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Fun and Simple Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make

November 20, 2014 By Thaleia 19 Comments

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This is week 6 already of  Becky from FranticMommy and myself series called #HolidayMoney! We’ve talked about all sorts of ways to make and save money for the Holidays. I hope you have had time to check each post out and try some of the unique and creative tips!

Kid made Christmas

Kids loving making things and what better time to make gifts than Christmas. Finding fun and simple Christmas gifts can be as easy as a Google search or time spent on pinterest.
My children are of various ages and skill level when it comes to crafts, sewing, and creating their own presents. I imagine that even Lil’ Red will be “put to work” making Christmas cards or an ornament via some scribbles on paper or a thumbprint or two.

Check out all of these Fun and Simple #Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make

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Ornaments- the most obvious choice

There are all sorts of ornaments that kids can make using common craft supplies like Popsicle sticks, plastic globes, air dry clay, or construction paper. I joined up with a large group of bloggers last year and a huge resource was created by MamaMiss and includes a link-up of a ton of really incredible ideas for kids to make.

Angel Christmas Ornament Tutorial

Angel Christmas Ornament

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Christmas Barn Nativity Ornament

Corduroys Christmas Surprise Present Ornament

Corduroys Christmas Surprise Present Ornament

A Home Made Calendar is a really cute idea for relatives near or far and is shown by Learning and Exploring Through Play.

Potholder Loom

An oldie but a goodie! I made potholder’s as a kid and so did my mom. We still have a metal frame but added a plastic loom to our collection of craft supplies. Both Eldest and Princess can create them on their own. I think Big Red could help with the initial steps of picking out similar loom pieces. Another really cute version of this is the homemade coaster that uses paper plates and basic weaving techniques found on Kid Actvities Blog!

 

Necklaces

From stringing store bought beads to making paper beads, necklaces are a quick and easy craft that most aged children can make for teachers, aunts, and grandmas.

 

Bookmarks

Who wouldn’t like a new bookmark for Christmas? Fabric, paper, or string and beads all make for a nice simple Christmas gift that a child could make their classmates.

ART as Gifts

How about some simple children’s art pieces as gifts? Check out these handprint art canvases from Messy Little Monsters.

Hama Beads AKA Perler Beads have made quite the come back in recent years. Red Ted Art shares how to make Hama Bead Bowls which could be a very handy gift for keys and small knick knacks.

Popsicle  (craft stick) pencil holders are a great gift for an office whether school, home, or work. A really nice example can be found on Naturally Educational.

Here are more Christmas Gift Suggestions:

stocking stuffers for all ages

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HOLIDAY MONEY SERIES:

#HolidayMoney tips and tricks to afford Christmas

Week 1 Jingle In Your Pocket (Ways to Earn Extra Money before Christmas!)

Week 1 Easy Ways to EARN Your Christmas Money from Thaleia at Something2Offer

Week 2 Using Fiverr to Generate Christmas Cash from Becky at Franticmommy

Week 2 Save Money on Educational Christmas Gifts from Thaleia at Something2Offer

Week 3 Why Planning is the Key to a Successful Budget Christmas from Becky

Week 3 Clearance Items for Your Christmas Gifts from Thaleia

Week 4  Erasing Debt via Crowdsource (guest post by Allie) from Becky

Week 4 Posted a review for Zoomer Zuppies from Thaleia

Week 5  Using Link Vehicle to Make Extra Money from Becky

Week 5 Easy Christmas Gifts Adults Can Make from Thaleia

Week 6 Creative Ways to Earn an Extra $100 from Becky

Week 6 Fun and Simple Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make from Thaleia

Christmas Themed Copywork Notebooking Pages

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Comments

  1. Monica says

    November 26, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Thaleia – My boys would love to make the orange fish and pencil holder! Love the creative ideas. Pinned!
    Monica

  2. Amy Louise says

    December 10, 2014 at 10:17 am

    What a lovely round up full of lots of ideas! Thank you – I am pinning this!

  3. Melanie Redd says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Thalia,

    What a bunch of cute ideas for kids to make as gifts!

    I came over on Works for Me, and I’m glad to find your post.

    Hope you have a blessed day~
    Melanie

  4. Thaleia says

    October 28, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    Thank you Melanie. I know kids can use their creativity to bless their family and friends!

  5. Pamela Shank says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    What fun ideas. I think I will try some of them with my grandchildren. Thank you

  6. Iveth (fortheloveto.com) says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    This are great tips… will definitely try them with my kids… thanks for sharing #Alittlebitofeverything

  7. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    November 4, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    These are such great ideas and I really love the hand made calendar! Who wouldn’t love getting that?! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
    xoxo
    Lisa

  8. Something Crunchy Mummy says

    November 5, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    Great ideas and lovely round up! Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx

  9. Latisha says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Love these ideas. Thanks so much for sharing at TGI Saturdays. Blessings to you.

  10. Thaleia says

    November 6, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Hoping that my boys will want to make a few gifts for Grandma’s this year.

  11. beth says

    November 6, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Great round up of posts and some fab ideas.
    thank you for linking up with #justanotherlinky

  12. Tiffani says

    November 7, 2015 at 7:13 am

    Great post! I love homemade gift & these ideas were perfect. I think the calendar might be my favorite. Those art pieces might kids bring home that need a little function would make a great calendar….cool idea! Thank you for linking up with Small Victories Sunday Linkup!

  13. Mother of 3 says

    December 14, 2015 at 6:55 am

    Great ideas; I’m always looking for new gift/ craft ideas to make with the kids

  14. Emma @ P is for Preschooler says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:57 am

    What fun ideas! I love homemade gifts – giving AND getting them. Can’t believe I’ve missed this series – off to catch up now! 🙂

  15. Stephanie says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    These are such great ideas! Thank you for sharing them at Manic Monday over at Newman’s Corner

  16. Something Crunchy Mummy says

    December 18, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Great craft ideas. Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx

  17. creatively living says

    December 21, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Lots of great ideas. I’m going to let my kids look and pick something they’d like to make 🙂

    Thanks for sharing on Monday Funday!

    Holly @ Creatively Living

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