Crafty Christmas

We were busy this holiday season with homemade trinkets and goodies.  I think two of my favorite crafts included paper plate wreaths and craft paper gift holders.  

The wreaths are toddler friendly with parent assistance and most preschoolers could assemble with little or no help.  We modeled this craft after something that Little Man did at school.  They made a perfect decoration to donate to a local nursing home.  What you will you need:

Punch a hole at the top for the string

Cut out the middle

Green construction paper
(Ripped in varying sizes)

 

Glue green pieces on first
(We used 3 red circles for holly and a red bow)

Next up, decorative gift holders made from scrap booking paper.  I thought this would be adorable for W's teachers.  I got the idea from the vlog Whats Up Moms on Youtube DIY Easy Christmas Gifts (her description starts around 2 minutes and 25 seconds).  I should have listened to her and went to Michael's but Target is closer.... so scrap booking paper it is.  I am sure the translucent paper is easier to manipulate.  What you will need:

Translucent scrapbook paper I used 12 x 12
(Must be a square)

Roll the paper to create a cone and tape to hold in place

I put a piece of tissue paper in the bottom to fill some space and reinforce the tip

Filler: Candy would be a great (use a smaller square for just candy such as an 8 x 8)
(I used the larger square because I was also putting in a
mini hand sanitizer and lip balm from Ulta's $1 door busters)

I put a piece of tissue paper on top the gift to help hold the items in place
and prevent them from falling out

Use a one hole punch to punch a hole in the top corner
Fold the top down to see where the second hole should be punched
Make a hole 1/4 inch to the right of the second hole
Thread twine or ribbon through the two holes

Once threaded through the bottom 2 holes,
thread through top hole and pull closed so the paper folds over

Add a gift tag or decorative embellishment

Tie in a bow and post that Pinteresty success on Instagram!
(Since these were a gift for W's teachers he decorated them with Christmas stickers)

Happy Crafting!