Comments on: Please, I need some ideas for Christmas crafts?

By: busymomof3

busymomof3 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:17:59 +0000

This you can do for under ten dollars. If you go to Home Depot you can by individual ceramic tiles. You can also get wallpaper samples for free. You take the tiles and spray Elmers' spray glue, place the cut outs from the wallpaper that you chose. Then spray a coat of glue over the wallpaper. These make good paper weights, or coasters. The are fun and very easy to make.
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By: Eds

Eds — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:50:59 +0000

I found a site that has 100s of things that you can make from around the house. It is found at
http://www.christmasgiftswithheart.com/resources/crafts.shtml
There are also a number of neat things on this site
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Christmas/
Another site that you might like is
http://www.zoomschool.com/crafts/christmas/
I hope that you find what you want and need. Tell him HAPPY BIRTHDAY and MERRY CHRISTMAS from Ed also. Have a happy holiday!
Eds
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By: Shashie

Shashie — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:26:59 +0000

Cinnamon Ornaments….Per batch..(I make several) 3 containers of cinnamon, 1/4 cup applesauce, and 1 tbsp Elmer’s white glue. Use Metal bowls spoons etc…Mix together till you have a thick wet dough..consistency of a gritty playgough.
roll out so the dough cut is about 1/4 inch. Cut out using any shape you want (stars, bells, gingerbread men, snowmen..etc) Lay out on a flat surface (cookie sheet, or a table covered in wax paper (plastic wrap will stick to it). Somewhere you can leave them 2-3 days to dry (undistrurbed) depending on how thick you cut them out..the thicker the better.) Then take a pencil or something to make a hole at top for ribbons for hanging. Do this while still wet. You will see when they are dry very easily, the dough gets lighter, and dries from outside edges in. Once dry, decorate with ribbons bells, glitter..cinnamon sticks…anything. They are so pretty and they smell amazing! If taken care of they will last more than one year. Have fun!
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By: http://fuelthearmy.com

http://fuelthearmy.com — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:20:59 +0000

Nah, buy him a dominck the italian christmas donkey tee shirt at http://guineatees.com they rock
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By: Rupom

Rupom — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:56:59 +0000

How about making a "BLACK FOREST" birthday cake. Handmade crafts are beautiful, You already get some Advices, I think you can add this item with your birthday gift.
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By: Mariposa

Mariposa — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:11:59 +0000

Crayola has a great craft website.
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http://www.crayola.com/kids/

By: judy_r8

judy_r8 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:35:59 +0000

So far everything suggested will cost you a fortune. Try making ornaments for thehouse and tree using a playdoh recipe you can get from the internet It is only flour, salt, water, and a little oil. some also call for cream of tartar. just roll it out flat and use cookie cutters or freehand to make shapes then bake it in a cool oven 250 -300 until its hard them paint it with paints, markers, or food dye. easy, and cheap. you could also make bread dough figurines or wreath, but these need to be uruthaned afterwards. just make bread dough with water instead of milk, and make figures and a skinny wreath. let it sit for about 2 hours, and bake them at about 350 for about 3/4 hour, let cool, uruthane and paint.
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By: Rebecca W

Rebecca W — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:52:59 +0000

YOU CAN MAKE A HAT AND SCARF!
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By: momof1qt

momof1qt — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:04:59 +0000

I haven’t done this in years, but it’s fun and looks great!

Get a coloring book with Christmas Pictures. Tape one picture to the table then tape a piece of plastic wrap over it, make sure the plastic wrap is 2 inches larger than the picture all the way around. Pull the plastic tight, but not too tight. Out line the picture with a permanent black marker then color it in with colors of permanent marker. Get a piece of cardboard the size of a normal piece of paper. Measure a piece of tin foil so that it over laps the cardboard 1 inch all the way around. Roll the tin foil lightly in a ball then wrap around the cardboard. Take up the plastic wrap from the table (CAREFUL NOT TO STICK IT TO ITSELF) and place it over the tin foil on the cardboard. Tape the back…TA DAAAA, beautiful shimmering artwork! Have fun.
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By: Frank R

Frank R — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:32:59 +0000

Try Paper Snowflakes. I realize your dad is older, but a few years ago the kids and I found great web sites all over the internet that provide Paper Snowflake templates. You just print them out and fold and cut. Then you can decorate, and he can use it on his window, porch or tree.

The kids and I had hours of fun with this the last few years even though my son is now a teenager.
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http://www.papersnowflakes.com/