Step-by-step instructions for festive Christmas figures made from wooden spatulas
Paint the wooden spatulas
First, take the wooden spatulas and your colourful craft paints. Paint the spatulas in Christmas colours. Remember this when crafting with children: It doesn't have to be perfect, the colourful variety is what makes the figures so charming! Let the colours dry well before you continue.
Bending and attaching the chenille wire
The next step is to use the chenille wire. Bend it so that it looks like a hat or small antlers. Wrap the wire around the top of the painted wooden spatulas and fix it with a little handicraft glue if necessary so that it holds well.
Attach the jingles and pompoms
Now you can decorate the ends of the chenille wire with fun little jingles and pompoms. You can either simply hang them on the wire or attach them with a little handicraft glue. The little bells not only create a festive atmosphere visually, but also acoustically.
Glue on wobbly eyes, pompoms and buttons
To bring your Christmas figures to life, glue the wobbly eyes, pompoms and small buttons to the wooden spatulas using handicraft glue. The wobbly eyes give the figures a friendly face, while the pompoms and buttons can be used as noses, mouths or bellies.
Felt strips as a scarf
Finally, cut approx. 1 cm wide strips of coloured felting. Knot these strips around the wooden spatulas as a scarf. This gives your figures the final cosy touch and makes them look much more wintery.
Get creative!
Now you have everything you need to start Christmas crafting with your children. Visit our online shop for all the materials you need, from wooden spatulas and chenille wire to colourful craft paints and fun wobbly eyes. Let yourself be inspired and get everything your craft room needs. Together you can create beautiful Christmas decorations that will make your home even more festive.
Happy crafting and a peaceful festive season!
