Description of Coloring Page: Christmas tree, dolls, candles, baubles, barrel stand, star, ark, horse on wheels, top balloon, toy animals, t...

A walnut goldfish swimming between the branches of a Christmas tree.          This sweet little goldfish was made by using a half walnut she...

        Children may tear a snowman, his broom, carrot nose and maybe even a few squirrel friends to play along with him from white paper. T...

        These charming folk are still traditionally sold at Christmas markets in and around Nuremberg. However, our photos below where once...

       A game full of fun and excitement is "Holly Wreath Toss." Suspended in the doorway is a large holly wreath cut from green ...

What Mickey and Minnie looked like before they became famous...        I made these little mouse ornaments based upon Disney's early ...

Kids can craft their own Popsicle fort, trimmed with faux candy, clothespin soldiers, fake ''lace'' icing... (Wooden skies i...

       Below is a favorite friend on rockers. The child's legs can make the rocker go, his hands can grasp, and his arms can push and pu...

A basic turnip shape made with  Styrofoam and a toothpick.        This is a different way to make a cotton batting ornament. I would not ord...

        Swans like these are both charming and delicate on miniature trees. I prefer the tiniest pinecones and clothespins I can find for th...

A vintage tinsel-back wire trim ornament surrounds and highlights Santa's face.        Recycling 'scraps,' charms, or clay nove...

        Galloping is fun and legs grow stronger when this hobby horse becomes a favorite toy. Click to enlarge. See Rocky Horse plans too. ...

Vintage paper candle stick made using a accordion paper folding technique that most children  learn in school.         This light weight, c...

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sh...

        The block cart is twice as much fun to play with because it is two toys in one -- the toddler can not only walk around with it and p...

Finished, hanging Waldorf paper star. The paper folding technique is simple enough for little children to follow, ages  five through nine.  ...

         What fun to have something that Mom lets you pound on! There is real satisfaction in being able to put the peg in the hole and hit ...

This faux clay cookie version is shaped using a Cotton Press mold by AMACO. You can paint it in a variety of styles and colors. My version i...

Faux gingerbread silo, barn and cow.        This year one of our family trees will be decorated with a food theme. This tree is located near...

Rudolf, the red-nosed walnut head.         Rudolf is a very popular character around here so I guess we were eventually going to make him f...

Left, the finished result after painting on white faux icing. Right, some of the cinnamon dough was reserved for shaping into pretend chocol...