How adorable are these Christmas handprint cards?! If you have a toddler or preschooler in the house then these handprint Christmas cards are for you. We have three handprint xmas cards to choose from, a handprint reindeer, a handprint Santa Claus, and a handprint elf. We also have a set of handprint Christmas card printables that you can use if you would like to make this Christmas handprint craft even easier.

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With the Christmas season sneaking up on us, what better time to do a nativity craft with your toddler or preschooler? Older kids are sure to love this nativity scene craft too. It takes a few simple supplies and is a great activity for the Christmas season and talking about the story of Jesus. We've even included a template to make this paper plate nativity craft super simple. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started making your own nativity craft!

 

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Santa salt dough handprint ornaments are the perfect Christmas craft for kids! Making Christmas salt dough ornaments couldn't be easier using our easy salt dough recipe and these salt dough Santa handprint ornaments make adorable Christmas keepsakes to bring out year after year.  

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Let your little ones add their personality to this year's Christmas tree by making this one-of-a-kind Mini Canvas Christmas Ornament Craft!

 

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Express the joy of Christmas with this handmade Clay Angel Ornament Craft. Learn how to make this DIY angel ornament using air dry clay by following our simple step-by-step directions. Not only will this angel craft look stunning hanging on your Christmas tree, but making your own clay angel ornaments is a great way of making memories as you spend a little crafty time with loved ones!

 

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Christmas salt dough ornaments are easy to make and look great hanging on the Christmas tree. Using our easy salt dough ornament recipe you can mix up a batch of salt dough in minutes and create personalized Christmas ornaments to treasure forever! We bring out our Salt dough Christmas ornaments year after year and it is lovely to see how these salt dough crafts develop as the children get older. 

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Spark some serious Christmas-themed fun with our Santa Colouring Page! This Christmas Santa Claus colouring page consists of a simple bold design that is perfect for children colour as they prepare for the Christmas season. The Christmas colouring page of Santa can be coloured as it is or you can add black lines to create your own line art for kids.

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If you're looking for a fun paper plate craft perfect for Christmas, you're going to love this one! This paper plate Santa craft is sure to be fun for kids to make this time of year. It's super easy to make, too! Only a few steps are required with very minimal supplies. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started on your very own paper plate Santa.

 

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Whether you are looking for an easy snowman craft for kids or a fun snowman-themed Christmas countdown craft you are sure to love this cotton ball snowman craft (complete with template).  This snowman craft is great for toddlers and preschoolers working on fine motor skills, as well as being fun for children of all ages looking for a fun way to count down to Christmas. There are 6 cotton ball snowman templates to choose from which you can use to make your own Christmas snowman craft, snowman countdown to Christmas, or cute winter snowman craft. 

 

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With the holiday season sneaking up on us, it's time for a fun reindeer craft! You're going to love these cute clothespin reindeer. They could be made into fun little tree ornaments with the addition of some string or ribbon. Kids of all ages will love to help make these cute reindeer. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your own clothespin reindeer craft.

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Get ready to countdown to Christmas with this Santa's Beard Christmas countdown printable. Add a cotton ball to Santa's beard each day on the run-up to Christmas and by Christmas Eve Santa's beard will be complete, ready for him to visit that night!

 

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One of my favorite traditions of the Christmas holiday is making a DIY advent calendar. This year, make your own 12 day advent calendar! This Christmas countdown features 12 cups full of candy that kids can break each day as Christmas gets closer. It's so simple to put together too! Kids of all ages are sure to enjoy this 12 day advent calendar. Follow the step-by-step directions below to discover how to make your own advent calendar.

 

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Getting kids interested in science is easy when you add fun experiments like this Popping Popcorn Science Experiment to the equation!  What makes this science experiment even more fun than usual is that you get to make some yummy popcorn while you are at it! 

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You are going to love these easy science experiments for kids! Children were born to be scientists and many of them have been experimenting in daily life from a young age. Kids are naturally curious, and these easy science projects are perfect for them. Here are a few of our favourite easy science experiments that your kids are going to love. These cool science experiments are easy to do and fun for all ages from toddlers and preschoolers upwards.

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Looking for a fun Thanksgiving craft that doubles as a keepsake? You're going to love this hand turkey craft for toddlers and preschoolers. All you need is some paint, cardstock, and markers. Toddlers and preschoolers will love making a turkey handprint craft for Thanksgiving. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own handprint turkey.

 

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Have fun dipping apples with this delicious apple charcuterie board idea. Making an apple dipping charcuterie board is such a fun way of eating apples, the larger the variety of dips you can add the better! Not only is this apple dipping board easy to prepare, it looks eye-catching and it is sure to appeal to kids of all ages. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started on making your very own apple platter.

  

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If you are looking for a last-minute Halloween craft for kids, then you will love this printable Halloween card craft! These handmade Halloween cards are extra special as you can fold them in half to create a pumpkin shape and then when you open them you will reveal a surprise Halloween character! Kids of all ages will love these fun DIY Halloween cards. So what are you waiting for scroll down for step-by-step directions on how to make your own Halloween cards. 

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Mixing colors for kids can be so much fun! With Halloween almost here, what better time to work on mixing primary colors to create a cute monster art project?! This simple art project makes learning about mixing colors fun for kids. Scroll down below to grab your printable and for step-by-step directions to get started with this mixing colors kid's art project.

 

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Have you ever tried DIY puppet making? Many of us buy our children lots of toys, which can be rather expensive. But the truth is, some of the best toys are handmade and free or very cheap. Take puppets, for instance. A child can get hours of play out of making a puppet and playing with it by telling stories, singing songs, and using their imaginations to develop their own scenarios. And DIY puppets are easy to make at home! 

 

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With Halloween almost here, what better time to use our spider coloring sheet to make a paper spider craft for Halloween? Toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids will all enjoy this printable spider craft. It's super easy to put together too! All you do is print out the spider coloring page, color, cut, and glue. It's that simple!

This printable spider coloring page can be used to make the perfect Halloween spider craft, but it would also be fun to make any time of the year! So what are you waiting for, grab your printable spider coloring sheet and follow the step-by-step directions below to make your own colorful 3D spider craft!

 

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Painting is a fantastic way to help kids spark their imaginations, develop artistic skills, and get in some fine motor practice at the same time. But if you're stuck for ideas on what to paint, this roundup of easy canvas painting ideas for kids is a wonderful starting point. 

 

 

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Have fun making your own furry friends with this cute forest animal shape craft. Thanks to our awesome kid-friendly printable template, these 2D shape animal crafts are beyond simple. Kids can easily ensemble this woodland animal craft and start decorating each furry creature right away.

 

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Make the kids scream with joy, making this spooky self-portrait for kids inspired by Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ painting. This Halloween art project The Scream Painting for Kids is a marvellous hands-on way to explore a little bit of art history with the kids during the scariest month of the year.

 

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Cat lovers, gather your supplies, and get ready for the cutest cat craft! Today we're sharing this cute and charming paper plate cat craft to make with your kids. Toddlers and preschoolers who love their little feline friends are going to love this one!

 

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Nature is the ultimate artist and you are going to LOVE this set of nature crafts for kids! With so many stunning colours, shapes, and textures, it's no wonder we feel so inspired when we're in the outdoors. If you enjoy nature as much as we do, it's time to bring the elements of your outdoor adventures into your crafts. 

 

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Explore and learn all about the Day of the Dead with this fun and eye-catching Day of the Dead Coloring Page!

 

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If you are looking for a handmade birthday card to colour you are going to love this printable birthday card for kids to make. Kids of all ages will have so much fun making this attention-grabbing birthday cake pop art for kids... Warhol-style!

 

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If you're looking for an art project that is both fun and challenging, try out pointillism art for kids. It is so much fun and children can get really creative with it.  This art technique involves creating images with tiny dots of color, which can be a great way to learn about patience and precision as well as color theory.

 

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Have fun cotton ball painting and use our dinosaur template to create a cool dinosaur painting! This dinosaur art project is an excellent painting idea for toddlers and preschoolers alike! Kids will have so much fun making dinosaur art inspired by these awesome prehistoric animals! It's super-duper easy to make thanks to our free printable dinosaur template.

 

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