One of the stressful parts of holiday planning is trying to pull supplies together to create all this delight with our children. Still, when you are planning Christmas crafts in the Peaceful Press Holiday Book Flood, having everything organized makes the season feel calmer and more intentional.
To help you prepare, here is a complete list of Holiday Book Flood supplies—sorted by store type, so you can shop with ease and enjoy more of what the season is really about.
Truly, the most important part of this advent celebration is the daily read aloud, but we've linked all of them to Youtube so you can easily watch if you don't plan on wrapping up all 25 books. You can find the book list here.
Craft Store Supplies
These items are used in several crafts throughout the Holiday Book Flood
Basic Crafting Essentials (You probably already own most of these)
- Scissors
- Glue or Mod Podge
- Glitter Glue
- Green Paint
- Brown Paint
- Watercolor Paint
- Small Brush
- Yarn
- Twine (for dried orange garland)
- String (for stringing popcorn)
- Elastic Thread (for jingle bell bracelets)
- Yarn Needle
- Sequins (for animal pillows)
- Popsicle Sticks
- Card Stock
- Construction Paper
- Colored Tissue Paper
- Green Streamers
- Paper Plates
- Paper Lunch Bags
- Cardboard
- Felt Squares
- Cotton Balls
- Butcher Paper
- Hole Punch
- Jingle Bells
- Tea Light
- Dice
- Air Dry Clay
Containers & Specialty Craft Items
- Plastic Ball Ornaments
- 4 oz Mason Jars
- Small Glass Containers (like empty yogurt jars)
Natural Craft Materials
- Pine Cones
- Twigs
- Nature Finds
Stickers & Embellishments
- Christmas Stickers
- Animal Stickers
- Green Paint Sample Cards
Find these craft supplies on our Amazon List!
Grocery Store Supplies
Perfect for gingerbread-themed reading days, homemade treats, sensory play, and simple kitchen projects.
Baking & Treat Supplies
- Flour
- Sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla
- Graham Crackers
- Frosting
- Small Candies for Decorating
- Chocolate Chips
- Mini-Marshmallows
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Milk
- Nut Butter (for making pinecone birdfeeders)
- Birdseed (for outdoor critter treats)
- Popcorn
- Candy Canes
Holiday Baking Spices
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Allspice
- Cloves
Fruits & Seasonal Items
- Oranges
- Apples
- Cinnamon Sticks
Miscellaneous / Multi-Store Items
These can usually be found at a craft store, dollar store, or even a big-box store.
- Paper Cups (for Christmas ball bowling- you can also use empty water bottles)
- Small Toy Animals (for jar scenes or story worlds)
Your Holiday Book Flood, Simplified
With a little planning and a tidy list, you can create magical winter memories filled with books, creativity, and warmth. Whether you're decorating gingerbread houses, crafting ornaments after a bedtime story, or assembling book-themed gift baskets, these simple supplies will help make your family’s holiday season beautifully meaningful.