenty of time to make this jolly little Santa either for your own home or a craft show. We've always loved the delicate rich look of paper clay sculptures and this rocking Santa is truly unique! ( It simply ROCKS! )
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Christmas village advent calendar ( free paper house cutting files )
Here comes a lovely & festive printable paper craf t: a wonderful set of enchanting little DIY paper houses perfect for your Christmas village ! These little paper houses by Delia Creates are simple in design which makes them great for personalizing however you want. Dress them up with snowy glitter on the roofs, paint on fine details, or choose a gradient of papers. There are lots of possibilities! If you don't need an advent calendar you can use these little paper houses as adorable Christmas ornaments or even as cute party treat boxes for your upcoming Christmas party !
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Tin can coffee advent calendar (advent calendar for adults)
One of our favorite traditions around Christmas is the advent calendar ! If you love coffee , you will LOVE this advent calendar idea by Sarah ( from Look What I Made ). Turn your coffee addiction into a festive Christmas decoration : make a coffee advent calendar ! For a coffee enthusiast this tin can coffee advent calendar is simply the most delicious way to pass the days until Christmas. Of course this fun idea absolutely works well with other things: you can use you empty ( tin ) boxes or even empty tin cans to create festive advent calendars filed with various sweets / toys or other fun or delicious treats.
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DIY Shoe organizer advent calendar
The lead-up to Christmas is half the fun of the holiday. Advent calendars help you count down the days, and sometimes reward you with a sweet treat! Instead of buying the same, store-bought version every year, try out this DIY Shoe organizer advent calendar by Elizabeth Joan Designs. You can reuse DIY Shoe organizer advent calendar over the years, and you'll be surprised at how creative you can get with it. Whether you want something totally Christmassy, or something a little more chic, this shoe organizer advent calendar is just the perfect way to make it.
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DIY Paper Christmas village advent calendar (free printable template)
For us, the countdown to Christmas day is as exciting as the event itself. We just love all the excitement! With this beautiful handmade a dvent calendar by Confettidea, the excitement starts now! What better way to start the countdown to Christmas than with a gorgeous handmade advent calendar. Homemade advent calendars are always the best, as you get to choose what you put inside them. Confettidea provides us a free printable template , so creating this gorgeous advent calendar village will be a piece of cake! You can use plain craft paper, upcycled Christmas wrapping paper, old book pages and even maps to make yours. So many possibilities!
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Origami Santa Claus - fun paper craft for kids (paper folding)
We love Santa crafts ! This easy origami Santa Claus by Paper World is a great DIY project for the kids over the winter holidays. This lovely little Santa has got to be one of the easiest origami Santa one can fold. It's just a few simple steps! Watch your kid's face light up as you transform a simple sheet of paper into a jolly little paper Santa , which can be great for creating Christmas cards or you can use them to decorate a Christmas bulletin board. This origami model is suitable for preschoolers and everyone new to origami!
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DIY Origami Santa hat - easy paper craft for kids
Make your own origami Santa hat with Basteln mit Papier's easy to follow origami tutorial! This fun Santa craft sure to thrill children and adults alike! This cute origami Santa hat is perfect for creating an adorable Christmas gift card , OR fold some just for fun! This easy origami Santa hat is just a great DIY project for kids over the winter holidays. You only need one sheet of square paper for this origami Santa hat ( p referably it will have a red and a white side ). If you don't have any of this kind of origami paper , simply just use plain white printer paper and color in the red sections after it's folded.
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DIY Jumping paper cup elf - fun Christmas craft for kids
This jumping paper cup elf puppet craft by Kids Craft Room is so much fun to make and play with! By following along Kids Craft Room's easy to follow tutorial, kids will be able to make these easy and fun jumping elf puppets that leap up and down when you pull the string! Such a cute interactive Christmas craft ! Hang your finished paper cup elf puppets on a hook or door handle and when you pull the strings out to the side it will jump up along the strings and when you bring your hands together again it will jump back down! So fun!
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DIY Round Santa Christmas card ( handmade greeting card )
It’s always lovely to receive handmade greeting cards isn’t it? This round Santa Christmas card by Kids Craft Room is super fun for kids and grown-ups and so adorably cute! These handmade Santa cards are really easy to make with the free printable template and everyone is will love them, because who could resist such a jolly little Santa Claus ? Plus, this printable Santa card pattern can be used in two ways: you can either trace around it onto colored card or use it as a fun Christmas coloring sheet !
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DIY Felt Christmas tree - rustic Christmas decor
These little rustic felt Christmas trees are super easy to make and cost almost nothing, thanks to mother nature. You can DIY these cute trees in minutes by following along The Country Chic Cottage's step -by-step tutorial. A simple craft project to add a forest of beautiful, rustic trees to your home. These felt trees will actually be perfect for Christmas and also winter decor. Get the tutorial and cutting file at thecountrychiccottage.net and create your own beautiful, rustic, felt Christmas trees:
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DIY Terra cotta pot gingerbread man - Christmas gift
This super adorable DIY terra cotta pot gingerbread man by The Country Chic Cottage is perfect for your home this holiday season ! This lovely little flower pot gingerbread man also doubles as a candy dish so you might want to give these as gifts to those that love candy! It is super easy to make yourself with a couple of clay pots. Gather your supplies , get the tutorial at thecountrychiccottage.net and get started:
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DIY Santa finger puppet - Christmas craft for kids (free printable)
We simply love jolly Santa crafts ! This fun finger puppet Santa craft by Kids Craft Room it’s super easy to make and oh so fun to play with! This jolly little paper Santa is such a fun interactive Christmas craft for kids and a great way to encourage imaginative play and story telling. You can use this paper finger puppet Santa in two ways: you can print the free Santa finger puppet template and color it in or you can trace around it onto colored card. Both methods make gorgeous Santa finger puppets that are fun to play with! Get the free printable Santa finger puppet template at kidscraftroom.com and let's get crafting:
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Amigurumi penguin (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect excuse to play with lovely plush toys ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one! For example: crochet this lovely, little, chubby penguin as a handmade gift for your friends and family members! This lovely amigurumi penguin will sure to bring a smile to any face! So follow along Olga Askarova's free crochet pattern and video tutorial at Amigurumi Space and create one! You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi penguin from any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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Little amigurumi snowman (free crochet pattern)
By following along Ekaterina Nikolaeva free amigurumi pattern , you will be able to crochet this adorable snowman in no time! This sweet amigurumi snowman is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi snowman also can be a lovely little ( winter themed ) rattle toy for a newborn baby ( just swap the plastic eyes with hand embroidery ). At Amigurumi Space's pattern collection you can get the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute snowman. This amigurumi pattern is an easy and quick one, so, if you are a beginner in amigurumi this snowman is an absolutely perfect toy to begin with!
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Amigurumi snowman in winter clothes (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted snowman for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Olga Askarova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern or s tep-by-step video tutorial and create this lovely amigurumi snowman in no time! If you need a lovely Christmas gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi snowman makes a sweet little gift.
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DIY Terracotta pot gingerbread house ornament
Transform mini terra cotta pots into absolutely adorable gingerbread house ornaments with Projects With Kids' easy to follow craft tutorial. This lovely little terra cotta pot gingerbread house ornament is just a great Christmas craft for older kids and teens. These little DIY gingerbread house ornaments are so fun to make! The clay pot act as a canvas to create a colorful gingerbread house scene that kids can customize any way they like. ( You can use extra-fine point paint pens, which will help you with drawing the details. ) Head to projectswithkids.com and create your own miniature gingerbread house terra cotta pot ornaments :
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Adorable gingerbread man ragdoll (free crochet pattern)
Who doesn’t love gingerbread man cookies ? We all do right?! Check out this super adorable, awesome ( and free ) gingerbread man pattern by Passionate Crafter and make these lovely gingerbread man ragdolls for this years Christmas festivities! These awesome ones will be loved by all and especially by your kids. Passionate Crafter's will give you this wonderful free amigurumi gingerbread man pattern which will guide you through the process of creating this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality, and cuteness! So head to passionatecrafter.com and get the free pattern now:
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Crochet Christmas elf ragdoll (free crochet pattern)
Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect excuse to play with lovely plush toys ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one! For example: crochet this lovely little Christmas elf ragdoll as a handmade gift for your friends and family members! This lovely amigurumi Christmas elf ragdoll will sure to bring a smile to any face! So follow along Passionate Crafter's free crochet pattern and create one! You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi Christmas elf ragdoll from any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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Easy DIY Plaid Christmas tree ornaments (free template)
Thinking about creating some homemade holiday ornaments ? DIY ornaments really can be simple and these DIY plaid ornaments are proof. These plaid Christmas tree ornaments by The Country Chic Cottage are super easy to make ( which makes it a perfect Christmas craft for kids ) , but the coolest part about these DIY ornaments is that they are actually Christmas tree scent. Visit thecountrychiccottage.net and learn how to make them:
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DIY Rocking paper plate snowman - fun winter craft for kids
Why make a regular paper plate snowman when you can make one that doubles up as a toy ? This fun little rocking paper plate snowman by Easy Peasy And Fun isn’t just for making : once done you can push it and it will rock left and right and even slightly forward or backward, depending on how you push it. Fun, isn't it? Or you can use the finished paper plate snowmen as an ornament : just hang it on a string. This fun little snowman craft makes a pretty cute classroom or home decoration ! Besides of it's super fun and adorable, It’s also super easy ! Ready to make one? Let’s get Christmas crafting :
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Origami Santa Claus - Christmas craft for kids ( paper folding )
We love Santa crafts ! This easy origami Santa Claus by Origami Time is a great DIY project for the kids over the winter holidays. This lovely little Santa is one of the easiest origami Santa one can fold. It's just a few simple steps! Watch your kid's face light up as you transform a simple sheet of paper into a jolly little paper Santa , which can be great for creating Christmas cards or you can use them to decorate a Christmas bulletin board. This origami model is suitable for kids and everyone new to origami!
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Easy DIY 3D paper star - Christmas decoration
We love the magic that Christmas decorations can create. Especially paper stars ! These easy DIY Paper stars by Elizabeth Joan Designs can instantly transform a ho-hum space into something truly magical. These DIY paper star lanterns make pretty decorations with cut out patterns or even without lights inside. ( You could make a gold star to put on your Christmas tree! ) Elizabeth will teach you how to make these super simple but also super gorgeous paper stars in no time with a few simple steps:
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Amigurumi Rudolph the red nose reindeer ornament (free crochet pattern)
Between the hustle and bustle take time to enjoy a cup of coffee ( or hot cocoa ) and do a little crocheting : let's crochet cute reindeer ornaments to pair with your Christmas decoration ! This crochet project is super easy and quick , it can be a perfect choice if you haven't got too much time or skill in crochet ! This cute Rudolph the red nose reindeer ornament ( or keychain ) can be a great ( Christmas ) gift for your friends. So head to amigurum.com and create this lovely little crochet ornament: by Ekaterina Ustinova:
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Easy DIY handprint Christmas cards (Santa, reindeer & elf)
If you love handprint crafts we have the perfect ones for Christmas ! These Christmas Handprint Cards by The Best Ideas For Kids are the cutest handmade Christmas cards for kids to make. These handprint cards are really easy to make and everyone is will love them, because who could resist such a fun little Christmas card which doubles up as a lovely keepsake ? The kids will love making their own handprint Santa , handprint reindeer and handprint elf ! Head to thebestideasforkids.com and learn how to make them:
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Plush amigurumi snowman - free crochet pattern
By following along Ekaterina Kononova's free amigurumi pattern at AmiguroomToys.com, you will be able to crochet this adorable snowman in no time! This sweet amigurumi snowman is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi snowman also can be a lovely little cuddle buddy for a newborn baby ( just swap the plastic eyes with hand embroidery ). So, if you need a lovely Christmas gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy, this amigurumi snowman is a perfect choice!
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DIY Wood bead snowman ornament - Christmas craft for kids
Who needs super adorable snowman decorations for their tree? We all do, right?! We are so in love with these wood bead snowmen ( by The Country Chic Cottage ) and how simple they are. Whether you live in a place with lots of snow or no snow at all, you can craft snowmen ornaments all winter long. Display smiling snowmen in your home to celebrate the fun of wintertime ! Grab your craft supplies head to thecountrychiccottage.net and whip up a batch today:
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Small amigurumi Santa & Rudolph the red nose reindeer (free crochet patterns)
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! And of course this Santa and his little helper : Rudolph the red nose reindeer ( designed by Éva from Éva's Doll Shop ) , can not be missed. This cheerful crocheted Santa and the little amigurumi Rudolph is just perfect as a festive little decoration , but kids may want to have him in their room watching while they sleep. This time Éva, in this detailed, step-by-step crochet tutorial will teach you how to make them in no time. Be sure to make one or two for the special little ones in your life today:
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DIY Felt dress up snowman game - fun winter craft for kids
Who doesn’t love cute snowman crafts ? Kids love them and they are popular long after Christmas is over. This dress-up snowman felt board by Crafts By Amanda is a great way to engage little ones and it encourages imagination.This DIY felt dress up snowman board is so easy to make, and you can easily customize it as well. Just change hats, noses, scarves and the snowman is different. This lovely little felt dress-up game can be a great addition to your quiet book as well! In this step-by-step tutorial Amanda will show you a few of the different ways to dress up the snowman on your felt board :
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DIY Fill the snowman game - fun fine motor game for toddlers
Create a snowman fine motor game for toddlers ! This fun little fill the snowman game ( by I Can Teach My Child ) is something your toddler can use over and over again all winter long! This simple winter game is great for fine motor control ( fitting an object through a hole ) and you can also add one-to-one correspondence practice by counting every ball that your child puts in the snowman. Head to icanteachmychild.com and learn how to make this fun little snowman game for your little ones:
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Quick crochet snow globe ornaments (free crochet pattern)
If you don’t want to think about putting another big crochet project on your hooks this lovely little snow globe ornament by Repeat Crafter Me is just a perfect project for you! You can hook up these super simple crochet snow globe ornaments in just 15 minutes! You can add little Christmas buttons to your finished crochet snow globe ornaments as festive little additions. Get the free crochet snow globe ornament pattern at repeatcrafterme.com and create your own little snow globe ornaments now:
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DIY Rustic clay pot snowman - Christmas decoration
Everyone loves crafts made from clay pots, they are so simple, inexpensive and can be so much fun to make! Add a little antique flair to your Christmas tree this year with Amanda's vintage - inspired snowman ornaments made from clay pots! These adorable clay pot snowmen are so fun to make! They make a perfect afternoon project and the options are endless! This cute little snowman is super easy and so festive when it's finished – and it's also perfect as a Christmas gift! Head to craftsbyamanda.com and create your own little clay pot snowman :
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Amigurumi Santa Claus Christmas ornament (free crochet pattern)
Get in the Christmas spirit with this adorable Santa Claus ornament ! This lovely free pattern for this crochet Santa ornament by Sewrella is a cute way to include crochet into your Christmas decor. Decorating Christmas tree is probably one of the most exciting things to do with your family during the holiday season and handmade ornaments are such perfect for doing so. So head to sewrella.com and make one or two cute little Santa ornaments to hang on your tree! ( These festive little crochet Santa ornaments are also really great gifts to give for the holidays. )
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