Threaded decorations
Make your own wooden threading disc - an activity and a decoration all in one! Makes a great children's woodworking activity.
Read More about Threaded decorations24 plastic and glitter-free Christmas crafts activities!
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The joy of hand-made Christmas decorations! We love having a project on the go over the festive season so we’ve collected together this selection box of simple Christmas craft projects for you.
There are 24 all together so you can create your own advent calendar of creative outdoor activities!
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Threaded decorations
Make your own wooden threading disc - an activity and a decoration all in one! Makes a great children's woodworking activity.
Read More about Threaded decorationsSimple painted robins
An easy-to-do seasonal craft activity that's great for children to create these cute robins.
Read More about Simple painted robinsHapa zome Christmas trees
A festive leaf bashing activity to create a natural tree decoration.
Read More about Hapa zome Christmas treesStick Santas
Make a simple natural Christmas decoration; perfect for young children to paint.
Read More about Stick SantasPinecone threading
A super simple activity for tiny fingers using pinecones and wool.
Read More about Pinecone threadingSimple painted snowmen
Handmade seasonal decorations using wooden noggins. A great homemade gift and children's craft activity.
Read More about Simple painted snowmenPinecone Santa
A simple effective Christmas decoration made from natural materials, great for inside or out.
Ice beads
Create strings of hanging ice decorations & explore the science of freezing & melting.
Read More about Ice beadsSanta decorations
Simple seasonal craft activity suitable for children. Paint a wooden disc and make a lovely tree decoration or tags for a present.
Read More about Santa decorationsSimple painted snowflakes
A simple festive creative children's activity. Mark making on wooden noggins to create some fun, effective seasonal decorations.
Read More about Simple painted snowflakesNail art star
A super simple children's woodworking activity using a hammer and nails.
Read More about Nail art starLeaf decorations
Combine leaves & cookie cutters for a fun and effective natural art project for children.
Read More about Leaf decorationsPinecone bunting
A beautifully simple (and cheap) natural take on bunting to decorate indoors or outside!
Read More about Pinecone buntingPainted Christmas trees
An easy festive craft activity using wooden noggins to create effective Christmas decorations.
Read More about Painted Christmas treesReindeer face weaving
A simple festive activity using sticks and string.
Read More about Reindeer face weavingHanging ice decorations
A simple winter activity for children making ice decorations to decorate those bare trees.
Read More about Hanging ice decorationsPinecone bird feeder
Keep our feathered friends fit and fed through the winter with this simple bird feeder.
Read More about Pinecone bird feederPinecone Christmas tree
A simple creative activity using a pinecone.
Read More about Pinecone Christmas treeMake a Yule log
An activity using tools to saw and split a piece of wood and then it's ready to decorate for Yule
Read More about Make a Yule logFestive tic tac toe
Super-cute home made Noughts & Crosses (aka Tic Tac Toe) board & counters with a festive theme - great for presents or parties!
Read More about Festive tic tac toeStanding tree decoration
A simple leaf craft activity using basic tools.
Read More about Standing tree decorationPainted Christmas puddings
Create fun festive decorations using wooden noggins and a simple painting.
Read More about Painted Christmas puddingsDisclaimer: Muddy Faces cannot take any responsibility for accidents or damage that occurs as a result of following this activity.You are responsible for making sure the activity is conducted safely.