Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
Article by Ivy Greenway
Really Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
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Paper chains – these are so simple to make but look great strewn across the ceiling, or smaller versions can be placed on the tree. Simply take sheets of coloured paper (or plain that the children can decorate themselves) and cut into even size strips. Take a strip and curl the ends round till they meet, taping them together. Take the next strip and thread it through the first, fastening in the same way. Continue this process until you have chain of the desired length.
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Snowmen – in the absence of real snow cotton wool is great for making snowmen. Stick two different sized balls together, smallest on top and wait to dry. Cut a hat shaped piece of card and colour in, then stick to snowman’s head. Tie a piece of ribbon or some strands of wool round the neck as a scarf. Draw a face with black marker pen. They can be placed around the house, or stick some cotton to the hat and hang on the tree.
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Cards – if you have cards left over from the previous year use these, or find seasonal pictures in magazines. Get some plain card and fold in half as blank cards. Let the children select pictures and stick them on, accessorising with glitter, cotton wool and perhaps some Christmassy stickers.
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Stockings – for older children. Buy some coloured felt, red or green is best and cut into stocking shapes. Sew them together with a contrasting coloured wool, leaving the top open. Decorate with glitter and ribbons, which can be stuck or sewn on.
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Festive paperweights – collect stones or pebbles form the beach or garden. These can be painted by the children and decorated with glitter and Christmas designs, such as trees, snowflakes or reindeer. All ow to dry and then varnish to finish.
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