This year, to show off your originality and surprise someone you love, what a great idea to make a homemade Christmas clock. Here are the steps to follow to make it. Materials: You will first need a square frame measuring 300 millimeters on each side and a spray can of…
A gift made by a child themselves is always touching and pleasing. Take advantage of the holiday break to make handmade gifts with the children. Here are some easy and inexpensive projects to share a unique moment together. Little Love Soaps Get some glycerin bars, like those found in…
Christmas decorations are all more wonderful than the last in specialty stores and supermarkets. However, the baubles that we make ourselves, ideally with the children, will make us appreciate our Christmas tree even more because we know that it is now personalized. How do we do it? It will…
The santons that decorate European nativity scenes are said to have originated in Provence at the beginning of the 16th century. Indeed, just as a "living" nativity scene was presented in church to recall the Nativity, these small figures, called "santoun" (little saints), were created to adorn the Christmas nativity scene in Provençal families. In…
A few evergreen branches and natural decorations make the basis for a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on a door or wall in any room of your home. Here are the steps to complete this easy project. Materials Two cardboard circles in the size of your choice A glue gun A roll of…
Last year, around this time, we published a series of articles on the various Christmas markets you can visit in Europe. Here are some notes on some of them, if you plan to include a visit to one of these cities in your holiday itinerary. The Zurich Market (Switzerland)…
The tradition of these "crackers," a kind of oversized candy that you break at Christmas by pulling both ends at the same time (to find a surprise inside), comes to us from England. A tradition that has become widely known beyond British lands, since it can be found in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa...
Kids love making these adorable elves place cards for Christmas dinner. Here are the instructions for making this project as a family. Supplies: A basket of pine cones Hazelnuts A few pipe cleaners Gel glue (for kids) or glue gun (for adults) Colored felt…
For the holiday season, why not decorate your office with this easy-to-make felt tree? Here are a few steps to follow for this project. Materials You will need the following: four sheets of green and brown felt, narrow ribbons, small pine cones, and…
Every year, a month or two before Christmas, we promise ourselves—this time—to find gifts that will surprise their recipients. Have you thought about giving a course or training as a gift? Starting in January, schools and learning centers offer courses on a weekly basis, or in the form of workshops lasting a few hours,…
Every year, my grandmother maintained the custom of making a large quantity of candles in early December in preparation for Christmas. The process is very simple and requires few items. Another opportunity to prepare for Christmas with children or friends. Below is the list of supplies...
Did you know that chocolate can be used to make Christmas decorations? Ephemeral perhaps, but original nonetheless. Here are some projects that are easy to make and delicious to enjoy. An unusual wreath If you make mistletoe leaf shapes and berries with marzipan—what…
This charming tradition of hanging one or more stockings over the fireplace at Christmas comes to us from Holland. It dates back to the 16th century, when children would leave their hooves filled with hay in front of the fireplace for Saint Nicholas's reindeer. To thank the children for this thoughtful gesture, the saint...
Kids will love this Advent calendar, which is easy to make as a family and will keep them busy until Christmas Eve. Here are the instructions for making your own charming Advent calendar: As materials, you will need a very thick cardboard measuring 49 x 80 cm, 2 large sheets of…
Soon the little ones will be on vacation and, while waiting for the big day's presents, they'll be looking for ways to have fun at home. For generations, Christmas coloring pages have kept our youngsters busy for hours. Below, we've collected Internet addresses where you can download and print the most beautiful ones for free...
Fans of recycling and creative upcycling, get to your workshops! Here are some ideas for original chandeliers to make yourself for your decoration or to give as gifts. Even though there are only a few days left until Christmas, some of these projects can be completed in just an hour. Don't throw away your old CDs Use…
The shops are full of colorful, textured, or metallic papers to beautifully wrap our Christmas gifts, but did you know that with simple brown paper (Kraft), a little imagination and creativity, you can create very original presentations? Depending on the size of the gift, choose a Kraft paper bag (brown paper) or a cardboard box...
Why settle for a store-bought floral centerpiece when you can make it yourself, with a few florist tips and tricks. The materials First, you'll need to visit the florist to get a glass bowl, three white amaryllis, eight ivory roses, fresh green ivy, and…
