DIY Xmas decorations 2009

**Brengirl** · 02-12-2009, 08:52 AM

I am attempting to make a secret Santa Grotto in our 'dump room'. So far I have covered the windows with sky scenes of santa, reindeer and sleighs and stars. Will cover the ceiling lights with navy blue crepe paper with star cut outs. We bought from Makro an illuminated reindeer and sleigh and that will be filled with pressies. That's as far as I have got. I can see the transformation in my minds eye I just wonder if that's where it will stay. Wish me luck........

**Bren In Pots** · 02-12-2009, 09:49 AM

That sounds good, hope you take photos Brengirl so we can all have a look

**Nicos** · 02-12-2009, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Brengirl View Post

I am attempting to make a secret Santa Grotto in our 'dump room'.

Shhh..or it won't be secret!!!

Sounds like fun!
nice idea

**Two_Sheds** · 02-12-2009, 03:29 PM

I made chains of snowmen with the kids in school today ...

**Bren In Pots** · 02-12-2009, 05:01 PM

I fancy making a paper wreath like this one

the red thread: Paper Christmas Wreath Tutorial

**Brengirl** · 02-12-2009, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Bren In Pots View Post

That sounds good, hope you take photos Brengirl so we can all have a look

What do you think of it so far lol

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**lettucegrow!** · 02-12-2009, 06:45 PM

Went on a willow weaving day on Sunday and learnt how to make garlands and christmas trees. I came home with a pack to make more- just need to take over the bath and soak the willow for a couple of days.Wonder if the fam. will mind

**Flummery** · 02-12-2009, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by lettucegrow! View Post

Went on a willow weaving day on Sunday and learnt how to make garlands and christmas trees. I came home with a pack to make more- just need to take over the bath and soak the willow for a couple of days.Wonder if the fam. will mind

Whoo! Our Britain in Bloom group are booked into a willow weaving course in March. Sounds like you enjoyed yours?

**Bren In Pots** · 02-12-2009, 07:56 PM

You've made a good start Brengirl, these day we only get as far as decorating the tree and putting the cards around the room.

**janeyo** · 02-12-2009, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post

I made chains of snowmen with the kids in school today ...

OK my creative head has deserted me today - how do I make these please? Sounds like a great break-up-from -school-we-are-bored activity!

**Two_Sheds** · 03-12-2009, 08:02 AM

How To Make Paper Chains

Ours came from this Usborne Book, but the principle is the same

**janeyo** · 03-12-2009, 09:46 AM

Thanks, I vaguely remember doing some at school but that was a wee while ago now

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