DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Anyone have a kid who gets SUPER excited about an upcoming holiday or event and asks EVERY day if it's today? To put the timeline into visual perspective, create a fun paper plate paper chain countdown to count down the days until Christmas! Download the free printable and pair this craft with the return of the Elf on the Shelf! Create this fun countdown in advance and have the Elf on the Shelf bring it a week before Christmas to make those last 7 days even more fun! To create your Christmas Paper Chain Countdown you will need: Paper Plate Construction paper Christmas Countdown Sign (download the free printable here) Craft Knife Scissors Ribbon for hanging Glue Stick Cut out the printable and attach to the center of paper plate. Punch a hole on the top and use a craft knife to cut a long hole underneath. Begin creating your paper chain. Loop one paper strip to make a circle and secure with a glue stick or tape. Insert the second paper ... Continue Reading...
Elf on the Shelf – Ugly Sweater Craft with Free Template
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Looking for even MORE ideas to get creative with the Elf on the Shelf? That crafty rascal can visit your home one morning with a fun ugly sweater craft activity to keep the kids busy this holiday season. Download the free printable template to create sweaters out of paper then decorate with craft materials of choice. Let's face it, not ever craft your child creates is worthy of being in the Smithsonian for beautiful art. The news about this Christmas craft is that isn't meant to be ugly! This is a great project for your Elf on the Shelf to bring but it can also be done anytime by anyone. First, download my free printable template. Use it as it or if your child is old enough, they can cut it out. Use it as a template to trace onto construction paper or decorate the white sheet with lots of colorful art supplies. Next, dig into your craft stash for anything! Literally you can do this with just markers or glue some pom poms on top. The possibilities are endless! Tip: If ... Continue Reading...
Thanksgiving Kids Craft | Bleeding Tissue Paper Turkey Craft
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. So you've already done all the typical Thanksgiving turkey kids' craft and you're looking for something new? It's time to try out the interactive process art activity of bleeding tissue paper! Not only is this fun to make when you see the colors bleed right before your eyes, but it produces a pretty design once dry that will be perfect for your Thanksgiving turkey craft! Last month I shared the first bleeding tissue paper craft we did in out home where the girls each made a piece I used for wall décor in their room. It was so much fun and produced an awesome look that I knew we had to try it again. This time it was in the form of turkeys for Thanksgiving which is less than a month away! Bleeding Tissue Paper Turkey Craft Supplies: Bleeding tissue paper (We're still using the same pack as it has 100 sheets which last us through MANY projects!) Water color paper Construction paper (brown, red and orange) Googly eyes Spray bottle Plastic table Glue ... Continue Reading...