Get crafty this Christmas
From the moment that the first advent calendar door is opened, excitement levels begin to grow. If you’re looking for crafty ideas to channel that festive energy then look no further.
Making decorations together
Natural tree decorations
Paper chains
Who doesn’t love an old school paper chain? They can be made from recycled newspapers, carol/song sheets or old wrapping paper. Have a look at this easy how to guide and adorn your house in colourful paper chains!
Snowflakes
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Have a go at making
these snowy snowflakes and bring the white stuff inside!
Cards, gift tags, wrapping paper
If you have a few sprouting spuds lurking in your cupboard, use them to make a fun craft. Shaped biscuit cutters help transform potatoes into easy-to-use stamps for little ones. Adults will need to make the stamps as a knife is required, but this simple project won’t take long – 5 minutes prep time and hours of fun. Read more.
Celebrate a #SavvyChristmas and make the most, with those that matter.
As many enjoy the freedom to extend the dinner table once more and make wonderful memories, preparations around what to eat on the special day are getting underway. From that first festive bite of a mince pie, a key moment for getting in the festive feeling we have you covered on all things food and savvy.
Nature wreaths
To burn off any festive energy, combine wreath making with a big outdoor walk where you can challenge your excited elves into a twig collecting competition to create their very own nature wreath by tying or gluing sticks to a wreath or heart-shaped ring (an old coat hanger will do the job). See wreath tutorial.
You don't need to spend loads on new decorations each year, there's tonnes of fun (and plastic free) things you can make at home...they could even be lurking in your fruit bowl.
Did you know, 800,000 apples get thrown away everyday? Getting creative with fruit that’s turning is great way to save it from the bin whilst making something beautiful in the process.
Have a look at this tutorial on drying fruit for your festive decorations.
