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✂️ Christmas crafts for tweens (ages 10 to 12)

More challenge, finer work: origami, simple sewing, pop-up cards and homemade gifts for children aged 10 to 12 who want a project they can be proud of.

3D paper star: a Christmas craft for 8-year-oldsFold and cut an eight-pointed 3D paper star from two square sheets of paper. Explained step by step, with tips for children aged 6 to 12. Alternative Christmas tree from branches or booksMake an alternative Christmas tree from branches for the wall, or stack books into a Christmas tree. Two ideas with tips for children aged 6 to 12. Christmas table centrepiece with greenery and applesMake a natural Christmas table centrepiece with fir branches, red apples, pine cones and LED lights. No floral foam and no real candles, for ages 6+. Christmas window decorations with chalk pens and paperDecorate your windows for Christmas with chalk pens, paper stars and snowflakes. With tips for getting everything clean again and ideas for ages 6 to 12. Easy origami reindeer for kids aged 6+Fold a reindeer head from one brown square of paper, with antlers made from your own handprint. Easy origami for children aged 6 to 12. Make a family Christmas quiz for Christmas dinnerCraft a Christmas quiz for the family dinner, with question cards, answer boards and a scoreboard. With example questions, for children aged 8 to 12. Felt Christmas decorations to sew with kidsTeach children to sew with a big needle, making soft felt Christmas decorations shaped like a star, heart or tree, stuffed with filling. For ages 7 to 12. Homemade Christmas cards with kids: 5 easy ideasMake your own Christmas cards with children. A step-by-step pop-up Christmas tree card and four other easy ideas with paper, paint and things from home. Homemade Christmas gift tags: 6 ideas for kidsMake your own Christmas gift tags from old boxes, with stamps, mini drawings, felt or a snowman. Six easy ideas for children aged 6 to 12. Homemade Christmas memory game with drawingsMake your own Christmas memory game with 16 pairs of cards and hand-drawn Christmas pictures. A lovely gift and a cosy game for the Christmas holidays. Homemade snow globe in a jar: how to do it with kidsMake your own snow globe from a glass jar, water and glitter, with tips to keep the water clear. A Christmas craft for children aged 7 and up. Homemade wrapping paper: stamping with kidsMake your own Christmas wrapping paper with potato, cork and toilet roll stamps on brown paper. Cheap, eco-friendly and fun for children aged 6 to 12. How to cut paper snowflakes with six pointsLearn to cut real six-pointed paper snowflakes. How to fold the paper, plus three cutting patterns from easy to hard, for children aged 6 to 12. How to fold a Froebel star: easy steps for kidsLearn to fold a Froebel star with four paper strips. First the flat star, then the 3D points if you like. A lovely challenge for children aged 9 and up. Jam jar Christmas lantern with an LED tea lightMake a Christmas lantern from an empty jam jar, tissue paper and an LED tea light. Safe, cosy and easy for children aged 6 to 12, with silhouette ideas. Wish list booklet for Father Christmas to makeFold a wish list booklet for Father Christmas from one sheet of paper, with pages about you, your wishes and wishes you cannot wrap. For ages 6 to 12. Lolly stick Christmas decorations: tree, sleigh, snowflakeMake three Christmas decorations from wooden lolly sticks: a tree, a sleigh and a snowflake. Tips for gluing, painting and decorating for ages 6 to 12. Origami Christmas tree for kids aged 8+Fold an origami Christmas tree from three green squares stacked on top of each other. Explained step by step, with an easier version for younger children. Origami gift box with lid for ChristmasFold a sturdy gift box with a lid from two square sheets of paper, no glue needed. Perfect for small Christmas gifts, for children aged 8 and up. Cut-out paper Christmas garland of trees and snowmenCut a paper Christmas garland with a row of trees, snowmen or stars that hold hands. With concertina folding and tips for children aged 6 to 12. Pine cone crafts: Christmas figures for kidsMake gnomes, angels, owls and snowmen from pine cones, felt and paper. A nature Christmas craft for children aged 6 to 12, with tips and safety notes. Pop-up Christmas card: a snowy villageMake a pop-up Christmas card with three houses and a Christmas tree that spring up when you open the card. Clear steps for children aged 8 to 12. Salt dough Christmas decorations: easy recipe for kidsMake salt dough Christmas decorations with just flour, salt and water. Easy recipe, baking times, painting tips and ideas for handprint keepsakes. Sew a felt Christmas stocking with kidsSew a felt Christmas stocking with a big needle and wool. With a simple pattern to draw yourself, easy stitches and tips for children aged 7 to 12. Toilet roll advent calendar (or envelopes) with kidsMake an advent calendar from 24 toilet rolls or envelopes and fill it with little activities instead of sweets. With 24 ideas for children aged 6 to 12.