Make holiday decorations and gifts with your children and friends. We like these projects because materials are easy to find, affordable  and low-mess. So gather around the table, sip some cocoa and celebrate the season. Experiment,  be creative and have fun!

Use magic markers and glue to make popsicle stick trees, stars and animals and decorate them with pom-poms, googley eyes bling and  hang in a window or in a tree with a ribbon.

Make a festive garland bracelet by threading favorite color pom-poms onto the memory wire. Vary the sizes and colors.

Create your own photo prop by decorating the headband with colorful pipe cleaners.

Color the outside or inside of globe ornament with a design then fill with pom-poms, snow or sparkles. Add a ribbon.

What are your favorite holiday crafts?