The Christmas season is here again with its various beautiful decorations. This season is not all about purchasing but also creating your unique ornaments. And holiday crafting is one of the best ways to pause the hustle of the season and spend some time together as a family. If you’re looking for more ways to protect family time this season, read about Troomi’s remote screen time tracking tools that help kids balance their phone use and family fun.
The following ornaments are definitely worth putting away the phones for, so grab your craft supplies, and let’s dive into how to make them!
Selecting your supplies:
You will require a few supplies to get the project going. You will need felt, scissors, glue, and thread. Additionally, you can decide to add sequins, cotton, embroidery floss to make the ornaments extra special. These supplies can be found at your local craft store.
Choosing a pattern:
There are numerous patterns to pick from when deciding on what to make. For example, you can go for penguins, snowmen, candy canes, or even stars. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can attempt to make Rudolph, elves or a gingerbread house. Look through Pinterest or other sites for ideas if you are undecided on what you want to make.
Cutting out the Felt:
After selecting your desired pattern and collecting your materials, the next step is to draw them on the felt using a marker or a pen. Cut the shapes according to the outline on the felt. Cut out any additional pieces that you may want to decorate the ornaments.
Assembly
After cutting out your shapes, it’s time to assemble your ornaments. Use different colors of felt to design the decorations on the front part of your ornament. If you have pieces that need to be glued, use the fabric glue and wait for it to dry. Once the glue is dry, turn the ornament over and sew the pieces together.
Decorating your ornaments:
Time to add a personal touch! Use craft materials such as sequins, beads, fabric paint, ribbons to bring your decorations to life. For example, use a red fabric paint to make Rudolph’s nose shiny!
Unplugging for the Holidays
We hope your family has a blast bringing these Christmas projects to life! Crafting together is a great way to disconnect from digital noise and connect with each other. If you want to keep that healthy balance alive all year long, explore our library of digital parenting tips. And if a new device is on your shopping list this season, see how our kid-safe smartphones provide essential communication tools without the distractions of social media or open internet access. Happy crafting!