Archive for the ‘Craft Ideas’ Category

Make a 3D Tree

November 28, 2007

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 [...]

A chocolate container idea…

November 26, 2007

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 [...]

Advent Calendar

November 25, 2007

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

November 25, 2007

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 [...]

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