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    Creating Metallic Christmas Decorations Using Metallic Sheets

    December 19, 2024 - By 

    Metallic sheets are an incredibly versatile material for crafting elegant, shimmering Christmas decorations. These thin, flexible sheets—often made from aluminium, copper, or foil-based materials—can be cut, shaped, and manipulated to create stunning holiday ornaments, centrepieces, and other festive accents. The reflective surface of metallic sheets adds a touch of sophistication, catching the light and creating an eye-catching glow. We’ve crafted with them before but I wanted to share some creative ideas for using metallic sheets in your DIY Christmas decorations. Creating Metallic Christmas Decorations Using Metallic Sheets Materials You’ll Need: Metallic sheets: Available in a range of colours like gold,…

  • How to crochet a mini wreath ornament
    Christmas - Crafts for adults

    How to crochet a mini wreath ornament

    December 5, 2024 - By 

    We are on full on Christmas crafting mode at the gingerbread house. It’s always fun to get out homemade projects, but I’m always happy to add more. This year we’ve made some crochet mini wreath ornaments which are great for popping on the tree. Read on for the full tutorial. List of supplies to make a crochet mini wreath ornament: Yarn Crochet hook Scissors Tapestry needle   Stitches used for this project Chain – CH Magic Ring – MR Single Crochet – SC Double Crochet – DC Half Double Crochet – HDC   How to crochet a mini wreath ornament…

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    Love Embroidery felt bauble kit

    November 12, 2024 - By 

    When I was tidying my craft space I came across the Love Embroidery felt bauble kit from issue 32 (published in 2022). The kit was designed by Nancy Nicholson and included 7 pre cut felt pieces, embroidery and sewing thread and ribbon. All you need to provide is a needle, scissors, tracing paper and a thin piece of card to go between the felt layers to add stiffness. The kit had been sitting in a drawer for a while so I took the pieces out and gave the piece of ribbon a quick iron to remove the crease. Then I…

  • DIY Snowman Mason Jar
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    DIY Snowman Mason Jar

    December 23, 2023 - By 

    We love making our Christmas decorations and can’t wait to share our easy tutorial to make a Snowman Mason Jar. Mason jars are a great craft material and can easily be painted and decorated to create something special. Follow some simple steps to create your own DIY snowman mason jar. Snowman mason jar supplies: Mason jar White acrylic paint and paint brush Plaid bow 3 black buttons Pencil Hot glue gun How to make a DIY Snowman Mason Jar Wash and dry your mason jar. Apply a coat of white acrylic paint to the jar and let dry. Apply a…

  • {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments
    Christmas - Cricut Maker

    {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments

    December 20, 2023 - By 

    It’s been a while since I got my Cricut machine out but I couldn’t resist using it to make some galvanised gift tags. These are so quick and easy to make and can be used on a gift bag or to decorate the Christmas tree. {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments supplies: Galvanised gift tags Permanent vinyl Weeding tool Transfer tape Ribbon Scissors Christmas elements clip art {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments Open Cricut Design Studio and create a new project. Upload your favourite Christmas elements clip art to the Cricut Design Studio. Insert a text box and type your…

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    Christmas Tree pop up card with free printable

    December 19, 2023 - By 

    I love making Christmas cards with my youngest. She is very creative and loves to make cards for family and friends. This year we have been making simple Christmas Tree pop up cards. Christmas Tree pop up card supplies: Card Craft papers Pencil Ruler Scissors Glue Marker pens Printable Christmas Tree pop up card template – click here for the coloured version and here for the plain version. How to make a Christmas Tree pop up card Print our free printable Christmas Tree pop up card template. There is a coloured version or plain version to choose from. Cut out…

  • Cardboard Tube Wreath craft for kids
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    Cardboard Tube Wreath craft for kids

    December 9, 2023 - By 

    We have been crafting a lot over the last few weeks. The days are so short that we enjoy crafting at the table and had a lot of fun making a cardboard tube wreath, using cardboard tubes from the recycling bin. If you’re looking for a fun Christmas craft for kids then why not try this cardboard Tube Wreath craft? You will need: Cardboard tubes Green Paint Foam paint brush Red pom poms (about 1/4 inch) Glue or glue dots Ribbon Paper or styrofoam plate Scissors Cardboard Tube Wreath craft for kids Paint the cardboard tubes with green paint. Allow…

  • Elf STEM skittles activity for kids
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    Elf STEM skittles activity for kids

    December 7, 2023 - By 

    My daughter loves experimenting with the classic Skittles experiment, so we thought we would adapt it to celebrate the festive season and the arrival of our own little scout elves.  We have had fun designing Elf STEM Skittles experiment for kids, perfect for a little STEM exploration at home. You don’t need much equipment to try this at home. Just a big bag of Skittles, a white plate, and a jug of cold water. Elf STEM skittles activity for kids First we bought a couple of bags of sweets to make sure we got the colours we needed – pink, purple,…

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    Christmas Tree Tassel Craft

    December 6, 2023 - By 

    The kids have been so excited to decorate our house. This year I have been drawn to more neutral colours and couldn’t resist making some simple decorations with wool. Tassels are easy to make and can be used to decorate a simple wrapped gift. With our Christmas tree tassel craft we’ve used a few tassels to make a really sweet Christmas tree decoration. You will need: 2 mini wooden cutting boards 2 colours of yarn (I used sage and cream) Hot glue/hot glue gun Scissors Ruler (optional) Christmas Tree Tassel Craft Directions to make small tassel trees Measure and cut…