I don’t want to alarm anyone, but there are only five weeks left until Christmas!! Yikes! Now that our big boy is getting older, he is beginning to understand a little more about what’s going on, so we are having some fun with Christmas activities and stories.
When Christmas decorations started springing up around our local shopping centre a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help but get into the spirit and bought some Christmas craft supplies. With an almost three year old and a 17 month old, our craft projects need to be pretty simple. This idea actually comes from my childhood, I can remember making Christmas wreaths with dried pasta and giving them to our Nan as gifts.
This is really good Christmas Craft project for kids, our big boy was very excited to play with the glue and had a heap of fun doing his “sticking”. We used a foam wreath I bought from Lincraft, however you could use any kind of wreath (or shape) that you like.
You will need:
A wreath – you can use a foam, wooden or wicker wreath – whatever you can find!
One pack of dried ‘Bowtie’ Pasta
Craft Glue
Gold Spray Paint
Ribbon to decorate
Glitter to decorate
Let’s put it together!
Set up a clear workspace. Place a handful of dried pasta on a plate, set up the glue and wreath and let your little one create!
After they have finished, place the wreath in a sunny spot to allow the glue to completely dry.
Take the dried wreath outside and spray with a light coat of gold spray paint.
Sprinkle some glitter over the wet paint to add some extra sparkle.
Tie a length of ribbon into a bow and attach to the wreath with some craft glue.
Allow glue to dry before hanging your wreath on the Christmas Tree or on your wall.
Have Fun!
What Christmas Craft projects do you remember creating as a child?
Danielle L says
I remember making one of these back in the day – it’s a Christmas Classic! I’m off on Friday to purchase my Christmas decorating supplies, I’ve decided gold and White is my theme so a spray can or two of gold paint is already on my list, I’ll have to add a wreath too!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Haha, I think a few schools must have made these! Love your colour theme, we never really have one it’s always just a mix of whatever decorations we can find. Look forward to seeing some pics 🙂
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
This is sooooo cute!! Love it!!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thanks, we had fun!
Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages says
Pasta makes such great craft, this is a wonderful idea. Where do you get the gold spray paint from?
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thanks Malinda. The only place I could find it was Bunnings.
Bec @pinchmebeautiful says
This is fantastic. Will have to try this with my girl. xx
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
I hope you guys enjoy it!
Cindy @Your Kids OT says
Great idea Lauren! I’ve pinned this to Kid Blogger Network Activities and Crafts as well Craft Activities for Preschoolers (which are collaborative boards) and one of my own. I can’t believe it is only 5 weeks! I finally started Christmas baking today with cookies for gifts.
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Thank you Cindy, I really appreciate it. Baking is the best part of Christmas!
Cooker and a Looker says
We used to turn foam cones into lolly trees with tooth picks as kids. I’d totally forgotten that until you asked!
My girls would love to do this, perhaps if they play their cards right in the school holidays!