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Make a gingerbread house paper craft scene

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Rachel Ball No Comments

Make a gingerbread house inspired scene with bits and pieces of paper and wrapping. Making a real gingerbread house is lovely but sometimes it’s good to just have a rummage through odds and ends of paper and card and create something festive. I always keep wrapping paper scraps and christmas card pictures as they make … Read More “Make a gingerbread house paper craft scene” »

The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3

December 9, 2024January 17, 2026 Rachel Ball No Comments

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The Saviour is here is our third Christmas Story in a series of three. We began with Isaiah foretelling the birth of Jesus, The Saviour is Promised and then we told the story of Angel Gabriel visiting Mary, The Saviour is on his way. The story is based on Luke 2:1-20 The Saviour is here! … Read More “The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3” »

The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 Rachel Ball 1 Comment

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The Saviour is on his way is our second Christmas story in a series of three. We began with, The Saviour is Promised – a Story all about Isaiah and now we meet Mary and the Angel Gabriel. The Bible Story is from Luke 1:26-38 and includes the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary. If you have … Read More “The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2” »

Joseph and the Angel

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Joseph and the Angel is from Matthew 1:18-25. In Luke’s Gospel we hear about the Angel visiting Mary and in Matthew’s Gospel we find out how Joseph knew that the baby was from God. In this story we have the special name – Immanuel, a name that only appears a couple of times in the … Read More “Joseph and the Angel” »

The Saviour is Promised – Christmas 1

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 Rachel Ball 2 Comments

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The Saviour is promised is the first of three Christmas stories. We begin seven hundred years before the birth of Jesus with Isaiah and the prophecy of Jesus’ coming into the world. Why tell this part of the Christmas Story? It helps to put Christmas into context. It reminds us and helps us to see … Read More “The Saviour is Promised – Christmas 1” »

Use what you have Christmas Collage

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Use what you have to make a Christmas collage. There is so much for us to spend money on at Christmas that it’s a nice change to use what we already have have to make crafts. I always keep Christmas cards as they have great pictures. And those bits of wrapping paper that aren’t quite … Read More “Use what you have Christmas Collage” »

Let’s meet Anna and Simeon!

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Rachel Ball 2 Comments

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Let’s meet Anna and Simeon who saw Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem. We read about them in Luke 2:22-38. This story isn’t always told at Christmas time but it fits in between the visit of the Shepherds and the arrival of the Wise men. (When Herod starts to anxiously look for Jesus in Matthew … Read More “Let’s meet Anna and Simeon!” »

Candle decoration to make

November 23, 2022May 8, 2026 Rachel Ball 3 Comments

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Candle crafts are lovely for homemade Christmas decorations. I saw this idea on pinterest. It’s from Kidscraftroom.com which is a great place for craft ideas. This craft combines two of my favourite things – yarn and Christmas! If you are making this at home with your own children you can use what you have – … Read More “Candle decoration to make” »

The Wise Men find The King

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Rachel Ball No Comments

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This story is from Matthew 2:1-18 To tell the story you need – some Wise Men, toy camels and a star. You can add some actions too – stars with hands (like in twinkle, twinkle little star), running, looking, kneeling. The story Bible Truth for Toddlers – Jesus is King Far away from where Jesus … Read More “The Wise Men find The King” »

Star Christmas decoration to make – using lollipop sticks

November 20, 2020October 30, 2023 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Star Christmas decoration to make to hang on the tree! Lots of sequins are needed for this simple star shaped decoration for the Christmas Tree. It’s a fun craft to make and looks lovely as a special home made decoration. The printable banner, ‘Joy to the World’ is a reminder of the great news of … Read More “Star Christmas decoration to make – using lollipop sticks” »

How to make a shepherd

November 10, 2020November 25, 2024 Rachel Ball 2 Comments

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How to make a shepherd printable instructions. You can make a shepherd to add to a Nativity display or use when telling the Christmas Story. Below is a photo of a nativity to give you an idea of how you can use paper plate Christmas characters to build a Christmas scene. In the picture we … Read More “How to make a shepherd” »

How to make an angel – craft video

November 4, 2020 Rachel Ball 6 Comments

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This is my first attempt at a craft video (sorry for the pause in the middle – my phone did that all by itself!). Enjoy!

Make a Paper Plate Christingle for 7-11 year olds

November 3, 2020 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Angel tree topper instructions

November 2, 2020November 25, 2024 Rachel Ball 2 Comments

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Angel tree topper instructions that are easy to print. We made these angels last year in our toddler group. There are some instructions here on the blog in a previous post but this printable instruction leaflet is much easier to print and share. It can be handy to have some instructions for the adults to … Read More “Angel tree topper instructions” »

Paper Plate Nativity

December 4, 2019June 29, 2020 Rachel Ball 1 Comment

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Links to ‘how to make’ the characters (specifically the angels but the same basic idea is used for Mary, Joseph and the shepherds too) and the manger The stable is a cardboard box covered in tissue paper. If you cover the inside of the box with yellow paint or tissue paper the characters will show … Read More “Paper Plate Nativity” »

Shepherd craft

December 4, 2019June 29, 2020 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Luke tells us that shepherds were told that the Saviour had been born! ‘For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord’ Luke 2:11 So here are some shepherds to make … using paper plates

Jesus is born craft

November 22, 2019 Rachel Ball 2 Comments

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All you need for this craft – paper party bags, shredded tissue paper, stars, baby picture, glue, crayons or material for the swaddling cloths. There is a lot of cutting out to do beforehand and not loads for children to do – they decorate the baby, add the tissue paper and the star – so … Read More “Jesus is born craft” »

Another angel! or two…

November 20, 2019 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Angel!

November 18, 2019June 29, 2020 Rachel Ball 3 Comments

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There are lots of Bible stories that include angels so this craft isn’t just for Christmas! But obviously we often make angel crafts at Christmas so here is a paper plate angel that stands up and could be used as a tree topper. All you need – paper plates (cheap and quite thin as you … Read More “Angel!” »

Christmas stained glass – paper plate!

October 25, 2019 Rachel Ball 3 Comments

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I first made a paper plate stained glass window back in 2015! You can take a look at the blog post and instructions here – click this link There is quite a bit of prep for this craft but it’s so worth the effort. It looks lovely! This year I thought I would add some … Read More “Christmas stained glass – paper plate!” »

Journey to Bethlehem – week 4 – The Angel visits Mary

November 28, 2018June 30, 2020 Rachel Ball 3 Comments

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This week we get very near to Bethlehem! The story is the Angel’s visit to Mary from Luke 1:26-38. Bible story – from Luke 1:26-38. (Include actions in the story if you can – ask the children and adults to join in) ‘One day Mary was at home. It was just an ordinary day. Mary … Read More “Journey to Bethlehem – week 4 – The Angel visits Mary” »

Another Christmas star idea!

November 25, 2018July 9, 2020 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Christmas Star to make

November 24, 2018November 23, 2018 Rachel Ball 3 Comments

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This is so easy and uses up Christmas cards! The star shape is from Baker Ross. I kept my Christmas cards from last year but wasn’t quite sure what to do with them until I was planning for Christmas and a friend told me about star shaped wreaths! For toddlers I’m cutting out nativity themed … Read More “Christmas Star to make” »

Christmas story paper plates

November 14, 2018July 9, 2020 Rachel Ball No Comments

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These paper plates can be used to tell the Christmas story and/or as craft ideas. They need some prep so I’m posting them now! The Angel Gabriel visits Mary – Luke 1:26-38 Jesus is born – Luke 2:1-7 The shepherds are told about the birth of the Saviour – Luke 2:8-21 You can tell … Read More “Christmas story paper plates” »

Christmas craft fun!

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Lots of making today at Toddler Group – sequins and shredded tissue paper here,there and everywhere but beautiful baubles were made and a simple nativity. I think I prefer sequins instead of glitter for making baubles and the children loved them. I love celebrating Christmas at Toddler Group 🙂

Christmas baubles craft

December 6, 2017 Rachel Ball No Comments

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All you need to make these decorations – circles cut out of card (I use a paper punch), an oblong with a hole for string, glue and sequins. I’m going to ask parents to put the child’s name and date on the back so that this becomes a keepsake. To minimise sequin spillage (!) each … Read More “Christmas baubles craft” »

Angel to make

December 4, 2017 Rachel Ball No Comments

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To make this angel all you need is – paper plate (cut out a triangle for the angel’s body), circle for the angel’s face, shredded tissue paper for the hair, black felt tip to draw a face, ribbon to make a hook so the angel can be used as a decoration and yellow tissue paper, … Read More “Angel to make” »

The Angel visits Mary

November 17, 2017November 25, 2024 Rachel Ball 1 Comment

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The Angel visits Mary Bible story – from Luke 1:26-38. (Include actions in the story if you can – ask the children and adults to join in) ‘One day Mary was at home. It was just an ordinary day. Mary was cleaning the house (some actions here – maybe dusting or sweeping). But then something … Read More “The Angel visits Mary” »

Jesus is born – craft

November 29, 2016July 9, 2020 Rachel Ball No Comments

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We made these last year and in a couple of weeks time will make them again at our Holiday Bible Club Christmas Special. The paper plate is cut to form a simple manger shape and then the plate is decorated using coloured tissue paper, a star and some shredded tissue paper. Once this is all … Read More “Jesus is born – craft” »

Christmas – paper plate stained glass nativity

December 8, 2015November 23, 2018 Rachel Ball 2 Comments

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‘And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.’ Luke 1:30,31 Make a stained glass ‘window’ You will need – black square paper plates, black paper … Read More “Christmas – paper plate stained glass nativity” »

Simple Christmas Craft – baby in the manger

November 27, 2015 Rachel Ball No Comments

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This craft has a bit of preparation – there is some cutting out for an adult or older child to do. I made a template to speed the process up! All you need to make the ‘baby in the manger’ scene is :- Good quality paper plates – preferably with a definite rim. You will … Read More “Simple Christmas Craft – baby in the manger” »

Christmas Paper Plate Ideas

November 16, 2015 Rachel Ball 2 Comments

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These paper plates were made as an aid to telling the Christmas story but they could easily be adapted to be crafts. I had a lot of fun making them 🙂 They would make a lovely family craft activity to make during advent and then display at Christmas. And if you want a family craft at … Read More “Christmas Paper Plate Ideas” »

Advent calendar day 6

December 5, 2014 Rachel Ball 1 Comment

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Isaiah 25:9 ‘It will be said on that day, ‘Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.’ ‘ A song to listen to. A craft to make Stained glass nativity See the original post for this here. There … Read More “Advent calendar day 6” »

Advent calendar day 5

December 4, 2014December 7, 2014 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Micah 5:2 ‘But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.’ Something to listen to – Nat King Cole A Christmas picture A … Read More “Advent calendar day 5” »

Snowflake craft/DIY

December 3, 2014 Rachel Ball No Comments

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All you need for this snowflake craft – beads and 3 pipe cleaners. Couldn’t be easier! Just criss cross the pipe cleaners to make a star shape and add the beads. Turn the pipe cleaner ends over slightly so the beads stay on. That’s it!

Advent calendar day 3

December 2, 2014December 3, 2014 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Isaiah 9:6 ‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting father, Prince of Peace.’ Craft idea for today – paper plate wreath with a crepe paper ribbon. Something to listen … Read More “Advent calendar day 3” »

Advent calendar day 4

December 2, 2014December 4, 2014 Rachel Ball 1 Comment

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Isaiah 7:14 ‘Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.’ Craft to make – mini circular snowflakes to decorate your home Something to listen to- Christmas is a-comin Bing Crosby.

Advent calendar day 2

December 1, 2014December 3, 2014 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Isaiah 9:6 ‘ For to us a child has been born, to us a son is given..’ Craft idea – make a sheep for the shepherds – print the sheep outline from the PDF and cover the sheep with wool or cotton wool. Sheep PDF file for you to print

Mary and the angel Gabriel

December 1, 2014November 5, 2015 Rachel Ball 3 Comments

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The visit of the angel Gabriel to mary is recorded in Luke 1:26 -36. This is an important part of the christmas story but can be difficult to tell to young children. I opt for sticking to the main points of the story. There is a craft at the end opf this post. To tell … Read More “Mary and the angel Gabriel” »

Button Christmas card to make

November 17, 2014 Rachel Ball No Comments

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This is a lovely idea and very easy to make. You need to be patient though – let the glue dry completely or the buttons will fall off!

Christmas heart wreath

November 17, 2014 Rachel Ball No Comments

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To make this wreath you will need a paper plate with the centre cut out. Paint this red or green. Leave to dry. Cut out lots of hearts in christmasy paper – a paper punch like the one in the photo will save a lot of time. Older children could use one but I … Read More “Christmas heart wreath” »

Super-easy icicle Christmas tree decoration

November 17, 2014November 6, 2017 Rachel Ball No Comments

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I found this decoration idea on Pinterest. Take a look at the original by Happy Hooligans here. It is so simple and easy to make but also looks great. There is no need for glue or paint either! All you need are some glittery pipe cleaners, beads – I used circular and star shaped and … Read More “Super-easy icicle Christmas tree decoration” »

Button Craft Christmas tree

November 17, 2014January 17, 2026 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Button craft Christmas tree. This is a lovely simple craft to make at home or with a group. It’s fairly flexible – you don’t need to use buttons, tissue paper, wrapping paper, stickers will all work well. Children don’t have to fill in all the circles but if you want to make this a little … Read More “Button Craft Christmas tree” »

Super easy Christmas tree picture

November 17, 2014 Rachel Ball No Comments

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This is a super easy Christmas Tree picture. Use the PDF christmas tree to print either a template or straight on to green paper/card. Cut out and stick onto a dark background. Decorate the tree with sequins, buttons and ribbon and a star. Christmas_Tree_(Plain)

‘Gingerbread house’ ideas…

November 10, 2014November 17, 2014 Rachel Ball No Comments

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Christmas is coming! Here are some gingerbread/cookie ideas. Click on the links to go direct to the websites. I like these ideas because they are simple but very effective and fun. non cook, cardboard Gingerbread house from inner child fun Lovely, simple cookie house from foodgizmo Simple gingerbread house – found on Betty Crocker website. This … Read More “‘Gingerbread house’ ideas…” »

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