Jean Eick - Christmas Crafts

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any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Eick, Jean, 1947
Christmas crafts / by Jean Eick; illustrated by Kathleen Petelinsek.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-60954-232-0 (library bound: alk. paper)
1. 2. 2.

HandicraftJuvenile
literature. I. Petelinsek, Kathleen, ill. II. Title.
TT900.C4E442 2011
745.59412dc22 2010035497 Printed in the united states of america
Mankato, MN
December, 2010
PA02071

Table of Contents CRAFTS Its Christmas Time! hristmas is a special
holiday for many
people around the
world. It is often celebrated
on December 25.

On this day,
Christians celebrate the birthday
of Jesus Christ.

People have celebrated
Christmas for over a thousand
years. In many cultures , its a
time to be with family and friends.
Many people put up Christmas trees
and listen to holiday music. Others
bake special cookies, breads, and
candies. Often, people give each
other gifts at Christmas, too.
Wherever you are in the world,
Christmas is a time for sharing
and kindness. Lets Begin! This book is full of great ideas you can make to
celebrate Christmas.

There are
ideas for decorations, gifts,
and cards. There are activities
at the end of this book, too!

Before you start making
any craft, be sure to read
the directions . Make sure you
look at the pictures, toothey
will help you understand what to
do. Go through the list of things
youll need and get everything
together. When youre ready, find
a good place to work. Now you can
begin making your crafts! CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Candy Canes These decorations are easy to make.

You can hang them on
your Christmas tree or use them to decorate presents. THINGS YOULL NEED DIRECTIONS One red
pipe cleaner One white
pipe cleaner Put the pipe cleaners side by side.
Starting at one end, twist them together.

Do not twist too tightlyjust firm enough
to create a nice and even spiral shape. Bend the top of the twisted pipe cleaners.
Presto, a candy cane! CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Rudolph Everyone knows the story of Rudolphs red nose.
Now you can make a fun Rudolph decoration! THINGS YOULL NEED Scissors 2 sheets of brown
construction
paper Pencil Glue Crayons
or markers Shoe DIRECTIONS On one sheet of construction paper, draw
around your shoe. this will be rudolphs head. these will be rudolphs antlers . Cut out the shoe and hand shapes. Cut out the shoe and hand shapes.

Glue the handprints to the toe area of your
shoe cutout. Use your crayons and markers to
draw rudolphs eyes and mouth.
then give him a bright red nose! B
L U E

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Christmas Strings You can hang these easy decorations almost anywhereeven on your tree! THINGS YOULL NEED 3 sheets of construction
paper:
1 red
1 white
1 green Scissors Tape Pencil Ruler DIRECTIONS With your ruler and pencil, divide each sheet of
construction paper into strips. Each strip should be
1 inch wide by 6 inches long. Cut the strips apart with your scissors. Tape the ends of one strip together to make a loop. then tape the ends together. then tape the ends together.

Do the same with another strip, and
then another. keep changing colors
until you finish your chain.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Bookmarks Try making these pretty gifts for your friends and teachers. THINGS YOULL NEED Paper puncher Empty
cereal box Pencil Ribbon Ruler Glue Stickers for decorating Scissors Crayons
or markers Wrapping paper DIRECTIONS Cut out the front of the cereal box. With your ruler and pencil, divide the box front
into strips. Each strip should be 1 inch wide by
6 inches long.

Cut the strips apart with your scissors. Decorate the strips with your markers, crayons,
wrapping paper, and stickers. Use the hole puncher to make a hole in the top
of each bookmark. Tie a piece of your ribbon
through the hole.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Napkin Rings Napkin rings make special gifts for parents, grandparents, and teachers. THINGS YOULL NEED Scissors Toilet-paper tube Glue Pencil Ribbon Stickers for
decorating Crayons
or markers Wrapping paper