This is a super cute craft for preschoolers. It is a paper plate with the center cut out. Paint it green, cut out a star, add some pom-poms and a picture of baby Jesus, then finish it off by punching a hole for a string to hang it! I created…
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Kid-Friendly Christmas Ornaments
I made these with my four-year old son and they turned out great. 10 years later, I still have some of them in my keepsake ornament box. I used a combination of vintage buttons and new buttons, and some of the more unique style of the vintage buttons makes this…
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Cinnamon-Applesauce Ornaments
These Cinnamon-Applesauce Ornaments were a great activity to do with my preschool son. RECIPE: 1 cup and 2 tbsp. cinnamon (or 4.12 oz. bottle of cinnamon) 3/4 cup applesauce 1-10 drops of your favorite essential oils Mix until it’s combined and forms a ball. Roll out portions in between…
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Heart Wall Hanging
I have a small wall hanging that hangs inside my doorway, and I change it out between my Christmas one and every day. I decided to make a simple heart one for Valentine’s Day. This wall hanging took me two days to make- it could easily be finished in a…
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Love Birds Wall Hanging
I just moved into a new house, and it has a huge wall that was just calling out for a large wall hanging. Seeing that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I decided to create a love themed masterpiece for my wall. Wall hangings are a great way to display…
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Paper Chain Hearts and Layered Heart Ornament
I learned how to make these paper hearts and chains at a family craft night at my local library. They are super cute and a great way to use up old magazines. I chose to make my heart ornaments from extra old pages from a book that I had repurposed…
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Easter Wall Hanging
Easter will soon be here, and I wanted to make a cross wall hanging for my entry way. I have been making different themed wall hangings so that I can change them out with the seasons. It’s a great way to celebrate the changing seasons and to use fabric as…
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DIY Sign “Oh Holy Night”
There are lots of cool printable signs for Christmas out there on the internet. The problem that I ran into was that I wanted a large picture to place on my mantle. This particular canvas is 22 x 28 inches. Thanks to a sale at my local craft store, I…
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Recycled Magazine Ornaments
I have to admit, the idea for these super cute ornaments was not my own. I saw a pin from an Esty site of ones similar to what are pictured, and since there were no directions on how to make your own I decided to go for it! The pin…
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DIY “Joy” Sign
If you have the time and a little bit of money, this sign makes a great Christmas decoration or gift. Get your supplies at local thrift store for even more savings. Items Needed: Chalkboard Sign with Wood Frame White Craft Paint Twine, Rope, or Ribbon to Hang the Sign Hot…