posted by:knoxmom

As a mama who loves doing crafts with the kids, I can't resist Fantasy of Trees. They have plenty of crafts, rides and more. Here's what to expect this year... and best of all nothing costs more than $2!

Carousel:  Take a ride on the beautiful 30-horse carousel. (Free)

Children's Ride: All children can enjoy this magical ride. ($2)

Christmas Signs: New! Children can paint a wooden arrow ornament (to the North Pole, to the child's room, etc.). ($2)

Decorate-a-Cookie: Frost and sprinkle a cookie. ($2)

Face Painting: Kids' faces can glow with seasonal motifs. (Free)

Frosty's Playground: A variety of free activities for preschool children, including a putt-putt game, stencils, Rudolph's Raceway, a train, snowflake rubbings and building blocks. (Free)

Handprint Potholders: Make a memory that can be used every day. ($2)

Holiday Hangers: New! Children can decorate their own door knob hanger. ($1)

Itsy Bitsy Trees: The smallest holiday decorators can trim a tree just their size. ($2)

Jingle Bell Ornaments: A large jingle bell shaped ornament children can decorate. ($2)

Jingle Juice Cups: New! Children can color an insert to place in their own colorful mug. ($2)

Kiddie Kraft Bags: Personalize or decorate a variety of Christmas crafts. ($2)

North Pole Bracelets: Slap bracelets that children can decorate. ($1)

Polar Magnets: Clear plastic disks with paper inserts such as snowmen that children can decorate with markers. Disks have a magnet on the back perfect for refrigerator posting. ($2)

Princess Manicures: Kids will receive a manicure and holiday halo. ($2)

Santa Hats: Children can decorate their own hat to look just like Santa's. ($2)

School Ornaments: New! School-age children can color a paper ornament and vote for their school. The winning school will receive the seven-foot white tree decorated by children during this year's Fantasy of Trees. ($0.25)

Shoney Bear photos: Visit Shoney Bear at the Fantasy of Trees for FREE photos and fun on Wednesday and Friday. (Free)

Sleigh Bells: New! Children can decorate the wooden handle of a musical bell instrument. ($2)

Snow Friends Ornaments: New! Children can decorate their own snowman ornament. ($1)

Thumbprint Ornaments: Create a collectible ornament with your thumbprint. ($2)

Visit with Santa: Kids can tell Santa all their wishes (free); photos are optional ($10.95 for each photo and $19.95 for a photo CD).