Homemade Christmas Gifts

Bon means "good" in French, an apt name for these delicious treats. Ring in the new year with a plate of sweet bonbons tossed in three different coatings.

When it's cold out, nothing tastes better than a warm cup of cocoa! This measuring project is great for young kids and makes a fun holiday gift for teachers and friends.

Have fun gathering fallen twigs in the yard or at school, then weave them into an attractive trivet for hot pots and pans.

There's no need to visit expensive pet stores for a new toy for your feline! Simply show your child how to make these catnip mice from the comfort of her very own home.

Making candy at home can be a sticky feat, so why not bake yummy candy cane cookies instead?

Explore your kitchen and create a delicious holiday fudge that your child can share with friends and family!

Whether you're looking for a great gift your child can make or a fun project your to do together, these chocolate dipped spoons make for a great holiday activity.

Personalize presents with this activity that has your child creating simple yet eye-catching wrapping paper with glue, cookie cutters, and salt.

Not only does this art project result in beautiful, one-of-a-kind wrapping paper, it also gives kids the chance to let loose and get messy!

Recycle old t-shirts by turning them into unique throw pillows. Pillows make a great beginning sewing project and help boost those fine motor skills, too.

Candles are fun to make for adults and kids alike. Great as home decorations or gifts, these homemade candles expose a hidden treasure as they melt.

Your child can be Santa's Helper this year by making a Christmas card and a paper poinsettia for someone in her life who may get overlooked this year.

Don't leave Fido out of the holiday goody fun! These dog treats are super simple and will give your child helpful fraction practice.

This homemade candle holder is a breeze to make, and its pretty glow brightens up a table or mantle. Get kids gift crafting! All you need is a few household supplies.

You and your child will mutually benefit from this decorative gift bag project! You will cut down on costs this holiday season, and your child will be kept entertained!

Help your child mix up a delectable combination of seasonings for the family's barbeque master. He'll get great fraction practice along the way!

Your child will refine his hand-eye coordination as he makes this friendship collage jar! This activity is a great boredom buster and his friend will love the thoughtful gift!

Using favorite quotes and song lyrics, your child can make a quote of the month calendar for her friends to hang in their lockers or their bedrooms.

Here's a striking beaded barrette to make at home...and enjoy for years!

This paper snow globe makes a beautiful card. Your child can make it for loved ones as a holiday craft that draws inspiration from traditional snow globes.

This holiday, try "branching out" from traditional paper cards with this three-dimensional pine cone snowman greeting.

Make a pop-up card! Inspire your child with this three dimensional art activity that uses her creativity to think about structure, form, shape, and color.

Make this holiday Santa card for a loved one and show your love with a homemade craft that kids will love to give along with their presents.

Help your child make a fun sparkly greeting card for family and friends, and build her fine motor skills in the process.

Build your child's vocabulary and creative writing skills with this innovative seasonal greeting card. Write an acrostic poem that spells out the words 'Merry Christmas!'

You can buy lots of exciting pop-up cards this time of year, but if you've got a curious kid, why not try making one yourselves?

Create a wintry seasonal card with a frosty snowman, complete with snow created from a hole-punch.