The holiday, which is considered to be a family holiday, which is met in the circle of your closest and closest people, can begin for you a little earlier if you want to transform the interior of your home according to the event and make gif.webpts with your own hands.
A theme for interesting crafts for Christmas can be a biblical story and its characters or traditional attributes of the holiday - a tree, a star and a Christmas wreath, socks for gif.webpts and much more.
Take a closer look at your home: what materials are the best décor materials for it? Listen to your heart: what man-made masterpieces would you like to please your loved ones? Prepare well, if necessary, look into books with diagrams and instructions, watch master classes and get to work!
The easiest
If you plan to involve a baby in work, or simply prefer minimalism in the design of the room, pay attention to the simple figurines of angels.
They can be made in many ways using different materials. But the easiest Christmas crafts will be, perhaps, paper toys.
Angel flew
Children get acquainted with the methods of making a paper angel in kindergarten. So do not be surprised if your suggestion is followed by joyfully splashed out ideas on how to make the craft.
By slightly complementing and decorating them, you will get a unique piece that will still impress your baby!
Fan + accordion
For this craft, white paper is usually used, but you should not shackle your imagination with stereotypes. The basis of the technology is folding the sheet like an accordion. You will need two of them.
- Form a fan from the first accordion by stapling the folds of one end with a stapler or glue, and gently straightening the other. This is the body.
- Fasten the folds of the second accordion in the middle, leaving both ends free.
- Glue the places where the accordions are held together. Spread the free ends of the second to form the wings.
- Cut a circle out of paper, glue it to the point where the wings join the body.
- When decorating a craft, an angel can be given a candle, a heart, a spruce twig, flowers in his "hands" - this detail can be both flat and voluminous; it is glued at the chest level of the figure.
- If this is an Angel pendant, a loop should be glued to the back of the head, which can be disguised by hiding under a shiny halo made of silver or gold foil and also glued to the head.
You can decorate this craft, for example, by making an openwork edge near the wings and robes of an angel. Instead of a paper head, you can glue a mother-of-pearl bead. In his hands may be a small lamb made from a cotton pad.
Use the option that you prefer, and the handmade angels will give you joy throughout the holidays.
Help cone
Another version of this simple craft suggests taking a paper cone as a basis - a torso.
- Cut a circle of the desired size out of paper, cut a sector from it that is at least a quarter of the figure.
- Spread glue on one of the rays of the resulting corner, connect with the second and glue.
- Cut off the crown of the finished cone.
- Draw a round head on paper with a narrow rectangular strip attached to it. Cut the part.
- Insert the strip into the slot of the cone, glue it on the inside.
- Draw spread or folded wings as you imagine them, or using a template.Cut the piece and glue it to the back of the cone.
- Decorate the angel as you like: draw a face, glue hair out of paper or thread, decorate your head with a halo or wreath of flowers or stars, make prayer-folded pens, or put a paper tube in one of them. The best option will be prompted by fantasy.
It's great if you make them with the whole family: then crafts for Christmas will also become a symbol of the holiday for children. And paper angels will look great when floating in the air. You can hang them from a chandelier, a protruding shelf, or use a specially designed bar or bracket.
Angels can decorate a Christmas tree or become part of a Christmas arrangement. The main thing is that their presence will add coziness and tranquility to your home and life.
Burn, my star!
Christmas stars can be no less beautiful and no more difficult to make. They can be made of paper by connecting several triangles together, folded like an accordion, bent in half and glued along the base.
A star pendant, pasted over with shiny tinsel or finely cut rain, will become a wonderful children's craft for Christmas.
- The base is cut from thick paper or cardboard. It can be solid or with a center removed, also in the shape of a star.
- If the suspension is one-piece, then it must first be primed and painted. You can choose any color. The main thing is that it is combined with the design of the contour, that is, the color of tinsel or rain. An interesting solution would be to use pearlescent or luminescent paints.
- If the pendant is located on the wall, you do not need to decorate the wrong side. If you plan to attach it to a chandelier, bar or bracket, you should take care of both sides of the star.
- After the paint has dried, you can draw a contour (if the middle is cut, then this will be the main action in its design). Apply glue to the base and glue the tinsel.
- If small pieces of Christmas tree rain are used for decoration, they are poured onto the glue layer, and after drying, the excess is removed.
- A loop is attached to a completely dried craft. It can be made from fishing line or light thread if you want to create the effect of free floating in the air. But you can turn it into an additional decorative element, making it from a bright satin or packing tape or a thick shiny cord.
You will notice that as soon as these stars shine in the house, the holiday will seem closer. Preserving and multiplying this vivid feeling in yourself, you will be filled with the energy of creativity and the joy of creation.
Biblical story
Ideas and ways of their implementation seem to be in the air, illuminated by the spirit of the holiday. The results of the work of many masters, both respectable and beginners, can be seen in the photo of handmade crafts for Christmas. And, of course, artists pay a lot of attention to the holy family.
- Numerous compositions performed in various techniques represent the scene of the birth of the Savior. They are made from plasticine, and from natural and polymer clay, and from salt dough.
- There are crafts that include images of Mary, Joseph, a baby and the Magi, created using the technology of a reeled doll. The masters of paper modeling are not far behind.
- Figures made of felt and plastic bottles look original. Symbolically - the image of the den and its guests, glued together with the help of several popsicle sticks.
- Children are happy to reproduce the nativity scene, making stylized dolls based on cylinders and cones, complemented by appliqué or drawn elements.
This work can be accompanied by a story about the events to which the holiday is dedicated. In this way, history and tradition will be preserved.
A Christmas wreath for every taste
When creating DIY Christmas-themed crafts, it's hard to deny yourself the pleasure of making a Christmas wreath.The options and methods of making it are so diverse that, wanting to create something original, you involuntarily begin to think about using non-traditional materials and combining various techniques.
- Common to any such craft is the shape of the frame - a ring. Most often it is made from cardboard, plywood or wire. Sometimes fancifully woven wire, painted with aerosol paint, becomes the basis of an artistic solution.
- Complementing it with elements made from natural or improvised material, which can even be used as a combination of screws, bolts and nuts, you can create a futuristic masterpiece, as if connecting the past, present and future.
- However, not everyone is capable of such bold decisions, and not every interior is suitable for such a design. In this case, you should pay attention to materials that are more homey and comfortable.
Ribbons, fabric and burlap
Let's assume that the wireframe is ready and it's time to start styling.
- If the main leitmotif of the room design is calm tones, feel free to choose dense fabric or burlap for decorating the wreath.
- You can glue the frame with them both by cutting and pasting a similar shape (taking into account the increments "on the seams", that is, masking the ends), or by wrapping them with a narrow strip of the selected material.
- Crafts draped with chintz, satin or poplin look interesting and in their own way cute.
If you need to make a bright accent or want to add festive sparkle to the design, choose brocade, silk, satin or ribbons from these materials. And the severity and solemnity will add plush or velvet draperies to the product.
Corduroy fabric will add a touch of seriousness and thoughtfulness, and jeans of any color will add an element of informality, frivolity or rebellion to the decor.
Hemp and jute
In recent years, the design with twine and cord from these materials is steadily gaining popularity. Their color, texture, density and ease of processing attract the attention of an increasing number of hand-made lovers.
Such a cord can be glued in a circle with rings, a spiral or fancy loops, wrap a ring around it or paste over it with pre-prepared elements made of this material (coils, knots, braids, etc.).
Its capabilities are so rich that sometimes a product in the design of which, for example, cords of various thicknesses are used, does not need additional decoration. The frame, covered with hemp or jute, is already beautiful. Therefore, it is necessary to choose additions sparingly and carefully, emphasizing the modest grace of the material.
Pasta, buttons, cereals
The design of a Christmas wreath can be based on bulk technique using materials that can be found on the farm. Pasta, cereals, beans will come in handy. A scattering of buttons will look beautiful and festive.
If you intend to opt for one of these options, it is worthwhile to somewhat compact the frame and add volume and bulges to it. This can be done by gluing a strip of crumpled paper (newspapers, magazine pages, notebook or album sheets) in the middle of the ring.
To make the surface of the base flat again, cover the elevation with a layer of napkins or pieces of paper (papier-mâché). Then you can proceed with the design.
- Apply a layer of glue to a small area of the frame
- Sprinkle or place neatly pasta, cereal or buttons on it
- Work in small areas to keep the glue from drying out prematurely
- Repeat this action until the ring is completely pasted over
- In one product, you can alternate elements of different sizes and shapes
- When the glue is dry, shake off the loose. If there are gaps, fill them.
- Spray paint the finished frame.
- A wreath decorated with buttons may not be dyed if it is in line with the idea.
This method is also suitable for decorating a Christmas wreath with natural materials: leaves, cones, acorns, seeds, twigs, etc.
And again decor
Jewelry design is of paramount importance. It helps to create and feel the festive atmosphere. Therefore, the choice of decor must be approached very responsibly:
- Do not overload the craft
- Pay attention to the combination of colors and sizes of decorative details
- Monitor the compatibility of textures, etc.
- Maintain balance and harmony
Progress:
- So, the ring, pasted over with lush sparkling tinsel, does not need any additions, like a wreath decorated with multi-colored buttons or pasted over with cones.
- The frame, pasted over with burlap or dense textiles, can be supplemented with narrow braid, small cones and Christmas balls, fir twigs and bells. You can stick a few coffee beans and acorns, dry leaves and small toys on it. A similar decor is also suitable for a Christmas wreath decorated with hemp or jute.
- Discreet, modest additions in the form of spruce twigs with several cones and medium-sized berries will decorate the craft draped with chintz and other simple fabrics. But silk and satin can be strewn with stars "entangled" in lush spruce branches. The main thing is not to hide beautifully iridescent matter under them.
- Wreaths of cereals and pasta are also interesting in themselves, but can be supplemented with bows, cones, small bells and berries. A pendant ribbon with a fluffy bow or an original knot will serve as a good addition and accent for them.
Any design solution has a right to exist if it is combined with the interior design and is liked by those who live in the house. After all, the purpose of the decor is to create a festive mood, a desire to have fun and share your joy with your family.
In a world of man-made wonders
For artists, craftsmen and needleworkers, the eve of the holiday is a hot time. These pleasant chores inspire, become a reason for mastering new technologies and techniques, improving already known ones, creating exclusive products and cute handicrafts as a gif.webpt to friends.
Christmas is a great opportunity to replenish your arsenal of knowledge, skills and abilities.
Whether you turn to literature or surf the Internet, develop a craft yourself or follow the step-by-step instructions, your life and your experience will certainly be enriched.
You can find inspiration in familiar images. Having embodied them with the help of unusual, unconventional materials, once again convince and make sure that the beauty and generosity of the world is limitless if you live and create with love.
Photo of crafts for Christmas
