I wasn't specifically looking for Christmas crafts, but I came across this.  It's a Christmas tree made out of candy (basically).  I'd really like to do this with my kids this year.  :)

Michael's website has a ton of craft ideas for all kinds of things on their site. They have all sorts of recipes and ideas for seasonal food and decorations. They have some of the cutest Halloween stuff.
Just thought I would share.

Equal parts Peanutbutter, honey and icing sugar..... Mix together, let children play and then eat this dough.... It's tasty and the kids love playing with it....

This recepie is from Jon and Kate plus 8, she has a lot of really neat recepies and idea's.

I hope this is okay since it's baking vs. arts & crafts...but we just made these over the weekend and they were a HUGE hit. Whether your kids are old enough to help with the dough-making, or just able to plop some m&m's on top at the end, it's a pretty simple project with a great 'wow factor' at the end ( Read more... )

this was last february, but hey, I've got pictures so I may as well post them, right? I wanted to help my older kids (3 and 4.. well, 2 and 3 at the time) make something to send their grandparents for valentine's day, so we put together these....

( yummy! )