Here are a few ideas for simple gifts for christmas, that children can make.



Box of Love


To make this gift you'll need:
Small plain boxes- Jewelry boxes work very well.
Glitter, sequins or any ornamentation.
Ribbon
Printed poem ( below) on card stock paper if possible.


This is a very special gift
That you can never see.
The reason it's so special,
is it's just for you from me.
Whenever you are happy,
or even feeling blue.
You only have to hold this gift
and know I think of you.

You never can unwrap it,
please leave the ribbon tied.
Just hold the box close
to your heart,
It's filled with love inside.

Have your child decorate the boxes in anyway
she/he pleases. Add ribbon
and the poem with the signature.
Tips:
Try your local jewelry store for boxes. I was able to purchase them for 25 cents each.



Placemats and Coasters


Your children's artwork can be transformed into
useful & beautiful Placemats or coasters for
friends and relatives.

You can use existing artwork or have your child
design something special. For placemats, have your
child draw, paint or color a picture on a large piece
of paper, then laminate it or cover it with clear contact
paper. For coasters, you might have your child trace
his or her handprint on colored paper and laminate.
Don't forget to sign and date the back!


FRIENDLY SOCK SNOWMEN


What You Need:

White ankle sock
Set of measuring cups
Plastic pellets
Polyester fiberfill
Rubber bands
Needle and matching threads
Red or blue infant sock
Pom-poms: medium white for the hat and small red for the nose
Scissors
Buttons: 2-1/4-inch for the eyes, 4-1/4-inch for the mouth, and 3-5/8-inch for the body
Ruler
1/2 yard of 1-inch-wide ribbon


Instructions:


1. Turn the white sock inside out. Pour 1 cup of plastic pellets into the toe of the sock for the snowman base.

2. Use polyester fiberfill to stuff the sock up to the heel
for the snowman's body. For the neck, wrap a rubber band several times around the sock at the top of the fiberfill.

3. Pour 1/3 cup of plastic pellets into the sock for the bottom of the snowman head. Add enough fiberfill to the sock to stuff the rest of the head. Wrap a second rubber band around the sock at the top of the fiberfill.

4. For the hat, thread the needle with a double strand of thread that matches the color of the infant sock. Pinch the toe of the sock around the white pom-pom; then insert the needle through the pinched portion and the pom-pom. Take the needle back through, and pull tightly on the thread ends. Tie the thread ends into a knot, and clip the thread.

5. Pull the cuff end of the hat over the top of the snowman's head to cover the rubber band. Use a matching color of thread to sew the hat in place.

6. Thread the needle with a double strand of white thread. For the nose, sew the small red pom-pom at the center of the face. Sew on two buttons for the eyes and four buttons for the mouth. Sew three buttons down the center front of the body, and tie the ribbon around the neck.



Here is a website with lots of other ideas for holiday gifts that kids can make

kids christmas craft

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Those are great!!!!!!!!

Love,



Tracy