Christmas Crafts for Kids

My children love to make crafts all-year round, whether it’s inventing their own board games or creating tiny villages with popsicle sticks – there is something about the art of creating that brings them so much joy. Usually after our December issue is at the printer, we take time together to decorate and ready our house for the holidays. I tasked Taylor Bennett with finding an easy, yuletide craft that our family could pull together this holiday season. Below are simple directions for a holiday tree toppper that Taylor and his mom, Tiffany, created for our family and yours.

What you’ll need:

pipe cleaner in varying colors

scissors

First, pick out the pipe cleaner colors that coordinate with your décor. You can use the entire pipe or cut smaller for varying-sized ornaments. Combine 6 to 8 pipe cleaners and tie them in the center. Next, fan out to make a 3-dimensional shape. Nest it in your tree, garland or wreath for a fun, family-created decoration.

STYLED BY TAYLOR BENNETT 

AND TIFFANY JONES

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK