The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down, be present, and create lasting memories with your little ones. Whether you're looking to decorate your home with handmade treasures or enjoy meaningful family time, these Christmas crafts are simple and sure delight. Using natures elements, vibrant art supplies, and a touch of imagination, these simple projects are a joyful way to create something fun together. Let’s dive into the festive magic!
Pressed Flower Christmas Ornaments
Bring the wonder of nature to your Christmas tree with pressed flora ornaments. Start by gathering flowers and leaves from the garden, then use our Flower Press to preserve them. Once your specimens are ready, carefully arrange them inside clear ornament baubles and secure them with a dab of glue. Add a festive ribbon, and you’ve got a stunning, nature-inspired decoration! These ornaments make timeless keepsakes and are a perfect way to teach kids about the wonders of the natural world.
Holiday Handprint Cards
Transform your child’s handprint into a festive work of art! Begin painting their palms with holiday colours—green for trees, brown for reindeer, or red for Santa. Let them press their painted palms painted palms onto cardstock, or handmade paper from our Papermaking Kit. Once the paint has dried, use non-toxic markers to complete with drawings of Christmas ornaments, trees, reindeer antlers, or Santa's face. These personalised cards are not only heart-warming but also a sustainable alternative to buying store printed cards!
Mini Christmas Canvases
Let your child’s creativity shine with mini-Christmas-themed paintings. Using non-toxic paints, brushes, and canvas from our Create Artist Collection, they can design snowmen, candy canes, or twinkling stars on tiny canvases. These pint-sized masterpieces are perfect for displaying on shelves, gifting to loved ones, or even hanging on the tree as unique ornaments. It’s a great way to encourage artistic expression while adding a personal touch to your holiday setting.
Nature-Inspired Gift Wrapping
Help their holiday presents stand out with eco-friendly, nature-inspired wrapping. Start with simple kraft paper, then tie with twine, or raffia for a rustic touch. Now comes the fun part: decorate the packages with pressed flowers and leaves from your Flower Press. A touch of glue is all you need to secure these delicate touches. The result? Delightful, sustainable wrapping that’s almost too pretty to tear open on Christmas day!
DIY Christmas Tree Garland
Add a playful, handmade touch to your tree with a DIY garland. Using air-dry clay from our Create Artist Kit, cookie cutters in festive shapes, and some hemp string or twine. Roll out the clay and cut out stars, trees, or gingerbread shapes ensuring a small hole is pierced (with a bamboo skewer) for threading string through. Once the shapes have dried, (approx. 24 hrs) let the kids paint and decorate them with the non-toxic paint from your Create Kit. Thread each piece onto your natural string, and voilà—a magical garland that will add warmth and whimsy to your holiday celebrations.
These mindful activities create an opportunity to bond, ignite imaginations, and make memorable holiday memories.
Happy crafting! W&C x
