It’s no secret that Christmas movies are one of my favorite things about Christmas. That is why I’m so excited they are the theme for Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. Instead of the traditional movies I let my kiddos pick the Christmas movie I created a craft for. They chose A Christmas Special: Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. If you haven’t seen it, you totally should. You can find it on Netflix. It’s one of the few kid shows that I don’t mind watching over and over (as much). This DIY Miraculous Ladybug Santa hat and mask are a wonderful Christmas surprise for your little superhero.

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Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

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They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

Shirley~Intelligent Domestications I Alli~An Alli Event I Michelle~Our Crafty Mom I Marie~DIY Adulation

Erlene~My Pinterventures I Beverly~Across The Blvd. I Debra~Shoppe No. 5 I Victoria~Dazzle While Frazzled

Megan~C’mon Get Crafty I Michelle~Michelle James Designs I Amanda~Domestically Creative

Deborah~Salvage Sister & Mister I Jeanie~Create & Babble I Sherry~Olives & Okra

Jenny~Cookies Coffee & Crafts I Emily~Domestic Deadline I Bonbon~Farmhouse 40

Leanna~Of Faeries & Fauna I Pam Larmore~P.S. I Love You Crafts I Kelly~North Country Nest I

Marie~The Inspiration Vault I Gail~Purple Hues and Me I Lynne~My Family Thyme I

Karen~Dragonfly and Lily Pads I Trisha~Blowing Away Out West Lorrin~Embrace The Perfect Mess I

Terri~Christmas Tree Lane I Sam~Raggedy Bits I Cyn~Creative Cynchronicity Valeria~Val Event Gal

Yami~The Latina Next Door I Jeannee~Centsably Creative I Tania~Little Vintage Cottage

Lauren~Wonderfully Made I Vanessa~DIY 180 I Kimberly~A Wonderful Thought I

Kim~Everyday Parties I Dru~Polka Dot Poplars

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Materials

Santa Hat
Black Mask Form
1 inch Foam Brush (One with a round wooden handle)
Mod Podge
Red Tissue Paper
Scissors
Tape (any)
Pencil

Step 1

First, remove any tags or stickers on your Santa hat.

Step 2

Next, pour some of your black fabric paint into a small tray or container and dip the wooden end of your brush into it.

Step 3

Cover one side of your Santa hat with black polka dots.

Step 4

Allow your fabric paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 5

Next, flip your hat over and paint polka dots on the remaining blank side.

Step 6

Set you hat to the side to dry and pull out your mask.

Step 7

Cut the nose part off of your mask.

Step 8

Then, slightly trim the sharp edges where your nose was so that they don’t stab you.

Note:

Seriously, trim them. I’m super clumsy and can vouch that they hurt.

Step 9

Next, fold a sheet of red tissue paper so that it is roughly a ½ inch to 1 inch bigger than your mask on all sides.

Tip:

You’ll need about 8 layers of paper for the mask.

Step 10

Now draw an infinity symbol on your folded tissue paper.

Step 11

Add pencil lines to the center as pictured so that the center is wider.

Step 12

Then fold your tissue paper in half, long ways, at the center of your infinity symbol.

Step 13

Cut out your symbol through all of the layers of tissue paper.

Step 14

Next, add a thin coat of Mod Podge to your mask with your foam brush.

Tip:

It is best to do this on a non-stick surface.

Step 15

Add one of your tissue paper cut-outs to the mask. Then trim the excess mask around the paper. See the picture for reference.

Step 16

Now flip your mask over and tape the attached stretch band of the mask to it so that it doesn’t get in your way.

Tip:

Make sure that you weave it around the eye holes in the mask.

Step 17

Flip your mask back over and continue adding alternating layers of Mod Podge and paper cut-outs.

Step 18

Add a final coat of Mod Podge and let it dry for 20 minutes.

Step 19

Next, carefully add black polka dots to your mask as you did with your Santa hat.

Tip:

You can use acrylic paint for the mask. I simply chose to use the same fabric paint because I already had it out. Either works find for this part of the project.

Step 20

Let everything dry completely before moving on.

Step 21

After your paint and Mod Podge has dried, carefully cut the paper from the eye holes in the mask.

Step 22 (Optional)

Lastly, toss your hat in the dryer on high for 10 minutes to help set the paint.

Watch your kid transform into a Christmas crime fighter with this DIY Miraculous Ladybug Santa hat and mask. Again, if you haven’t checked out the show, look it up. Both the show and the Christmas movie are great. It’s not long, either, so it’s perfect for fitting in on Christmas Eve before bed time. Now it’s time to see what awesome Christmas movie projects and recipes my friends shared. See all of the DIY fun below.

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Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ideas this holiday season!

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loud and make some noise. These Christmas noise makers are the perfect craft to let kids cut loose. First, make your basic noise maker, then choose to paint a festive gingerbread man or an adorable penguin. I can’t wait to make these with the kiddos as part of our Advent fun. If you plan to add this to your calendar this year, don’t miss my tip below to make the activity go smoother.

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Materials

White Paper Dessert Plates
Pony Beads
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Acrylic Paint
- Brown
- Black
- White
- Red
- Yellow
Paint Brushes

**Don’t forget to protect kiddos clothes with this Kid Decorated Aprons

Basic Noise Maker Construction

Step 1

First, pull out 2 dessert plates.

Step 2

Toss some beads into one of the plates.

Step 3

Next, put a line of hot glue around the lip of the plate with beads in it.

Step 4

Lastly, press your second plate firmly on top of the glue-lined plate.

Gingerbread Man Painting Instructions

Step 1

First paint one side of your noise maker brown and let it dry.

Step 2

After your paint has dried, flip your noise maker over and paint the second side brown.

Step 3

Again, allow the paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 4

Next, paint a white line around the plate and paint the face elements as pictured. Let the paint dry.

Step 5

Then paint black pupils in the eyes and red cheeks.

Step 6

Next, outline the smile in red.

Step 7

Lastly add red dots along your white line and white eyebrows above the eyes.

Penguin Painting Instructions

Step 1

Paint one side of your noise maker black. Let it dry before moving on.

Step 2

Next, flip your noise maker over and paint the opposite side black as well.

Step 3

Allow your paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 4

After your paint has dried, paint a large white heart with a rounded tip. See the picture above for reference.

Step 5

Next, paint black eyes on the heart.

Step 6

Lastly, paint a yellow beak on the penguin and let it dry.

These Christmas noise makers are adorable and fun. The kids have loved testing them out for me (and they are surprisingly durable, for better or worse). Before you rush off to make yours, I have a tip for making these with kids. If you are doing this craft with kids, it is a good idea to get the base coats on the noise makers. The dry time during that stage will lose their attention in a hurry. Don’t forget to check out our Christmas Tree Advent Calendar to see the other fun we have planned for December. Feel free to steal any or all of the ideas you find for your family’s Advent Calendar.

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Do you love building up the excitement before Christmas? Advent calendars are a fantastic way to do this. I have also found that the small gifts that go along with advent calendars are a great way to allay kiddos anxiousness over the pretty packages under the tree. This year try something a little different with these unique DIY advent mailboxes! They are easy enough to make that a 2 year old can do it. Trust me, I have photographic proof. Even better, you can get everything you need to make them in one place from Oriental Trading.

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Advent Mailboxes Materials

Red Tinplate Mailbox
Christmas Bag of Buttons
Aleene’s Quick Dry Tacky Glue
Small Lids or Containers (2 per child)
Unfinished Wooden Christmas Ornaments (The ones I used are out of stock right now but here is a similar set)
Washable Markers

Step 1

Give each child a red mailbox to decorate.

Step 2

Fill one container with glue and one with an assortment of buttons.

Tip:

This makes it easier for little hands that do not quite have the dexterity or hand strength to squeeze the glue bottle. My oldest, who is 7, used a bottle to apply the glue.

Step 3

Now let your kids go nuts decorating their mailboxes.

Step 4

Set the mailboxes aside to dry when the kids have finished decorating them.

Step 5

Next, let each child pick a wooden ornament that they like from the set.

Step 6

Give them markers and let them decorate their ornaments.

Step 7

After they have finished their ornaments, label each one with the child’s name.

Note:

I, personally, think the 2-year-old’s ornament is awesome. It’s modern and colorful. Kids are so creative.

Step 8

Place the ornaments on the corresponding mailboxes by sliding the cord over the flag.

Advent Gifts

If you want to make the gifts super easy, use this stocking stuffer assortment and a bag of Hershey’s miniatures to fill the mailbox daily. Simply place one of each into your child’s mailbox. There are enough gifts in the assortment to easily supply 3-4 children’s advent mailboxes. If you are supplying more than that, I recommend purchasing 2.

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You can be done with your advent mailboxes now if you want. Simply add a new surprise each day to the mailboxes. Be sure to put the flag up so your kiddos know that there is a new treat awaiting them. They will love the entire process and will adore the fun gifts and toys in the stocking stuffer assortment. If you are like our family and love mixing in activities with your advent surprises, come back next week. Find out how to ramp up your advent with gifts and activities that create memories your family will cherish. Get a sneak peek at our list below and be sure to check out Oriental Trading for more amazing Christmas ideas!

Coloring Set
Christmas Themed Family Game Night
Bracelets
Candy
Make Ornaments
Card Games
Punch Balloon
Festival of Lights
Kick Sack
Candy
Mazes
Decorate Gingerbread Houses
Rubber Ducks
Puzzles
Christmas Movie Night
Candy
Kaleidoscopes and Minivan Express
Candy
Yo-Yos
Christmas Campout
Photo Booth Night
Coloring Book
Candy
Read “The Night Before Christmas”

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