Make a 3D Tree

3D Christmas Card
You will need:
Coloured card for the tree top, trunk and container
Paint, sequins etc to decorate the tree
Glue
Paper or thin card to make the template
 
To make the template:
Cut a rectangle 12cm x 20cm out of piece of paper or thin card. Fold the card in half so it is now 6cm wide and draw [...]

A chocolate container idea…

Reindeer Cookie Jar
This idea was taken from http://christmas.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-christmas-crafts-for-the-kitchen1.htm

You will need:

9 x 6-inch sheet double-sided, super sticky tape    
Pen
Scissors
Plastic storage tub
Tiny glass bead mix: ruby red, crystal clear
Tiny glass marbles: ruby red, silver, light bronze, dark bronze
4 x 63/4-inch glass candy jar with lid
Straight pin
2 wiggle eyes, 25mm each
36 inches red chiffon ribbon, 13/4 [...]

Advent Calendar

Now I know that Christmas is still a long time in the future but how about getting ready by making yourself (or me!) an advent calendar.  You can follow this link and print out a template to make your own.  This would be a lovely thing to do for a little brother or sister (if [...]

Christmas Goodies to Make

Keep yourself busy at home and make some lovely things for Christmas by following these links:
I love the idea of recycling rubbish – use an empty milk carton to make this reindeer holder.
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/reindeer_milk_carton_container.htm
Another recycling idea.  This time it is making photo frames from empty CD cases to give as presents.
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/photo_frames_from_cd_boxes.htm
Loads of fantastic ideas on this [...]