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This craft is simple and oh-so cute! Watch your little ones light up when they see their artwork on the wall or mantel this Christmas. Use one colour or many, you could even add glitter! Adult supervision and help are needed for this craft as we recommend using a crafter knife to trim the painter’s tape (see below for details!)

What do you need to make a Reindeer Fun! Kids Craft

• Canvas
• Painters tape
• Paint
• FREE template
• Crafting knife
• Pencil
• Black paint pen or permanent marker
• Sequins and/or glitter (optional)

How to make Reindeer Fun! Kids Craft!

• Print and cut out our FREE template
• Trace the reindeer head onto the canvas
• Cover the traced outline with painter’s tape
• Using a crafter’s knife, carefully cut away the excess tape
• Paint! Use a brush or finger paint!
• Set the painting aside to dry completely. Then peel the tape away
• outline and colour the eyes using a black paint pen or thick permanent marker
• Add sequins or glitter using all-purpose glue.

Easy to follow photo tutorial!

Print and cut out our free reindeer template. Be sure to cut the nose and the eyes out as well. Then center the reindeer in the middle of the canvas —Trace around the head, eyes and nose with a pencil. Don’t press too hard!

Cover the traced drawing with painter’s tape.

Using a crafter’s knife, carefully cut away the excess tape so you’re left with a painter’s tape reindeer face.

To make the nose the same colour as the background, cut the nose out as well. Leave the eyes.

Then paint! Have your little one use a paintbrush — or finger paint! — around the canvas. Use different colours or the same. Glitter paint of confetti paint is a great addition to this project!

Set the painting aside to dry completely.

Once dry, carefully peel the painter’s tape away from the canvas.

Next, outline and colour the eyes using a black paint pen or thick permanent marker.

Optional: Add sequins or glitter using all-purpose glue.

Watch your little one smile as you hang your Reindeer Fun! Kid’s Craft up to be admired!

We hope you love this Reindeer Fun Kid’s Craft as much as we do! If you’re looking for other Christmas crafts, DIY and recipes, certainly check out our other ideas!

More Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make:

• Christmas Handprint Art for Kids — perfect for Baby’s 1st Christmas!
• DIY Candy Cane Wreath
• Popsicle Stick Bucket List — Christmas activities!
• Over 25 Christmas Crafts for Kids
• How to Make Ice Globes — Christmas lights in the snow!

Christmas DIY and Decor:

• Personalized Outdoor Christmas Sign Post
• 2-Step DIY Coastal Christmas Starfish
• Retro Christmas Photos Transfer Decorations
• Christmas Silhouette Decorations with FREE printable!

Christmas Recipes:

• Champagne Cocktail with Pink Whitney
• Natural Peanut Butter Snowballs
• Grinch Mini Cheesecake Bites
• Polar Bear Martini

Don’t forget to check out our popular Christmas Movie Checklist with FREE Printable!

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This punch is just as great for a festive date night or a party with family and friends, and because it’s so easy to make, you can continue to fill the pitcher as the night continues!

The flavour is not overly sweet, making this punch easy to sip. Not to mention it looks great on the table!

Reasons why you’ll love this punch and want to serve it year after year:

• It’s easy to make!
• This punch looks outstanding on the table. The red colours, sparkling bubbles, and floating fruit are stunning!
• The flavour is appealing to most crowds. It’s not too sweet or tangy. Add or leave out alcohol to suit your guests!
• It will help you and your guests get into the holiday spirit! Cranberries, oranges with hints of cinnamon and apple, what more could you ask for?

Christmas Punch Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen cranberries
• 3-4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 sliced orange
• 1L cranberry juice
• 1L sparkling apple juice
• 1/2L orange juice

How to make a Christmas Punch:

• Place sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks and frozen cranberries into a tall pitcher.
• Top with orange juice.
• Then add sparkling apple juice and cranberry juice.
• Enjoy!

Spice up your punch with vodka or prosecco!

Simply add vodka to the recipe above OR replace the sparkling apple juice with prosecco for a delicious – adult – alcoholic punch.

Easy to Follow Photo Tutorial:

Place sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks and frozen cranberries into a tall pitcher.

Top with orange juice.

Then add cranberry juice and sparkling apple juice.

Enjoy!

Delicious Family-Tradition Christmas Punch!

We hope you love this Christmas Punch as much as we do! If you’re looking for more Christmas recipes, DIY and crafts, certainly check out our other ideas!

More Christmas Recipes:

• Champagne Cocktail with Pink Whitney
• Natural Peanut Butter Snowballs
• Grinch Mini Cheesecake Bites
• Polar Bear Martini

Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make:

• Christmas Handprint Art for Kids — perfect for Baby’s 1st Christmas!
• DIY Candy Cane Wreath
• Popsicle Stick Bucket List — Christmas activities!
• Over 25 Christmas Crafts for Kids
• How to Make Ice Globes — Christmas lights in the snow!

Christmas DIY and Decor:

• Personalized Outdoor Christmas Sign Post
• 2-Step DIY Coastal Christmas Starfish
• Retro Christmas Photos Transfer Decorations
• Christmas Silhouette Decorations with FREE printable!

Don’t forget to check out our popular Christmas Movie Checklist with FREE Printable!

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Christmas Punch {Mocktail/Cocktail}

This is an easy Christmas Punch, filled with cranberries, oranges and sparkling apple juice! Enjoy this punch as a non-alcoholic treat for the holidays or spice it up with vodka or prosecco. Either way, get into the holiday spirit with a delicious Christmas punch!

Course Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine Holiday

Keyword Christmas, cocktail, Cranberry, Drink, Holiday, mocktail

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 102kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen cranberries
• 3-4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 orange sliced
• 1 L cranberry juice
• 1 L sparkling apple juice
• 1/2 L orange juice

Instructions

• Place sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks and frozen cranberries into a tall pitcher.
• Top with orange juice.
• Then add sparkling apple juice and cranberry juice.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Simply add vodka to the recipe above OR replace the sparkling apple juice with prosecco for a delicious – adult – alcoholic punch.

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Before you start…you may want to make a double batch of these mini Christmas cheesecakes because they won’t last long…no matter how many people there are in your family!

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What do you need to make these cute desserts?

This recipe is made using a regular 12 cup muffin pan, the ones you make cupcakes in. That’s part of the ease with this recipe, we all have muffin tins and it will make delicious individual sized cheesecakes. You’ll also need some cupcake liners, they will be removed before serving.

You can make this dessert recipe in advance easily too. Just keep the cheesecakes in the refrigerator and add the cute strawberry hats just before serving.

How to make Festive and Fun Grinch Mini Cheesecakes

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter together in a small bowl.

Spoon a small amount of the graham base mixture (about 1 tablespoon) into the 12 cup muffin tin, lined with cupcake liners. Be sure to press the base down firmly in each cup.

Bake for 5 min.

Secondly, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla, sour cream, heavy cream one at a time, and green food colouring in a medium bowl until blended.

Divide the cheesecake filling mixture between each of the 12 graham bases, using a spoon. Bake for about 15-20 min. Allow them to cool.

*Baking tip* place the cooled cheesecakes in the refrigerator to chill overnight. This will allow the cheesecakes to completely set and firm, making them easier to eat and decorate!

Next, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

Cut the bottoms and tops of the strawberries off, making flat surfaces on each end.

Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the liners. Top them with some whipped cream, and a strawberry.

We hope you loved this festive and fun Grinch Mini Cheesecake Recipe! If you’re looking for more Christmas recipes certainly check out our delicious Natural Peanut Butter Snowballs.

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Festive Strawberry Grinch Mini Cheesecakes

Delicious single serve mini cheesecakes with a Grinch inspired theme!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword Cheesecake, Christmas, dessert

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Chill overnight 12 hours

Total Time 12 hours 35 minutes

Servings 12 cheesecakes

Calories 257kcal

Equipment

• 12 cup muffin tin
• 12 muffin liners

Ingredients

For the crust

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp butter  melted

For the cheesecakes

• 16 oz cream cheese  softened to room temp.
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp flour all purpose
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 8 drops food colouring gel

For the tops

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 12 strawberries both ends cut flat

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Place paper muffin liners into the muffin tin.
• In a small bowl, combine the graham crumbs with melted butter and sugar.
• Evenly divide mixture among the 12 muffin cups, press the mixture down firmly. Bake for 5min, then set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, sour cream and heavy cream one at a time until smooth. Add in about 8 drops of green food colouring (amount may vary), the mixture should be "Grinch" green!
• Using a medium spoon, pour the mixture evenly over crusts (one heaping spoonful)
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 – 20 minutes or until just set in the middles.
• Allow cheesecakes to cool in the tins until they reach room temperature. Then transfer them to the refrigerator to chill overnight, or until chilled through (about 12 hours)
• In a medium bowl, beat the powdered sugar and heavy cream together until stiff peaks form. Place it in the refrigerator until ready to use
• Cut the strawberries on both end to create flat ends
• Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the liners. Place them on a serving dish, top with whipped cream and strawberries! Create the Grinch's hat by adding a whipped cream pom pom on the top of the strawberries.

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Enjoy our list of Amazing New Year’s Eve Recipe Ideas

The Best New Year’s Drink Recipes

• This pomegranate mint champagne cocktail is a stunning New Year’s drink that can also be set up as a cocktail bar for parties.  Pomegranate Mint Champagne Cocktail Recipe by Eating Richly
• Get festive with a bubbly Blood Orange Champagne Sangria! A simple and delicious cocktail with fresh blood oranges, orange liqueur, a touch of seltzer and Brut!  Blood Orange Champagne Sangria by Lemons + Zest
• An elegant champagne cocktail with history that goes back to WWI. A perfect drink for parties and celebrations, especially New Year’s Eve!  French 75 Champagne Cocktail by Bitz & Giggles
• Delicious New Year’s cocktail made with champagne and pink whitney, topped with raspberries Champagne Cocktail with Pink Whitney by Champagne and Sugarplums

Mocktails, Cocktails and Coolers!

New Year’s Eve Recipe Ideas

• If you are looking for a crisp and refreshing seasonal low carb cocktail, this is it! This Keto Tart Cranberry Cooler is easy to make, and completely delicious.  Tart Cranberry Cooler by Peace Love and Low Carb
• A beautiful and delicious non-alcoholic cocktail (mocktail) to ring in the New Year, serve at parties, or celebrate a special event. This drink is fun, refreshing, and healthy!  An Elegant Non-Alcoholic New Year’s Drink by My Chefs Apron
• Fun and fizzy Raspberry Fizz cocktail for New Year’s Eve!  Easy to make and very delicious.  Raspberry Fizz by Bitz & Giggles
• Celebrate New Years with this fun and festive champagne cocktail!  Pomegranate Kir Royale by Zestful Kitchen

Orange Creamsicles, Milky shots and Cranberry Cocktails!

• Cranberry Lemon Drops are a drink you’ll want to make this New Year’s Eve!  New Year’s Eve Drink – Cranberry Lemon Drops by Scrappy Geek
• Take your favorite brunch cocktail and level it up to make these Orange Creamsicle Mimosas. Imagine the Orange Julius of your childhood, in a fun, adult boozy version, perfect for New Year’s Day brunch!  Orange Creamsicle Mimosas by Peace Love and Low Carb
• No matter where you are watching the ball drop on New Year, you will want to have our delicious New Year’s Milk Shot drink in your hands!  New Year’s Milk Shots Recipe by Ottawa Mommy Club
• This non alcoholic Cranberry Cosmo Mocktail is really fun, festive and the perfect holiday drink for kids!  Cranberry Cosmo Mocktail: A Festive Non Alcoholic Holiday Drink! By Food Meanderings

The Best New Year’s Appetizer and Dinner Ideas

• Prosciutto Fig Crostini is a great appetizer to serve at your New Year’s Eve party. These fancy looking bites are so easy to make!  Prosciutto Fig Crostini by Appetizer Addiction
• Festive, easy, cranberry brie bites make the best appetizer that tastes and looks fancy! Gooey melty cheese with tart cranberry sauce wrapped in a golden, buttery, and flaky puff pastry, to make these bite-sized snacks or appetizers for New Year’s!  Easy Cranberry Brie Bites by Little Sunny Kitchen
• This homemade crab rangoon can be baked or fried! It’s filled with an easy cream cheese Crab Rangoon filling. Plus, they’re easy to make ahead of time for seamless entertaining!  Homemade Crab Rangoon by The Cozy Cook
• Perfect appetizer for New Year’s Eve.  This Cheesy Hot Crab Dip tastes delicious, is decadent and a little bit elegant!  Cheesy Hot Crab Dip by From Valerie’s Kitchen

Appetizers Galore! New Year’s Eve Recipe Ideas.

• These Olive Stuffed Cheese Ball Bites are the perfect appetizer for the New Year’s! They are not only easy to make but taste delicious and can be served on their own, with crackers or part of a cheese board.  Olive Stuffed Cheese Ball Bites by Appetizer Addiction
• Bruschetta is an easy Italian appetizer made with bread that is grilled then rubbed with cloves of garlic. It is often topped with olive oil, juicy and bright tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. A simple and quick appetizer that you can throw together in just 20 minutes!  Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil by Little Sunny Kitchen
• This perfect cheese board is a great appetizer for New Years’. It is super classy and easy to make for any event. A cheese board is always a yummy crowd pleaser!  How to Make a Cheeseboard by It Is a Keeper
• Black eyed peas are traditionally eaten on New Year’s eve as they’re said to bring luck and prosperity for the new year. This cowboy caviar is a fantastic way to enjoy the tradition!  Oil Free Cowboy Caviar Dip by This Healthy Kitchen

Keep Reading for more of The Ultimate List of New Year’s Eve Recipe Ideas

• These homemade Chinese chicken fingers are JUST like from a restaurant. Crispy and golden on the outside and filled with juicy chicken on the inside. Perfect finger food for New Year’s!  Chinese Chicken Fingers by The Cozy Cook
• These Air Fryer Egg Rolls are delicious and easy to make!  A perfect appetizer for New Year’s Eve.  Instant Pot & Air Fryer Egg Rolls by Recipes From a Pantry 
• The beauty of a well-made charcuterie plate is that there are no rules. Making a keto charcuterie board is the perfect low carb appetizer a New Years Eve celebration. How to Build an Epic Keto Charcuterie Board by Peace Love and Low Carb.
• Delicious and easy Crock-Pot Meatball recipe, perfect for New Year’s Eve!  Crock-Pot Cocktail Meatballs by From Valerie’s Kitchen

Bacon, Meatballs and Mangos!

• Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies use our delicious spiced sugar to add tons of extra flavour. These cocktail weenies are easy to make and SO tasty!  Bacon Wrapped Smokies by Cincy Shopper
• Bring the New Year in Style with my Lobster stuffed with crab imperial. It will definitely be a highlight of the festivities!  Lobster Stuffed with Crab Imperial by Ask Chef Dennis
• With only three ingredients these delicious meatballs are the perfect New Year’s Eve party food!  Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs by Recipes from a Pantry
• Delicious brie and mango appetizer. Easy to make and flavours that will have you going back for more! Brie Bites with Mango Chutney Appetizer by Champagne and Sugarplums

There are still more delicious recipes!

• An easy meal to put together, meat fondue (called fleischfondue in Germany) can include any variety of meat, and cater to a multitude of tastes. The perfect party food for the holidays!  German Meat Fondue (Fleischfondue) by Earth Food and Fire
• Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups ~ a crowd favorite tucked inside a crispy and flaky shell. Perfect for New Years Eve celebrations!  Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups by Vegan Huggs
• Instant Pot Vegetarian Black Eyed Peas recipe with tomato and spinach or Indian Spinach Lobia is easier to make than you think! It’s a nutritious vegetarian dish you can make in less than 15 minutes.  Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe by Two Sleevers 
• This may look a little like bruschetta, but it isn’t. It’s actually cooked, sliced and griddled polenta, topped not with tomatoes but peppers and carrots.  Thyme Vegetables on Polenta Toast (vegetarian, gluten-free starter) by A Mummy Too

Keep reading for more New Year’s Eve Recipe Ideas!

The Best New Year’s Eve Recipe Ideas

• These Prosecco Sugared Grapes have only 3 ingredients and are super easy to make. Sweet, crunchy, boozy and addicting! They are the perfect lucky treat for New Year’s or any other day of the year! Prosecco Sugared Grapes by Lemon Blossoms
• Perfect for New Year’s Eve, these Sprinkle Dipped Fortune Cookies are fun and easy to do!  Sprinkled Dipped Fortune Cookies by My Joy Filled Life 
• No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a scrumptious party nibble that can be thrown together in minutes! Creamy chocolate and peanut butter combine with a cereal puff crunch in this one bite cookie treat.  No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies by The Monday Box
• Chocolatey goodness without eggs, milk or butter!  A tasty cake for a night of fun and celebration, bring in the New Year with a delicious chocolate cake.  Crazy Cake by Crayons & Cravings

Bring on the desserts! New Year’s Eve Recipe Ideas

• Fun and easy to make New Year’s Eve Countdown Cupcakes will be the hit of the party!  New Year’s Eve Countdown Cupcakes by Moore or Less Cooking
• Dessert for New Year’s eve! These easy cookies are an excellent way to bring in the new year!  New Year’s Eve Cookies by Scrappy Geek
• Creamy eggnoggy pudding layered with vanilla wafers and topped with creamy chocolate…yes please! You’ll be the hit of the party or get-together with this fabulous Eggnog Eclair Dessert.  Eggnog Eclair Dessert by Tshanina Peterson
• These small chocolate cake balls are the perfect New Year’s dessert.  Filled with sweet and delicious booziness, they are easy to make and look fun too!  Irish Car Bomb Cake Balls by Barth Bakery

We hope you like The Ultimate List of New Years Eve Recipe Ideas! Enjoy your New Year’s celebration this year, eat great food, drink great drinks and be happy! Looking for some New Year’s crafts? Certainly check out our New Year Countdown Clock or our fun Shooting Stars Kids Craft!

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This cute wooden Christmas stocking holder is perfect for homes with or without a traditional fireplace mantel. This tutorial shows how to make a stocking holder that stands on the floor, but you can also make it hang on the wall by attaching a wall hanger to the back! Either way, it will look and work great!

Two ways to make this stocking holder!

What do you need to make a Christmas Stocking Holder?

• Banister Post (check out your local restore!)
• (4) 4” x 5” wooden boards (to hold the banister up)
• Large Wooden Board
• Red, White, and Green Acrylic Paint
• Red Spray Paint
• Hanging Hooks
• Nails
• Hammer
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Ribbon (Optional)
• Glitter (Optional)
• Embellishments (Optional)
• Glue (For Embellishments)
• Hot Glue Gun (For Ribbon)

How do you make a stocking holder?

Firstly, spray paint the banister post and the four base pieces according to the directions on the can. Allow the spray paint to dry after every coat, it may take several coats to complete, once finished set them aside.   

Project Tip: You can find a banister railing at your local restore, you may even get lucky and find one that’s already painted white.   

Next, paint the face of the main board with red acrylic paint; you’ll likely need more than one coat. Once dry, paint the back of the board and the outer edge.   

Almost done making your own DIY Wood Christmas Stocking Holder!

Once the face board is completely dry, measure and lightly draw a line to use as a guideline for your lettering. Be sure not to press too hard with or it will dent the board.

Freehand the letters or use a stencil. For those who have one, this can be a great opportunity to use your Cricut!

Glitter can be added to the letters after the paint dries by tracing the letters with glue.

To finish the main board off, screw in the hooks. Space them out equally, using the ruler and pencil to measure and mark where they will go across the bottom of the board. 

Finally, construct the holder by nailing the four pieces of wood to the bottom of the post, acting as feet. One piece of wood for each side of the pole. At the top, nail the main board using two or three nails.  

Get creative and add ribbon to the post, sparkling stickers, jewels, snowflakes and more to the main board!

We hope you loved this DIY Christmas Stocking Holder as much as we did! If you’re looking for more Christmas fun, certainly check out our other ideas!

More Christmas Decor and DIY:

• Personalized Outdoor Christmas Sign Post
• 2-Step DIY Coastal Christmas Starfish
• Retro Christmas Photos Transfer Decorations
• Silhouette Decorations with FREE printable!

Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make:

• Christmas Handprint Art for Kids — perfect for Baby’s 1st Christmas!
• DIY Candy Cane Wreath
• Popsicle Stick Bucket List — Christmas activities!
• Over 25 Christmas Crafts for Kids
• How to Make Ice Globes — Christmas lights in the snow!

Christmas Recipes:

• Champagne Cocktail with Pink Whitney
• Natural Peanut Butter Snowballs
• Grinch Mini Cheesecake Bites
• Polar Bear Martini

Don’t forget to check out our popular Christmas Movie Checklist with FREE Printable!

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This collection of Christmas kids crafts includes paper plate snowmen and Santa’s, cards for grandparents and teachers, handprint Christmas craft ideas to and so much more for making Christmas memories! Materials are easy to find – most you can buy at the dollar store (making these crafts thrifty too!). To find out how to make the crafts, simply click the links below the pictures.

Pipe cleaner trees, Christmas games and cute little reindeers for kids to make…

• This easy and fun kid-friendly pipe cleaner Christmas trees craft is an easy and fun project to make together this holiday season!  Kid-Friendly Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees Craft by Two Kids and a Coupon.
• A sweet little reindeer ornament for the kids to make, hang them on the tree or make a garland out of them, super cute and so easy!  How to Make a DIY Reindeer Craft Ornament by Foster To Adopt.
• Whether you’re looking for a cute DIY gift your kids will love or an affordable stocking stuffer idea – everyone will love this adorable tic-tac-toe game. In addition to being easy to make, it will provide endless amounts of fun for your kids.   Easy Tic Tac Toe Game Christmas Kids Craft by Life Should Cost Less.
• Kids will have great fun making the Christmas shapes for this garland of lights, they can trace Christmas cookie cutters and then colour them in.   How to Make a DIY Christmas Garland with Lights by Pillar Box Blue.

Dancing elves craft, 3D cards, and cupcake liner crafts…

•  Fun and personalized Christmas kids craft.  Kids will love to become an Elf by placing their picture on the printable body, put together with a fastener so the arms and legs are moveable! Free Printable Buddy The Elf Craft For Kids by Simple Everyday Mom.
•  Cards to be shared, these cute 3D cards are fun for kids to make and give. Pop Up Gingerbread Man Card for 3d Christmas Fun by Red Ted Art.
• Try one of these easy DIY Christmas cards you can make with the kids. It adds a special personal touch to any gift which certainly makes for a memorable keepsake. Easy DIY Holiday & Christmas Cards to Make With Kids by Cendu Param. 
• So easy Christmas Cupcake liner crafts, your toddler will love this fun Christmas craft with three different ideas! 3 Super Easy Cupcake Liner Christmas Crafts for Toddlers by Lil Tigers. 

Handprint characters, Christmas painting, popsicle sticks and pom-poms!

• Cute and so easy Christmas handprint ideas, three different characters with three different ways to display them! Christmas Kids Craft – Handprint Ideas by Champagne and Sugarplums
• Some of the best Christmas rock painting ideas.  From stockings and snowflakes to Santa’s and Elf shoes.  Festive Christmas Rock Painting Ideas by Sustain My Craft Habit
• These easy pom pom ornaments are fun to make for kids AND adults, so very cute! Add this craft to your Christmas traditions.  Pom Pom Christmas Ornaments // Family Holiday Tradition by Lovely Indeed 
• A very cute Popsicle Reindeer for all ages! Great for toddlers and so much fun for school aged kids.  Easy Reindeer Popsicle Stick Craft for Kids by Simple Everyday Mom

Over 25 of the Best Christmas Crafts for Kids

• This Santa’s workshop ornament is so cute! Its super easy to make when your kids are looking for something new to do on a Saturday afternoon or during Christmas vacation.  DIY Santa’s Workshop Ornament by Ottawa Mommy Club
• Let kids make their very own advent calendar and count down the days until Christmas. . You can avoid the waxy chocolate and make a craft instead – it has longer staying power than a single drawing on the fridge.  Easy DIY Advent Calendar For Kids by Unique Gifter
• Kids will love to make these DIY snowballs, perfect for indoor snowball fights, certainly a fun gift idea! Easy Kids Craft Yarn Pom Pom Snowball Fight Kit by TikKido
• Kids will not only start learning some basic sewing skills, but they’ll also create frameable art with this easy Christmas string art craft. Christmas String Art Stencils: Christmas Tree and Snowflake by Kim and Carrie

Best Christmas Crafts for Kids. Polar bear craft, popsicle stick trees, handprint reindeer…

• Learn how to make this Easy Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft with a free printable template. Perfect for toddler, preschool, and first grade aged kids.  Easy Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft by Life Should Cost Less
• Very cute and easy popsicle stick Christmas tree craft.  Kids of all ages will love to decorate their own popsicle stick Christmas tree with pipe cleaners, stickers, mini pom-poms and more, so cute.  Cute Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft for Kids by Hunny I’m Home DIY  
• Very easy and cute handprint reindeer craft.  This craft certainly makes a great memento, using handprints for the reindeers antlers.  Kids will love creating these cute deer.  A Handprint Reindeer Craft for Kids by Simple Everyday Mom
• Instead of buying the delicate ornaments, make your own Wooden Jenga Christmas Ornaments this year! These ornaments are super easy to make, durable, and are a lot more thrifty than buying individual ornaments.  Wooden Jenga Christmas Ornaments by The Inspiration Edit

Easy and Fun Christmas Ideas

• Create Pointillism inspired Christmas trees using only a cotton swab!  Fun for all ages and so creative.  How to Make Christmas Art with Pointillism by Coffee and Carpool 
• Very cute and fun Christmas Tree Bookmarks!  Made with origami paper, these little trees will certainly make great gifts.  Christmas Tree Bookmarks by My Joy Filled Life
• A cute elf kids craft – mix and match these paper elves with an included printable template.  Mix and Match Paper Elf Craft (with Printable Template) by Messy Little Monster
• Countdown to Christmas with this snowman calendar.  Kids will love to countdown to the big day using a craft they’ve made themselves.  Snowman Christmas Countdown Craft by Coffee and Carpool 

Wreaths, paper roll characters, cards and paper plates…

• Your kids will have a blast making their own wreath. You can easily download the printable ornaments for this quick and so easy Christmas craft.  Christmas Wreath Craft for Preschoolers by Two Pink Peonies
• These Christmas windsocks are easy for kids to make and the different characters look so cute hung up for a decoration at home or school.  Christmas Windsock Craft by I Heart Crafty Things 
• This is an easy Christmas craft without the mess!  Three different paper plate characters to create.  Paper Plate Santa, Snowman and Rudolph by Crafts by Amanda
• Kids will love making this cute homemade Santa Card for friends and loved ones this holiday season, so cute!  Cute Santa Card by I Heart Crafty Things

We hope you loved this list of 25 Best Christmas Crafts for Kids! If you’re looking for more Christmas crafts, certainly check out our Silhouette Santa Craft, a beautiful craft that looks amazing on the mantel or on the wall!

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This appy’s are so simple – and we really, really mean it. Think refrigerated dough cut into squares and then tucked into a mini muffin tin. Add a slice of Brie and a spoonful of mango chutney, pop into the oven, garnish with mint and done. Didn’t believe us when we said it was easy? We’d never lie to you! Now, let’s get cooking.

What You’ll Need:

• Refrigerated Premade Dough
• Brie
• Mango chutney
• Mint leaves
• Mini muffin tin
• Cooking spray

Brie Bites with Mango Chutney

Firstly, preheat oven to 350°. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray and then spread the dough onto a counter or cutting board (you may need to sprinkle some flour to prevent sticking) and then roll out the dough. Cut the dough into 24 squares.

Place dough squares into the muffin tin slots.

Cut the Brie into small slices and then place inside of the dough squares.

Top each square with a spoonful of mango chutney.

Bake for 10-15 minutes.

We recommend topping each Brie Bite with a mint leaf. Unfortunately, due to supply shortages in the times of COVID, we did not have any mint available to add to our tutorial!

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Brie Bites with Mango Chutney

These Brie Bites made of fluffy pieces of golden pastry, topped with mango chutney, and a mint leaf make for a tasty appetizer that are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. They are the perfect passed appetizer for New Year's parties – elegant, tasty and easy to make!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizer, brie, mango, minty, new years

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 24 bites

Calories 93kcal

Cost $25

Equipment

• Cooking spray
• Mini muffin tin

Ingredients

• 1 tube Refrigerated Pastry Dough Crescent dough, pizza dough or pie dough will all work for this recipe
• 1 wheel Brie
• 1 cup Mango chutney
• 24 Mint leaves

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray
• Spread the dough onto a counter (you may need to sprinkle some flour to prevent sticking) and roll out the dough
• Cut dough into 24 squares
• Place dough squares into the muffin tin slots
• Cut the Brie into small slices and place inside of the dough squares
• Top each square with a spoonful of mango chutney
• Bake for 10-15 minutes
• Top each bite with a mint leaf and serve warm

We hope you loved these Brie Bites. If you’re looking for more New Year’s party ideas check out our Pink Whitney Champagne Cocktail, Confetti Backdrop and then our New Year’s Countdown Clock.

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Not only is this craft great for the holidays, it’s a really fun DIY science experiment for the kids. Students, preschoolers, toddlers and school aged kids will all love watching these snow globes go from water to ice. And the designs created from the food colouring is an added surprise! These ice globes are definitely a fun STEM activity.

What you’ll need:

• Balloons
• Water
• Food colouring
• COLD WEATHER!
• Battery operated tea lights (optional)

How to Make Ice Globes – Christmas Lights in the Snow

Firstly, add some food colouring to the balloon. The more you put the darker the colour will appear when it’s frozen and the more it will look like a Christmas light (using food colouring will be messy!!). Add the water next.  You will have to cover most of your tap with the balloon to fill it, otherwise there won’t be enough force to fill the balloon enough.  Fill them until you are happy with their size, remembering that they need to be carried outside when done. We found the size of two hands together is perfect. Tie them up when full.  

Secondly, bring them outside in the snow.  If they are small they will be easy to lift out and will remain round if placed in some powdery snow but if they are on the bigger side, don’t worry, they will stand out even more!  

Once they are frozen you can bring them inside and peel off the balloons, this is surprisingly easy, it’s amazing to see the patterns inside from the air and food colouring! 

Finally, give them a wipe with a wet paper towel to make them sparkle.  Your Christmas light ice globes are ready! Place them back outside and watch them shine.

We hope you liked our How to Make Ice Globes – Christmas Lights in the Snow. Don’t forget to add a battery operated tea light under each globe. This will certainly enhance your Christmas light ice globes, by making them ice luminaries. If you loved making these ice globes check out our Painted Christmas Trees Craft. Happy Crafting!

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We went with coloured tortilla chips and red peppers to compliment this hummus but you can certainly add your favourite dipping foods. This hummus would taste and look equally as good with baby carrots or naan bites!

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Sharing recipes around this time of year is one of our favourite things to do and we’re excited to share this modified Hummus Dip charcuterie board recipe because it’s easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends!

Charcuterie boards have become a popular addition to holiday entertaining recently, and for a good reason, they look amazing on the table and are generally very easy to throw together. They also work well for both large and small gatherings.

We call this a modified charcuterie board because it does not follow the 3-3-3-3 rule. Every charcuterie board should technically have three types of meat, three cheeses, three starches and three “extras” such as fruits, veggies or nuts. This quick dinner party dip is quicker and requires fewer ingredients, making it cost-effective — and just as perfect!

What do you need to make an Easy Spiced Hummus Dip?

• 2 cups mashed sweet potato
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 cups hummus
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor except sweet potato. Blend.
• Add sweet potato and blend.

• Tortilla chips
• Sweet red peppers
• Salsa of your choice
• Blender
• A serving platter

How to make an Easy Charcuterie Board Spiced Hummus Dip Recipe:

• Combine 3 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 cups of hummus, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor. Blend until well mixed.
• Cook and mash sweet potatoes. Once cooled, add in 2 cups of and blend again.
• Place in a serving dish.

• On a serving platter arrange the Hummus Dip, salsa, tortilla chips and red peppers.
• Enjoy!

Easy to Follow Photo Tutorial!

Combine 3 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 cups of hummus, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor. Blend until well mixed.

Add in 2 cups of mashed sweet potato, and blend again.

Place in a serving dish.

Sprinkle a small amount of paprika on for show and extra flavour!

On a serving platter arrange the Hummus Dip, salsa, tortilla chips and red peppers.

Place peppers and tortilla chips on both ends of the platter.

Enjoy!

We hope you loved this Easy Charcuterie Board Hummus Dip Recipe as much as we do! If you’re looking for more Thanksgiving recipes, crafts and DIY’s certainly check out our other ideas.

More Thanksgiving Recipes:

• Bubbly Maple Apple Cocktail
• Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes
• Pumpkin Nanaimo Bars
• Zucchini Tomato Bake with Parmesan

Thanksgiving crafts and DIY:

• Kids Rock Painting Fall Frame
• Thanksgiving Tissue Paper Garland
• Fun Toddler Turkey Art
• Paper Bag Fall Tree Kids Craft

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Spiced Hummus Dip

This Spiced Hummus Dip Recipe is incredibly easy to throw together, and the presentation is outstanding.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Holiday

Keyword appetizer, dip, festive, hummus

Prep Time 10 minutes

Boil sweet Potato 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 250kcal

Author Champagne & Sugarplums

Equipment

• blender

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed sweet potato
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1.5 cups hummus
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor, except sweet potato. Blend well. Add sweet potato and blend again.
• Once blended place into a serving dish. Then place onto a serving plate with coloured tortillas and red peppers. Add a small dish of salsa.
• Enjoy!

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What do you need to make a Paper Plate Monster?

• Paper plates
• Scissors
• Paint
• Paint brushes
• Paper
• Googly eyes
• Pipe cleaners
• Glue

How do you make a Paper Plate Monster?

• Cut a hole out of the center of a paper plate. This will create a big open “mouth” for the monster. Take this time to cut out any teeth, ears or other monster accessories that you think will be fun.
• Then paint the paper circle. Have the kids go wild with colour choices and designs!
• Paint any horns, ears or accessories.
• Glue on the googly eyes.
• Glue on the teeth, horns and other monster accessories.
• Hang them on the wall or mantel and enjoy!!

Easy to follow photo tutorial!

First, cut a hole out of the center of a paper plate. This will create a big open “mouth” for the monster. Take this time to cut out any teeth, ears, horns or other monster parts that you think will be fun, for example, one of our little ones decided to put some hearts on the ends of pipe cleaners to create antennas.

Then paint the paper circle. Have the kids go wild with colour choices and designs!

Add any fun details with the paint. One of our kids decided to add fingerprint “spots” onto their monster.

Paint any horns, ears or accessories. Set all painted pieces, including the monster, aside to dry completely.

Glue on the eyes. We suggest using a hot glue gun (with adult supervision). If you have very young children you can use kids-safe glue, but remember to set it aside to dry completely.

Once all paint has dried, glue on any arms, horns and teeth.

We hope you loved this Paper Plate Monster easy kid’s craft! If you’re looking for more Halloween crafts or recipes, check out our other Halloween DIY ideas.

More Halloween Crafts and DIY

• Easy Creepy Spider Planter
• Countdown to Halloween Blocks
• Simple DIY Cork Pumpkin
• Easy Macrame Pumpkin Cover

Halloween Recipes

• Easy Creepy Quesadillas
• Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes
• Scary Caesar Cocktail
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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