Arts Christmas Craft Idea Kid

• Plastic moulds
• Plaster of Paris
• Mixing bowl and spoon
• Paper clips 
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Varnish, oil based or quick -

• Gold cord or ribbon

• Mix plaster of Paris with a little water to form a smooth, dripping paste.

• Allow plaster to soak for 2-3 minutes, adding more water when   it thickens.

• Spoon into the mould, tapping gently to remove air bubbles.

• Fill until flush with flat surface.

• Insert paper clips three quarters of the way in, at an angle.

• Leave for about 2 days to dry.

• Gently release by lightly tapping the back of the mould.

• Handle carefully as they will be very brittle.

• Leave them on a cake stand to dry thoroughly and harden.

• Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.

• Paint the front and the back, as it will show when the               decorations hang from the tree.

• Allow to dry and seal with 2-3 coats of varnish to protect and    strengthen them.

• Thread gold cord or ribbon through the paper clip for hanging.

• Ping pong balls
• Darning needle
• Plaka paint in colors of your choice
• Paint brushes
• Adhesive stars
• Other decorations of your choice
• 3mm wide ribbon or cord

• Paint balls.

• Allow to dry.

• Decorate as desired.

• Thread cord or ribbon through both holes, making a loop at one   end and knotting the other end.

• Piece of cardboard or stiff paper
• Paper doily
• Plain paper or gummed paper
• Glue
• Pair of scissors
• Felt pens 
• Glitter

• Fold cardboard or stiff paper in half.

• Fold doily in half, then fold in sides.

• Using plain paper, cut out a circle for the head and two wing      shapes.

• Glue on head, wings, doily ( for the angel's dress)

• Draw and color in features, dress etc.

• Put glue down the center panel of the "dress". On the wings and above the head to form a halo.

• Sprinkle glitter on these areas and shake off surplus.

• Sheet of black paper
• Different colored tissue paper
• Pencil
• Pair of scissors
• Glue

• Draw a simple shape (eg.Christmas tree, candle, holly) leaving a division between each section.

• Carefully cut out each shape.

• Select required tissue paper and stick behind the shape.

• When complete, stick onto a window for the best effect.