10 last-minute Christmas Crafts

Here are 10 last-minute Christmas crafts, with a focus on low cost and accessibility:

Crafts for Everyone:

1. Paper Snowflakes:
   • Materials: White paper, scissors
   • Time: 15-20 minutes
   • Instructions: Fold a square piece of paper into a triangle, then make small cuts along the folds. Unfold to reveal unique snowflakes.
2. Candy Cane Reindeer:
   • Materials: Candy canes, googly eyes, red pom-poms, small brown pipe cleaners
   • Time: 10-15 minutes
   • Instructions: Attach googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose to the curved end of the candy cane. Twist two pipe cleaners around the straight end for antlers.
3. Sock Snowman:
   • Materials: White socks, rice, rubber bands, buttons, scrap fabric
   • Time: 20-30 minutes
   • Instructions: Fill a sock with rice, tie off the top with a rubber band, then decorate with buttons for eyes and fabric for a scarf.
4. Pinecone Ornaments:
   • Materials: Pinecones, craft glue, glitter, string
   • Time: 15-20 minutes
   • Instructions: Apply glue to the tips of the pinecones, sprinkle with glitter, and attach a string for hanging.
5. Christmas Cards:
   • Materials: Coloured paper, markers, stickers
   • Time: 15-20 minutes
   • Instructions: Fold paper to create a card, then let creativity flow with drawings, messages, and decorations.

Kid-Friendly Crafts:

6. Pasta Wreaths:
   • Materials: Colored pasta, glue, paper plate
   • Time: 15-20 minutes
   • Instructions: Glue various shapes of coloured pasta onto a paper plate in the form of a wreath.
7. Sock Puppets:
   • Materials: Old socks, buttons, yarn, markers
   • Time: 20-30 minutes
   • Instructions: Decorate the sock with buttons for eyes, yarn for hair, and markers for a mouth. Create stories with the puppets.
8. Pom-Pom Snowmen:
   • Materials: White and coloured pom-poms, googly eyes, glue
   • Time: 15-20 minutes
   • Instructions: Glue white pom-poms together to form a snowman, then add googly eyes and other details.
9. Handprint Christmas Tree:
   • Materials: Green paint, paper, markers
   • Time: 15-20 minutes
   • Instructions: Dip hands in green paint and make handprints on paper, forming a tree shape (make sure the paper fold is the right edge). Add decorations using markers.
10. Cupcake Liner Angels:
    • Materials: Cupcake liners, markers, pipe cleaners, glue
    • Time: 15-20 minutes
    • Instructions: Decorate a cupcake liner as the angel’s dress, attach a pipe cleaner for wings, and draw a face.

I know I say the following over and over but it’s worth repeating!

A little note on the importance of Creativity:

Engaging in creative activities, especially during the festive season, provides numerous benefits for mental health and family bonding. It offers a chance to express oneself, relax, and share joyful moments with loved ones. Embracing creativity can foster a positive atmosphere, reduce stress, and create lasting memories. Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with creativity and warmth! 🎄