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You’ll only need three supplies, which can all be found at the dollar store – tissue paper, scissors, and a stapler. Choose fall coloured paper like oranges, golds, yellows and reds.

What You’ll Need:

• Tissue paper
• Stapler
• Scissors

To start, layer about four or five sheets of the tissue paper on top of each other.

Cut the tissue paper in half lengthwise, to get two sets of long rectangles.

Take one of the rectangle piles and fold it in half.

Make cuts in the tissue paper along the unfolded edge – be sure not to cut all the way through the fold.

Once you’ve made a fringe, unfold the tissue paper and staple the sheets in a few spots along the fold.

Tightly twist the tissue paper along the fold.

Repeat and then staple strips together to make a long garland or two.

How perfect is this Tissue Paper Garland for Thanksgiving? We made a few of then and displayed some on a hutch, and used some as a centerpiece. It looks great anywhere you use it!

Looking for more Thanksgiving inspiration? Check out our Mini Pumpkin Centrepieces , Cute Kids Turkey Craft, and our Pumpkin Nanaimo Bars.

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Teachers and parents, take note – materials for this craft are probably already in your home, if not a quick trip to the local dollar store will do it. All you need is our free star template, black yarn, two black pipe cleaners, glow in the dark beads, card stock, construction paper and scissors. Add sparkles and glitter if you want to make these stars really shine!

What do you need for a Shooting Star New Year’s Eve Kids Craft?

• Card stock (any colour!)
• Free star template
• 2 black pipe cleaners
• Black yarn 
• Glow in the dark beads
• Pencil
• Hole punch
• Scissors

Firstly, using the free template, cut out the three small stars and trace them onto the card stock then cut them out.  This creates a firm star that will hold up better then paper. White card stock can be coloured with markers, which makes this craft more fun! Hole punch a hole in the top of each star. 

Secondly, use the large star as a template to create the pipe cleaner star, this makes it easy for little ones to get the right shape.  Attach the pipe cleaners together as needed.  Add a 4-6” piece of yarn to the top of the star, tie it in a knot, use this to hang the craft when done. 

Next, cut a 24” piece of yarn.  Tie one end of the string to the bottom of the pipe cleaner star so the smaller stars can dangle from the largest.  Thread some beads onto the yarn, then add the largest of the small card stock stars.  Tie this star in place about 2-4” from the top.  Continue with more beads and the medium then the small star.

Ta-Da! A beautiful Shooting Star New Year’s Eve Kids Craft for a fun New Year’s Eve party. Hang them in a door way or along the mantel for some amazing New Year’s DIY decorations. Or create many and hang from the ceiling so everyone can walk under the shooting stars! If you’re looking for more New Year’s ideas certainly check out our New Year’s Eve Countdown Clock.

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What do you need to make a Lion Rawr the Best! Father’s Day card?

• Yellow construction paper
• Brown, yellow and orange scrapbook paper
• FREE template – Lion’s Head and Ears
• FREE template – Lion’s Eyes and Nose
• Scissors
• Markers
• Glue

How do you make a fun Father’s Day?

• Cut out the head and ear shape template (there are two separate lion’s on each template).
• Fold a piece of yellow construction paper in half. Place the template on top of the yellow construction paper, trace around the template. Cut the lions head out. Be sure to leave the folded portion on the top of the head, so your card can open!
• Use the scrap construction paper to trace the ear templates, cut them out also.
• Cut out the eyes and nose from the template.
• Cut strips of scrapbook paper in a variety of patterns and colours.
• Glue the strips of scrapbook paper to the back of the yellow lion’s head.
• Add the ears on top, using glue.
• Glue the lion’s eyes and nose onto the lion’s head.
• Draw a mouth!
• Open your card and write a meaningful message! We suggest – Happy Father’s Day – Rawr the Best!!

Tutorial – Rawr the Best Father’s Day Card

Cut out the head, ears, eyes and nose using the free template (there are two separate lion’s on each template).

Fold a piece of yellow construction paper in half. Place the template on top of the yellow construction paper, trace around the template. Cut the lions head out. Be sure to leave the folded portion on the top of the head, so your card can open!

Use the scrap construction paper to trace the ear templates, cut them out also.

Use the scrapbook paper (in a variety of shades and patterns) to make strips for the lion’s mane. Cut the strips two different sizes.

Glue the strips of scrapbook paper to the back of the yellow lion’s head.

Add the ears on top, using glue.

Adhere the lion’s eyes and nose onto the lion’s head, using glue.

Draw a mouth and colour in some details, such as rosie cheeks and ear colour

Open your card and write a meaningful message! We suggest – Happy Father’s Day – Rawr the Best!!

We hope you loved this Father’s Day Kids Craft – Rawr the Best [with free template]. If you’re looking for more Father’s Day fun, certainly check out our Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make or if you’re looking for a delicious recipe, check out our AMAZING Whiskey Bacon Chocolate Cookies!

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Fun Father’s Day Crafts That Kids Can Make

• Use maps from your Dads favourite places to make simple upcycled coasters. Simple Upcycled Map Coasters Gift Idea by The Boondocks Blog
• Fun and easy Garden Markers for the dad who loves to garden! Kids will love threading the beads to create fun mini vegetables, fruits and plants to help identify whats growing this year. Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne & Sugarplums
• An easy and fun Father’s Day gift idea, this printable is super cute.  Dad will love to see the what the kids put as answers. All About Dad Father’s Day Printable for Kids by MM
• These fun Father’s Day crafts are perfect to do with young kids. Create your own fun tie craft that they can colour in whichever way they want to make a creative craft for dad. 3 Fun and Original Father’s Day Crafts and Printables by Fudge My Life

BBQ Apron, String Art and much more!

• Have a dad that loves the grill? Here’s the perfect Father’s Day grilling apron! Easy to make and will have dad smiling, get the free printable. Father’s Day Apron with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums
• Beautiful String Art Heart for dad this Father’s day. Kids will love to to add the elastic bands, or string to the heart, created just for dad. DIY Heart String Art by Lil tigers
• These fun Father’s Day crafts are perfect to do with young kids. Create your own super dad bookmark craft for a creative craft for dad. 3 Fun and Original Father’s Day Crafts and Printables by Fudge My Life
• Easy personalized Father’s Day gift! For the handy man dad, these engraved hammers are the perfect gift. DIY Personalized Engraved Hammer – EASY Father’s Day Gift! by The Best Kids Crafts & Activities

Paper weight, “Dad’s Stache”, and more

• Kids can make this Dad Rocks Salt Dough Paperweight Craft to give on Father’s Day. Dad Rocks Salt Dough Paperweight Craft for Father’s Day by Ottawa Mommy Club
• What dad and grandpa really want for Father’s Day is something handmade. Create this fun “Stache Jar” and fill it with their favourite treats! Free printable available. Dad’s Stache Jar Gift with Free Printable by OhMy! Creative
• Show Dad your heart with a handprint heart canvas! Kids will love to make this heart shaped handprint art for Father’s Day this year. Handprint Heart Canvas by Julie Measures
• Your kids will love making this adorable Father’s Day tie card with the free printable tie template! Make one for dad and grandpa. Father’s Day Tie Card Craft with Free Template by Mombrite

We hope you loved this list of Fun Father’s Day Crafts That Kids Can Make!

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What do you need to make a quick New Year’s Eve Confetti Wall Decoration?

• Origami paper in fun colours
• Scissors
• Pencil
• A circle to trace (a tape roll or jar lid)
• Tape or reusable putty

To make this New Year’s Eve craft, all you need to do is cut the origami paper into quarters to make small squares. Leave some large squares as well, varying sizes are a must!

Next, cut the large and small squares into circles. Use a small dish or jar lid to make a perfect circle, we used a tape roll.

Once the confetti is cut, simply add the tape or reusable putty to the back of each circle and place them strategically on the wall.

A confetti wall makes an amazing selfie station background, likewise, it is a beautiful, easy and inexpensive way to decorate your home for New Year’s. This design would also look amazing above a mantel or behind a buffet table.

Also perfect for birthday parties and other holidays! Just mix and match your colours for a quick and easy decorating idea.

We hope you loved this Easy and Fun Confetti Wall Decoration for New Year’s! Need more New Year’s ideas? Certainly check out our fun New Year’s Countdown Clock with a free template, or this fun and Easy Fireworks Painting for Kids by Danya Banya.

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These Christmas handprint ideas are very easy to make and great for kids of all ages. Students, toddlers and preschoolers will all have fun creating and decorating their handprints. Younger children may need a little help cutting their handprints out but can revel in their independence when decorating Santa, trees and penguins.

What do you need to create these Handprint Christmas Kids Craft Ideas?

• Construction paper in red, white, blue, green and yellow
• Glue Stick
• Stick on gems, stickers and small decorations
• Markers
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Ribbon for creating a garland
• Popsicle sticks for creating puppets
• Card stock for creating Christmas cards

It’s easy to put these Christmas kids’ crafts together. Simply trace your child’s hand, cut it out (they may need a hand – see what we did there?) and decorate!

Firstly, the Christmas Tree needs decorations and a star made out of yellow construction paper. A brown stump can be glued to the back of the handprint, also made from construction paper.

Secondly, the Santa is made by tracing your child’s hand on some white construction paper. Glue a red Santa hat with a white pom-pom and trim to the top of the Santa’s head. His face can be drawn with markers.

Finally, make the penguin by tracing your child’s hand on blue construction paper, add a white “belly” and red scarf. Create their cute face with markers.

Lastly, decide what you want the Christmas characters to be!

If you would like to make a garland for the mantel or a doorway simple tape them onto some string or ribbon.

Create puppets by adding a popsicle stick to the back of the character using glue.

Or personalize the handprint characters by making them into Christmas cards. Simply glue the handprints onto card stock folded in half. The cards can be the same size as the characters or smaller if you want some of the handprint to pop out!

We hope you love these Christmas Kids Craft Handprint Ideas. If you’re looking for more Christmas fun, check out our Christmas Movie Checklist with Free Printable or our Photo and Card Display Boxes – perfect for Santa photo’s and gifts for family, friends or teachers gifts! Lastly, don’t forget to check out these cute Christmas Windsock Crafts by I Heart Crafty Things.

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A huge bonus for this craft is that it only needs three materials – paper, scissors and glue. It couldn’t be easier to create a stunning November 11th decoration!

What You’ll Need:

• Red, orange, yellow, black and green construction paper
• Petal Template
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors
• Wall tack or removable glue dots

Start by cutting six large flower petals from the red paper using the free template provided. These should be about 5″ wide by 6″ long.

Cut a slit into the bottom edge of each petal, about 1.5″ deep.

Slightly fold one of the split edges over the other and then glue in place. This will lift the petals and give them depth.

First glue three of the petals together to form a centre point and then add three more petals to make a flower. Glue in place.

Use a small dish or other round object to make a circle from the black paper. Snip the edges of the circle all the way around and then use your fingers to ‘curl’ or fold the cuts to make them stand up.

Paper Poppy Wall Decor

Repeat the step to make a matching yellow circle.

Glue first the yellow and then the black circle to the centre of the flowers.

Repeat all of these steps to make some medium sized poppies. These will be about 3″ wide by 4″ long.

And one more time to make the smallest poppies, this time in orange. The size of these ones are around 2″ wide by 3″ long.

Make some leaves from green paper. Begin by folding the paper in half and then cutting a long, slim oval on the fold. With the paper still folded, cut small indents along the curved edge. Unfold the leaves and glue some together in small bunches to go around the flowers.

We hope you loved this Paper Poppy Wall Decor craft as much as we do! If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate November 11th, check out our other crafts, like our Toddler Poppy Art or Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Recipe.

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