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Mini Paper Lanterns with printable template

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Create traditional paper lanterns in miniature size with our printable template. These are fun to make at any time of year but we’ve made them as a Christmas tree ornament The finished lanterns can be hung on the Christmas tree with an LED candle inside or used as a mantlepiece decoration. This easy kids craft is perfect for kids aged preschool and up, and makes great fine motor skill practice

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Paper scrap crowns

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These paper scrap crowns are a bright and colourful craft which is doable for kids of all ages. It’s also a good way to use up all those paper off cuts so you waste less paper. We all hate wastage, right? This may make me sound like a hoarder but when I have a pile of paper scraps left over from crafting I can’t bring myself to throw them away.

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  • Kate GronoKate GronoCrazy Craft Fanatic

    I’m basically a big kid who never grew up and still loves to muck around with paint, glitter, glue and toilet rolls. With the crafts shared here on this website I’m hoping to give other parents and carers inspiration to get crafty with their kids at home – make our projects, or use them as a source of inspiration to spark ideas of your own. When it comes to crafting no rules apply!

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