This month has been a busy one but also it’s been full of inspiration! I’ve loved crafting with my kids and getting to try some new fun ideas! I’ve really been working on the sensory side of Art this season and helping my kids enjoy the art of making crafts they can adore on the tree. First up are several Christmas Ornament ideas we’ve been working on this December.
Christmas Ornament Ideas:
Yarn wrapped pinecones. This Christmas art project is a great way to incorporate tactile senses by allowing kids to feel the pinecones vs the yarn and to create using a variety of colors mixed with nature.
We also worked on some beautiful Salt Dough ornaments that we molded, cut and detailed. You can find the recipe on my instagram. After the ornaments were dry we used watercolor to enhance the look of each one.
Yarn wrapped Jar lids to create mini Christmas Wreath ornaments. So cute.
Wood Slice Christmas Photo Ornaments. Tutorial here
Christmas Painting Ideas:
Next up are a series of Painting projects I’ve been working on with my kids lately. I like to teach them how to paint things but I also like to get them into process art. Here are a few good Christmas Art painting projects.
Shaving Cream Foam Christmas Art.
Watercolor with drops of rubbing alcohol. This is the perfect Science Experiment for Christmas Art.
Pine tree watercolor techniques
Snowflake Watercolor and pattern.
Watercolor Pine trees
Christmas Craft Ideas:
Christmas is not complete without some good old fashioned Christmas themed crafting right? Check out these cute projects you might want to try.
Tiny cardboard homes! Use scraps to create your own Christmas art masterpiece!
Pom Pom wreath! With the help of a Pom Pom maker and my kiddos, I was able to construct this colorful, artful wreath!
Straw Christmas Trees, just for fun!
Giant paper plate ornaments! YES; ours are hanging behind our Christmas Tree as a backdrop and we are loving displaying our Christmas Art.
Fabric Bow Card holder! This was SO easy and looks really cute strung across the mantle collecting cards. Simply add clothespins to hang your cards!
Christmas Play Ideas:
Lastly, here are some fun play tray ideas that you can set up for your Christmas kiddos.
Peppermint Play dough candy shop set up!!
Frozen Ice Christmas trees: These were so fun! Unlock frozen Christmas with the help of a little warm water. You can have the kids use paint brushes, eye droppers or just pour water over these frozen goodies!
Christmas Play Dough Set up. I’m really into play dough right now, you can find my recipe here.
Reindeer Food foam bead play set up
Wow! It’s been a busy month already, these are just some of the fun Christmas ideas I have! For more fun follow along on my instagram account!!
