Welcome to the season of magic, laughter, and family fun!
If you’ve grabbed my Festive Fun Advent Cards, you’re all set for a joyful countdown to Christmas. To make things even easier, I’ve pulled together some extra tips, ideas, and links to help you with some of the activities.
Don’t Have a Reusable Advent Calendar? Make One!
No reusable advent calendar? You can create one using brown paper bags with this adorable DIY Gingerbread House Advent Calendar tutorial:
DIY Advent Calendar Tutorial
How to Cut Paper Snowflakes
Cutting snowflakes is a classic Christmas activity, and it’s easier than you think! Here’s a simple tutorial to get you started:
How to Cut Snowflakes
Christmas Stocking Template
Download this simple stocking template to make your own paper Santa stockings. Decorate with felts, craft supplies and sparkles. Here is a great template by Elsie and Emma from childhoodmagic.com
Download Stocking Template
How to Make Cardboard Wreaths
Cardboard wreaths are a simple craft that is fun for kids. Here’s how to make them:
- Cut a large circle out of sturdy cardboard, then cut out the centre to create a ring.
- Punch holes around the ring’s edge for threading materials. I used a small screwdriver to do this but you could use a pencil for bigger holes to make it easier for little fingers.
- Thread with flowers, ribbons, or anything festive!
A Delicious Gingerbread Recipe
Nothing says Christmas like the smell of freshly baked gingerbread! This recipe is perfect for making gingerbread men, stars, or even a festive gingerbread house:
Festive Printable Colouring Pages
Keep little hands busy with these festive, free printable colouring pages. My kids love this website listed below. They do loads of cute designs from Santa to reindeer, there’s a printable for everyone:
Download Christmas Colouring Pages
Fun and Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
Need some extra craft ideas? Check out this amazing collection of kid-friendly Christmas crafts. There’s something for every little crafter:
Christmas Crafts for Kids
(This website also has a great recipe for gingerbread playdough which sounds like great fun!)
Share Your Festive Fun!
I’d love to see how you’re bringing these activities to life! Tag me on Instagram @haze_road and share your magical moments. And don’t forget to follow along as I share the countdown to Christmas with my little ones.
Happy Holidays! 🎄✨