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DIY Santa & Reindeer Garland : The Proper Pinwheel
Out of all the crafting mediums, paper is one of my favorites. You can make almost anything. Any design. Any color. Any size. To make your own santa & reindeer garland you’ll need: Downloadable template for sleigh and reindeer5 large sheets of light brown cardstock4 large sheets of dark brown cardstock1 large sheet of red cardstockbrown or red twinejingle bellsscissors and hot glue Download the template for the sleigh and reindeer. Wrap the twine around the reindeer’s necks (this isn’t animal cruelty) and hot glue in place if necessary. Download the template here: Santa & Reindeer photo cred: Ashley Swapp Photography **no reindeer were harmed in the creation of this garland**
How to make 5-pointed paper snowflakes
Though no longer in elementary school, I still get a kick out of paper snowflakes. I made this snowflake garland the other night from origami paper, dental floss, and tape. The second and third flakes in this garland are based on a 5-pointed star. The first, fourth, and fifth flakes in the garland are based on 8 points. Here's an 8-pointer.
{eco} DIY - paper wreath
I made this using paper! It was supposed to go in the last issue of Pure Green Mag but it didn't make the cut. It was easy! Try it! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Holiday Box Advent + Free Printable
Nov 22 by Amanda Jane Jones Happy early Christmas! Click the button below to download! Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.
50 Cool DIY Advent Calendars
Cute DIY Advent Tree An advent calendar is a must have thing to have to celebrate the Christmas season all month long. There are many such calendars that you could buy but it’s much more fun to make one by yourself. It could turn out much better that the one you buy and besides that’s really fun activity for you and your kids. The advent calendar could be made of a lot of things including cardboard, buckets, boxes, paper, burlap, candles, and many many others. DIY Advent Boxes DIY Advent Calendar From Holiday Paper DIY Advent Calendar Made Of Boxes DIY Advent Calendar From Boxes And Prints DIY Advent Calendar Pockets DIY Advent Calendar DIY Advent Candles DIY Advent Calendar From Folded Paper Envelops Christmas Tree Advent Calendar DIY Advent Pocket Calendar DIY Baby Sock Advent Calendar DIY Bags Advent For Children DIY Advent Calendar Of Chinese Food Take Out Boxes DIY Bucket Advent Calendar DIY Bucket And Branch Advent Calendar DIY Burlap Advent Calendar DIY Candle Advent DIY Christmas Advent Jar
Falling Snowflake Garland DIY
by Chiara Alberetti Milott Can you envision walking into a party where hundreds of tiny snowflakes dance their way down from the ceiling? That’s what I set out to create with this floating snowflake garland. We haven’t had a lot of snow in Brooklyn this winter – just a few days ago it was 60°! This is such a simple party do-it-yourself – all you need are white balloons, thread, needle, assorted papers, snowflake punches (available at Michael’s or any other craft store), and a scissors. Step 1: Begin by punching out lots of paper snowflakes. Step 2: Thread about 1 yard of thread onto your needle. Step 3: Create a french knot about 1 inch away from your previously threaded snowflake. Step 4: Blow up a balloon, tie a knot in it. The delicate snowflakes look so pretty hanging together ~ it makes for a very festive party! Photos by Kate Mathis.
Christmas paper decorations
Here are some Christmas decorations inspired by the good old British weather! We’re putting the tree up this weekend so more decorations to come over the next week. When do you normally put yours up? (BTW: Don’t forget to put your loop of thread in before sticking the models together – I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve done that!) Templates – – – – – – – – Snowflake tetrahedronSimple snowflake icosahedronSnowflake icosahedronMountain tetrahedronRaindrop cubeGrey Gem (model 2) If you want plain templates without the designs on you can check out my platonic solids templates, my paper gems templates or my diamond template. Happy cutting/folding/sticking!
DIY Washitape Christmas Tree
There are many Christmas tree alternatives in case you don’t have enough space, time for a traditional one, or just in case you want something more original than a usual tree. You can make one of paper, of cardboard, of wood and even drums! For this tree alternative you won’t need much: some washitape and that’s it!
27 Wonderful Paper And Cardboard Christmas Decorations
black and white Christmas ornaments (via minieco) Paper and cardboard are the simplest craft materials ever. You can handle them very easily, they are cheap and various in colors and textures. You may also craft with your kids of paper and cardboard because it’s simple and they will be delighted. Here are some ideas how to make Christmas decorations of these materials. handmade window garland For Christmas (via shimelle) paper ball Christmas ornament (via makermama)
Faire et remplir son calendrier de l'Avent récup
Le calendrier de l'Avent acheté dans le commerce est souvent doté de chocolats de mauvaise qualité. Or c'est un moment de surprise ludique pour les enfants et ce pendant 24 jours. Pourquoi ne pas créer le votre cette année? Il faut 24 récipients que vous pourrez faire avec : Le plus dur est en fait de trouver 24 idées pour remplir un calendrier de l'Avent. Pour la famille:Bon indiquant une activité à faire ensemble prendre un chocolat chaud faire une tarte, un gâteau ou des biscuitsoffrir les paroles d'une chanson de noël pour les chanter en soiré(esoirée film en famille ou soirée film de Noël en famille bon pour aller voir les vitrines de noëllecture d'une histoire de Noëlbon pour se coucher plus tard de 30 min le soirjouer à un jeu en famille: charades, jeu de société, jeu de cartes, etc.décorer l'arbre de noël ensemblecréer ensemble des décorations de noël"des charades et des énigmes pour trouver où était cachée la surprise (un chocolat). Pour les adultes:
Le calendrier de l’avent
Comment ça je suis en retard de 10 jours ??? Le temps passe à une allure folle, il me faudrait un coup de baguette magique, un coup de pampuliluuuuuu, pour me dédoubler…je sais ce qu’il me reste à demander au Père Noël ! En attendant, je me suis dis que je pourrais partager avec vous mon calendrier de l’avent. Ce papier vous dit peut-être quelque chose… Comme je n’aime pas jeter, il me restait plein de « chutes » de papier Canson et de calque du premier Knot Magazine. Ça trainait depuis cet été dans la chambre (au grand désespoir d’ A. Oui je n’ai toujours pas jeté le décor de montagnes, de sapins, les pyramides etc. Maintenant qu’on a commencé à se gaver de chocolats, il est temps de s’occuper des cadeaux ! Après le calendrier et les cadeaux, il faut s’occuper de la décoration du sapin et prévoir celle de la table de Noël. Bonne préparation de Noël !!
