A Creative Christmas: Activities by Prue Lacey-Jessep (Nurture and Create)

The lead up to Christmas is such a special time and filled with so much joy for children and our uber talented friend Prue Lacey-Jessep from the incredible Nurture and Create has created five fun holiday activities to encourage creativity and connection this Christmas.

Rudolph Faces

What you need:

  • brown paper bags

  • googly eyes

  • pipe cleaner

  • scissors

  • glue

  • marker


Process:

  • cut the paper bag into small square or rectangle shapes

  • make a small hole through the top to thread the pipe cleaners to make the antlers

  • glue the eyes and nose

  • draw Rudolph's mouth


Handmade Gift Tags

What you need:

  • kraft paper gift tags or recycle old swing tags

  • paint pens


Process:

  • get creative and make your own little personalised gift tags for family and friends (draw their favourite candy or christmas tradition)


Fingerprint Christmas Wreath

What you need:

  • watercolour paint

  • paper

  • washi tape

Process:

  • make fingerprints to create a circle shape

  • add little berries or get creative with other decorations

  • make a bow using washi tape for the top of your wreath

Magical Reindeer Food

What you need:

  • glass jar with lid

  • ribbon

  • oats

  • glitter

  • peppermint oil

Process:

  • mix oats, glitter and peppermint in a bowl to create a magical potion

  • on Christmas Eve sprinkle the magical reindeer food in your garden for the reindeers to help them with the rest of their journey around the world

Snowy Cloud Dough

What you need:

  • 8 cups plain flour

  • 1 cup coconut oil

  • few drops of essential oil

  • pine cones, mini christmas trees etc

Process:

  • in a large tub add the plain flour

  • melt the coconut oil

  • mix the coconut oil and essential oil to the flour

  • it should form a soft and crumbly consistency

  • (for a smaller amount halve the ingredients)

 

You can find more creative ideas on Instagram @nurtureandcreate or join our monthly creative program encouraging creativity and connection www.nurtureandcreate.com