Simply Awesome Holiday Crafts

Looking for something fun and festive to do with your kids during their time off in the week ahead?

Take a look at these sites, grab a few basic supplies and enjoy some creative together time!

Thanksgiving Paper Bag Turkey from MarthaStewart.com

Paper-Bag Turkey

Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornaments from FirefliesandMudpies.com

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51 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas from CountryLiving.com (Below are a couple favorites!)

Paint-dipped kitchen utensils from CleverlySimple.com

Gift a foodie friend with these colorful paint-dipped kitchen utensils. Bonus point if you match her kitchen's color scheme! Get the tutorial at Cleverly Simple.

Ceramic Tile Coasters from DarkRoomandDearly.com

Refocus plain ceramic tiles as snappy coasters. Blogger Brittany Moser of darkroomanddearly.com made these Polaroid-inspired drink rests from color photos and square tiles (a steal at 15 cents apiece). First, trim a photo to 3 3/4"W x 3 1/4"H. Using a foam brush, spread Mod Podge on the back of the image; then position it on a tile, leaving a 1/4-inch border at the top and sides, and a 3/4-inch border at the bottom. Let dry for 30 minutes. Spread Mod Podge over the photo and exposed tile borders and let dry for one hour; repeat two to three more times. Spray with clear sealant and let dry for 24 hours. Finally, affix adhesive felt pads to the underside corners of your picture-perfect tiles. YOU HAVE: Color photographs Scissors YOU'LL NEED: 2" foam brush ($0.47, amazon.com) Mod Podge, 8 oz. ($7.98, amazon.com) 5 (4"-square) ceramic tiles ($0.15 each, lowes.com) Krylon Crystal Clear spray, 6 oz. ($6.61, amazon.com) Waxman 3/8" adhesive felt pads ($2.98, amazon.com)