Reindeer Handprint Ornaments {Fun Crafts with Mom}

  It's Christmastime! Have you decorated? I'm all over it here! We were at the tree farm cutting down our tree the weekend after Thanksgiving. I wanted to capture his little hand and thought these Reindeer Handprint Ornaments were a great way! I love this time of year and love having our home decorated with little crafts my children have made over the years.  SUPPLIES NEEDED: Brown … [Read more...]

Preschool Christmas Sensory Bin Using Rainbow Rice {Fun Crafts with Mom}

The weather has changed and we've shifted from playing outside for hours on end to only short periods for play. I keep screen time very limited around here so keeping the boys occupied is key so they don't end up bored. It's been awhile since I made a new sensory bin so we thought we'd make one that was Christmas themed. Here's our Preschool Christmas Sensory Bin: SUPPLIES … [Read more...]

My Favorite Christmas Craft Ideas Using A Silhouette CAMEO! {Plus, Giveaway!}

Have you been hoping to be more crafty lately? You should think about adding the Silhouette CAMEO® electronic cutting machine to your holiday wish list! Then make sure to tell your family that there is an amazing Black Friday sale about to hit their site! I thought I'd put together some of my favorite Christmas craft ideas I could find on Pinterest and share them with you. This Jingle … [Read more...]

Easy DIY Snowflake Rhinestone Gift Tags

It's Christmas eve! Ack! Do you know I just started all my wrapping yesterday and I'm still nowhere near done! I'll be up super late tonight getting everything all done! Like always I wanted to continue my tradition of making all my own gift tags for all the presents! Since it's so late in the game I really needed them to be something simple and something I could make with basic craft supplies I … [Read more...]

Paper Plate Christmas Trees {Kid Friendly Holiday Craft}

My boys are all excited about the holidays and being just 10 days out I'm looking for lots of fun, easy things to do with them to keep them from being bored but still in the spirit. This fun holiday craft makes Paper Plate Christmas Trees that are great for all age groups from toddlers, preschool, and even older kids! Supplies are minimal and if you craft often probably already have on … [Read more...]

Make Your Own Gold Glittery Christmas Letter Decorations

Overall, I love the look of silver and brushed nickel but when it comes to Christmas I am all gold. I love the way gold looks with all the glitter and lights and this time of year I want my whole house to sparkle. Recently I was walking through the stores looking at all the holiday decor and I kept stumbling upon all these pretty glittery words but they were so expensive. I knew I could make them … [Read more...]

DIY Cinnamon Ornaments {2 Ingredient Recipe} Easy for Kids!

It's December! We got our Christmas tree yesterday and I've hung the stockings on the mantle too. I love decorating my home and the warm feeling all the lights give when it's dark out. Since I live up in Western Massachusetts it's already getting dark here around 3:30-4:00 pm. The kids and I are bored and looking for fun stuff to do indoors and one of my favorite Christmas activities is making … [Read more...]

6 Personalized Handmade Holiday Place Cards

Wanna know my favorite part of decorating? The table! I love setting it up all decorated. Nothing over looked. Since I'm a crafter at heart and a paper one at that I love to step this up a notch and add a personalized touch with personalized name place cards for the holidays. For the actual place cards I cut paper to 3"x4"size and then scored in half for a 3"x 2" card. If you are … [Read more...]

How to Make Easy Decorative Snow Candles {Plus, DIY Mason Jar Snow Kissed Candle Holders} #FunCraftsWithMom

I may not like winter but I love decorating for it! Between me + you if I could talk my Hubby into putting up the tree right now I'd be tempted to do so! Don't worry, I'll wait until Black Friday for that! Until then I am getting some crafts done to be ready for the moment I can put it all out! I'm not a big candle person having a toddler in the house (and of course there is this one time … [Read more...]