Special Days Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/art-crafts-projects/holidays-celebrations/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:19:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png Special Days Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/art-crafts-projects/holidays-celebrations/ 32 32 Santa Hat Homemade Christmas Ornament Using Craft Sticks https://buggyandbuddy.com/santa-hat-homemade-christmas-ornament/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/santa-hat-homemade-christmas-ornament/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:07:21 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=13695 This Santa hat homemade Christmas ornament made from craft sticks is perfect for toddlers,  preschoolers and older to make. You’ll just need a few crafting supplies to get started. We still hang up my son’s Santa hat ornament he made when he was just thee. It’s such a sweet memory! My favorite ornaments to put...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/santa-hat-homemade-christmas-ornament/feed/ 17 Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-light-chalk-stencil-art-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-light-chalk-stencil-art-kids/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:45:18 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=8479 Here’s a quick Christmas art project for kids: Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art. You only need a few materials to create this fun activity.  Kids always love how these turn out and can’t wait to make them again and again! Have you ever invited your child to use stencils? It’s such fun way for  kids to create!...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-light-chalk-stencil-art-kids/feed/ 43 Christmas Tree Ornament Craft for Kids Using Paper Doilies https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-tree-ornament-craft-kids-doilies/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-tree-ornament-craft-kids-doilies/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:15:42 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=20928 This easy Christmas tree ornament craft for kids is super simple to make and turns out so cute. You’ll just need a few supplies like paper doilies and a craft stick. I love that the entire craft can be completed in just one sitting, making it a great for a last minute Christmas project or...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-tree-ornament-craft-kids-doilies/feed/ 10 Paper Strip Angel Ornament Christmas Craft (with Free Template) https://buggyandbuddy.com/paper-strip-angel/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/paper-strip-angel/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:00:29 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=21115 This paper angel Christmas ornament craft is so simple to make, yet really stands out on the Christmas tree. To create this ornament, kids simply cut and glue white paper strips in various shapes. It’s the perfect last minute Christmas craft for kids! (A free printable template is provided.) Sometimes the easiest crafts are the...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/paper-strip-angel/feed/ 11 The Grinch Christmas Ornament Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/grinch-christmas-ornament-craft-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/grinch-christmas-ornament-craft-kids/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:02:42 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=21181 Here’s a super simple Grinch themed Christmas ornament for kids to make. It only requires a few materials and can be done in just one sitting. It’s perfect for kids of all ages, including toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and on up. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss is a definite classic and one of...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/grinch-christmas-ornament-craft-kids/feed/ 1 Yarn Wrapped Craft Stick Reindeer Ornament Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/yarn-reindeer-ornament/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/yarn-reindeer-ornament/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:35:43 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=22779 These yarn-wrapped popsicle stick reindeer ornaments are a super cute Christmas craft for kids to make. Children will wrap yarn around craft sticks glued to form a triangle and add details to make a reindeer craft that looks just like Rudolph. This post contains two versions of this reindeer craft, one for younger children and...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/yarn-reindeer-ornament/feed/ 0 Kid-Made Ornaments Using Shrink Film https://buggyandbuddy.com/kid-made-ornaments-using-shrink-film/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/kid-made-ornaments-using-shrink-film/#comments Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:46:22 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17440 These kid-made ornaments using shrink film are one of the easiest we’ve done yet, and they make wonderful keepsakes! What a wonderful way to save your child’s artwork to enjoy year after year! Follow our DIY Christmas Ornaments Pinterest board! After making these adorable silhouette Christmas ornaments, I gave the extra shrink film from the project to...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/silhouette-christmas-ornament/feed/ 20 Fine Motor Turkey Craft for Thanksgiving https://buggyandbuddy.com/fine-motor-turkey-craft-for-thanksgiving/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/fine-motor-turkey-craft-for-thanksgiving/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:15:42 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17019 Here’s a fun turkey craft that also allows for lots of fine motor practice– a golf tee turkey! This fine motor activity is perfect for preschoolers and makes a cute centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table. Theo (age 4) absolutely loves any activity involving using his hands, so I knew he’d love this fine motor turkey...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/thanksgiving-crafts-kids-coffee-filter-turkey/feed/ 25 Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities for Kids: Thankful Jar https://buggyandbuddy.com/thanksgiving-crafts-and-activities-for-kids-thankful-jar/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/thanksgiving-crafts-and-activities-for-kids-thankful-jar/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:39:10 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17000 Here’s a fun way for the entire family to practice expressing gratitude together- creating a thankful jar. This easy Thanksgiving craft seconds as a meaningful activity for both kids and adults and can even be used as a Thanksgiving lantern when you’re done! Lucy (age 7) and Theo (age 4) are at the perfect ages to...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/thanksgiving-crafts-and-activities-for-kids-thankful-jar/feed/ 3 Pinecone Calico Corn Craft for Thanksgiving https://buggyandbuddy.com/pinecone-indian-corn-craft-for-thanksgiving/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/pinecone-indian-corn-craft-for-thanksgiving/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:56:28 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=22724 Make this colorful pinecone maize corn (calico corn) craft for Thanksgiving. This craft is perfect for kids of all ages. (I share a version for younger kids and a version for older kids in the post.) This Thanksgiving craft for children provides  fine motor practice and makes a beautiful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast. I...

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