Like many of you, this year we are doing an all handmade holiday. This includes the kids! My sister and I have seven kids between us and working together we came up with a big list of all the things that the kids could make for their siblings, cousins, parents, aunt, uncle, grandparents and friends. For the month of December I will be focusing on many of these items along with tutorials and/or links. I hope you'll find something new and exciting and will join along with us for a Kids Handmade Holiday!
- freezer paper stenciled object such as a t-shirt, sweatshirt, apron, tea towel, tote bag, etc.
- homemade deodorant, soap, face scrub, etc.
- drink coasters made from fabric, felted wool, popsicle sticks, oil cloth, cork, weaving, etc.
- write and illustrate a story then bind it into a book
- blank book or journal
- candles: rolled up beeswax sheets, recycled old candles, soy candles, dipped candles, etc.
- several different exotic varieties of homemade ice cream
- pillowcases: make from scratch or buy them and add decoration with stenciling, fabric markers, fabric paint, embroidery or simple applique
- crochet washcloths or dishcloths; especially nice from organic cotton yarn
- a decorated walking stick
- set of magnets: marble magnets, artwork glued onto magnet sheets, button magnets or woodsie magnets
- homemade candy such as peanut brittle, rock candy, lollipops, etc.
- make or buy some simple tote bags and using stenciling, fabric paint or fabric markers label them for tech accessories, beauty supplies, craft supplies, etc.
- bean bags
- a game
- a compilation recipe book: collect recipes from family members and compile into a book/notebook
- terrarium
- wee garden
- crayon cookies
- homemade cookies or pie
- a weaving
- music mix cd
- recipe in a jar
- spice mix for grilling
- scarf: no sew fleece scarf, knit/crochet scarf, fabric scarf, etc.
- a decorated wood box
- felt play food
- wet felted wool balls
- felted soap
- stationery set
- stickers
- jewelry: earrings, necklace, bracelet
- clock: get a kit and get creative with the clock face
- a diorama
- a calendar: have artwork printed for each month
- anniversary calendar with special occasions already written in
- flowers: tissue paper flowers, button flowers, felt flowers, etc.
- doll or troll house made from a gourd, cardboard boxes, wood shelves, etc.
- garland
- simple pillow
- painted rocks to be used as paper weights, door stops, plant markers, etc.
- no-sew fleece blanket
- mobile
- hot sock: sock filled with rice to heat for cold winter nights
- desk accessories: pencil cup, drawer organizers, etc.
- bookmarks
- dress-up kit
- make a puzzle from wood blocks
- embroidered drawing framed in an embroidery hoop
- puppets
- puppet theater
- key chain
- sachets
- set of napkins
- handmade rubber stamps
- decorated picture frame
- ornaments
- bulletin board
- peg dolls
- doll house accessories
- stuffies
