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Make Christmas feel personal with a few handmade pieces. These project ideas range from quick painted ornaments to a paper advent calendar you can build a little at a time.
Painted keychains
A small keychain blank is a manageable project for a name, initial or festive motif. Use paint suitable for the surface and allow it to dry fully before attaching the hardware.
A paper advent calendar
Make a set of small numbered boxes from sturdy cardstock. Keep the measurements consistent and test one box before making the whole set. Choose lightweight, wrapped treats or handwritten activity notes for the contents.
Wooden ornaments
Paint suitable ornament blanks in a coordinated palette. Add a name or short greeting, then thread ribbon through the hanging hole. An adult should help children with cutting and any specialist tools.
Upcycled Christmas bottles
Clean empty bottles, paint them with compatible chalk paint and add decorative cardstock belts or letters. Group similar sizes together for a tidy display. Battery-powered lights are a useful alternative to flames near craft decorations.
Keep the collection coordinated
Repeat two colours and one finishing detail across your projects, such as gold lettering or red ribbon. Prepare the pieces in stages so adhesive and paint have time to dry before gifting or hanging.
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