Homemade Christmas Crafts
Is the idea of making homemade Christmas crafts already making you feel like you’re not up to it? Well, listen to this.
In times of recession and global crisis, people are now being more careful with spending money not just on the things that they want but also on the things that they need.
Most people will agree that Christmas is the only holiday in the world when people really save up money to splurge. But before you spend those hard earned bucks on decors, read on and know more about how you can make your very own Christmas crafts.
Making homemade Christmas crafts is not just easy. It’s also a great way to bond with your loved ones and if you find out that you are really good at it, it can also become a great business venture.
Here’s one of the easiest homemade Christmas crafts to do and it’s called, the Christmas Snow Globe. You will need:
A transparent jar – can be made of plastic or glass but it is very important for it to have a lid. Here’s a tip: Try using peanut butter jars. They are strong, transparent enough and the lid closes tightly.
Glitters – any color that you like will do. Just be sure that the colors you chose goes well with the theme of your project. For example, if it’s Winter Wonderland, try to stick with silver or white glitters.
Water
Glue
Any kind of small Christmas decor that you can fit inside the jar like a snow man, Santa Claus, a Christmas tree or Rudolf.
Dyes of any color and of any sort. Use appropriate amount to make sure that the figurine is still visible when you pour the colored water inside the jar.
Ribbon
There are four easy steps to make a Christmas Snow Globe and they are:
1. Secure the figurine on the inner part of the jar’s lid by using glue.
2. Mix the dye of your choice with water and pour it inside the jar. Be careful not to fill the jar to the rim. Try to estimate by considering the figurine that you put inside. Add glitters.
3. Slowly secure the figurine in the jar and tightly close the lid. Wrap a ribbon on the lid. Shake the jar and display.
Once you’re done, you’ll definitely feel proud of yourself once you see the final product. You might even realize that making homemade Christmas crafts can make an excellent bonding activity for you and your family.
