Christmas is a time where relatives, friends, or coworkers can get together and celebrate the holidays through merry food and gift giving. Creating Christmas crafts with your kids offers numerous benefits. It enhances their creativity and fine motor skills through hands-on activities like cutting, gluing, and decorating. These activities enhance children’s fine motor skills, creativity, and patience as they engage in hands-on projects. Crafting also instills a sense of accomplishment and pride in children when you see their finished work. Additionally, it can be an opportunity to teach kids about sustainability by using recycled and natural materials, like Karat Earth. This shared time fosters stronger family bonds and provides a platform for meaningful conversations. Additionally, crafting can teach children about the joy of giving, as they create handmade gifts for loved ones. It also helps in developing patience and attention to detail. Overall, these activities create lasting memories and traditions, making the holiday season even more special. Spruce up the holidays by hosting a kid’s craft party using Karat and Karat Earth products! Here are 5 Christmas crafts featuring Karat:
You will need:
-Karat Kraft Paper Bags (any size): https://lollicupstore.com/collections/sos-bags-kraft
-Wooden clothespins (2 for each bag)
-Large googly eyes
-Brown/red pom poms or red construction paper
-Karat wrap paper https://lollicupstore.com/collections/deli-wrap-paper-liners or tissue paper
-Markers to decorate
-Liquid glue
-Treats! These can be caramel corn, candies, toys, or small stocking stuffers. If you’re thinking baked goods, Tea Zone powders, such as Tea Zone Taro Powder, can be used as a great addition to cookies too!
Step 1: Glue 2 eyes in the center of the paper bag.
Step 2: If using construction paper: Cut out a large red circle and glue under the eyes. If you are using pom poms: Glue 1 pom pom under the eyes. Set aside to dry.
Step 3: Draw a mouth with a marker. Be creative! Use markers to decorate the bag however you’d like.
Step 4: Add the wrap paper into the bag. This will help the bag stand up. Fill the bag with your treats!
Step 5: Fold the top of the bag over. Clip 2 clothespins on each top corner of the bag, to make reindeer antlers.
-Karat/Karat Earth Plastic Boba, Giant, or Jumbo Straws
-Plastic pony beads
-Pipe cleaners (approx. 11-12 inches)
-Red or Green Ribbon (approx. 8 inches)
-Liquid glue
Step 1: Cut straws into 6 pieces, each with similar lengths. Cut the ribbon into 8 inch strips. If you have younger children, do this beforehand and place them in a container for them to choose from for the next step.
Step 2: String the straw pieces and beads one by one into the pipe cleaner. Twist the ends of the wreath when complete to create a round shape.
Step 3: Tie a string and a ribbon onto the top of your creation. Now hang it on your Christmas tree!
You will need:
-Buttons
-Black and Orange marker
-Optional: Small Santa Hat
Step 1: Flip cup upside down so the bottom is facing up.
Step 2: Draw a snowman face with the black marker and draw a triangle carrot nose with the orange marker, leaving space to glue buttons.
Step 3: Glue 3 buttons in a vertical line under the snowman face.
Step 4: Optional: If you have liquid glue, glue a small Santa hat on top of the snowman’s head.
You will need:
-Karat Earth 1 Compartment Plates
-Green construction paper
-Glue
-Scissors
-Sequins, stickers, or small pom-poms for decorations
-Brown construction paper
-Star sticker or cut-out
-Hole punch (optional)
-String or ribbon (optional)
Step 1: Cut green construction paper to fit the plate and glue it on.
Step 2: Once the plate is dry, cut it into a triangle shape to resemble a Christmas tree.
Step 3: Cut a small rectangle from the brown construction paper and glue it to the bottom of the triangle to make the tree trunk.
Step 4: Use sequins, stickers, or small pom-poms to decorate the tree. Glue them on as ornaments.
Step 5: Add a star sticker or cut-out to the top of the tree.
Optional Hanging Loop: If you want to hang the tree, use a hole punch to make a hole at the top and thread a piece of string or ribbon through it.
You will need:
Small Karat Paper Bags with Handles
Karat Earth Wooden Stirrers – 5 for each star
White or Blue paint or markers
Glitter (any color)
Glue
Step 1: Paint or color the popsicle sticks and let them dry.
Step 2: Arrange five popsicle sticks into a star shape and glue them together.
Step 3: Use an extra popsicle stick to spread glitter on top of the surface of each stick, and sprinkle as much glitter as desired. You can also decided which pattern and color of glitter you want. Set aside to dry.
Step 4: Once dried, glue the backside of the star to the center of the bag. You can add as many stars as you want!
Organizing a family craft night can be a delightful and memorable experience. Here are some tips to help you get started:
Making Christmas crafts with your kids is a fantastic way to spend quality time together. It allows you to engage in meaningful activities that require collaboration and communication, strengthening your bond. This shared experience can lead to wonderful conversations and laughter, creating cherished memories. Plus, working on crafts together can be a relaxing and enjoyable way to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
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