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Dec

🎄Forest-Inspired Festive Crafts to Make at Home


As the festive season rolls in, it’s easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle, but here at A Touch of the Wild, we love to slow things down and enjoy a simpler, more nature-connected Christmas.

This December, why not bring a little woodland magic into your home with these forest-inspired crafts? They’re easy, eco-friendly, and a lovely way to create special moments with your children, no screens, no plastic, just imagination and a few treasures from the outdoors.

🍊 1. Dried Orange Slice Garlands

These look beautiful strung up across a window or tree, and they smell wonderfully Christmassy too.

What you’ll need:

  • 2-3 oranges, sliced thinly
  • Oven or air fryer
  • Twine or ribbon

How to do it:
Dry the orange slices in a low oven (around 100°C) for 2–3 hours, turning occasionally. Once cooled, thread onto twine with cinnamon sticks, bay leaves or wooden beads for extra charm.

🌲 2. Pine Cone Reindeer

A fun and festive craft perfect for little hands.

What you’ll need:

  • A pine cone
  • Brown pipe cleaners
  • Googly eyes
  • A red pom-pom or button for the nose

How to do it:
Twist the pipe cleaners into antler shapes and glue to the top of the pine cone. Add eyes and a red nose to make your very own Rudolph. You can hang them as tree decorations or use them for festive table settings!

⭐ 3. Stick Stars

Transform twigs into rustic decorations for your home or tree.

What you’ll need:

  • 5 straight sticks of similar length
  • Twine or string
  • Optional: white paint, glitter, or natural embellishments like leaves or berries

How to do it:
Arrange the sticks into a star shape and secure each point tightly with twine. Keep them natural or decorate with a dusting of white paint for a snowy effect.

🌿 Why Choose Natural Crafts?

Using natural materials is not only sustainable, it also encourages children to explore, notice the beauty in simple things, and develop a deeper connection to the world around them. These crafts are great conversation starters about nature, the seasons, and how we can celebrate without waste.

🎅 Keep the Wild Magic Going

We love seeing your forest creations, so if you try any of these, do share your photos with us on social media! And if your little one has loved getting crafty, they’ll love our Wild Tots sessions, where we explore the woods, get muddy, and make beautiful things from the natural world.

👉 Booking is open for January sessions, join us for more wild adventures in the New Year!