"Stained Glass" Paper Kites!

So, this is week two of inadvertently picking another paper themed craft! I apologize and I will try my best not to post the same theme back-to-back again... at least not for a while!

This craft is pretty simple, and it's okay if you don't have all the materials listed, which means you can always substitute it for something else!

I personally really like transparent or light-up crafts, and this one makes a quick and easy window decoration too!

The link for full instructions: http://www.makeandtakes.com/colorful-stained-glass-kites

Paper Plate Characters!

Here is a cute idea: try making your favorite characters out of paper plates!

You can follow these directions to replicate Santa, Rudolph, or Frosty as they appear in the image, or create your own!

I bet it is also possible to make Olaf, an elf, and your favorite superhero too!

Here is the link again: http://kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-paper-plate-christmas-characters-santa-rudolph-snowman/. Have fun!

Button Rings!

 
Do you have buttons lying around your house? Button rings are a great craft to make with the kids for themselves, for the dress-up box, or for Christmas presents!
For full directions, follow this link: http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2014/10/button-pipe-cleaner-rings-kids-craft.html

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/

Fold-A-Fir!

Decorating for Christmas? These little origami trees have a lot of steps, but the pictures following each step makes it easy to create lots of them in any size you like! Make one or many for decorating windowsills, desktops, and more!



Click the link for full instructions on how to make your own! : http://krokotak.com/2013/11/fold-a-fir-tree/

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

 

Lego Stamped Indian Corn

Do you have some Lego sets that are broken and missing pieces? You can use those extra pieces you now have as stamps! How about some Indian corn? You know those ears of corn with colorful kernels that people use for fall decorations? 

Follow the link for a tutorial on how to make festive Indian corn stamped with Legos!: http://www.craftymorning.com/lego-stamped-indian-corn-craft-kids/