Make your own festive crafts

Add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations

Create your own DIY Christmas tree ornaments

Creating your own cute Christmas tree decorations is easier than you might think! Simply pick your favourite festive coloured paper, cut out some seasonal shapes like stars or trees, and decorate them however you like. Whether you go for a personalised touch or keep it simple, the design possibilities are endless.

For example, make a star decoration by following the simple steps below:

1. Cut out two equally sized stars from any paper (preferably coloured cardboard).
2. Cut a slit in one of the stars and thread on the other star.
3. Select the length of your string and glue/tape it to your star.

Voila, you have now made your own Christmas decoration in three easy steps. It’s now time to hang it up and show it off!

Create your own home-made Christmas cards

Making Christmas cards for your friends and family can be a fun and creative way to add a personal, heartfelt touch to the festive season. This is a fun activity for both children and adults! Here are some tips and ideas to make your homemade Christmas cards even more special:

• Sparkle and shine: add some shimmer to your home-made creation with glitter, there’s never enough sparkle this time of year!
• Use festive colors and patterns: Use red, green, gold, silver, or white as your base colours. You can also incorporate festive designs like snowflakes, candy canes, or holly using crepe paper.
• 3D embellishments: add a 3D-element to your card by glueing on some ribbons.
• Hand-drawn artwork and lettering: Sketch snowmen, reindeer, or Christmassy scenes. You can also add a handwritten message using a nice calligraphy pen.

There are endless possibilities for creativity when it comes to making your own Christmas cards!

Make characters with popsicle sticks, googly eyes, glue and felt!

Use some decoration materials to make the cutest little decorations from popsicle sticks, googly eyes, glue and felt! Snowmen, reindeer, and Santa are the most popular picks for designs. Let your imagination run wild and create some personal crafts to decorate around the house.

Make unique, handmade Christmas crackers

Crafting custom Christmas crackers can be a lot of fun! Choose any colour theme or design that you want and pop a treat of your choice into each cracker. Your surprise can be anything from money, a small toy, chocolate or candy.

Here’s how to easily make the perfect Christmas cracker:

1. Lay out your paper (coloured, tissue, or crepe) and place an empty toilet roll tube in the centre, then mark both sides of the tube.
2. Fold the paper accordion-style to your marked lines and cut the folded edges.
3. Place the tube at one end, tape the paper to it, and roll towards the other end, taping it shut.
4. Tie both ends and pop a surprise into your cracker.

Enjoy the tradition by grabbing a friend and pulling on each end of the cracker to see who wins the prize!

Make your own nature collage

On a blank background like paper or coloured cardboard, arrange your finds into a unique design, such as a Winter landscape, an abstract pattern, or a snowy Christmas scene. Once you’ve decided where you want to place each item, you can secure everything down with some craft glue.

You can then add some extra touches such as glitter or ribbons, and decorate how you wish. This mindful activity not only helps you reconnect with nature but also creates a beautiful handmade decoration to brighten your home as the year comes to a close.

Create a vision board for the New Year

Creating a vision board for the New Year is a fun and inspiring way to set your goals. It is also very easily done!

Start by gathering a mix of magazines, printed images or photographs, inspirational quotes, and craft supplies like scissors, glue, and markers.

Start by reflecting on what you hope to achieve in areas like career, health, relationships, or personal growth, then find or create visuals that represent these aspirations. Arrange your visuals on a blank background such as a board or some cardboard.

You can then start to add your own creative touches with colours, doodles, or affirmations. Your vision board will serve as a daily reminder to stay motivated and focused throughout the new year.

Make a memory jar with all your favourite moments of the past year

A memory jar is a heartfelt way to celebrate special memories from the past year. Simply take an empty jar and decorate it with ribbons, stickers, or a label, then fill it with small notes recalling happy memories, achievements, and special times. You can also include keepsakes like ticket stubs, photos, or for example, a shell from a trip to the beach.

Keep your jar somewhere special to remind you of the great moments from the past year, and peek inside whenever you want a little pick-me-up.

Create your own home-made Thank You cards

Making your own Thank You cards is a fun and thoughtful way to show your appreciation, especially during the cosy week between Christmas and New Year’s.

Grab some blank paper or cardboard, markers, pens, and any craft supplies you have - like stickers or glitter. Get creative with designs, whether it’s doodles, colourful patterns, or a simple heartfelt message.

You can even use leftover wrapping paper or Christmas cards to add unique festive touches. Personalise each card with a note inside to let the person know how much you appreciate them or thank them for the gift they got you for Christmas. It’s a meaningful and relaxing project to enjoy during this reflective time of year.

Get the whole family involved in festive crafting

Make lasting memories and magical traditions with the family at Christmas time by getting the whole family involved with crafting. Working together on fun festive projects gives everyone the chance to bond and spend quality time together, while fostering creativity and teamwork skills.

Crafting is a great way to de-stress during the busy season

Even though it’s the most magical time of the year, Christmas can get overwhelming and stressful for many. Crafting blends creativity, concentration, and hands-on activity, making it an ideal way to relax and focus on the present moment.

A creative escape from the digital world

Making some festive crafts is a fantastic way for both adults and children to unplug from the digital world and get away from the screens. Put the devices down and reduce your screen time by creating some Christmas ornaments, personalised cards or simple decor.

Plan a festive crafting night with friends or family and make it a fun tradition! Stop scrolling - gather some treats, put on a Christmas playlist and get crafting.

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Common Questions

Where can I buy affordable materials for Christmas crafts?

You can find affordable Christmas crafts at 123ink! We have everything you need for your Christmas crafting, including glitter, gel pens, glue, coloured cardboard and everything in between.

How can I personalise my Christmas crafts?

Adding a personal touch to Christmas crafts is a great way to make each piece more meaningful. You can add personalisation by including a name, initial or special date, using your favourite colours or by incorporating photos. Personal touches make festive crafts feel extra special and create wonderful keepsakes!

What materials do I need for Christmas crafting?

Many basic crafting supplies can be found around the home or easily bought. Some versatile materials you may need to keep on hand for various Christmas crafting projects include scissors, glue, coloured paper or cardboard, markers and pens.

To make your creations extra wonderful, add elements such as glitter, ribbon, twine or stickers. These materials can be then used for multiple other Christmas projects, from cards and ornaments to gift wrapping and home décor. Happy crafting!