Christmas is a time to be together, and whilst this year may
look a little different, there are still plenty of fun things families can do
together to make sure it’s still magical.
And Christmas crafting is a great way to bring the household
together. Kids love making things, of course, and your marvellous creations can
double up as household decorations and even gifts – after all, the love and
care that goes into a homemade item means more at this time of year than any
other.
Below are just 3 Christmas craft ideas for a variety of
uses, but when it comes to festive creations, the only limit is your
imagination!
1. Ornaments
Handmade ornaments and decorations are a warm and comforting
touch in any family home and thankfully plenty of Christmas symbols lend
themselves to simple crafts.
Create a simple star wall hanging with or minimalist
Christmas tree shape with something as simple as wire – Ormiston Wire are a top supplier
for just about every imaginable purpose, if you don’t have any lying around. A
layer of cotton wool adds a snowed-in effect to any surface for a wintery
atmosphere, and empty jam jars can be easily transformed into snow globes with
minimal effort.
2. Food
It really is the best bit of Christmas isn’t it? And like
anything else, your lovingly homemade snacks are sure to go down a storm with
family, friends and of course, your kids!
For a fun and easy option, keep it simple with the classic
mince pie. This simple pleasure requires no more than some ready-made pastry
(we won’t tell!) and a jar of mincemeat – it’s sure to keep Santa satisfied on
Christmas Eve.
If you feel like experimenting with this humble Christmas
treat, Santa may also enjoy a mince pie topped with pastry stars, icing,
chocolate, salted caramel or even
meringue!
3. Gift wrapping
If you’re on ahead of the game with gift-buying this year,
but still want to add a bespoke touch, why not get creative with your wrapping?
From Christmas cards to gift tags, there’s are plenty of
ways to innovate with your Christmas packaging.
A simple yet traditional present wrapping idea is to stick
with plain brown parcel paper, neatly tied up with a bright red or tartan
ribbon. For an extra Christmassy touch, stick a candy cane through the bow!
For simple box-shaped gifts, choose red wrapping paper with
a black ribbon around the middle, a few gold buttons and a trim of white cotton
wool, et voila! your gift now resembles Mr Claus himself!
To capture the kids’ imaginations, stack their gifts in
white boxes, each with a black button in the middle, and decorate the top box
with snowman features and
a hat.
These unique ideas add a personal touch that shows your
gifts are wrapped with love.
We hope these tips have provided some inspiration for your
Christmassy creations – have a crafty time trying them for yourself!
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