The festive period is a time for family and friends to spend time together and reflect on the year. What better way to spend quality time that to get creative! Here are a few Family activities to do together this festive season.
Handmade cards
Handmade cards are a great way to show your love for family and friends. We have a few templates here that can have a bit of a personal touch added.
Click here for Printable cards
Or here are a few more card making ideas if you want to get a bit more technical:
20 Unique Kids Handmade Christmas Card Ideas for 2024 (firstcry.com)
Ribbon Bow Christmas Card » (oheverythinghandmade.com)
Snow Globe Christmas Card (Free Printable) - The Best Ideas for Kids
Create Your Own Unique Wrapping Paper
Why not take the opportunity to design your own wrapping paper? It’s a fun, creative activity that everyone in the family can enjoy, adding a personal touch to your gifts during the festive season.
A simple roll of butcher or kraft paper can become a canvas for your imagination. Here are some design ideas to get you started:
- Colourful Paint: Use stencils, sponge stamps, or even freehand drawings to create vibrant patterns. Mixing colours or layering designs can add depth and uniqueness.
- Stickers: Gather a collection of stickers to adorn your paper. Whether you go for themed stickers or random shapes, they can add a playful element to your wrapping.
- Nature Prints: Use leaves, flowers, or other natural elements as stamps. Dip them in paint and press them onto the paper for a beautiful, organic design.
- Washi Tape: This decorative tape comes in countless colours and patterns. Use it to create borders, stripes, or fun shapes on your wrapping paper.
- Personal Messages: Write messages or quotes directly on the paper. This adds a heartfelt touch and makes your gift even more special.
- Collage Style: Cut out images from magazines or old cards and glue them onto the paper for a layered, artistic look. Mix and match different textures for a fun effect.
- Doodle Art: Encourage family members to draw or doodle directly on the paper. This can turn into a collaborative piece of art that showcases everyone's creativity.
By getting creative with your wrapping paper, you’ll not only enhance the presentation of your gifts but also make the wrapping process an enjoyable family activity!
Craft Your Own Unique Gift Tags
Making your own gift tags is a delightful way to add a personal touch to your presents during the festive season. This activity can involve everyone in the family, allowing each person to express their creativity and make each gift feel extra special.
You can use the same design techniques as your unique wrapping paper to create custom gift tags, or you can use;
- Fabric Tags: Use fabric scraps to create tags. Cut them into shapes, write your message with fabric markers, and add embellishments like buttons or ribbons for texture.
- Photo Tags: Print small photos of special moments or loved ones and attach them to your tags. This adds a personal touch that’s sure to bring a smile.
- Gift tag templates
Gift box pyramids
Check out these templates for gift pyramids, which are an easy way to wrap small gifts to hang on the tree. Along with the easy-to-follow instructions.
Click here for templates and instructions.