N AT I V I T Y * P R I N T O U T

Here's a lovely project to keep the kids busy during the Christmas holidays, and help teach them the true meaning of Christmas

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : Scrapbook Scrapbook

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

P A P E R * H E A R T S

Follow the diagrams to make a simple paper heart, or follow the links for something more challenging!

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : haabet.dk

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

P A P E R * P L A N E S

Make sure your own paper stash is well out of sight before showing your little man these!

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : PaperAirplanes

W I N T E R * B I R D * F E E D E R

Spare a thought for our feathered friends during the cold spell with this quick and easy kids' project.

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

S H R I N K I E * D O M I N O E S

This quick and easy project produces charming results.

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

P A P E R * T R E E * A N G E L S

Here's a nice, easy project for them to be getting on with, while you carry on panicking in peace!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : JulietK

H A M A * C H R I S T M A S

These quick and easy hama bead decorations are the perfect way to keep kids entertained during the holidays

G O T O : FREE PATTERN
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

M E L T E D * S N O W M E N

Is cooking a craft? We've long debated this one in Our Craft Shop, but when the end result looks this good I think the answer has to be 'Yes'!

G O T O : FREE RECIPE
C O N T R I B U T O R : Cherrapeno

C A N D Y * H O L D E R

No tree would be complete without some candy, and what better way to display it than with these fab holders from our debs.

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : DebsCraft
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY ELEVEN: Matchniks

If you made the Advent Diary that featured in window one, then you're probably wondering what to do with all those leftover matches! Here's an idea...

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY NINE: Floam Christmas Tree

Our juliet has created some great kids' projects over the years, but as soon as I saw this one I wanted to make it myself. Bet you do too!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : JulietK
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY FOUR: Peg Pals

These may have started out as a children's craft, but debs has taken them to the next level. A great example of an old classic.

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : DebsCraft (R)
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008