6 Christmas Craft Ideas

The weather outside is frightful, and crafts are so delightful! Here's six fun and crafty Christmas ideas to keep your whole family entertained whilst you're at home this festive season.

From a colouring-in competition on Facebook, to making your own Christmas decorations – you'll find plenty of fun ideas to try together!

#1 Christmas Colouring-in Competition!

Keep your little ones entertained whilst at home with this special Boomer Christmas colouring sheet with a competition to win a free meal at one of our award-winning restaurants!

All you have to do is follow the steps below...

• Step 1: Visit the colouring-in post on Facebook
• Step 2: Tag a friend in the comments below the post (we will then send you the drawing sheets)
• Step 3: Print off your sheet (or use the drawing as an example to recreate if you haven’t got a printer)
• Step 4: Get colouring!
• Step 5: Upload a picture of your finished masterpiece to the post and tag us!

Enter the competition »

#2 Make your own bath fizzers

As you weren't able to use our spa facilities this year, we thought that as part of our 6 Christmas Craft ideas we'd give you the chance to create your own spa experience at home! Making your own bath fizzers can be very simple and can keep the whole family entertained.This easy method from The Spruce Crafts is great and shows you how to make your own bath fizzers in 8 simple steps!

You will need:  

 Equipment / Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Spoon for stirring
• Bath fizz molds

Materials

• 1 cup Baking soda
• 1/2 cup Citric acid
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch
• Food coloring
• Essential oil of your choice
• Water

How to make bath fizzers»

#3 Make your own hot chocolate gift jar

If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and very low-cost Christmas present which is also fun to make with the kids - Uproot Kitchen has put together a great recipe for hot chocolate mixes!

You will need:  

• A mason jar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ cup chocolate chips
• Marshmallows to fill the jar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Optional add-ins (e.g. spices, crushed peppermint, espresso powder)

Hot chocolate mix recipe »

#4 Make your own Christmas bookmark Characters

These festive bookmarks from Baker Ross are a really easy, fun activity to do with your little ones.

You will need:  

• Some cardboard or a paper plate;
• crepe paper in green and red; and
• some glue and a pair of scissors.

How to make Christmas bookmarks »

#5 How to make a snowman decoration out of a sock

We love these adorable snowmen made out of socks from The Spruce Crafts! It’s the perfect Christmas activity for all ages to enjoy. It’s quick and easy and you only need a few materials…

You will need:  

• White tube or crew sock
• Rice
• Funnel (optional, but it's helpful)
• Yarn or rubber bands
• Fabric scissors
• Craft glue
• Pom-poms, buttons, puffy fabric paint, fabric scraps for a scarf, and any other craft supplies you have on hand to decorate your snowman

#6 Make your own Christmas tree decorations

Finally, if you’re putting up your Christmas tree in the next few weeks why not try getting the kids to help make homemade Christmas decorations. The Spruce Crafts have lots of simple and easy guides including Glitter Pine Cone Ornaments, Coffee Filter Snowflakes and DIY Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft!

Our favourite is these colourful popsicle stick snowflakes which only need a few materials and are really quick and easy to make!

You will need:  

• 3 popsicle sticks
• Glue
• Glitter
• Sequins
• String

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