Swirly Ornaments(Ages 3-11)
Creating colorful ornaments for the Christmas tree is a great holiday tradition to start with your little ones.
Card Making with Stamps(Ages 3-11)
Want to tell Grandma "Thanks!" for the new bike? Or wish a classmate "Happy Birthday"? Encourage kids to put a "stamp"on their own custom-made cards and they'll realize how great it feels to give!
Snow Globes(Ages 3-8)
I love the idea of real DIY snow globes, but the potential for the water causing a serious mess has always kept me from trying it. These waterless mason jar snow globes are a low-mess solution, and are quick and easy to make. I created these as little gifts for friends, but a grouping of these in different sizes would make a beautiful display in a window or on a mantel.
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Tile Coasters(Ages 3-11)
When we came across some tiles that were at a local home warehouse recycling center, I grabbed a handful with absolutely no idea what to do. When my daughter and I started experimenting by decorating the tiles with permanent markers, we were amazed at how beautiful they came out. These coasters are a simple (and gorgeous!) gift!
Washi Tape Ornaments(Ages 3-8)
Now that the Christmas tree is up at our house, all the kids want to do is create more ornaments to hang up! Here is a fun, quick, and low-mess option that we did this weekend with washi tape. Washi tape is one of my favorite materials, so I was excited to find an excuse to buy some new rolls.
Skip the Store: 5 Handmade Gifts Kids Can Start Now (Ages 3+)
Kids as young as 3 can make a holiday gift from start to finish, and these five projects keep each step small enough for little hands. They can swirl paint inside a clear ornament, stamp a stack of cards, wrap ornaments in washi tape, color tile coasters with permanent markers, and build a waterless snow globe. Kids handle the squeezing, stamping, and decorating, and a grownup can help with cutting and gluing. Start a few weeks before the holidays. The swirly ornaments need a night to dry, and one finished card tends to turn into a card for everybody on the list. When the projects are done, snap a photo of your little one’s gift lineup and tag us @kiwico_inc.