DIY: Holiday Crafting

I find that completing this entire project from begining to end is best suited children age 3 and up.  However, with a little construction prep work ... it can be terrific fun for all ages and abilities.  As with all craft activities children must be carefully supervised around choking hazard and other housholds dangers. 

 

Happy Crafting!!

What you'll need:

• 6 colored craft sticks (popsicle sticks)
• White craft glue
• Glitter pens (or loose glitter)
• Other found objects (buttons, gems, glitter)

How to make the Star of David Shape:

1. Apply a small drop of glue to the ends of three coloured Popsicle sticks and lay them on top of each other in the shape of a triangle. Repeat this process with three more sticks, so you have two identical triangles.
2. Wait 15 to 20 minutes for the glue to set.
3. Once your triangles are dry and securely glued together, lay one on top of the other in opposite directions so that they form a star.
4. Put small dabs of white craft glue on the points that meet and gently hold them together to help set the glue.
5. Wait another 15 minutes to make sure everything is dry and begin your decorations. 
6. Decorate and display on the table, mantel or windowsill. !!

How to make the Snowflake Shape:  

1. Apply a small drop of glue to the middle section of three coloured Popsicle sticks and lay them on top of each other in the shape of an astrick.
2. Wait 15 to 20 minutes for the glue to set.
3. Decorate and display on the table, mantel or windowsill!!

Decorating Tips:

• Use glitter pens or white glue and sparkles, buttons or little gems. add some personal touches!
• If you can’t find colored Popsicle sticks, paint your own using washable acrylic paint.
• If have a little under three consider completeing the construction portion of this activity for your little one.  Allow it to dry completely and let them paint the stars or snowflakes with baby friendly finger paints!

Alternate Display Idea!

For a different look, decorate both sides of your Star of Davids or Snowflakes and, using long pieces of fishing wire or colour ribbon, hang them over your table from your light fixture so they look like twinkling stars in the sky!!