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OVER IN A STABLE activity kit

OVER IN A STABLE Activity Kit

Are you looking for some Christmas crafts and activities to share with your family this holiday season? Look no further! Below are links to all of the activities and crafts accompanying my new Christmas counting picture book, Over in a Stable. With gorgeous illustrations by Aleksandar Zololitic and published by HarperCollins Zonderkidz, Over in a...
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OVER IN A STABLE Advent Jar Craft

OVER IN A STABLE Advent Jar Craft with Author Suzanne Nelson

I love counting down the days to Christmas, because it’s my family’s favorite holiday. The hope, goodwill, and cheer at Christmastime is something I wish the world had all year round. I’m especially thrilled that this Christmas, my holiday counting picture book, Over in a Stable, can be shared with readers everywhere. With gorgeous illustrations...
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OVER IN A STABLE Popsicle Nativity Counting Set and Craft

Make Your Own OVER IN A STABLE Popsicle Stick Nativity Set with Author Suzanne Nelson

It’s only October. But it’s never too soon to start thinking about the holidays. Now that my Christmas picture book, Over in a Stable, is out in the world, I’ve caught the Christmas spirit even earlier than usual this year. Over in a Stable, published by Zonderkidz, introduces little ones to counting from 1 to...
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OVER IN A STABLE DIY ornament craft

Make your own OVER IN A STABLE ornament with author Suzanne Nelson

My debut picture book with Zonderkidz, Over in a Stable, came out a week ago! (You can order a copy of Over in a Stable here) I’m thrilled to share this Christmas counting book with young readers. It introduces counting from one to ten through all of the creatures and people gathered to celebrate the...
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OVER IN A STABLE Nativity Nightlight Craft

Suzanne Nelson’s OVER IN A STABLE Nativity Nighlight Craft

Over in a Stable, my Christmas picture book debut with HarperCollins Zonderkidz, is out in bookstores! (Order a copy of Over in a Stable today.) To celebrate, I’ll be posting some festive DIY craft ideas for you and your little ones to try this holiday season.  Today, I’ll show you how to make your own...
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Make Your Own Fairy House

Make Your Own Fairy House

My daughter asked for a fairy house for Christmas. She was very specific that it should be two stories and be made from a tree like a real fairy might have. Because I’ve always loved a challenge and also love arts and crafts projects, I decided to make one for her myself. Once I decided...
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Decorative Glass Cloche with Dried Flowers

Cozy Cloche and Dried Flower Craft

Writing can be an intense and tiring job. It requires a lot of mental endurance and also a LOT of sitting. When I need a mental break from the rigor of writing, I love to dabble in arts and crafts. Craft projects are a great stress-reliever for me, and are also great activities to do...
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