Crafts

Countdown to Christmas Bell

This is a fun way to keep track of the days until Christmas, especially for younger kids. It’s also a good way to get in a little counting practice if you make them count the days off each day.
But don’t think it’s limited to younger kids — This is a big deal at our house [...]

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Thanksgiving Table Crafts

Here are some super easy and fun ways to get kids involved in the Thanksgiving feast.
I like to “assign” these table decorations to the kids while I’m working on dinner to keep them busy. It makes them feel like they had a part in the preparations and keeps them busy while I cook.
These would also [...]

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REALLY Easy Fall Votives

This simple votive candle idea makes a nice little gift or a creative way to use some of the leaves you collect during an Autumn nature walk. You could also create a few to sit on your dinner table during your Thanksgiving Dinner to add a little something special to the setting.
Plus it’s a nice [...]

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Simple Indian Headband Craft

Okay, I know that this one isn’t exactly unique, but could we really have Thanksgiving without doing some kind of American Indian craft? This one is super simple, and the kids love wearing them… even my oldest gets into making headbands!
Indian Headband
There are so many variations on this project, but kids love just any type [...]

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A Thankful Book Craft

I like to do just about anything that will get my kids thinking about how blessed they are in their lives, and a Thankful Book craft does a really great job!
This is a craft project that would be ideal for just about any group of kids, regardless of age.
The idea is to make a Thanksgiving [...]

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Easy Thanksgiving Pinecone Turkey Craft

This Easy Thanksgiving Pinecone Turkey Craft is a really easy Thanksgiving craft for children of all ages to do, and it’s also pretty cute.
After all, what would a Thanksgiving with children be without some kind of pinecone turkey? This one is a little bit different than most that you see for the holiday.
You can also [...]

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Easy Elegant Fall Centerpiece

You won’t believe how easy it is to create this Fall centerpiece. Even little kids can do this one plus it can also work really well for older kids, scouting, church groups, and classrooms.
It looks great on a holiday table or as an Autumn decoration around the house, and it’s made of mostly recycled materials!
You’ll [...]

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Halloween Crafts Around The Web

There are so many great craft ideas and crafting websites online, especially for Halloween crafts, that I thought I’d post some of the best craft links here. The only problem is that I found too many to put in one post… so I may have to do this in two parts!
One other quick note: Little [...]

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Hand Print Spider Craft

Hand print spiders are a really cute craft for younger kids — parents really love anything with a hand print on it. So I thought I’d add one of those to the Halloween craft list with a few variations you can try.
Hand Print Spider Craft
1. Dip both hands in black paint and print them onto [...]

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