Crafts for Kids!

These Christmas Elf puppets are so cute and even more fun to make. A perfect Christmas craft activity to keep you and your own little elves entertained during the Holidays.

Christmas Heart Ornament Craft

Share the love this Christmas with this easy-to-make Christmas Heart Ornament Craft that requires only a few items you’re likely to already have on hand. Use them as a tree ornament or as a loving extra touch to your gift wrapping.

Christmas Paper Ornaments

These adorable North Pole Times Elves are the perfect DIY ornament for kids to make and hang on the Christmas tree!

Christmas Pop Up Cards

These DIY Christmas Pop Up Cards are fun and simple to make. Choose from a variety of elves and characters direct from the North Pole to make a unique gift that is loads of fun to share with friends and family.

Clothespin Snowman Craft

This fun little Clothespin Snowman craft is super easy to make and just as versatile. Glue them to presents to make a cute gift tag holder. Clip them to your tree for a fun kid-made ornament. Or hide them around the house and have your very own Christmas Snowman Hunt just like you would for an Easter egg hunt.

Elf Hat

This colorful paper Elf Hat is super easy to make with our printable elf hat pattern. A fun way to keep kids occupied during the season.

Hand Print Christmas Wreath

A wonderful DIY Christmas craft for toddlers and preschoolers. This easy-to-make Hand Print Christmas Wreath is super cute and makes a beautiful decoration, keepsake, or gift to keep the house festive all season.

Holly Elf Binoculars Craft

The Holly Elf Binoculars Craft is a perfect way for kids to keep busy during the holidays. Not only will they enjoy making these “Holly Elf Approved” binoculars, they can also assist her in spotting Santa, or other elves, when duty calls!

North Pole Times Christmas Village Craft

Recreate the magic of Santa’s secret village with this North Pole Times Christmas Village Craft. Complete with the Toy Factory, Post Office and the North Pole Times Newsroom, among others, this project is sure to keep everyone busy.

Paper Chain Christmas Countdown

More fun than just looking at a calendar each day, this Paper Chain Christmas Countdown craft is so easy to make and takes no time at all. And, as an added bonus, you’re more than likely have everything you need at home already.

Paper Cone Christmas Tree

This fun DIY paper cone Christmas Tree craft is super easy to make and a perfect holiday decoration to show off.

Paper Tube Santa Claus Craft

This adorable Paper Tube Santa Claus Craft for kids is great for preschool and older kids! The best part is that toilet paper rolls can be recycled into a wonderful Christmas craft.

Homemade Fresh Pumpkin Pie

by Michele Elf

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INGREDIENTS:
Pastry for Single Crust Pie:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3 1/2 tablespoons cold water
Filling
- 2 cups mashed, cooked pumpkin
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

PROCEDURE:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

Prepare pie crust by mixing the flour and slt. Cut shortening into the flour (will resemble cornmeal); add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix dough and repeat until the dough is moist.

With lightly floured hands, shape the dough into a ball. On a lightly floured board roll dough out to about 1/8 inch thickness. With a sharp knife, cut dough 1 1/2 inch larger than the upside-down 8 to 9 inch pie pan. Gently roll the dough around the rolling pin and transfer onto the pie pan. Unroll, easing the dough into the bottom of the pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, beat pumpkin with evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt with an electric mixer. Mix well. Pour into prepared pie crust. Bake for 40 minutes or until the knife (inserted 1 inch inward from the crust edge) comes out clean.

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