DIY Christmas Book Advent Calendar
Are you looking for a magical way to build up the excitement to Christmas with young children? I might have the perfect idea for you today especially if you have a little book worm. I still remember my eldest daughter’s second Christmas, she was just 20 months old. I wanted an advent calendar for her and a way for us to enjoy the Christmas build up together. I didn't really see how giving her a square of chocolate everyday was going to much more than get her in to the habit of expecting chocolate everyday. Then I came across the…
Freebie Friday: Paper Chain Garland Printable
Hats off to the wonderful Mrs Mactivity who created today's Freebie Friday especially for our AllThingsChristmas fans. Before you click below to download your very own copy of these adorable paper chain garland patterns - head over to her site to see all sorts of adorable and Festive Craft and learning ideas - lots of really fun stuff for little ones (and big ones with an imagination). Okay, so I'm a little obsessed with her Printable Advent Calendar which you can get free if you sign up to her site. However, today we're offering this wonderful Paper Chain Garland printout…
8 Affordable DIY Advent Calendar Ideas
Advent calendars make December even more exciting than it already is. Opening an advent calendar door each day builds the anticipation of Christmas Day. There are bigger and better advent calendars coming out every year, some of which can be very expensive. Creating your own advent calendar for someone special, instead of buying one, can be a very affordable option. It also involves more effort than buying one, making it a very thoughtful gift. Here are some DIY advent calendar ideas to help you create a special calendar for a loved one. Stitch A Fabric Calendar Fabric advent calendars are…
Handmade Felt Christmas Decorations
Looking for a quick and easy Christmas crafting idea? These felt decorations are simple and affordable to make and you only need a few things to get started! The best thing about these is that they are so versatile, they make great gifts or of course you can make them to decorate your home or Christmas tree! All it takes is a handful of items and SIX simple steps! What you need (per ornament): Felt (approx A5 size) Scissors Pins Needle and thread Stuffing Buttons, ribbon, other decorative elements Ribbon Paper (the same size as your felt and a pen/pencil…