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”
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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”
Egg Box Trees
These cute little Christmas trees made from egg trays are not only a creative way to recycle but also add a charming touch to your festive decor. You can customise the colour to match your specific decor theme, whether it’s a traditional green or a more modern metallic palette. Additionally, these delightful trees would makeContinue reading “Egg Box Trees”
Christmas “Knock ’em Down” Game
This one is a great favourite, and a great one to keep the kids entertained for a bit. You probably have the materials at home already, or can pick them up easily and cheaply in the supermarket. You will need: 6 plain paper cups. I’ve used espresso cups here, but any size paper cup willContinue reading “Christmas “Knock ’em Down” Game”
Festive Foil Decorations
These shiny foil decorations are ideal for hanging in windows, around your room or on your tree. These easy decorations offer a wonderful way to engage your children in crafting. With simple materials you likely already have at home, this creative activity will keep them entertained this festive season. You will need… Let’s get making…Continue reading “Festive Foil Decorations”
Folded Paper Angels
These are super quick and easy, and so versatile. You can customise them to match your decorations, or add them to a length of ribbon or jute twine to create a garland. You will need: 2 sheets of plain paper. You can use A4 or A5 paper here. A large bead a short length ofContinue reading “Folded Paper Angels”
Christmas Ribbon (Star Bow)
These make any gift (Christmas or otherwise) look extra special. They only take minutes to make, so why not add a personal touch to your gifts this year? You will need: Approximately 4.25m ribbon. I used 19mm wide ribbon for this bow. Use a smaller width ribbon for the smaller templates. A stapler. You willContinue reading “Christmas Ribbon (Star Bow)”
Cardboard Loom Woven Mats
These mats have been on my list to make for a while. There is something quite therapeutic about weaving. And these mats are no different. You can choose the size and colour of your mats, and will more than likely have the supplies kicking around the house already. They will make great gifts as aContinue reading “Cardboard Loom Woven Mats”