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10 Fun & Easy Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

August 12, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Are you ready for some fun Christmas tree crafts for kids? These are great to help entertain the kids during the holidays, including your child’s class or preschool group. Kids of any age love Christmas tree crafts!

Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

I think most people agree that the Christmas tree is the highlight of holiday decorating. Somehow it represents years of memories, giving, togetherness and love. Sometimes we don’t want the kids touching certain ornaments or parts of the tree, so Christmas tree crafts are a great way to make them feel more involved.

3-D Felt Christmas Tree

These are some of the cutest Christmas tree crafts around. Some easy embroidery is involved, and the kids will love embellishing their tree with buttons from the button jar.

3-D Paper Christmas Tree Crafts

This 3-D paper Christmas tree is easy to put together. Cut two trees out of construction paper, fold in half, and glue them together in the center. It would be fun to add glitter and ornaments to the branches!

Edible Strawberry Tree

What’s more fun for kids than a craft they can also eat? If you can find some where you are, strawberries stack into a pretty Christmas tree shape! Add powdered sugar or whipped cream “snow” for fun.

A Christmas Tree for The Wall

This is a great idea for your child’s bedroom wall, and she can do it herself if she’s old enough.

Christmas Tree Yarn Art

Kids love yarn art, and this is a fun one perfect for Christmas time. All they need to do is cut a triangle out of heavy paper, then wrap it in colorful yarns. A few beads make pretty ornaments for the yarn tree!

Wine Cork Christmas Tree

Wine corks make plenty of fun crafts, and that includes a wine cork Christmas tree the kids can glue together by themselves.

Fold a Christmas Tree Napkin

With this Christmas tree craft, the kids can help with the Christmas dinner table.

Pine Cone Tree Crafts for Kids

These trees are so unique! If you have a pine tree, let the kids go outside to pick up pine cones, and then glue them into Christmas tree shapes. I think these are so cute.

Cookie Christmas Tree Craft

These cookie trees prove that not all Christmas trees have to be green to be festive! Use different sizes of star-shaped cookie cutters to make gingerbread cookies. Let the kids stack the cookies and drizzle with Royal icing.

Button Tree

Kids love this one! Get out the button jar, or purchase a pack of colorful buttons for crafting. Clear glue is all you need to glue the buttons into the most adorable Christmas tree!

Which of these Christmas tree crafts for kids do your kids like best? Need some more holiday crafts for kids? Try 10 Paper Plate Christmas Crafts for Kids.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in December 2017. It has been updated for content.

10 Simply Scary Halloween Crafts for Kids

August 10, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

There’s more to Halloween than just costumes and candy. There are crafts, too. Specifically Halloween crafts for kids. Keep reading to discover all the fun options.

Halloween Crafts For Kids

We spent some time gathering up some fun Halloween crafts for kids from some talented crafters. Which one will you pick?

1. Haunted Graham House

Who said candy houses are for Christmas only? Bring the fun of decorating gingerbread houses at Christmas over into your Halloween celebrations as well by decorating spooky graham cracker houses. Image source.

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2. Spooky Spider Webs

Younger children will love getting creepy crawly with these webby creations. All you need are popsicle sticks, paint, and yarn. Learn more from Buggy and Buddy.

3. Spider Suckers

Move over ghost suckers, spider suckers have crept their way into Halloween this year! These are a fun way to make a simple treat with a bit of a bite. Just wrap some black pipe cleaners around a sucker and add googly craft eyes. Source.

4. Hanging Bats

This fangy friend is a bat-tastic idea for Halloween crafting! Have fun reading books like “Stellaluna” or any of the “Bats at the…” books by Brian Lies before or after you make your own hanging bats. Find the template and directions here.

5. Pumpkin Lanterns

One of our favorite family Halloween traditions is to watch “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. We like to carve pumpkins while we watch the movie. These fun pumpkin paper lanterns would be another great craft to work on while Charlie and Snoopy keep you entertained. Source.

6. Halloween Spirits

Get into the Halloween spirit with these spooky spirits. You’ll need cheesecloth, styrofoam balls, and fabric stiffener for the body. Attach a string to the top and add a pair of googly eyes and this project is under ~~wraps~~ sheets! For a full tutorial check out Crafts Unleashed.

7. Monster Puppets

Mike and Sully would agree that these paper bag monster puppets will make a real scare this Halloween with your kids! What kinds of stories do you think you can make up together with these funny fellows? Get more info from I Heart Crafty Things.

8. Petrifying Popsicles

Make all your favorite Halloween characters with this Fall popsicle craft. Frankenstein would be a fun one to make too! Life Beyond Laundry give more details here.

9. Happy Owl-A-Ween

Have a Happy Owl-A-Ween with an afternoon of owl pine cone crafting. Beside the pine cone you’ll need felt, brown pipe cleaners, and hot glue. So cute! Image source.

10. Purr-Fectly Frightful

Black cats are certainly a fright to see on Halloween night! But this adorable black cat tote is a purr-fect craft to make with your kids. It doesn’t require many materials and your kids don’t need to advanced in sewing to be successful with the project. Get the DIY from Crafts By Amanda.

Speaking of Halloween, learn how to manage all that candy your kids will get.

10 Christmas Paper Plate Crafts For Kids

August 5, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Today I’m sharing some cute Christmas paper plate crafts for kids! If you’re like me, you love finding simple craft ideas to help keep the kids busy during the holidays. And these are perfect!

Christmas Paper Plate Crafts For Kids

Christmas is a time of fun and festivity. I’ve found over the years that my favorite traditions and activities for the kids tend to be simple, stress free and all about the experience. Enter paper plate crafts! These are fun crafts that everyone in the family can enjoy. Here are 10 Christmas paper plate crafts for kids (and kids at heart!).

Oh, Christmas Tree!

Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree!

How lovely are thy branches!

Your boughs so green and truly grand,

You even have a fancy stand!

See this one at A Little Learning for Two.

Making Christmas Trees from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Snowman Advent

Frosty the Snowman

Was a jolly, happy mate

With a paper hat and a button grin,

And a head made from a plate.

See how easy it is to make this one at home!

Making a snowman advent from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Deck The Halls

Deck the halls of boughs of holly, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-a!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la!

Hang we now our wreath of paper, Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la!

With bow and candle this is no caper, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!

Making Christmas wreaths from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Winter Wonderland

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

In the lane, snow is glistening.

Snow globes will elate,

When made from paper plates,

Crafting in a winter wonderland.

Making Christmas tree ornaments from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Candy Cane Lane

Just a hint of peppermint

And everything begins to feel like Christmas!

There’s nothin’ like a sweet walk path,

So baby let’s go take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane.

Purchase a pack of these cute peppermint swirl paper plates at Etsy, then use them to create giant peppermint candies to line your lawn. Just adhere two plates together, bottom sides facing away from each other, and mount them on a wood dowel. Add cellophane and a bow for effect!

Candy cane paper plates are perfect to use for Christmas crafts! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Additional Christmas Paper Crafts To Try

Somewhere In My Memory

Candles in the window, shadows painting the ceiling,

Gazing at the fire glow, feeling that gingerbread feeling.

Precious moments, special people, happy faces, I can see.

Paper plate painting will become a cherished holiday memory.

Paper plates are perfect for Christmas crafts! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Let It Snow!

Oh the weather outside is frightful,

but the fire is so delightful,

And since paper plate snowflakes never go

Let them show, let them show, let them show!

Making snowflakes from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Good tidings we bring

To you and your kin.

Good tidings from paper plate banners

Festive decor that’s worth a grin!

Source.

Making Christmas garlands from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Angels We Have Heard On High

Angels we have heard on high,

Sweetly singing o’er the plains.

A most angelic craft I spy,

Angel placeholders you can’t restrain!

Making angels from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, lean your ear this way!

Don’t you tell a single soul what I’m going to say.

Here’s a paper plate craft

That’ll have you shouting, “Ho! Ho! Ho!” all the day!

Making Santa from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Which of these Christmas paper plate crafts for kids do you think is going to be a favorite in your family? If you need more Christmas crafts ideas, try these DIY salt dough ornaments!

Easy Bird Feeder Crafts for Kids

July 16, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Today’s post is all about easy bird feeder crafts for kids. It’s the time of year when the weather is warming up and the birds are out in force, so it’s the perfect time to keep the kids or grandkids busy making bird feeders. They’ll love watching the birds come to feast, and you’ll love watching the excitement on their faces!

Keep the kids busy with these fun bird feeder crafts for kids. (With or without peanut butter). read on to learn more about these fun crafts. The kids love this stuff. #kidscraftideas #birdfeedersforkids #halfpintpeepsblog

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8 Homemade Bath Bombs that are Safe for Kids

July 16, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Ever tried homemade bath bombs for kids? Why? Kids love bath time, and they love it even more when you add fun things to it. Try adding not only waterproof toys or bubbles, but homemade bath bombs too!

Make bath time fun for your kids with these easy homemade bath bombs for kids. They are safe and non-toxic and you can even put toys in the center. Kids love to watch them dissolve in the tub. Make bath time so much easier. Just read the post for the recipes. #bathbombs #easybathbombsforkids #homemadebathbombs #bathtimeforkids #halfpintpeepsblog

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Indoor Scavenger Hunts For Kids

May 6, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Indoor scavenger hunts for kids are fun, interesting activities you can do when you have bored kids but need to stay inside. It really is not hard to set up an indoor scavenger hunt, and there are so many ways to do it. Take a look at the following ideas to get you started!

Indoor Scavenger Hunts For Kids

Sometimes circumstances such as bad weather or illness require that we keep the kids inside. And we all know that kids seem to get bored quickly, especially when they’re stuck inside! So having an arsenal of fun, educational and engaging things for the kids to do is important for everyone in the family. Here are some ideas for indoor scavenger hunts for the kids.

Fun Indoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Puzzle Scavenger Hunts

Do your kids enjoy puzzles? It’s easy to use a puzzle they already enjoy to build a scavenger hunt. Put the puzzle together yourself, write a clue on the backside, and take it apart again. The kids have to work together on the puzzle for their first clue. Or create your own puzzle clues by cutting written clues into pieces that the kids need to put together to solve.

Dinosaur Hunt

Do your kids own sets of small plastic dinosaurs, or even bugs or army guys? Gather a collection of these items and hide them around the house with a clue to find the next one. A fun idea is to write or print the clues very small so that the kids need a magnifying glass to read them.

Educational Indoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Task-Oriented Scavenger Hunt

One way to make the kids’ daily tasks more fun is to include them in a scavenger hunt. For example, if practicing the piano is a challenge, require your child to play a certain song or practice for 10 minutes to receive a clue.

Spelling Scavenger Hunt

Kids who love reading love spelling scavenger hunts! Use handwritten letters or small plastic letters for this idea. Decide on words for the kids to spell, and hide the letters for the words around the house for them to find.

Face-Timing Scavenger Hunt Ideas

When stuck inside, your child may feel sad about missing grandparents, teachers, or other loved ones. Get these loved ones in on the scavenger hunt fun! Prepare a hunt that requires the kids to video chat with a loved one or friend for each clue. They’ll love it!

Need more ideas for bored kids? Try making your own “I’m bored” jar full of fun activities!