It's Day-21, and the final day in our 21-day Christmas Craft-a-palooza!

For our final craft, we're turning a 3 twigs (or popsicle sticks) into an adorable Rudolph face to hang on your Christmas tree.

It's a quick and easy project, and all you need are the twigs, a pom pom and some google eyes.

Click the link below to check it out!

P.S. Thanks for following along with our 3-week series! I hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have!

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It's our 2nd-last day of our Christmas craft series!

We have another super-simple (but gorgeous) craft for you today!

All you need are some twigs, yarn and glue to make these cheerful and eclectic initial ornaments.

This is a super last-minute craft to squeeze in before the holidays.

Click the link below to check it out!

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Today's craft is so goofy and adorable, and it starts with a walk in the yard or neighbourhood to collect some small twigs.

Transform them into tiny reindeer ornaments wearing ribbon or yarn scarves.

Honestly. These little guys just make me laugh.

Click the link below to check them out!

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I hope you're enjoying them as much as I am!

Today we are making button angels, and they are absolutely darling.

Everyone (adults included) will love sifting through the buttons and ordering and stacking them by size to make these sweet angels.

Click the link below to check them out!

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I have such a sweet and easy craft to share with you today. All ages will love this one.

Silver, shimmery holiday napkin rings made with a paper towel and aluminum foil. Of course, you can decorate yours however you'd like, but we've used gems and sequins for extra shine and shimmer.

You have to see how pretty they are!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Do your kids love to watch the sky for Santa on Christmas Eve?

If so, you will LOVE this easy craft!

Kids can turn a Pringles can or any cardboard tube into a fun and festive telescope to watch the skies for Santa with!

We call this "Operations Santa Watch".

Isn't it the cutest ever?!

What an easy way to make Christmas Eve more special and memorable!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Today's spectacular nutcrackers are made from a cardboard roll.

Aren't they fantastic?!

These guys are easy to make. You just paint blocks of colour and then add a face and some craft odds and ends for detail.

These colourful nutcrackers will look amazing displayed on a mantel or table or hanging on your Christmas tree.

And your kids will love the super-creative process!

Click the link below to check them out! GO! GO!

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Today's craft is easy, easy, easy, and it's fun for all ages of kids.

Grab some aluminum foil and some Sharpies so the kids can make these these vibrant, iridescent "Christmas balls" to hang on the Christmas tree.

TIP: If you don't have CD's, cut circles out of cardboard!

Lots of sensory fun here with the slick feeling of Sharpies on foil, and scrunching and crunching the foil.

Click the link below to check out this simple but pretty project.

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I'm so excited to share today's craft with you! It's so beautiful, you'll never believe it's made with just an egg carton and paint. T

These ornaments are SO easy to make, and absolutely gorgeous. And they allow kids to get super-creative with colours and design.

Don't you think they look like real old-fashioned vintage ornaments?

Click the link below to see how easy and beautiful they are! Go! Go!

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Today's Christmas craft takes less than 10 minutes to make, but it's one of the sweetest crafts ever.

You're going to turn a pair of baby socks into a keepsake ornament for the Christmas tree.

Parents, you'll use an actual pair of your baby's socks, so this ornament will be come more special as the your child grows up.

Daycare providers and teachers, pick up some baby socks at the dollar store because this is a great fine-motor craft for toddlers and preschoolers.

I hope you love this one as much as I do! Click the link below to check it out.

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Young children will find today's craft extra special because the first letter of their name (the most important letter in the world!) is the star of the show.

This one is super-easy, fun and colourful.

Kids will strengthen their fine-motor skills and letter recognition skills while making this delightful initial ornament!

Click the link below to see it and to get the how-to!

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OH MY GOSH!!!

Today's Christmas craft is OVER THE TOP!

It's seriously so simple, but I don't think we've ever made anything this freaking gorgeous!!!!

You won't care if you already have a tree topper because you are going to want to make this one no matter what.

Click the link below to check it out! GO! GO! GO!!

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Our Adorable Painted Santa Stones!

If your kids can paint a straight line and dot paint with the end of a paintbrush, they can totally make these precious little Santa stones.!

Click the link below to see how charming they are! Go, go, go!

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Today's craft is the sweetest little (and I DO mean little!) snowman you ever did see.

All you need to make him are 2 pom poms, a button and a piece of yarn.

Make him tiny to decorate a mini tree or make a larger version for a bigger Christmas tree.

Click the link below to see how super-cute and super-easy this one is!

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No-Sew Fabric Bookmarks!

YES! They're no-sew so even the youngest crafters can make them.

All you need is a piece of cardboard and a small scrap of fabric. Add a yarn tassel, and kids will have a terrific homemade Christmas gift for a book-loving parent or friend..

Click the link below to see how awesome they look!

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It's GRINCH Day!

Remember those awesome Gnome ornaments we made a couple of years ago?

Well, we've tweaked that craft to make GRINCH gnomes, and the results were adorable!!

Super-easy. Super-cute!

Click the link below to check them out! Go! Go!

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Today, we're making the easiest-ever wine cork snowmen. They're stark, their simple, and they're beautiful.

All you need is a wine cork (makes 2 snowmen), buttons, ribbon and glue.

Click the link below to see how pretty they are! Go, Go!

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Today, we bring you: Colourful Cardboard Roll Icicles!

They're quick, they're easy and they're gorgeous!

All you need ito make them is a toilet paper (or paper towel) roll and paint!

Make a bunch for your Christmas tree or hang them in your window!

Click the link below to see how pretty and easy they are! GO! GO!

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Today's craft is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but older kids will love it too.

Grab an egg carton! We're making jingle bells! And you should see how beautiful they look!

Click the link below to check them out! Go! GO!

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We've been busy here crafting for the season, and I'm thrilled to tell you I have 21 brand new Christmas Craft ideas to share with you this month.

There's plenty for all age groups, and as always they're easy and made from things you have around the house, and they all look GREAT!

I'm kicking things off today with these simple and charming cardboard bird ornaments.

All you need is a cereal box, glue and some paint to make them!

Can you believe how gorgeous they are? Click the link below to see them. Go! Go!

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If you're looking for an adorable and meaningful craft to make with your kids this weekend check out our kid-friendly Advent wreath!

Even the youngest kids can "light" the candles every Sunday as they count down to Christmas. xx

Click the link below to check it out!

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Just a quick little last-minute Christmas craft for the kids to make this week!

They clip right to the Christmas tree, and all you need to make them are wooden clothespins and paint!

Click the link below to check them out! xx

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I have the quickest, easiest Christmas ornaments to share with you today!

They're simple cookie cutter shapes (printable in post), and we've made a whole set of red and white ones.

They're stunning!

You could have your kids make different coloured sets and hang them all over your tree or give the sets as little Christmas gifts.

Click the link below to see them ! Go! Go!

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I'm so excited about these colourful stained glass Christmas shapes!

We tweaked the traditional tissue paper stained glass process, and made it easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers.

You can hang these on your tree or decorate a whole window with them.

They're gorgeous!!

Click the link below to check them out!

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If you're looking for a fun, easy and lovely craft for the kids to make today, have them make these beautiful homemade Christmas cards.

They're perfect for giving to friends, neighbours, teachers, the bus driver etc. when you're giving a little gift or a gift card.

All you need is white paper and a few scraps of leftover fabric. If you don't have fabric, use colourful, patterned paper or wallpaper samples!

Hope you love them as much as we do! xx

Click the link below to check them out.

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Comin'' at you with your super-easy, super-cute Christmas craft of the day.

Remember the super-sweet gingerbread man and house craft I shared with you a couple of weeks ago?

Well, this one's similar but quite possibly even cuter.

Mmmm... yah. It's definitely cuter.

Just as easy though, so click the link below to check it out!

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Well, we've made Santa ornaments the same way, and the cuteness is almost too much to handle!

All you need is cardboard a scrap of fabric (you could use paper) and yarn.

You have to check them out! Click the link below to see them. Go! Go!

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I'm a little late getting our craft of the day to you today, but better late than never, right?

If you have some scrap cardboard, and leftover bits of fabric from other projects, these adorable ornaments are a terrific way to use them up!

The kids can hang them on the tree, or use them as gift-toppers this Christmas! xx

Click the link below to see how cute and easy they are!

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I have the simplest, most beautiful homemade ornament to show you!

It's just folded paper, and what's cool, is that you can use your kids' artwork to make them.

They're ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, and all you need to make them is paper and a glue stick.

Click the link below to see how easy and beautiful they are!

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Just wanted you to know that I've just rounded up all of my bible-based Christmas crafts and put them into one post for you.

If you need a craft for Sunday School, VBS, or a Christ-based Christmas craft, you'll find 10 easy ideas here.

Click the link below to check it out. xx

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I have the most beautiful tissue paper stained glass project to share with you today.

You only need tissue paper and popsicle sticks to make them, but holy moly, they look just like real stained glass!

Have the kids make a whole bunch to decorate a window in your home or classroom.

What a cheery pop of colour on a dreary winter day.

Click the link below to check them out! Go! Go!

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On a mission to bring you a new holiday craft every day this December, and today is Day 9.

Check out these gorgeous "Vintage" Christmas tree ornaments! They're so pretty!!

All you need to make them is a piece of cardboard, paint, and craft gems, sequins, glitter etc.

Click the link below to check them out!

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I have another adorable (and super-easy) homemade ornament to share with you.

Grab 2 wine corks (or champagne corks).

These nutcracker heads (similar to our Santa heads the other day) are so easy to make.

Hang them on your Christmas tree, or twist them around the neck of a bottle of wine, and give as a gift.

I absolutely LOVE them! Click the link below to check 'em out!

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Super-short, super-easy, super-cute little post here.

We turned wine corks into the most adorable little Santa ornaments.

You can hang them on your tree, or give them as add-ons if you're giving a bottle of wine at Christmas!

Click the link below to check them out! xx

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I have another absolutely adorable menorah that kids can safely "light" by themselves for Hanukkah.

This time we're using wine corks and toothpicks for the candles.

Your kids are going to love it. It's just the prettiest!

Click the link below to check it out!

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I can assure you, they'll all be easy, made with basic craft supplies and recyclables, and they'll all be ADORABLE.

Case in point: today's super-cute gingerbread man in his gingerbread house.

These were inspired by a store-bought ornament (you can see it in the post), but I honestly think our homemade version is cuter!

Click the link below for the how-to!

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I have the most ADORABLE menorah craft to share with you today!

It's ridiculously easy to make, and totally safe for toddlers and preschoolers to "light" by themselves.

Click the link below to see how gosh-darn cute it is!

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It's December! My favourite month for crafting, and we're kicking things off with these GORGEOUS painted egg ornaments!

Grab a few of those dollar store plastic Easter eggs and paint, and prepare yourself for the most magical makeover ever!

Click the link below to see how ours turned out! They're incredible! Go! Go!

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I CANNOT WAIT for you to see these adorable nutcracker ornaments.

They're seriously the cutest things ever, and all you need to make them is a wine cork, a clothespin and some paint.

Hang them on your tree, or have the kids make them in sets to give as gifts to family and friends this Christmas!

You have to check them out! GO! GO!

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Ok, you have to check these out, Lovely.

We tried "printmaking" and we just used a styrofoam produce tray (from the grocery store) and a paint roller.

I can't believe how flipping awesome the process and results were.

I want to make all of my holiday cards this way now!

SUPER-fun and preschoolers can do this just as easily as teens!

Click the link below and do this with your kids this week!! xx

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They were SO easy to make, and oh my gosh, they look yummy enough to eat!

I keep doing a double take because they're sitting on my counter, and they look like real cookies!

Click the link below to check them out!

And MERRY CHRISTMAS, Lovely! Thank you for following along with us. It means so much to me that you do, and that you enjoy our crafts and activities so much. xx

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I have another quick and easy Christmas craft for you today!

If your kids are making homemade cards, you have to check out this ADORABLE button snowman card.

It's so easy - you can make it in under 5 minutes. And if you're anything like me, you won't be able to resist making a stash to keep on hand for yourself.

They're SO SWEET!

Click the link below to check them out! xx

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These glittered ornaments are perfect for tweens and teens to make, and even crafty grown-ups too.

If you have an aversion to glitter, don't worry. The glitter is contained! You might not want to try this one with toddlers or preschoolers though. It could get messy.

Click the link below how absolutely beautiful they are!

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One week to go until the big day!

Ok, Christmas crafting doesn't get any easier than this.

These snowman bellies are so simple to make, so they're great if you're running short on time, but the kids want to get one more ornament made before Christmas!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Oh my gosh. I really hope you don't hate me for sharing so many posts with you recently.

We've just made so many crazy-adorable Christmas crafts and I so want to get them all out to you before Christmas arrives.

I promise, we will start earlier next year so I can space them out better!

Anyway, our latest is these super-easy, super-cute reindeer ornaments made from plastic Easter eggs!

If you have a stash of those dollar store eggs hidden away somewhere, dig them out. These reindeer are so fun and easy to make!

Click the link below to see them!

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Oh my gosh. We are just killing it when it comes to totally ADORABLE Christmas crafts this year.

And they're so stinkin' easy!

Look at these popcorn Santas and tell me they're not the sweetest thing ever!

They only took about 15 minutes to make.

And... the popcorn not only provides a sensory experience for the kids, it gives them something to snack on while crafting!

Click the link below to check them out! xx

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Ok! You have to see these! They're the cutest ornaments ever!

I had the older hooligans over for a craft day yesterday, and we made a ton of great stuff, but these gnome ornaments were our absolute favourite!

They're so simple to make, but oh my gosh! They're so sweet!

I hope your gang loves making them as much as we did!

Just click the link below to check them out! xo

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I'm striving to share one new Christmas craft per day with you this month, and here's our latest!

It's another super-easy initial ornament that your kids can make today.

Keep them as simple as you like, or get creative with your paint techniques like some of my gang did to create a really unique personalized ornament for the tree!

Hope your hooligans enjoy this one as much as we did!

Click the link below to check it out!

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We made these self-portrait ornaments recently, and I can't get over how ADORABLE they are.

I mean, look at them. Are they not the sweetest things you've ever seen?

They were SUPER-simple to make too! All you need is a styrofoam ball, paint and some yarn.

TOO CUTE! Click the link below to check them out. x

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I have another adorable Christmas ornament for your kids to make today.

It's SUPER-easy and requires very little prep or clean up!

These pretty initial ornaments are made with just cardboard, yarn and buttons.

They're great for strengthening fine motor skills and co-ordination, and a super way to use up some scrap balls of yarn!

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I have a really quick and easy Christmas craft to share with you today.

It's gorgeous and it's virtually mess-free!

All ages will love this one! They really do look like stained glass. They're truly beautiful!

Hope your kids can have fun with this one today! Click the link below to check them out. xo

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They're perfect for home or the classroom and there's something here for every age, toddler through tween.

Click the link below to see them all!

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Just wanted you to know that I've rounded up all of our REINDEER crafts, and put them all into one post for you.

They're all easy and super-adorable, and there's something here for all age groups.

Hopefully your hooligans can have some fun with making these this week. :)

Click the link below to check 'em out!

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I've been dying to make these for ages, and the kids and I finally made a bunch.

You can hang them on the Christmas tree or use them as table toppers!

I'm making one to put at each plate at our Family Christmas dinner, so everyone can take one home with them.

They're absolutely beautiful! And they're SUPER-EASY to make!

Click the link below to check them out! xx

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Just a quick but adorable craft to share with you today!

This cork snowman ornament is wonderful to give along with a bottle of wine!

Just slip it over the neck of the bottle, and voila... the recipient of your gift gets a Christmas tree decoration along with their bottle of wine!

They're SO CUTE!

Click the link below to see how to make them!

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I have the cutest (and easiest!) homemade ornament to share with you today!

Grab some jar lids and some photos of your child, and make these keepsake ornaments to make for your Christmas tree or to give as gifts.

I still cherish the ones my boys made when they were little. They're SO CUTE!

Check them out with the link below!

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I hope your week is off to a good start!

I'm so excited! We kicked off our Christmas crafting season Friday, and we made a bunch of really easy, terrific ornaments, so I'll be sharing those with you in the coming days.

I'm starting with this completely adorable Cardboard Gingerbread Man. My older hooligans made these, but they're simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make too.

Check them out with the link below. They're SOOO cute!!

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These easy cardboard roll candles are GORGEOUS!

They're really fun and easy for all ages to make too. Even my tweens LOVED this craft.

Grab some paint, tissue paper and paper towel rolls. These look beautiful displayed on a window, mantle or table top!

Click the link below to check them out!

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If you're looking for a fun way to count down the days to Christmas with your kids, but you find the Elf on the Shelf thing a little creepy, you'll love these ideas!

I have 7 fab alternatives to Elf on the Shelf that make the month of December fun and meaningful for your family and none of them require that little elf.

In particular, I love #7. It's what I did for years with my boys, and they still talk about how exciting and special it was. Bonus: it really helps kids who can't handle the anxiety of waiting in those last few days before Christmas.

Click the link below to check them all out!

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But not your ordinary snowflakes.

Nooo, these are gorgeous woven snowflakes decked out in shimmering gems and sequins.

They're just so pretty!

Make a bunch for the Christmas tree or hang them in a window.

Your kids will love the process. Wouldn't these look beautiful hanging in your home or classroom?

Check the out with the link below!

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if you have mason jar lids and some ribbon and tissue paper scraps, you've got this covered.

Click the link below to check it out!

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Just thought i'd pop in with another quick and easy wine cork craft.

These look sweet on the Christmas tree, and like our wine cork angels, they're a cute little add-on if you're giving a bottle of wine as a hostess gift over the holidays.

Just drape your little reindeer over the neck of the bottle of wine, and your recipient gets a cute handmade ornament along with their wine.

These guys are pretty darn cute, and you can set your 5+ aged kids up to make a bunch of these for you!

Click the link below to check them out.

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I thought I'd sneak in this quick and easy reindeer craft even though Christmas is already here. It's just too cute to not share.

If your kids are looking to get crafty over the holiday break, set them up with this simple craft!

The cuteness factor is over the top!

Click the link below to check them out!

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I hope you've been enjoying our daily Christmas craft this month.

I have another really easy one to share with you today. It's great for last-minute Christmas crafting sessions because it's really easy to make.

These ribbon scrap Christmas trees are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. They'll love exploring ribbon colours, textures and patterns, and painting is always fun.

Click the link below to check them out.

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The countdown is on! If you have time left or some Christmas crafting, this angel ornament is super-quick and easy to make, and super-cute too.

It's virtually no-mess, so if you're looking for a last minute Christmas ornament to make with the kids this week, this one is winner!

Click the link below to check it out.

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My son made one of these adorable reindeer for me when he was in kindergarten 15 years ago. It's still one of my favourite ornaments to hang on the tree every year.

Makes a cute gift-topper too!

Click the link below to check out how cute they are!

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Here's another super-simple ornament for your kids to make.

It's a spin-off of the glittered sheet music stars we made the other day, but it's even easier.

This one is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers because there's no loose glitter involved.

They're still really pretty though! Click the link below to check them out.

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If you saw our doily Christmas tree cards the other day, we've used a similar idea for these angel cards.

We've used some materials that add a bit of sensory fun to making this card though, and they give our angels a 3-D effect on the front of the card.

Not to mention, they're just so darn precious!

Click the link below to check them out!

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This might be our cutest Christmas ornament yet, and it's quite possibly our easiest too!

I can't even believe how gorgeous these lollies turned out!! All you need is cardboard paint and a lolly stick.

This one is easy enough for toddlers to do, but older kids can get really creative with it.

Just look at how beautiful ours turned out! Go! Go!

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It's just 2 supplies, and so simple, but it will keep your little ones learning, engaged and busy for quite a while.

It's great for strengthening fine motor skills and eye-hand co-ordination and my goodness, they look beautiful hanging on the Christmas tree!

Click the link below to see how pretty they are!

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I hope you're ok with me providing you with these daily crafts this month! We always shoot for one ornament per day from December 1 -24th, so hopefully we're inspiring you to do the same.

I like to keep them easy so they're totally do-able - minimal supplies, minimal mess, and this one is a winner.

Great for fine motor development, and look how gorgeous it is!

Click the link below to check it out!

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I have another absolutely adorable and super-easy ornament for your kids to make!

All ages can make this one, and if you're not a fan of glitter, no worries - just use glitter glue instead.

All you need is a piece of cardboard and some sheet music (I've included a link so you can print some off).

Look how pretty these are!

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We made these using cookie cutters and our easy 3-ingredient clay dough recipe.

I think these might be our prettiest ornaments so far this year!

Click the link below to see how gorgeous they are!

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I made dozens a few years ago, and gave sets of them as gifts to teachers, neighbours etc.

They're great for kids to make for the Christmas tree too.

All you need is a piece of cardboard and some yarn!

Aren't they sweet?

Click the link below to check them out!

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I've rounded up a few of our very favourites from recent years.

They're all easy and totally adorable, and provide the kids with an opportunity to get creative.

You likely have all the supplies you need on hand already.

Click the link below to check them out!

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Just wanted to share the adorable Christmas cards the kids made for their parents the other day.

They're super-sweet and really easy to make.

My older kids loved making them, but they're simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make too.

Minimal supplies required!

Click the link below to have a look!

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You have to check out the adorable sheep ornaments we made the other day.

I've had this craft on our must-make list for years, and we finally got around to doing it.

The kids loved making their sheep and the process provided a nice sensory experience too.

Check them out with the link below. They're so stinkin' cute!

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Honest to goodness. How sweet are these going to look hanging on the Christmas tree?

Click the link below to check them out!

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Ok. You have to see the absolutely adorable angel ornaments we made this past weekend.

The inspiration for these was a little ornament my son gave me when he was 4.

Honestly, this is, hands-down, one of the sweetest ornaments we've ever made.

And it was easy!

Click the link below to check them out! x

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Just wait til you see this one.

I've rounded up 16 of our cutest-ever craft stick ornaments, and put them all in one post.

These ornaments are perfect for the Christmas tree, and great for all age groups so you'll want to check them out.

Be warned though. They're ridiculously cute! From the ballerina to the Santa and helpers to the ninjas and the nutcrackers, they're all just adorable.

Oh, and if you have boys who tend to be a little reluctant to come to the craft table, there are 3 in here that will appeal to them!

Check them out through the link below. Enjoy!

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You have to see our latest!

These were SO easy to make and they're SO pretty!

The kids are going to display these table toppers on their Christmas dinner table this year, but wouldn't they look gorgeous on a mantel or window sill too?

Click the link below to check them out! Don't you love it when crafting is THIS easy and THIS pretty?

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This is such a great craft for kids to do when there's not a lot of time, or when you don't want a lot of mess.

Just a few simple supplies and a few minutes, and BAM, you've got the cutest little ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree!

Click the link below to check them out. Warning: cuteness overload ahead. Hee hee!

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This 3-ingredient clay dough recipe uses just baking soda, corn starch and water. It's super-easy to make, and it dries pure white.

Kids can paint their ornaments or add glitter, or press beads and gems into the dough like we did here.

You have to make these for the tree this year!

Click the link below to see them and to get the clay dough recipe!

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We had so much fun making our Fall Popcorn Trees we decided to use the same process to make a Christmas tree!

We added an extra step by putting some coloured "lights" on our Christmas trees.

It's a fun and easy activity, and you'll have an adorable piece of Christmas art to display in your home for the holidays.

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I've rounded up 21 awesome, fun and engaging nativity sets made especially with kids in mind.

They're meant to be touched and rearranged and they'll last for years! Many can double as an advent activity at home or in the classroom when you give your kids one piece per day, finishing with baby Jesus on Christmas Day.

There are so many wonderful ways for kids to learn about the true meaning of Christmas and the nativity story with the buildable sets, wooden blocks, puzzles, quiet books (and MORE!) in this collection!

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We've made the cutest-ever gingerbread houses without a lick of sugar!

They're colourful, they're festive, and they're going to look terrific lining our Christmas dinner table. Your kids can make these to be the centerpiece on the kids' Christmas table as well.

I love that they look so yummy but they aren't going to harm any teeth or spoil any appetites. AND, you can make them with any old odds and ends that you have in your craft room!

Make one or two, or make a whole village to line a mantel, a windowsill or your holiday table!

Aren't they beyond adorable? Check 'em out through the link below!

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It's just popsicle sticks and fabric scraps, but it's the cutest thing I've seen in a long time. hee hee!

Click the link below to check it out!

And stay tuned to the blog in the coming days and weeks. We'll be cranking out the Christmas crafts from now until Christmas!

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I have 30 crafts you're going to love!

They're easy. They're gorgeous. And they can be made with stuff you have around the house.

Best of all they can be enjoyed by all ages: toddlers, preschoolers and bigger kids too!

Click the link below to check them out! GO! GO!

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Set them up with this gorgeous play dough Christmas cookie activity.

They can play with this all month long because this homemade play dough lasts for months before drying out.

My girls pretended they were baking Christmas cookies for two hours this morning!

TWO HOURS! Think of all the things you could get done!

CLICK THE LINK to check it out!

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They're great for developing fine-motor skills and all you need is a styrofoam produce tray and buttons!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Years ago, when my daycare kids always wanted to touch and play with my good nativity set, I made this kid-friendly nativity set out of toilet rolls, fabric scraps and a glue gun.

What a hit!

They loved it so much, I ended up making an 8-piece set for each of them, and guess what. They still have them. They still play with them, and they're still in great shape.

It was a joy to make these sets, and the children cherish them. Not to mention, they provide hours of entertainment and imaginative play during the Christmas season!

And they're SO freaking adorable! Click the link below to see how to make a set for your kids!

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With a magic key , of course!

It's fun and easy to make, and the perfect solution for homes that don't have an obvious entry point for the big guy in red.

Make our Santa key for your kids to hang on the front door on Christmas Eve.

With Santa's magic touch, it will turn your lock so he can let himself in.

There's a free printable poem to go along with your key too!

Click the link to see how to make your key and to get your poem!

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We're making homemade gift tags and it couldn't be any easier.

The kids will be thrilled to see their own gift tags on the gifts they're giving, and they're so much more meaningful than store-bought.

Plus, they won't cost you a thing, and you'll never have to worry about running out when you're in the middle of wrapping again!

They might even keep the kids busy enough that you can get some of the Christmas prep done today!

Aren't they adorable? Click the link below to check them out!

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Thought you might like this quick and easy snowflake craft if you're getting creative with the kids this week.

It's super-easy but SO pretty!

This is a great activity for little ones working on their fine-motor skills, and sorting and patterning skills, but older kids will love this one as well.

Your kids can make a bunch for the Christmas tree or to hang in a window at home or in the classroom this winter.

Aren't they beautiful? Click the link below to check them out!

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It's ADORABLE!

We made these craft stick Santas with just a few basic supplies. Raid your craft cupboard! You probably have most of what you need on hand already!

Hang them on the Christmas tree or play with them.

They're super-easy to make, and the results are just so stinkin' cute!

Click the link below to check them out! Go!

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It's so pretty and inviting, and they'll play with it all month long.

The no-cook dough is really easy to make and it stays super-soft even if you leave it out for hours.

The kids have a ton of fun rolling, cutting and decorating their cookies with odds and ends from the craft cupboard.

It's the perfect Christmas activity keep little ones busy and having fun at home, daycare or preschool.

Just click the link below to check it out now!

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Here are 12 fun and easy Christmas activities and treats for your preschool Christmas party or your holiday party with friends, family or neighbours!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Check out the adorable snowman ornaments we made the other day.

Are they just the sweetest or what?!

The older kids made them when they were here on Friday, but they're perfect for toddlers and preschoolers because they're super-easy.

Plus, you know how little kids love stuffing things into things? Well, let's just say they're going to love this!

This would be a great craft for home or preschool, but I'm thinking it would be a hit as a group activity at playgroup or a Christmas party too.

Yay! Another adorable homemade ornament for the Christmas tree!

Check them out, but be prepared for cuteness overload!!

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While you're enjoying your feast this weekend, we're kicking off our Christmas crafting season!

Don't worry, it won't be ALL Christmas crafts between now and the big day. I'll be sprinkling in non-holiday recipes, crafts and activities too so be sure to open your emails when you get them, to see what we've got going on!

For our first Christmas craft of 2016, we've started with this lovely Christmas tree lacing craft/activity.

It's great for strengthening fine-motor skills and for teaching your child the basics of sewing.

The beads really add a beautiful touch, don't you think?

Check it out through the link below!

Click the link below to see them!

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Today, I'm sharing lots and lots of my favourite advent calendars for kids.

Remember the excitement of an advent calendar when you were a child? Well, advent calendars have changed, and there are some spectacular ones out there now!

Barbie, Thomas, Star Wars, Little People, LEGO, all that come with 24 toys and treasures to make the long wait for Christmas a little more bearable for kids.

Of course, there are some adorable, traditional advents calendars too.

I've rounded up a big collection for you to have a peek at. Check them out! I have a feeling you'll find something here that's just perfect for your child!

Click on the link below to see them all!

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You can use these twig stars on a Christmas tree or a mantel or even hang them out on a patio or deck.

There's lots of fine motor development going on here too!

Check them out! I think you'll love them. :)

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This actually didn't even start out as an ornament. We were just doing this as a fine motor activity.

It occurred to me, when we were finished, that we could bend them and shape them, and hang them on the Christmas tree!

FYI: be prepared for some snacking while you're making these. They can never resist. Hee hee

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I recently asked my readers to share their favourite holiday classics with me, and they came up with 32 terrific titles!

Some old, some new, some I'd forgotten, and a few I'd never heard of. Have a look, and tell me - did we miss any of your family's favourites?

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A single ornament makes a lovely gift for a teacher or neighbour, and a whole set is a great gift for anyone on your Christmas list.

Older kids will love this simple but mesmerizing process. The results are incredible every time!

Check it out with the link below. Go! Go!

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