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Making Decorations With GrandparentsHandmade gifts or decorations for your grandparents can be such a lovely idea. I've personally made so many gifts for my grandad and for my aunties too in the form of photo books and personalised gifts - I love the look on their faces when personalised and handmade gifts are opened. I've also made a couple of baby blankets for friends and they've gone down better than I could have imagined!
Making gifts or decorations with grandparents can also be a lovely idea as it not only means that your grandparents will receive a decoration to keep but also a nice activity to do together. I love making things with my aunties, most recently my heart cushion from We Are Knitters. Growing up, I don't think I really made anything with my grandad which is such a shame and a missed opportunity but I have made gifts, cards and decorations for him which he still has twenty years later. I only have one grandparent who is still with us as neither of my grandmas were alive when I was born sadly so it just emphasises the importance of spending time with grandparents while you can.
DIY Christmas Decoration IdeasThere are so many DIY decoration ideas or ideas to make handmade gifts, particularly on Pinterest which is where I get most of my handmade gift ideas. I've decorated my gift boxes this year with inspiration from Pinterest and they've tuned out so well, if I do say so myself.
One of the nicest DIY decoration ideas I've come across are these pinecone decorations, pictured above, which would be so easy to make with foraged pinecones, glue, ribbons and any other little christmas decorations you have already. I love natural christmas decorations with either wood, cotton, canvas or even pinecones so these are something I'd love to make.
An idea that would be great for children and is something that I did in school includes christmas cards for grandparents. I loved craft projects in school, although if I'm honest I was probably not very good at it! Additionally, baking gingerbread cookies that can be decorated and added to the christmas tree could be a great activity to do with grandparents this christmas.
What do you think of these decoration ideas? Have you made any Christmas decorations or handmade gifts this year?
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How cute is that?! I made a wreath this year and loved it x
ReplyDeleteI adore the idea of a personally diy gift. Great post.
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I haven’t made any decorations but would really like to.
ReplyDeletethese are just beautiful, what a lovely thing to do at christmas xx
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Hand made gifts are so special ! x
ReplyDeleteJoyce | http://www.joycelauofficial.com/
I’ve always wanted to make a wreath for the front door but have never actually done it x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful idea, and it's such an amazing way to get in the festive spirit!
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The Curvaceous Vegan
This is a lovely idea, especially to keep kids busy!
ReplyDeleteI've never made decorations because I don't have the skill or the patience but it looks fun.
ReplyDeleteJenny
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I love that pine cone decoration! It's so cute!xo
ReplyDeleteChar | www.charslittleblog.co.uk
AJ & I made decorations out of Clay this year - they came uo looking good!
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Penny and I made reindeer Christmas cards for my gran with her hand print last year. They were so cute.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet idea. It would be great for kids too as a little bonding exercise. I've never attempted my own as I'm awful at crafts but they look so good x
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Oh how gorgeous love it x
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