Cheerful Christmas figures made from wooden spatulas

First, take the wooden spatulas and your colorful craft paints. Paint the spatulas in Christmas colors. Remember when crafting with children: It doesn't have to be perfect, the colorful variety is what makes the figures so charming! Let the colors dry well before you continue.

chenille wire Bend and attach

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.

3. jingles and attach pompoms

Now you can decorate the ends of the chenille wire with funny little jingles and pompoms . You can either simply hang them on the wire or attach them with a little handicraft glue. The little bells create a festive atmosphere not only only visually but also acoustically.

wobbly eyesglue on 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 pompoms and buttons can be used as noses, mouths or bellies.

Felt strips as a scarf

Finally, cut approx. 1 cm wide strips from colorful felt. felt and knot these strips around the wooden spatulas as a scarf. This gives your figures the final cozy touch and they look much more wintery.

Get creative!

Now you have everything you need to start Christmas crafting with your children. Visit our online store for all the materials you need, from wooden spatulas and chenille wire to colorful craft paints and fun wobbly eyes. Get inspired and get everything your craft room needs. Together you can create beautiful christmas decoration, that will make your home even more festive.

Happy crafting and a peaceful Christmas season!