Christmas Crafts with Karen
Our very own super-talented Karen shares her crafty ideas to help you get ready for the festive season, and have some fun along the way! Get ready to be inspired!

Scrap Fabric Christmas Tree Decoration
For this craft you will need:
Scraps of patterned cotton fabric
A polystyrene cone shape
A BBQ skewer
Scissors
Ruler or tape measure
Decorative pin or bead for the top
Pine Cone Christmas Decoration
For this craft you will need:
A pine cone
Pack of smaIl coloured pompoms
PVA glue
Paint brush
Concertina Christmas Tree
For this craft you will need:
Decorative paper
Ruler
Pencil
Scissors
BBQ skewer
Something to make holes in the paper
Wire Bauble Christmas Tree Decoration
For this craft you will need:
Soft wire 2mm thick
Soft wire 1mm thick
Glass or similar to bend the wire around
Beads, bells or charms for decoration
Wire cutter and round nose pliers
Thin wire or cord for the hanging loop
Wire Christmas Tree Decoration
For this craft you will need:
Piece of wood, at least 10cmx8cm,
Length of soft wire 2mm thick (colour of your choice)
10 tacks or headless nails
Small hammer
Ruler
Pencil
Round nose pliers are useful but not essential, flat pliers can be used
Thin wire or cord for hanging the tree..