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Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

Here's a fun holiday activity that will have you and your child singing, laughing, and using a thesaurus!

Help the environment this Christmas by using fabric remnants to make this beautiful braided wreath!

Try this kindergarten arts and crafts activity: create holiday-themed designs on fabric using fabric crayons and an old iron.

With a little guidance from parents, youngsters can create a Christmas tree using their thumb as a stamp.

These homemade thumbprint cards are as personalized as it gets, and your child will love using his prints to make holiday magic!

Who said snow globes have to be round and made of glass? Here’s our take on this holiday favorite, using paper and plastic.

Make a gingerbread house with your kid with this tutorial. Learn how to make a gingerbread house using a milk carton, graham crackers, and frosting.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

Whether the snow is fluffy and soft or icy and hard, a snowman is sure to inspire a smile. No wonder this snowman is so happy—it's made using marshmallows!

Make a string art tree to celebrate the holiday season with your kid. This string art tree craft allows you make a unique decoration using simple ingredients.

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

Write a letter to Santa and bring back the lost art of letter writing. Learn how to write a carefully crafted wishlist using proper letter form.

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

This paper mache snowman is a unique winter craft for kids. Use this paper mache snowman to show your child the wonders of this three-dimensional art form.

Christmas stencils let your preschooler make his mark on the holiday. Make Christmas stencils with your young crafter this holiday season.

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

Candy cane cookies are a great alternative to traditional candy canes, and your family will have a blast making them over the holidays!

Have a bookworm on your hands? They'll boost their spelling and problem solving skills with this Oulipo activity re-writing lyrics to beloved Christmas songs!

Bake these delicious Crisco Cookies with your child this holiday season to give as gifts to friends and family.

DIY gift tags make any holiday gift more special. Make these DIY gift tags with your child.

Glass candy ornaments are easy to make and fun for kids. Make a batch of glass candy ornaments with your child this holiday season.

This pet blanket is a perfect sewing project for your little gifter with a furry friend. Make a pet blanket with your child this holiday season.

Non-slip socks are the perfect DIY gift that your kid can make for friends and family. Make a pair of non-slip socks with your kid for wholesome family fun.