This is the perfect addition to your Christmas morning breakfast. Add fresh orange slices and cranberries if you’d like. It’s super quick and easy to make, and the ingredients are easy to find. Add it to our other Christmas Breakfast ideas. You will need… Let’s get making… Mix all the ingredients together in a largeContinue reading “Festive Punch”
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Straw Stars
This one is super easy, and super cheap to make. It takes just minutes to make one of these stars. You can use some festive straws if you have them, or a plain straw. You could even get the kids to colour or decorate each of the straw peices before you string them together. youContinue reading “Straw Stars”
Snowman Pencil
These are super cute and festive Snowman pencils. We made these in crafty club last week and they were a massive hit. We had snowmen with earmuffs, and with top hats. Some had scarves, some didn’t. I love how easy these are to customise and make your own. What will your snowman look like? YouContinue reading “Snowman Pencil”
Ribbon Christmas Tree
This craft is perfect for younger children. Under an adult’s supervision, they can practise their cutting and tidying skills and create a beautiful Christmas tree decoration for the festive season. You will need:.. Let’s get making… Cut your ribbon into about 25cm lengths. These don’t have ti be super accurate. The length is just aContinue reading “Ribbon Christmas Tree”
Christmas Popcorn
perfect festive treat to give as a gift in decorated jars, or enjoy with a cheesy Christmas movie on a cold evening. It’s up to you whether you sue popping kernels and a saucepan, or cook your pop corn in the microwave. My kids certainly enjoying watching the corn jump around in the saucepan onContinue reading “Christmas Popcorn”
Felt baubles
These felt baubles are easy to make. You can choose some felt that matches your decoration. Or let your kid choose their favourite colours. You could also use kids foam sheets if you struggle to find felt sheets you are happy with. Happy Crafting! You will need… Let’s get making… Cut 10 circles from yourContinue reading “Felt baubles”
Yarn Snowflake
With just a few materials, you can make a beautiful snowflake decoration for your Christmas Tree, or window display. vary the colours and sizes to suit your decor. You will need… Let’s get making… Cut 13, 20cm lengths of yarn, and put to one side. You’ll need these for tying your snowflake later. Wrap yourContinue reading “Yarn Snowflake”
Cone Trees
These were another fabulous hit in Crafty Club this week. Super simple and effective. They will take time and patience, but it is totally worth the effort. You can decorate them with whatever festive embellishments you have to hand, or leave them as plain trees. You will need… Let’s get making… I have given youContinue reading “Cone Trees”
Rudolph Bauble
We had great fun with this one in my Crafty Club Christmas party recently. The materials are easy to come by, and cheap to purchase. Its a quick and relatively mess free craft to keep everyone entertained this festive season. You will need: Let’s get making… Take the top off your bauble. Shred the brownContinue reading “Rudolph Bauble”
Festive Star Decoration
This is a super simple festive star decoration that you can make in minutes. Using simple cupcake cases and glue, you can create beautiful festive stars to hang around your home. Once you’ve crafted a set of these delightful stars, you can string them together as garlands, or hang them individually in windows and doorwaysContinue reading “Festive Star Decoration”