Paper Christmas Baubles
Create reusable paper Christmas baubles with this eco-friendly Christmas craft. Pupils can each choose their favourite colours for a personal touch.
What you need:
How to make:
- Pick two pieces of different coloured card.
- Cut each card along the long side to make 3 long strips, each 1inch wide.
- Order the strips on the table so that the colours alternate.
- Cut 5 inch off the first strip, 4 inch off the second, 3 inch off the third, 2 inch off the fourth, 1 inch off the fifth and leave the sixth strip the same length.
- Place the strips on top of each other in length order, longest at the back and shortest at the front.
- Line up one side and tape the ends together.
- One by one, curl the shortest strip into a circle and tape down. Repeat until complete.
- Tie the ribbon around the bauble at the top.
Merry Christmas Garland
Explore painting without a paintbrush with this fun and simple Merry Christmas Garland craft.
What you need:
How to make:
- Make multiple 2cm vertical cuts around the top of the paper cup.
- Fold the cuts on the paper cup backwards.
- Dip the top of the paper cup into green paint and stamp onto white card.
- Repeat in a circle until you get a wreath shape.
- Use a cotton bud to dot on red paint as berries.
- Stick the Christmas bow onto the top of the wreath.
Christmas Tree Painting
Looking for unique Christmas painting ideas? Repurpose a plastic fork to create a simple but effective Christmas tree painting, which can be personalised through decoration.
What you need:
How to make:
- Fold a piece of card in half to make a Christmas card template.
- Dip the plastic fork in green paint.
- Position the fork in the centre of the top of the card.
- Make a short down and outwards mark. Mirror on the opposite side.
- Below the previous set of marks, add another set slightly longer than the last. Repeat until it looks like a Christmas tree.
- Optional: Add a few downwards strokes to add depth to your Christmas tree.
- Use your cotton bud to paint a brown stump, yellow star, coloured baubles, and coloured lights on the tree.
- Write ‘Merry Christmas’ inside your card in felt tip.
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