Christmas

Printable Nativity Ornaments for a Meaningful, Low Stress Christmas Craft

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Whimsically Angie

There’s something really grounding about slowing down with a simple Christmas craft, especially one that tells a story.

These printable nativity ornaments grew out of one of those “let’s make something meaningful but also easy” moments, using cardstock, scissors, and whatever string I could find in the junk drawer. They’re sweet, kid friendly, and just nostalgic enough to feel special without being fussy. If you’re looking for a calm, creative way to bring a little tradition into the season, this is such a lovely place to start.

Building a simple tradition around the nativity story is one of those things that doesn’t have to be big or elaborate to matter. Sitting together, crafting, and talking about each character in the Christmas story gives kids a gentle way to understand why we celebrate in the first place.

It becomes less about the rush of the season and more about creating a moment of connection—something quiet, hands-on, and centered on faith. Over time, these little rituals become the memories they carry with them, year after year, long after the glue sticks have dried.

If you decide to grab the printable set on Etsy, it simply makes the whole process easier. Everything downloads instantly, the files stay saved in your account, and you can reprint them year after year as your kids grow. It also supports a real human (hi, it’s me) who designs these with moms and messy craft tables in mind. Etsy keeps the checkout simple and secure, and you get a polished, ready-to-use set without having to hunt for templates or reinvent the wheel during an already busy season.

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Christmas, Kid's Crafts

ADVENT CRAFT CUBBIES

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by Whimsically Angie

27 of our favorite kid friendly craft ideas

Every year, we pull out our Craft Cubby Advent, a little DIY project made completely from recycled food boxes, and fill it one day at a time. Nothing prepped weeks in advance, nothing overwhelming. Just one small moment added to the cubby each morning. Some days it’s a tiny craft idea. Other days it’s a prompt like “watch a Christmas movie,” “drive around to see lights,” or “make hot cocoa.”

It keeps December fun without turning it into a second job. The boys never know what’s coming, and I love that it gives us permission to slow down and choose something simple instead of trying to plan the entire month in one go.

Since we’ve made so many Christmas crafts over the years, I pulled together 27 of our favorite kid friendly ideas that are quick, cute, and use what you already have at home. These aren’t complicated projects. They’re memory makers disguised as crafts.… just little things that turn an ordinary Tuesday in December into something cozy and intentional.

You can sprinkle these ideas into your own Craft Cubby Advent or save them for a quiet afternoon. Either way, they keep the season magical without overwhelming you, and that’s the whole point.

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Christmas, Lifestyle, Printables

A LITTLE BOOKISH TREAT FOR YOU

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Whimsically Angie

If you’ve got a little bookworm at home (or you are the bookworm), these cute printable bookmarks make reading feel just a bit more magical. They’re a tiny treat that says, “Hey, taking time to get lost in a story matters.” Print them on cardstock for extra durability — and with four free designs on one page, you can keep a favorite and share the rest with someone who could use a little encouragement to turn one more page. ✨📚

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