Santa Claus with Cotton Balls
This easy Christmas craft lets kids aged 3 and over turn a round wooden base into a soft Santa Claus.
This project introduces cotton balls, essential for recreating Santa's beard or making a polar bear's fur. We add large pom-poms and festive patterned paper to complete the design. Let your imagination run free with our Christmas craft supplies.
A creative project to develop imagination and add a warm, festive touch to your Christmas decorations!
How to make this craft step-by-step:
Materials:
To make Santa Claus you will need:
- a round wooden base (Ø 18 cm)
- cotton balls
- Christmas patterned paper
- 2 large pom-poms
- round stickers
- two googly eyes (Ø 2.5 cm)
- a sturdy cardboard easel
- white glue
- scissors
Step 1:
Start by gluing a large pom-pom and two googly eyes (Ø 2.5 cm) in the centre of the wooden base.
Step 2:
Cut out a hat shape from the Christmas patterned paper.
Step 3:
Glue the hat onto the wooden base using white glue.
Step 4:
Apply white glue where Santa's beard and hair will go.
Step 5:
Pull apart the cotton balls to create a soft texture.
About 11 cotton balls are needed to cover the area completely.
Step 6:
Stick the teased cotton pieces onto the glued areas.
Step 7:
Glue a large coloured pom-pom to the tip of the hat.
Step 8:
Stick two small pink round stickers to create Santa's rosy cheeks.
Step 9:
Place Santa on a cardboard easel to proudly display him at home.
Materials Needed:
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