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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 29 Popsicle stick crafts are easy for little hands and make for charming Christmas decorations. These snowmen can be turned into ornaments or used to decorate gifts. MATERIALS Popsicle sticks White paint Black and orange markers or paint Mini scarves or pieces of felt Glue String (optional for hanging) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Paint the popsicle sticks white and let them dry. 2. Draw a snowman's face on one end using black and orangemark- ers for the eyes, mouth, and nose. 3. Wrap a mini scarf or piece of felt around the "neck." 4. Glue a piece of string to the back if you want to hang the snowman on your tree. Popsickle Stick Snowmen Create a festive wreath using nothing more than your kids' handprints. This craft is personal, easy to make, and doubles as a keepsake. MATERIALS Green construction paper Red bow or ribbon Scissors Glue Cardboard (for the base of the wreath) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Trace your child's hand on green construction paper multiple times and cut out the handprints. 2. Cut out a circular base from cardboard to form the wreath shape. 3. Glue the paper handprints around the circle, layering them to create the wreath effect. Handprint Wreath 4. Decorate with a red bow at the bottom. 5. Hang the wreath on a door or window for a per- sonal holiday touch. Felt Christmas Tree Garland Kids love working with felt because it's soft, colorful, and easy to cut. A felt Christmas tree garland adds a festive flair to your home and is a fun project to make together. MATERIALS Green felt sheets Colored felt for ornaments Scissors Glue or fabric glue String or yarn INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut small Christmas tree shapes from green felt. 2. Cut tiny circles and shapes from other felt colors to act as ornaments. 3. Glue the "ornaments" onto each tree. 4. Attach the felt trees to a string or yarn to create a garland. 5. Hang the garland along a mantle or wall. Suncatchers made out of tis- sue paper create beautiful stained glass effects when hung in a window. These Christmas light suncatchers are easy to make and look magical when the sunlight shines through. MATERIALS Black construction paper Colored tissue paper Glue stick Scissors Tape or string (for hanging) CHristmas Light Suncatcher INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut Christmas light bulb shapes from black construction paper. Cut out the inside, leaving an outline. 2. Glue pieces of colorful tissue paper to the back of the bulb outline to fill in the space. 3. Trim any excess tissue paper. 4. Tape or string the lights toge- therand hang them in a sunny window for a vibrant display. These DIY Christmas decorations will not only add festive charm to your home but also create cherished memories with your kids. Enjoy the creative process and celebrate the season by crafting these fun projects together!