Christmas decorations with dollar-store items: a collection of easy yet eye-catching DIY ideas

Accordion-folded Christmas tree

[Craft Idea] Christmas Tree with Accordion Folding (December) (Senior Activities) (Early Childhood Education) (DIY) (Decoration) (Free-Standing)

A Christmas tree made by accordion-folding colored construction paper is a fun craft with a three-dimensional shape.

First, cut green construction paper into long, narrow strips and carefully accordion-fold them to create layers.

By placing a roll of packing tape’s cardboard core or a paper cup inside, you can make a stable, three-dimensional tree.

Layer the folded pieces from the top down to create a natural volume.

Decorate with stars and beads for a festive, eye-catching finish.

The process also helps practice fine motor skills, so children will be thoroughly engaged.

The finished tree is perfect for displaying on a tabletop.

This is a Christmas tree idea that’s easy to make with simple materials, fun to decorate, and gives a great sense of accomplishment.

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Stylish 3D Christmas tree

[Giveaway: Ended] Easy Parent-Child Craft: How to Make a 3D Christmas Tree (with Template) - Belle Scissors

It’s a cute and festive mascot that looks like a large bell is placed inside a Christmas tree.

The tree base is made by cutting and assembling thick paper; it forms a triangle with intentional gaps.

Place the bell mascot in the gap created by assembling the thick paper, and decorate the whole piece with ribbons and more to finish.

Think about the balance of colors and shapes—such as which color to use for the tree base and what kind of bell to use—as you create it.

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Advent calendar made from 100-yen store Petit Blocks

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An advent calendar made with DAISO Petit Blocks 🎄💓 Perfect for my daughter who loves building ♡ I made it inspired by a post from @Suu 🐒 Home Play/Early Learning/Montessori ☺️🎄💓Advent calendar

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When it comes to advent calendars, it’s standard to have a little cute treat each day, but how about making it mini-sized building blocks instead? Using 100-yen store mini blocks is an easy option, but be sure to choose a set appropriate for the child’s age! First, separate the blocks needed for each step of the build, and put them into small zippered storage bags.

If possible, copy the instruction sheet, cut it into steps, and include the relevant part with each bag—this will enhance the excitement of “I wonder what it will be?” On the final day, you could make it special by adding a message card and having them search for a treasure filled with sweets!

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Packed with fun! An interactive Advent calendar

How about making a fun, hands-on advent calendar? Inside envelopes labeled with the dates are cards with messages.

Each card has a simple mission like “Take a photo with Santa” or “Decorate the tree.” They’re all Christmas-themed, sure to make every day delightful! When you create it, think of missions that are manageable for your child’s age.

If you prepare envelopes in Christmas colors and hang them on the wall, they’ll double as decorations.

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100-yen store DIY! Advent calendar made with cups and a wooden box

December 2, 2023 [100-yen DIY / Making Christmas Decor] Late-night prep for a Christmas advent calendar #ChristmasAdventCalendar #100YenSpecimenBox #MakingChristmasDecor

Here’s an idea for an advent calendar made by filling a tall cup with a Christmas design with presents.

Prepare your favorite sweets and small items, pick a few, wrap them in origami paper, and place them in the cup so the contents can’t be seen.

Stick date-numbered labels on the sides of the cups, set them in a wooden box, and you’re done.

You can buy a wooden box or make one yourself by assembling pieces of wood.

If your child can read numbers, try arranging the cups in the wooden box at random on purpose.

If you say, “Where’s today’s cup?” it’ll feel like a treasure hunt and they’ll have fun with it.

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Advent calendar made with 100-yen shop items

[100-yen shop] 2024 Seria Advent Calendar Making — Making an Advent Calendar with My Grandchild — 100-yen Shop Advent Calendar

When you want to make an advent calendar easily, the ones from 100-yen shops that you just assemble are super handy! There are various designs, so you can buy your favorite, put it together, then just fill it with sweets or toys and you’re done.

Since sweets and toys are also sold at 100-yen shops, you can buy everything in one go.

You can fill it and give it to your kids as a present, or have them help during the making stage and let them pack their favorite treats—it sounds fun either way.

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Stylish and cute advent calendar

[100-Yen DIY] Make a stylish and cute advent calendar with Seria origami

Here are some stylish advent calendar ideas you can make using patterned paper and black construction paper.

Fold the patterned paper into a small bag, add the contents, then close it by forming a 3D triangle.

Cut the black construction paper into tag shapes, stamp the dates with gold ink, then punch holes in both the triangular patterned paper and the tags and thread them together with string.

You can display the finished pieces in a basket, or hang them as ornaments on your Christmas tree—they’ll look adorable either way.

Semi-transparent and metallic patterned papers are especially recommended!

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