Snowflake Stamping!

Do you and your little one love to paint? Do you also have extra pipe cleaners lying around that you've been meaning to use? Why not try and make a snowflake stamp painting using pipe cleaners?

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://www.craftoart.com/2012/01/pipe-cleaner-snowflake-stamping.html. You can also use Tempera paint instead of acrylic paint. Plus, it is almost too chilly to be outside today so get cozy and be creative, have fun!

Dried Orange Peel and Pinecone Decor!

  It's lovely to have some unique decorations as the holidays are fast approaching! Not only can these be decorations for your abode, but they could also be used as gifts. The garland can be made as a mobile for a lovely gift!

Full directions are just a click away: http://www.krokotak.com/2014/07/dried-orange-peel-decor/

3D Snowman

Has it snowed where you live yet? It’s getting pretty cold! If there happens to be no snow or if it’s way too cold to go outside you can make a really “cool” snowman inside the house. To make this snowman you have to cut out lots of circles and then attach them in a special way that makes the snowman 3D! 
Click the link for the full tutorial: http://savedbylovecreations.com/2011/12/3d-snowman-framed-art.html

 

Glitter Paint Snowman

Snow is in the forecast yet again!  Making a glitter paint snowman may not sound all that interesting, but wait until you see what you use to paint with!! You could also use beads and googly eyes to give this sparkly snowman some 3D features! Just follow the link to find out how to make this shimmering snow guy or gal! Glitter Paint Snowman

Macaroni Snowflakes

It has been so cold outside! If it's too cold to play outside in the snow you can make your own snowflakes inside...out of pasta!!! You just need some pasta, of course, and also some glue, glitter, and you can also use white paint if you like. Follow the link for a full tutorial!: Macaroni Snowflake Tutorial

Ice Mandala

Here is a really "cool"  craft that takes a little bit of patience, but the end results are really fun to see! To make ice mandalas you can use a disposable pie plate and almost anything you can think of for decorations. Follow the link to a brief tutorial and lots of great pictures for some ideas!

Ice Mandalas

Snowman Measuring Stick

We're supposed to be getting a snowstorm in a couple of days. There might be a little more snow than this snowman can handle, but it would sure be fun to put him outside at the beginning of the storm and watch the blanket of snow get higher and higher. To make this neat measuring snowman follow this tutorial: Snowman Measuring Stick Tutorial

"Handy" Christmas Tree Decoration

Here is a really neat Christmas decoration that you could use to hang on the tree, on the door to greet your guests, or make a few and decorate the fridge!
 This project could be done a few ways. The tutorial suggests tracing your child's hand each year and adding to the tree so as they grow, the tree does too! You could also make it a family ornament and trace a hand from each member in the family to build your "Handy Christmas Tree"!

Melted Snowman!!

Did you know you can build a snowman inside?! Well, he wouldn't actually be made out of snow, but he'd still be pretty cute! Of course, you know if you built any sort of snowman inside he would be melted, even if he was just made of felt, Styrofoam, and a few other things.
follow the link for the full tutorial on how to make this fading away Frosty! Melted Snowman Tutorial

Snowman Handprint Ornament

It's December!! Even though there hasn't been enough snow to build a snowman yet, you can "build" a few tiny snowmen on this ornament with just a little bit of paint and your hand!
 Follow the link for a full tutorial:  Snowman Ornament Tutorial