This is one topic that a lot of people are really dreading.... its only 7 weeks to Christmas. It may feel that its too early to read about Christmas related topics but trust me now is the time to start the preparations. This month the Bostik Craft theme is Christmas, the box has lots of of lovely christmassy papers, ribbons, sparkly sequins and many Christmas themed cut outs.
As always my mini crafter Little M came over and we had an afternoon of fun. First we had our regular smoothie making session, as we were chatting about Christmas we agreed that the smoothie should be red. So I found some frozen berries in my freezer and we set to make a blueberry and apple smoothie. Little M loved the taste and really enjoyed the smoothie with a piece of cake.
Little M is now a"Big Sister" she was chatting about her new baby brother who is 6 weeks old and how she has been helping her mummy look after him. She said her mummy says that she is big girl now and she is a good little helper.
Little M is also excited about Christmas so we decided to make some decorations from the items in the Bostik craft box. We made two different types of tree decorations. The first ones we made were all sparkly and looked really pretty, the second ones we made are in the shape of crackers and are filled with a treat to hang on the tree. I have share a tutorial about these in my next post which you can find here.
To make the sparkly Christmas tree decorations you will need:
Pre cut Cardboard or wooden Christmas tree and Stocking shapes.
Bostik Glue
Sparkly glitter in red, green, gold and silver
Coloured string
Sparkly gems for decorations
Scissors
Little M really enjoyed making the decorations, to find out how to make your own please do watch the video below, its only 2.5 minutes long:
These decorations were really easy to make but be warned, to avoid glitter everywhere cover the floor and table with a dust sheet otherwise you will have a sparkly mess every where. We made three decorations in each design and I am sure they are going to look great on Little M 's Christmas Tree.
I love the sparkly tree decorations. They looks great and would be easy to make with children too, I'd think.
ReplyDeleteOh it is so not too early for Christmas posts, I've started them already too! Love the idea of making them, they look so great
ReplyDeleteThese look so lovely! I really want to make them. You make it look so easy :)
ReplyDeleteI love sparkly Christmas decorations, these look fabulous. I am so excited for Christmas already!
ReplyDeleteI would like to make a blueberry and apple smoothie too. It sounds really yummy. I do not like to use glitter when I make my DIY decorations because they will just be all over the place. Maybe I could find something else to replace glitter. It is so sweet that your Little M is taking good care of her new baby brother.
ReplyDeleteIt's never too early for Christmas posts and these are just divine x
ReplyDeleteI love the sparkles. I really want that smoothie, it looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures - I'm all excited for Christmas already. Never too early for me! Great simple decorations that all the family can do.
ReplyDeleteI love DIY Christmas decorations. My parents still use the ones we made as children all them years ago x
ReplyDeleteGot to love anything glittery and I am starting to get a bit scared about how close Christmas really is x
ReplyDeleteI used to love making DIY christmas decorations as a kid. Nowadays I just want all white decorations from the shop! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely craft project to do with the kids! We might make some tomorrow! x Not long till we put the tree up!
ReplyDeleteMy girls love making Christmas decorations especially if they involve glitter so they would love to make these!
ReplyDeleteIt's never too early for Christmas! Those sparkly decorations are gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing idea to do with kids! They look very profesional but are easy to make :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! No need to buy any if you can make such pretty ones at home :)
ReplyDeleteThis box sounds really good, i love making things for christmas especially decorations, what a brilliant box xx
ReplyDeleteI love our Boston Challenges every month too. It's lovely to get a surprise box every month and to 'think out of the box' (no pun intended!). I love the decorations you've created! Really effective.
ReplyDeleteLove your decorations, I used to love making Christmas decorations with my mum as a kid and then with my kids:-)
ReplyDeleteMaking Christmas decorations and being treated to smoothies sounds like a fun afternoon.
ReplyDeleteLovely decorations for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThe sparkly tree decorations are quite lovely and I'm sure Little M loved making them, especially using the glitter!x
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