Getting into the Holi-DIY Spirit - 5 Art Activities for Families
Explore the positive impact of DIY art activities to help children stay creative this holiday season! From DIY decorations to ornaments and other festive creations, this blog will provide inspiration for creating art projects that bring you and your loved ones together!
Winter Wonderland Snow Globe
Supplies
clean glass jar, labels removed
figurines, small toys, or decorations for inside
glitter or fake snow
waterproof glue
water or distilled water
optional: add glycerin, baby oil, or clear liquid soap to the water to slow down the movement of glitter/snow
Instructions
Glue the figurines to the inside lid of the jar. Allow it to dry completely.
Add some glitter / fake snow to the bottom of the jar
Fill the jar almost to the top with water, leaving a little space at the top
Place the lid onto the jar, make sure it’s tight to prevent leaks.
Count Down to the New Year!
Supplies
large piece of cardboard or poster board
markers or pen and other writing utensils
construction paper or colored paper
scissors
glue, tape or stapler
optional: decorative materials (glitter, stickers, paint, etc)
Instructions
Prepare the base by trimming the cardboard/poster board to your ideal size. Lay it flat on a table
Create countdown numbers by writing large numbers on pieces of construction/colored paper, from 0 to any number that you would like, depending on how many days you want to count down. Decorate the numbers if you want
Arrange the numbers in descending order (from the highest at the top to the lowest number at the bottom)
Attach the numbers using glue, tape, or a stapler to your base in a way that allows you to remove or flip them every day
DIY No-Sew Stocking
Supplies
felt or fabric of your choice
fabric glue or a hot glue gun
scissors
decorations like cotton balls, ribbon, etc
writing utensils
Instructions
Draw a stocking shape onto the felt/fabric. You can also use a template online. Follow your outline and cut out two stocking shapes, which will form the front and back of your stocking
Add decorations to your stocking. For example, add a ribbon or cotton ball trim to the edges, or use stickers, buttons, or other decorations to embellish your stocking
Use fabric glue or a hot glue gun to apply glue along the edges of the stocking, leaving the top open. Press the edges together firmly and allow the glue to dry completely
Optional: Attach a hanging loop using extra ribbon or fabric to hang your stocking! Fold a thin strip into a loop and attach it to the inside top corner of the stocking with glue.
Salt Dough Ornaments
Supplies (for about 7 ornaments)
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1/4 cup of salt
~3/8 cups of warm water
paint, ribbon, and other decorations
Instructions
Mix together flour and salt in a large bowl. Slowly add warm water while stirring. Knead the dough until soft for about 5 min
Preheat the oven to 300°F
Place half the dough between 2 large sheets of parchment paper, and roll it out to about 1/8” thick. Remove the top parchment paper
Use cookie cutters and cut shapes, transferring them to a baking sheet
Poke a hole at the top of every ornament for a ribbon later. You may also poke additional small holes (using a fork, for example) for decoration
Bake for about 1 hour or until hard
Once cooled, decorate your ornaments using paint or other decorations. Thread on a ribbon and hang it up!
These instructions were from Wholefully.com
**These ornaments are NOT edible!
No-Sew Cozy Tie-Blanket
Supplies
2 pieces of fleece fabric of any pattern you like, each large enough for a blanket of your desired size
scissors
Instructions
Lay the 2 pieces of fabric over each other so that they are aligned. Trim off any uneven edges
Cut out a square from each corner of the fabric about 4-6 inches in size
Along each edge, cut strips into every side of the fleece about 1-1.5 inches wide and about 4-6 inches long, cutting through both layers of the fleece at the same time
Once the strips are cut, tie together strips from the top fabric to the bottom fabric, making a tight double knot
Check, tighten, and trim any excess fabric!
