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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 kids aged 6 to 12. Alternative Christmas tree from branches or booksMake an alternative Christmas tree from branches to hang on the wall, or stack books into a Christmas tree. Two ideas with tips for kids aged 6 to 12. Christmas table centerpiece with greenery and applesMake a natural Christmas table centerpiece with evergreen branches, red apples, pine cones and LED lights. No floral foam and no real candles, for ages 6+. Christmas window decorations with chalk markersDecorate your windows for Christmas with chalk markers, paper stars and snowflakes. With tips for cleaning everything up again and ideas for ages 6 to 12. Craft stick Christmas ornaments: tree, sleigh, snowflakeMake three Christmas ornaments from wooden craft sticks: a tree, a sleigh and a snowflake. Tips for gluing, painting and decorating for ages 6 to 12. Easy origami reindeer for kids ages 6+Fold a reindeer head from one brown square of paper, with antlers made from your own handprint. Easy origami for kids aged 6 to 12. Make a family Christmas trivia game for dinnerCraft a Christmas trivia game for the family dinner, with question cards, answer boards and a scoreboard. With example questions, for kids aged 8 to 12. Felt Christmas ornaments to sew with kidsTeach kids to sew with a big needle, making soft felt Christmas ornaments 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 kids. 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 kids aged 6 to 12. Homemade Christmas memory game with drawingsMake your own Christmas memory matching game with 16 pairs of cards and hand-drawn Christmas pictures. A lovely gift and a cozy game for winter break. 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 kids aged 7 and up. Homemade wrapping paper: stamping with kidsMake your own Christmas wrapping paper with potato, cork and toilet paper roll stamps on brown kraft paper. Cheap, eco-friendly and fun for kids aged 6-12. 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 kids aged 6 to 12. How to fold a German paper star (Froebel star)Learn to fold a German paper star, also called a Froebel star, from four strips of paper. First the flat star, then the 3D points. For ages 9 and up. Glass jar Christmas lantern with an LED tea lightMake a Christmas lantern from an empty glass jar, tissue paper and an LED tea light. Safe, cozy and easy for kids aged 6 to 12, with silhouette ideas. Origami Christmas tree for kids ages 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 kids. 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 kids 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 accordion folding and tips for kids 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 kids 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 kids aged 8 to 12. Salt dough ornaments: easy recipe and ideas for kidsMake salt dough ornaments with flour, salt and water. A simple recipe with baking times, painting tips and handprint keepsake ideas for the Christmas tree. Santa wish list booklet to makeFold a wish list booklet for Santa from one sheet of paper, with pages about you, your wishes and wishes you can't wrap. For kids aged 6 to 12. Sew a felt Christmas stocking with kidsSew a felt Christmas stocking together with a big needle and yarn. With a simple pattern to draw yourself, easy stitches and tips for kids aged 7 to 12. Toilet paper roll advent calendar with kidsMake an advent calendar from 24 toilet paper rolls or envelopes and fill it with little activities instead of candy. With 24 ideas for kids aged 6 to 12.