Child Advent Archives - Alanna George

Handmade Holidays | Plastic Wine Glass Ornament

By Alanna George, on December 11th, 2013

Bell Jar Ornament, DIY Ornament, Dollar Ornament, Bird Ornament, Handmade Ornament, Handmade Holiday Gift

Handmade Holiday Gift Idea

Do you ever have a craft idea and when it all comes together you are just giddy? Well, this plastic cloche ornament was one of those moments for me. I was searching and searching to find some tiny glass bell jars or cloches to make ornaments. Of course I am . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Plastic Wine Glass Ornament

Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

By Alanna George, on December 3rd, 2013

Preschool Craft, Kid Craft, Advent Activity, Handmade Gift, Christmas Craft, Kid Christmas Craft, DIY Christmas

Are you in the holiday spirit yet? We had a great time decorating the tree over the weekend. Everyone is old enough now that they can help hang the ornaments. It’s a special and magical year for us and I love that all of my kids are so into the Christmas spirit. This week . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

Handmade Holidays | Painted Drinking Glasses

By Alanna George, on November 26th, 2013

My 7 year old son made these drinking glasses to give as gifts to his siblings for Christmas. This is a really great kid craft! This year we are working on a new tradition. I am helping each child make a handmade gift for everyone in our family. Making special gifts makes my kids . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Painted Drinking Glasses

Advent Activity | Holy Family Figures

By Alanna George, on December 12th, 2012

Christmas seems to be just around the corner! My kids are so excited to make Christmas related crafts. I came up with these easy to make Holy Family figures for my daughter to create and display in her room.

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Advent Activity | Pom-Pom Ball Wreath Pin

By Alanna George, on December 6th, 2012

This is a quick craft you can do with your kids during the holidays. This festive wreath is perfect to wear on a coat or backpack to show some holiday cheer!

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Advent Activity | Porcupine Pinecone Ornament

By Alanna George, on December 13th, 2011

I know a porcupine really has nothing to do with Christmas, but my boys love to make things out of pine cones, so this is perfect. They had so much fun creating these little critters to hang on the Christmas tree. (Yes, the little one has a tiny pebble glued on its head…) We . . . → Read More: Advent Activity | Porcupine Pinecone Ornament

Advent Activities | Countdown for 2011

By Alanna George, on November 16th, 2011

Are you getting ready for the countdown to Christmas? I am getting everything prepared here. My kids look forward to the Advent crafts and activities we do every year while we count down the days of December!

If you visited here last year you have probably seen my Jesse Tree for Kids Ornament Tutorial. . . . → Read More: Advent Activities | Countdown for 2011

Advent Activities: Gingerbread House or Not

By Alanna George, on December 24th, 2009

In the morning we let the kids all open another present from us. We let Charlie open his first, everyone had to gather round and help him with the unwrapping. He thought it was interesting, then went on his way and played and hung on my leg begging to be picked up. Lorelei and . . . → Read More: Advent Activities: Gingerbread House or Not

Advent Activities: Bear Ornaments

By Alanna George, on December 24th, 2009

These ornaments were from a craft store. Just a simple ornament made from foam. It did have a lot of pieces so Allan needed my help to glue it all together. Lorelei did most of it on her own, she is an independent crafter and does not need Mom's help.

Steve is off . . . → Read More: Advent Activities: Bear Ornaments

Advent Activities: Paint-It Ornaments

By Alanna George, on December 24th, 2009

On Friday we painted ornaments for our activity. I am sure they can be found at a craft store, but I got mine straight from Colorbok. The kids did a good job painting, although Lorelei got a little over zealous and had to do some touch-ups to a couple spots she didn't like. I . . . → Read More: Advent Activities: Paint-It Ornaments