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For the Wrapper: Alphabet Wrapping Paper.
A great project to do with kids, especially if they’re eager to show off their penmanship! What you’ll need: White butcher paper Felt-tip pen (black) Crayons Ruler (and a steady hand!) Instructions: Spread your paper on a flat surface and using the ruler, create alternating solid and dotted ...
For the Crafter: Pipe Cleaner Ornaments.
Here’s a fun, easy craft to do with your own little elves! What you’ll need: Cardboard (sturdy but slender) Green, pink, white and silver pipe cleaners Hot glue gun Instructions: Download and print tree and stocking patterns. You can also find patterns for a snowman and holly. Place p...
For the Crafter: Cereal Garland.
A fun (and tasty!) Christmas decorating project for the kids! What you’ll need: Fruit Loops Cereal (one box) Yarn (any color) Tape Scissors Instructions: Pour the cereal into kid-sized bowls or onto a tray with edges. Tape one end of the yarn. This guards against fraying and makes it easie...
For the Baker: Vanilla Buttercream Ombre Cake.
Get the trendy ombre effect in this scrumptious cake! For the Cake What you’ll need: 1 cup room temperature butter 1 ½ cups sugar 4 Large eggs 1 ½ cup self-rising flour 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 2 teaspoon vanilla Instructions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour or ...
For the Wrapper: Rolling Pin Wrapping Paper.
An ingenious way to create unique holiday gift wrap! What you’ll need: Rolling pin or sturdy cardboard tube Flexible foam (self-adhesive) Acrylic paint White or brown butcher paper Instructions: Cut foam into strips long enough to wrap around tube or rolling pin completely. If foam is not se...
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