Maracas of Santa and Reindeer

The googly eyes are so cute! Let me introduce Santa and Reindeer maracas.

You’ll need scissors, construction paper, craft glue, vinyl tape, beads, a plastic bottle, bells, stickers, and double-sided tape.

First, cut the construction paper to fit the size of the plastic bottle.

Roll the cut paper and place it inside the bottle.

Next, put the beads and bells into the bottle and seal the mouth of the bottle with vinyl tape.

Finally, attach the face parts, and you’re done!

Santa’s tambourine

Make it with paper plates! Here’s a handmade Santa castanet.

You’ll need paper plates, plastic bottle caps, rubber bands, construction paper, tape, and glue.

This idea is great because you can use items you already have at home or repurpose materials! It’s also fun to decorate the paper plates with stickers or craft punches.

Painting the plates with your favorite colors is wonderful, too.

Be sure to brainstorm ideas with the kids and enjoy making it together.

Santa-san guitar

Adorable and perfect as interior decor! Here’s an idea for a Santa Claus guitar.

You’ll need cardboard, paper cups, colored paper, card stock, rubber bands, hardware, a utility knife, glue, and scissors.

First, glue the colored paper onto the cardboard.

If you prepare Santa’s outfit and facial parts in advance, it’ll be easy to stick them on smoothly! Next, cut out the cardboard.

Finally, assemble and attach all the parts, and you’re done! Give it a try—can’t wait to hear what kind of sounds it makes!

pet trombone

Improvised Craft No. 78: “Pet Trombone” #ImprovisedCraft #HandmadeToy

Here’s an idea for a PET-bottle trombone.

You’ll need a plastic bottle, a paper clip, a thick straw, vinyl tape, and scissors.

First, cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle with scissors and wrap the edge with vinyl tape.

Next, insert an uncut plastic bottle into the opening.

Finally, tape the paper clip in place, and you’re done! If you blow through the straw aimed at the mouth of the bottle, it will make a sound.

It’s also fun that you can change the pitch by adjusting the position of the inserted bottle.

Jaradram the Scatterbrain

Here’s an idea for a hasty Santa shaker.

You’ll need an embroidery hoop, green thick paper, a picture of Santa, items for decorating such as origami paper or lace paper, white beads, a clear zip bag, craft glue, and ribbon.

For the beads inside, it’s best to include not only large beads but also small ones together.

You might find yourself chuckling at Santa tipping sideways or upside down.

Give it a try and make one!

Sparkly Shaker

Let’s make it with empty gacha capsules! Here are some ideas for a sparkly shaker.

You’ll need empty capsules, masking tape, beads or decorative pom-poms, small bells or buttons, and pipe cleaners.

The steps are simple, and the charm of this idea is that you can make it using recycled materials! Fill it with your own favorites—like a button that fell off or beads you love—and create a one-of-a-kind sparkly shaker just for you.

It would be fun to show off your finished sparkly shakers to each other, too.

A ring bell made of tinsel and bells

The steps are simple! Here’s a ring bell made with chenille stems and a jingle bell.

You’ll need two colors of chenille stems, masking tape, and a bell.

First, thread the bell onto a chenille stem.

Next, twist the two colored stems together.

Shape them into a ring to make it easy to hold.

Finally, cover the ends with masking tape to finish.

Make sure to adjust it so the wire ends won’t poke your hands.

It’s an idea that even infants can enjoy for a Christmas performance! Give it a try.

pipe chime

[Handmade Instrument] Pipe Chimes – A Soothing Instrument from Southern Islands

Here’s an idea for making pipe chimes, an instrument said to soothe the heart.

You’ll need a wooden board with four holes, elastic cord, aluminum pipes of different lengths, wooden beads, disposable chopsticks, and craft glue.

First, cut the chopsticks and glue them onto the wooden board.

Next, thread one elastic cord across the top and one across the bottom.

Finally, install the aluminum pipes.

The key is to set them so they interlace with the elastic cord.

Give it a try!

Rainstick

Prototype rainstick for the Christmas party

It makes a sound like falling rain! Here’s an idea for a rainstick.

You’ll need a cardboard tube, masking tape, holographic tape, stickers, Christmas-themed decorations, paper, beads, toothpicks, and scissors.

This handmade instrument produces a captivating sound like pouring rain.

Using smaller beads instead of larger ones will enhance the effect.

Try adjusting the amount of beads you put inside as you make it!

Hand bell with Santa and reindeer

Let’s make it with construction paper! We’ll show you how to make a Santa and Reindeer hand bell.

You’ll need red and white construction paper, Santa and reindeer face parts, scissors, tape, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), bells, and round stickers.

First, cut the construction paper into a semicircle.

Next, roll the semicircle into a cone and secure it with tape.

The key point is to leave a gap at the top! Finally, thread a bell onto the chenille stem and attach it to the construction paper to finish.

It also looks cute if you decorate it with crayons or stickers.