As the holiday season unfolds and the kids are home on break, it’s the perfect time to get crafty and create something special. If you’re looking to make a fun decoration or enjoy a cozy indoor activity, holiday crafting is a fun way to get in the holiday spirit! Whether you are looking for holiday craft ideas for family craft nights or holiday party ideas, here are 3 perfect options:
1. Handmade Holiday Cards for Your Family Craft Nights
One of my favorite holiday craft ideas is making personalized holiday cards. These handmade cards can add an extra touch of love to your greetings and make fun artwork on the fridge. You can use whatever stickers or embellishments you have on hand or you can get creative and let your kids’ imagination run wild with pens and pencils! Either way, handmade holiday cards are a sweet way to spread holiday cheer.
Materials:
- Blank cards or cardstock
- Stamps
- Watercolor, paints or markers
- Stickers, ribbons, or embellishments
Start by designing your cards with holiday stamps, or create your own custom watercolor designs. You can also incorporate fun embellishments like glitter or ribbons for added texture.
Handmade cards are not only a wonderful way to show you care but also a great keepsake for the recipients! Don’t forget to sign the card and include the date so you can look back and remember the craft night when you made it.
2. Holiday Party Decor Ideas: DIY Snowflake Ornaments
I love making snowflake ornaments and have been making them since I was in elementary school! Not only are they simple to create, but they can also be customized to fit any color scheme or theme you choose! All you need to make them are printer paper and a pair of scissors. For added sparkle, try decorating them with glitter, sequins, or small beads.. I love taping them to the windows so I can see them from the outside!
Materials:
- White paper or craft sticks
- Scissors
- Glue or a hot glue gun
- Glitter, sequins, or beads
- Ribbon or twine for hanging
Simply cut your paper into snowflake shapes, glue the pieces together, and decorate with your favorite embellishments. I love the trick of folding the paper in half or in fourths and cutting so all sides are even.
Once your snowflake is dry and you have added everything you want, add a ribbon for hanging, and you have your own custom snowflake ornaments!
3. Holiday Craft Ideas: Envelope Advent Calendar
If you’re looking for holiday party ideas for you and your friends to have a holiday craft night, an envelope advent calendar might be the way to go! Tell everyone to bring an old frame that they will want to use as the base for their calendar. You can write fun activities on the cards like movie night or family baking night. Plus your kids will look forward to opening a card every day!
Materials:
- Empty frame
- Wire
- Mini clothespins
- Mini Envelopes
- Colored sharpies or pens
Attach the wire to the empty frame using hot glue. Depending on the size of the frame, make sure you add enough rows! Then write the activities on the cards and stuff them in the mini envelopes to attach to the wire with the mini clothespins.
The Perfect Holiday Craft and Party Ideas for Your Family Craft Nights
There’s nothing better than spending time with your friends and family and walking away with a fun craft!
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