Christmas crafts how to guides

Learn how to make traditional decorations for a greener Christmas with our how to video guides. These easy to make decorations will add natural textures, bright colour and seasonal scents to your home. With simple step-by-step instructions, you can get the whole family involved in the festive fun.

Creating a christmas wreath

Natural Christmas wreath  

Bring nature inside this Christmas with our handy guide to making your very own greenery wreath. It’s the perfect craft for the whole family, and a great eco-friendly alternative to plastic decorations.

How to make a natural Christmas wreath
A pine cone being used to make a mouse Christmas decoration

Pine cone Christmas decorations 

Want to get crafty this Christmas but need some inspiration? Look no further. We've got stacks of ideas for how to turn a simple pine cone into woodland animals and festive decorations.

How to make festive decorations from pine cones
Visitors make paper chains near the Christmas tree at Attingham Park

Festive paper chain decorations 

Paper chains are a classic Christmas decoration that even little hands can help to make. You can even use up scrap paper you've got at home for more sustainable festive flair.

How to make paper chain decorations
Make your own paper snowflake

Magical paper snowflakes 

Looking for an easy, fun and effective Christmas craft for the whole family? Have a go at these simple paper snowflakes – a great addition to any winter window display.

How to make paper snowflakes
Christmas oranges at Attingham Park

Scented orange slice tree decorations 

These orange slice decorations with cloves smell incredibly festive and they’ll add a traditional feel to your tree. Plus, they’re easy-peasy for anyone to make.

How to make orange slice tree decorations
Bunch of mistletoe on branch

Mistletoe kissing ring 

Mottisfont's volunteer garden florists are experts in creating the perfect backdrop for a traditional Christmas. Discover how you can bring a little bit of Christmas into your own home.

How to make a mistletoe kissing ring