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crazydaycarelady 09:42 AM 12-06-2013
I am finding that I do the same crafts over each year. I need some new ideas! I thought we could post pictures of some of our crafts for other providers to see and implement in their programs.

#1 Poster board cut-outs with pencil erasers dipped in paint for decoration.
#2 paper plates painted, sprinkled with glitter, and cut into trees

#4 holes in paper cut out with tissue paper glued on the back so it shows though as ornaments.

I just realized they are all trees! LOL
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Maria2013 10:14 AM 12-06-2013
I really like the paper plate tree, thanks for sharing
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thetoddlerwhisper 10:26 AM 12-06-2013
again camera. ive done alot this yr that i wanna share
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melilley 10:58 AM 12-06-2013
I don't have any pics of stuff I've done to show, but I think I'm going to do this this year:

http://www.mommypage.com/mommycrafts...indeer-t-shirt

Either on a shirt or on paper.


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williams2008 11:07 AM 12-06-2013
I thought this was really cute with footprints, so I'm thinking of doing this:
http://www.babble.com/crafts-activit...oes-footprint/


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crazydaycarelady 11:13 AM 12-06-2013
Oh, the mistletoes is cute! I haven't seen that one before!
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williams2008 11:17 AM 12-06-2013
Originally Posted by crazydaycarelady:
Oh, the mistletoes is cute! I haven't seen that one before!
We did this today and it turned out cute:http://simplymommie.com/2012/11/fun-...-kid-2012.html
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Blackcat31 01:11 PM 12-06-2013
We are making these next week

Melted snowman ornaments



You fill plastic (or glass, if you’re brave) ornaments with salt, add some peppercorn “coal,” and carrots and sticks made of clay.

I actually found little sticks at Michael's craft store and used them instead of making the clay ones...I am NOT that crafty.

I did use orange modeling clay though and pre-shaped 10 carrots and then let them air dry for use next week. I even found tiny top hats at Michael's in the Christmas section where they display the little Christmas villages...
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crazydaycarelady 02:11 PM 12-06-2013
Those are really cute too Blackcat!

Thanks for the ideas - I am going to do Mistletoes and melting snowmen!
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MrsSteinel'sHouse 09:50 AM 12-10-2013
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=f3e4a87ec5

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=1429bd5352

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=70fdef9ddb

there are some from last year.
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Lorri 10:04 AM 12-10-2013
We made these coaster. Took a picture decoupage the picture to ceramic tile then give it two coats of poly and then hot glue some cork to the bottom
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Lyss 11:20 AM 12-10-2013
we made these:

Tree Collages & handprint wreaths:



Melted bead & salt dough ornaments:



we also put paint in the clear plastic ornaments at walmart and shook them til covered and contact paper trees with tissue paper collages. I just don't have pics
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melilley 11:32 AM 12-10-2013
Oooh, I like the wreaths with the real pine needles!
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Blackcat31 12:14 PM 12-10-2013
A couple years ago we made wreaths with peppermint candies. You just line a small aluminum pie tin with peppermint candies and put them in a warm oven (325F) just until they melt enough that they are fused together.

When they are still hot, I poked a straw through the top to make a hole. I let them cool and then used a ribbon through the hole to make a loop to hang it from the tree.

I didn't take a picture of them and haven't done them since but here is a picture I found online that shows what I mean.

Super simple and smells great!


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2grls4us 12:21 PM 12-10-2013
Thanks for the ideas. I have a range of ages from not yet 5mos to 3 1/2 yrs. So hard to find something they can all do or can involve everyone in.

So the reindeer and melted snowmen are going to go on my list of things to do.

I have found a few window clings at Dollar General and Wal-Mart my 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 love decorating our main entrance door with them. Only costs me a $1 here and there. Plus if i'm careful we can use them again.
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Lyss 01:35 PM 12-10-2013
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
A couple years ago we made wreaths with peppermint candies. You just line a small aluminum pie tin with peppermint candies and put them in a warm oven (325F) just until they melt enough that they are fused together.

When they are still hot, I poked a straw through the top to make a hole. I let them cool and then used a ribbon through the hole to make a loop to hang it from the tree.

I didn't take a picture of them and haven't done them since but here is a picture I found online that shows what I mean.

Super simple and smells great!

Great idea!
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