24 Alternative Advent Gifts for Kids
The month of December is often remembered for its chocolate-fueled days of advent. If you’re looking to give your kids a different kind of advent treat, including some that are a bit better on their...
View ArticleHow to Make a Winter Wonderland Teepee
Frozen fever is still going strong, so when we were thinking of a design for one of our white teepees, our first thought was a winter wonderland! Build your very own ice palace to put in a corner of...
View Article24 Christmas Eve Boxes to Make
Christmas Eve boxes are the hottest festive trend right now, and for a good reason – what a great way to enjoy Christmas Eve together! If you’re thinking about making your own for this special eve,...
View Article9 Christmas Crafts for Kids!
The school holidays are in full swing and there are not many sleeps until Santa comes down the chimney, but that doesn’t mean there’s not time for some last minute crafting beforehand. It’s a the...
View Article10 Kids Craft Projects for a Snow Day
As a child, there was nothing more exciting than getting a day off because of snow! And whilst playing outside was the ultimate in winter fun, it did get cold and dull after a few hours… which is when...
View ArticleHow to Make a Punched Snowflake Box Frame
Looking to hand craft a present for a loved one this Christmas… Something that can be put together quite quickly and looks fantastically festive? Why not have a go at creating a snowflake box frame? It...
View ArticleHow to Make a Snow Globe
Tis the season to be jolly! That’s why I’m super excited to be sharing with you today this extremely fun, festive make which makes the perfect decoration for your mantle piece. Trust me, the kids will...
View ArticleHow to Make a Stencilled Christmas Eve Box
Make Christmas Eve just as special as the big day itself, with a personalised Christmas Eve box! We’re sure you’ve heard of these by now, but you don’t have to fork out loads to get one personalised –...
View ArticleHow to Make a Photo Tree
Create the ultimate personalised home decoration with a wonderful photo tree! Pick photos of your favourite memories and people to add to the ‘baubles’ and every time you look at it, you’ll be filled...
View ArticleHow to Make a Santa Christmas Eve Box For Kids
This festive little Christmas Eve box will get children squealing with excitement before Christmas. The projects in the box make a lovely Christmas Eve activity for children, who will love...
View ArticleHow to Make Christmas Character Lightbulbs
Kids will love making these cute Christmas character lightbulbs, as they are so easy to do and include some of their favourite characters! Make sure you hang them up to dry without touching anything...
View ArticleHow to Make a Snowman Jar
Get crafty with the kids and let them try making a Christmassy snowman jar – perfect for storing bits and pieces or as a fun container for gifts! Why not fill with sweets, hot chocolate or homemade...
View ArticleHow to Make Pinecone Elves
These fun pinecone elves are perfect to get crafting with the kids this Christmas! Bright and colourful, these little elves will add a touch a fun to any Christmas tree. You Will Need Pinecones »...
View ArticleHow to Make a Star Wall Hanging
Incorporate a little glitz and glamour into your home this Christmas with this luxe metallic star wall hanging – perfect for a gallery wall or hallway! Don’t fancy a traditional wreath? Hang this on...
View Article3 Kids Lollipop Stick Projects for Christmas
The humble lollipop stick has always been a classic staple when it comes to kids crafting, and it’s no different when it comes to the festive season! Grab a pack and have a go at these lollipop stick...
View ArticleHow to Make Christmas Origami
Make some more unsual decorations for your home this festive season, and fold up these fun Christmas origami characters. Origami is great for kids, and super trendy right now – why not add a hanging...
View ArticleHow to Make Christmas Tree Spirals
Get the kids involved in some Christmas crafting and make these easy Christmas tree spirals that they can hang up in their bedroom as decorations. Lots of glitter is a must for this project! You Will...
View ArticleHow to Decorate a Christmas Mache House
Let the kids run riot decorating the house with festive things, just not your own one! Grab a selection of buttons, pipe cleaners, poms and other embellishments to create a colourful Christmas mache...
View ArticleHow to Make Pompom Fairies
Bring a bit of magic to your tree this Christmas with some beautiful pompom fairies that the kids will love making! A pompom maker is the easiest way to create these, but you can go traditional and use...
View ArticleHow to Make Paper Plate Angels
Hark the herald angels sing… time to get crafty and make your own chorus of paper plate angels! Kids will love getting messy with some glitter glue, pipe cleaners and paper plates for this angelic...
View ArticleHow to Make a Family Christmas Eve Box
Create something beautiful to celebrate together on Christmas Eve with a fun family Christmas Eve box made from a crate! This design is so easy you can whip it up in half an hour – just choose the...
View ArticleHow to Make a Christmas Eve Crate
Make something special for the run up to Christmas too, and create a beautiful personalised wooden Christmas Eve box using a simple crate. A bit of red paint, some stamps and a big wooden letter are...
View ArticleHow to Make Clay Mitten Decorations
I’m pretty sure that I’m not just speaking for myself when I say that the best Christmas decorations, are handmade decorations and these clay mitten decorations are no different! Christmas is the best...
View Article10 DIY Christmas Gifts to Give to Your Teacher
With the end of the Autumn term drawing closer, we have rounded up 10 innovative DIY Christmas Gifts that will be a perfect way to thank your teachers before the festive break! How to Make a Pretzel...
View ArticleChristmas Advent Free Colouring Download
Here’s a brand new festive illustration to download in anticipation of Advent. Colour in one section per day, or go ahead and fill in the whole lot in one go! We’d love to see your finished creations,...
View ArticleChristmas Cracker Free Colouring Download
Download this brand new festive illustration and create your own fantastic Christmas cracker. Why not check out some of our many Christmas cracker tutorials on the Hobbycraft blog, such as How to Make...
View ArticleHow to Make a Craftmas Reindeer Headband
‘Tis the season for jolly headpieces! No party during the festive season is complete without one. Why buy one when you can personalise your own? This simple reindeer headband, constructed from card and...
View ArticleKids’ Craft Panel Reviews: Crafty Kits for Kids!
At this time of year, it’s nice to have the peace of mind that the gifts that you are buying for kids are age appropriate, and most importantly – fun to use! That’s why we’ve assembled our very own...
View ArticleChristmas Bunting Free Colouring Download
Download this brand new festive illustration and create your own beautiful Christmas bunting. String together the letters of ‘Merry Xmas’ with some Festive Twine », and hang around your home! We’d love...
View ArticleChristmas Hat Free Colouring Download
Download this brand new festive illustration and create your own Christmas hat for the big day! What colours will you use on yours? We’d love to see your finished creations, so use the hashtag...
View ArticleChristmas Place Mat Free Colouring Download
Download this brand new festive illustration and create your own Christmas place mat for your dinner table! What are you most looking forward to eating during your Christmas meal? We’d love to see your...
View Article14 Christmas Crafts for Kids: Craftmas Round Up!
The ultimate Kids Christmas craft extravaganza has begun with Craftmas! There’s isn’t a more perfect time of the year to get creative with your kids, so we wanted to share with you these fantastically...
View ArticleHow to Make Clay Tree Decorations
These clay tree decorations are fun to make and add a personal touch to your tree! Create in a uniform colour scheme so they sit amongst one another, or go wild with the paints and create a cacophonous...
View ArticleHow to Make Festive Skittles
Christmas skittles is the perfect handmade game to keep the kids entertained in the run up to the big day! Little Button Diaries have provided tutorials for a number of festive characters below – are...
View ArticleHow to Make Christmas Maché Tree Decorations
These little Christmas maché decorations can be painted, decoupaged or covered in felt – whatever your kids prefer! With a little Christmas music, this craft would make a lovely activity for a festive...
View ArticleThree Christmas Cards to Make with your Children
If you’ve got lots of handmade Christmas cards on the to-make list this year, why not get the whole family involved with a helping hand from your mini makers! All three of these Christmas cards are...
View ArticleHow to Decorate a Traditional Advent Truck
This adorable little festive advent truck will bring lots of happy smiles in the lead up to Christmas, and personalising it with a name will make it that extra bit special! Make sure you have a fine...
View ArticleHow to Make Yarn Wrapped Tree Decorations
Create these super on trend yarn-wrapped baubles this year – a great home craft for adults and children alike. These decorations are sturdy and will be able to be brought out year after year as part of...
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