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A variety of widely used holiday craft supplies.
As the festive winter season is officially in session, this means that it’s almost time for winter break with lots of time off to do whatever our hearts desire. Although lying in bed and watching Netflix for two whole weeks sounds tempting, it might get repetitive, so here are 10 Last Minute Easy Holiday Crafts that anyone can do:
Ps. A total bonus is that all of these creations can be used as a last-minute holiday gift!
Holiday Card Tree
For some extra holiday wall decor and a sustainable way to use your old holiday cards, create a holiday card tree!
Materials Needed:
Holiday cards
Adhesive of choice
Instructions:
Find some old holiday cards (or you can choose to make your own) and arrange them out in a holiday tree shape of your choice.
Once you achieve the desired shape, use an adhesive like tape or blue tack to place cards onto your wall
All done! Now you have a simple but personalized holiday card tree
Clay Ornaments
This is a simple craft for people of all ages. All you need is some air-dry clay to create your own personalized ornaments.
Materials Needed:
Air dry clay
Markers or paint to decorate with
Cookie cutter
Instructions:
Take a piece of air dry clay to flatten and roll out
Using a cookie cutter and cut into the shape of choice
Wait for the clay to air dry
Decorate however you like with supplies of your choice (I recommend permanent markers or paint)
Mason Jar Snow Globe
This is a cute winter-inspired room decor that is spill proof since it’s a waterless snow globe.
Materials Needed:
A mason jar
Hot glue
Holiday figurine of choice
Fake snow or glitter
Instructions:
Open up your mason jar and hot glue your holiday figurine of choice to the bottom using a hot glue gun.
Add in fake snow or white glitter to create a winter scenery
Put on the lid and enjoy your new waterless mason jar snow globe!
Coupon Book
The perfect craft to make if you need a last-minute Christmas gift for mom and dad.
Materials Needed:
Flashcards
Markers
Staples
Instructions:
Write and draw little chores that you could help your parents out with on each flashcard (ex. One free lawn mowing)
Attach all cards together into a little booklet and gift to the person of choice
(ps. You can be even lazier and find an already-made coupon booklet online to just print and cut out)
No Sew Holiday Pillows
An affordable way to get decorative holiday pillows without breaking the bank.
Materials Needed:
2 holiday dish towels
Scissors
Glue gun
Stuffling / pillow insert
Instructions:
Lay one dish towel design side down and hot glue three sides to the other dishtowel
Place stuffing in the dish towels
One the little pouch is filled with stuffing hot glue the final sides together
Frosted Snow Covered Candles
Spice up your boring old candles and make them winter themed!
Materials Needed:
Clear glue
Paintbrush
Epsom salt
Candles (white and red look best!)
Instructions:
Brush on a coat of clear glue to the sides of your candles
Roll the candle in epsom salt
There you have it! Candles that look winter festive themed!
Puzzle Snowflake Ornaments
Have old puzzles hanging around that you won’t ever piece together? Create snowflake ornaments with them!
Materials Needed:
Puzzle pieces
Paint
String
Holepucher
glitter
Instructions:
Place puzzle pieces in snowflake shape and glue together
Paint using color of choice
And dip the whole thing or just the edges in some glitter while the paint is still wet
Hole punch the top of the snowflake
Tie a ribbon with space in the hole so you can hang your new ornament!
Candy Sleigh
A delicious craft that can also serve as an adorable gift card holder!
Materials Needed:
Hot glue
Large candy bar (ex. hersheys)
Two candy canes
Miscellaneous mini candy bars
A chocolate santa
Instructions:
Glue the two candy canes hook side up on your candy bar
On top of the large candy bar glue down two or more mini candy bars in the center
Last but not least glue the santa in front of the seat made out of the two mini candy bars
Not necessary but, if you want to, this can serve as the perfect little gift card holder for gifting!
Muffin Tin Advent Calendar
Homemade countdown to help you get into the holiday spirit!
Materials Needed:
24 slot muffin tin
Paper printout
Double sided tape
Instructions:
Decorate and label 24 pieces of small paper that cover the muffin slots or find a printable on google
Insert items of choice into muffin tin (some ideas include candy, mini skin care and makeup)
Place double sided tape on the cutouts and stick on muffin tin to cover prices
Hot Cocoa Bombs
A delicious craft that melts in milk to create hot cocoa.
Materials Needed:
Half circle molds
Chocolate chips
Lighter
Hot cocoa powder
Marshmallows
Instructions:
Microwave chocolate chips until fully melted
Pour small amounts of chocolate into each half circle molds and make sure it’s spread thin and evenly (using a spoon might help)
Place in freeze or until fully set
Remove chocolate from mold
Add hot cocoa powder and marshmallows to a half circle
Grab another half circle and use a light to gently light the edge
Combine both half circles together
Decorate with sprinkles or anything else of your choice
These easy last minute holiday crafts are a great use of your time during winter break. A student from YLHS also expressed, “This can bring your family closer together and a fun way to get creative” Marlena Caldera (11). So grab a family member and start crafting! I hope you all have a wonderful winter break.