Christmas Archives - Hodge Podge

Family Christmas traditions (some crafty, some not)!

1 hour or more, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, a few quid, Christmas, free, Make for kids, Make with kids, Needlework, Paper Craft, pennies, toddlers, young kids

I LOVE Christmas. I mean seriously LOVE IT. I think it’s because my parents (Mum especially) always made a huge deal out of it when we were growing up and had lots of traditions that were (and still are!) repeated year on year. Mister Podge had his own family Christmas traditions and now that we…

30 fun advent calendar activities

Christmas, older kids / adults, toddlers, young kids

Fun, festive advent calendar activities from baking and crafting to carol singing and gift giving.

30+ Cracking Christmas craft ideas!

#Pintorials, Christmas

Welcome to the ULTIMATE list of Christmas craft ideas! This #Pintorials linky will run until the new year and I’m sharing my favourite Christmas craft ideas from last week’s #Pintorials linky and around the web. It’s time to get the glitter out..! Advent Christmas craft ideas: Easy DIY paper cup advent calendar from Hodge Podge…

10 snow, snowman and snowflake crafts for kids

10 easy snow, snowman and snowflake crafts for kids

#Pintorials, Christmas

This week I’m featuring the 10 best snow, snowman and snowflake crafts for kids from the last #Pintorials linky of 2014 – perfect for these cold January days… Snow, snowman and snowflake crafts for kids: Penguin snow globe from Sand In My Toes Frozen dancing wand from ABC Creative Learning Snowman paper dolls from In…

DIY cut-out star jam jar lantern

10 minutes or less, Christmas, free, Make with kids, older kids / adults, pennies, young kids

This DIY cut-out star jam jar lantern is super quick and easy, but only costs a few pence to make. Save your jam jars and create a beautiful display for your home at Christmas, or for a wedding reception! *this post contains affiliate links* (which means that if you buy from Amazon using these links,…

10 DIY Christmas decorations for kids

#Pintorials, Christmas

This week I’m featuring 10 fantastic DIY Christmas decorations that kids can make, including cute tree ornaments, a star garland, sequin table centre & paper wreath. Thank you for linking up such fun and beautiful Christmas crafts! 10 DIY Christmas decorations for kids: DIY paper wreath from ET Speaks From Home Pom Pom Christmas tree…

Gingerbread and Reindeer Crafts for Christmas

#Pintorials, Christmas

This week I’m sharing the best gingerbread and reindeer crafts for Christmas from last week’s #Pintorials. Gingerbread and Reindeer Crafts for Christmas: DIY burlap reindeer wall art from Gym.Craft.Laundry Gingerbread men paper garland from The Gingerbread House Gingerbread latte play dough from Crafts on Sea Pom pom printable Christmas card from Hodge Podge Craft Felt…

DIY Alternative Advent Calendar

1 hour or more, Christmas, free, Make for kids

Last year we made this DIY alternative advent calendar using paper cups which was a big hit with the boys! This year I wanted to do something similar (i.e. activities instead of chocolate), but by recycling Christmas cards from last year into tiny boxes with Christmas activities inside them. To make a DIY alternative…

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11 pretty Christmas glitter crafts for kids

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Christmas glitter crafts for kids are a great way to create beautiful DIY gifts, cards and decorations. Check out my favourite 11 below – aren’t they beautiful? Oh and once you’ve taken a look, why not enter the giveaway to WIN one of two $500 cash prizes (scroll down for the link to the competition)!…

Handmade Christmas ideas

#Pintorials, Christmas

This week I’m sharing the loveliest handmade Christmas ideas from last week’s #Pintorials. Handmade Christmas ideas: Magical Christmas lanterns from Adventure in a Box Pipe cleaner Christmas tree decorations from Zing Zing Tree Home made (grow, forage, cook) Christmas hamper from Wolves in London Stocking filler mini Christmas craft jars from Hodge Podge Craft Easy…

DIY mini glitter calm down jar tutorial

10 minutes or less, Christmas, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

This DIY mini calm down jar is so simple to make with kids and is the perfect antidote to the excitement of Christmas! *this post contains affiliate links* When you purchase something after clicking on an affiliate link, the price you pay will not be affected, but I will receive a small commission from the…

Printable snowman craft for kids

10 minutes or less, Christmas, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Today I’m sharing with you an easy free printable snowman craft for kids. It’s a fun, simple collage idea that even young kids can do with very little help. I’m linking up with this month’s #GetYourCraftOn challenge, where you can find many more fantastic snowman crafts! *this post contains affiliate links* When you purchase…

No mess Christmas craft recycled gift boxes

10 minutes or less, Christmas, free, Gifts, older kids / adults, young kids

There aren’t many genuinely no mess Christmas craft ideas (most seem to involve glitter)! But this cute little gift box (made from an old Christmas card) creates absolutely NO mess – no glue, no off-cuts, no bits of tape or paint drips. This makes it the perfect activity for busy parents and teachers who want…

New Years Eve family tradition

20-30 minutes, Christmas, free, Make with kids, New Year, older kids / adults, toddlers, young kids

I don’t recall a New Years Eve family tradition from my childhood (my parents were never huge fans of NYE). In the past, my favourite New Year’s Eve celebrations have been house parties (lots of dancing, with no overpriced drinks or taxis home), but now that we have 2 little ones, those days are over,…

Busy mum's Christmas decor (not a) wreath how-to

How-to: busy mum’s Christmas door decoration

Christmas, free, pennies

This Christmas door decoration will make your house look festive for free in just a few minutes!

Christmas gift idea: vintage teacup scented candles

20-30 minutes, a few quid, Christmas, Gifts, Make with kids, older kids / adults

Far easier to make than they look, these vintage scented teacup candles only cost a few quid each, but smell just as good as the posh ones in the shops. Plus, once you’ve finished the scented candle, you can enjoy a decent cuppa!

Pompom reindeer Christmas cards (free printable)

10 minutes or less, Christmas, Make with kids, Paper Craft, pennies, toddlers, young kids

A quick and easy free printable reindeer card that kids can decorate – Merry Christmas!

Mini Christmas craft jar gifts for kids

10 minutes or less, Christmas, Gifts, Make for kids, older kids / adults, pennies, toddlers, young kids

A quick and inexpensive present idea for kids! I’ve made these mini Christmas craft jar gifts for kids using tiny favour jars and crafting materials that I already had.

A Christmas parcel from Santa’s elves!

10 minutes or less, a few quid, Christmas, Gifts, Make for kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Christmas magic starts on the 1st December for us, when Santa’s Elves will deliver a special parcel for the boys. Find out what’s inside (including a free printable letter to Santa)!

DIY paper cup advent calendar (made by toddlers)!

20-30 minutes, a few quid, Christmas, Make for kids, Make with kids, older kids / adults, toddlers, young kids

Full tutorial on how to make the easiest DIY paper cup advent calendar ever, which you can fill with your choice of activities and/or sweets!