‘Tis the Season, so why not explore these creative things to make for Christmas? Whether you like playing with paint or sculpting, there’s an idea here to tickle your fancy. These projects are nice and simple too, so the whole fam can get involved.
Handmade paper Christmas tree
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These paper Christmas trees are not only a cute craft project, but they also double as a festive accessory – simply upscale your paper and wear it as a fun hat! The colourful string lights and golden stars add just the right touch of Christmas magic. You can use a marker to draw on the strings or else print a tree design onto coloured paper, cut it out, and curve it to shape.
DIY paw ornament no bake
Capture a special memory of your furry friend with this DIY paw ornament, made from air-dry clay. It's a great way to personalise your holiday decorations with a sentimental touch. Once the clay has dried, you can paint the paw print with metallic colours to make it really shine. Follow along with our tutorial above to see all the steps!
Santa Claus made with toilet paper roll
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This jolly Santa made from a toilet paper roll is a super fun and easy holiday craft. With his fluffy beard, googly eyes, and bright red suit, he’s a great mini decoration to pop on the coffee table or even on top of the tree. It’s a great project to do with kids, using simple materials like cotton wool for the beard and construction paper for the hat and suit.
Elf ornament craft
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Remember the size of your little artist’s handprint forever by carving it out of clay and turning it into a cheeky elf. Simply place their hand onto a slab of clay, trace around it with a pointed tool, and carve the shape left behind. Don’t forget to paint the rosy cheeks and cheery expression once it’s dry to finish of the ornament!
Acrylic paint pour Christmas ornaments
Bring a splash of colour to your Christmas tree with these acrylic pour baubles. The swirling patterns and vibrant colours create a totally unique design on each bauble, making no two alike. The fluid art technique is not only fun to watch, but simple to do, so follow along with our lesson above to find out more.
Santa handprint ornament
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These handprint Santa ornaments are ideal for adding a personal touch to your Christmas tree. These decorations make your little artist’s handprint into a festive keepsake by imprinting them into clay. With the magic of paint (and a cotton ball) they turn into cheerful Santas, complete with fluffy beards and red hats. Have a go at home and make one for each member of the family!
Air dry clay Christmas ideas
From snowmen to tealight houses, plus a handful of hanging ornaments, air-dry clay gives you endless possibilities for Christmas crafting! These handmade decorations bring a rustic, homemade charm to your holiday décor. Check out the tutorial above to see how we made each one, up close and personal.
If one of the fun and festive ideas above has inspired you to get creating, #montmarteart or tag us @montmarteart on Instagram or Facebook. We’d love to see what you create this Christmas! You may need some air dry clay, acrylic paints, and craft paper to get started.
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