Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft: Paint-Free and Ready in 20 Minutes

“Is it dry yet?” my niece asked. For the fourth time. I poked the green paint. Still tacky. Her school party started in an hour, and my paper plate Christmas tree craft was a puddle of good intentions.  So I tossed the paint and grabbed a green plate instead. Scissors, glue, and a ruler later,…

Folded Paper Christmas Tree Craft: Make a Mantel Forest With Your Kids

Last December, my kitchen table vanished under green paper. My niece wanted a tree for her room.  I wanted a craft with no glitter and no printer. So we tried a folded paper Christmas tree craft with plain paper and a ruler.  Her first tree flopped on its face. Mine did too. Then we found…