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Simple Block Nativity Craft for Kids

kristenstephens — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:50:24 +0000

I have been looking for a simple nativity craft for my children, and I believe I have stumbled upon the best one!! Head to Brimful Curiosities to see how to make a simple nativity scene out of one block of …

Christmas Tutorial- Paper Angel Printable

kristenstephens — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:34:12 +0000

Looking for an easy but adorable craft to do with your children? How about an angel printable to do during Advent? Head on over to Toastie Studio Sewing Blog, and print out these incredibly cute little angels.…

Santa Claus Craft: Book Craft

kristenstephens — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:01:00 +0000

I just read Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Chris Plehal, and this craft is a perfect ‘book craft’ match! The Christmas Season is such a great time to make memories with your children. Don’t get too busy that you forget to carve out special time with you and your little ones! Head on over to Kiboomu for the tutorial.

Advent Calendar of Crafts!!

kristenstephens — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:03:39 +0000

I have always thought that an Advent Calendar of Crafts would be amazing….especially for my children who beg me everyday to do a new craft! Now I don’t have to figure out what to do each day, lilla a does it for you! Every day this December, lilla a will show you a new craft for your children to do…and if you just can’t wait, she also has a link to her etsy store where you can purchase the entire package! You can start with this adorable Christmas Tree of Rice.

Balloon Popping Advent Calendar

kristenstephens — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:05:15 +0000

My Kids Make…. makes Advent exciting and pleasing to children with this great Balloon Advent Calendar!…

Advent Calendars Galore

kristenstephens — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:55:12 +0000

Skip to My Lou has an amazing compilations of Advent Calendars that can easily be made into a great lesson plan for your children. Enjoy! Visit her site for all of the links and many more crafty ideas!

Count-Down Calendar by Maya*Made

Spool Advent Calendar Kit by Just Something I Made

Advent Calendar Kid Craft

kristenstephens — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:00:30 +0000

Natural-Kids has a great simple sew craft for older children to work on during this Advent season. Its a craft you will all treasure for years to come!

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Flower Prayer Garden

kristenstephens — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:37:32 +0000

This craft is just precious… head on over to Two Shades of Pink and let her show you how to make one of your own….and watch your family garden grow!

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Crystallized Snowflake

kristenstephens — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:01:05 +0000

One of my favorite children’s Montessori blogs, Chasing Cheerios has a link to Martha Stewart’s Crystallized Snowflake craft and I love it…it is so elegant and yet it is made out of pipe cleaners! Chasing Cheerios snowflake looks even cooler!

Another Kid Friendly Advent Calendar

kristenstephens — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:15:19 +0000

There are so many things you can do with an advent calendar. If you are homeschooling, incorporating a small advent unit into your curriculum might be a great addition during the holiday season!

Oh Dee Doh has a great idea for a fabric advent calendar. You could even have the children come up with great ideas for activities to write on each link!