Christmas is creeping up on us, and a fun and cheap way to get into the festive spirit is to make your own decorations at home.
Homemade Christmas crafts are a perfect activity for the whole family and a great way to rest your brain while doing something creative.
They’re also affordable and often much better for the environment than store-bought goods.
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Here are five ideas for making Christmas decorations at home:
1. Paper snowflakes galore
Materials needed
- White paper or coffee filters
- Scissors
Instructions
- Fold the paper into a square or circle multiple times to create layers.
- Using scissors, cut out various shapes and patterns along the edges.
- Carefully unfold the paper to reveal the unique snowflake designs.
Involving different ages
Younger children can fold the paper and draw simple shapes, while older kids and adults can handle the cutting.
2. Handmade ornaments
Materials needed
- Pinecones, old CDs, or any old bits lying around
- Paint
- Ribbons
- Glue
Instructions
- Use paint, ribbons and glue to transform your items into personalised ornaments
- Add personal touches with names, dates or special messages. Experiment with different colour combinations and textures.
Involving different ages
Younger children can paint or glue decorations, while older family members can handle the more intricate designs.
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3. Salt dough creations
Materials needed
- Flour
- Salt
- Water
- Cookie cutters
- Baking tray
- Paint
- Brushes
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt and water to form a dough.
- Use cookie cutters or freehand sculpting to create ornaments or figurines.
- Bake the creations until hardened, then paint and decorate as desired.
- Personalise with handprints, fingerprints or inscriptions before baking.
Involving different ages
Younger kids can help mix dough and shape simple ornaments, while older family members can handle more intricate designs or paintings.
4. Festive mason jar lanterns
Materials needed
- Mason jars
- Paint
- Brushes
- Glitter
- Tea lights, LED candles, or fairy lights
Instructions
- Paint jars, add glitter or wrap them with festive paper.
- Place lights inside the decorated jars.
Involving different ages
Younger children can assist with painting or decorating jars, while older family members can handle lighting the candles.
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5. DIY advent calendar
Materials needed
- Paper bags, envelopes, or small boxes
- Markers
- Treats or notes
Instructions
- Number and decorate paper bags, envelopes or boxes for each day leading up to Christmas.
- Add treats, handwritten notes or small activities for each day.
- Personalise notes or activities to suit each family member’s preferences or create a theme for the calendar.
Involving different ages
Younger kids can decorate the compartments and help fill them with treats, while older family members can contribute personalised notes or activities.
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