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  • printable paper village

    Make an easy paper village for Christmas, Winter or just for anytime play with our latest printable craft. This is a kid-friendly version of the beautiful paper villages that are so popular (and intricate) at this time of year. *This kids craft idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated and republished for…

  • printable Christmas shapes

    Here are some printable Christmas shapes which you can use to create recycled cardboard ornaments. Easy, affordable, and fun! My kids were preschool-aged when we made these, but older kids would love this activity too. Use your finished ornaments as tree decorations, make a garland or even give them out as kid-made gifts. This Christmas…

  • Making Borax Crystals

    Making borax crystals is a fun science experiment or STEM craft for curious kids. If your kid is crystal-obsessed like mine was when we made this project it’s even better! We first published these borax crystals in 2014 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. Important: This is a science experiment that needs…

  • Printable angel craft

    Make a cute set of paper angels to decorate for Chirstmas! This printable angel craft includes a diverse range of hair and skin tones so kids can make an angel that looks like they do.  Get your copy of the printable here I have a soft spot for angel crafts at Christmas. Maybe it’s because…

  • Free Christmas crafts

    Check out this collection of over 50 fun and free Christmas crafts for kids! We’ve got everything from free Christmas printables to recycling crafts, gift ideas, STEM crafts, nature crafts and more.  You might also like these fun Christmas printable ideas With the cost of living on the rise, lots of us are on a…

  • 3D Reindeer Craft

    Make a friendly 3D Reindeer craft using our printable template. This character portrait of a happy reindeer is a fun wall art decoration kids can make for Christmas. It’s super easy to put together with basic cutting, gluing and folding involved.  Get the template here There are lots of reindeer crafts in our back catalogue….

  • Christmas Tree Doodle Art

    Here’s a super fun 3D Christmas tree doodle art project. This is a great way to decorate for the holidays and it’s suitable for a broad range of ages (7 and up). Doodle art takes time and a steady hand so younger kids may not have the patience to complete the activity. The finished Christmas…

  • Paper Roll Angel

    This easy paper roll angel makes for a fun upcycling craft for Christmas. She looks beautiful sitting on the mantlepiece! * This kids’ craft idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might like these 50 Christmas crafts for kids We love angel crafts here at The Craft…

  • Printable gift tags

    How sweet are these DIY printable gift tags? They’re perfect for all holiday season gifting with designs in a festive star, evergreen tree, and a simple heart. The template is free. You might also like our printable reindeer gift box I love handmade gifts — they’re so much more special than store-bought ones because of…