How to make your own Christmas decorations

Get the children involved in making these gorgeous, easy-to-make decorations. They'll enjoy seeing their hand-made creations adorn the house year after year.

Hang pretty cookie cutters

Cookie cutters backed with patterned paper make cute tree ornaments

To make -

Dip one edge of the cookie cutter into PVA glue, taking care not to get it on the sides, and press onto patterned craft paper.

Leave to dry then cut round the cutter with a craft knife.

Glue or tape a loop of ribbon to the back so you can hang it on the tree.

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Make usual tree decorations