Christmas Village Shadowbox

"This darling Christmas Village Shadowbox uses our salt dough houses and is a beautiful addition to your fireplace mantel for the holiday season. This DIY shadowbox makes a wonderful Christmas gift too! I have always loved shadowboxes, and I’ve seen so many cute miniature clay houses, that I knew putting them together would fun! The little houses are made from salt, flour, and water and are super easy to put together. Instead of the salt dough trees, you can use bottle brush trees."

Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts

Materials List

• Shadowbox frame 8”x10”
  
• Batting
• Twinkle lights
  
• Riser pieces such as styrofoam packing materials to create the look of hills in the village
  
• Hot glue gun and clear glue sticks
  

NotesPlease visit Crafts by Amanda for the full tutorial!

Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you loved making the Christmas Village Shadowbox, we have a few more Christmas craft ideas to keep you busy and spread holiday cheer!

1. Snow Globe Terrarium Ornaments: Create your own mini winter wonderland with snow globe terrarium ornaments. Simply fill clear plastic ornaments with artificial snow, miniature figurines, and tiny bottle brush trees. Add a touch of glitter for extra sparkle and hang them on your Christmas tree for a whimsical touch.

2. Hand-Painted Wooden Ornaments: Personalize your tree with hand-painted wooden ornaments. Purchase wooden shapes like stars, snowflakes, or gingerbread men and use acrylic paints to add festive designs. You can paint traditional Christmas scenes, patterns, or even cute holiday characters. Finish with a coat of varnish to protect your masterpiece for years to come.

3. Paper Quilled Wreath: Put a creative spin on the classic Christmas wreath with a paper quilled wreath. Roll strips of colorful paper into tight coils and shape them into various designs like flowers, snowflakes, or holly leaves. Glue the quilled pieces onto a foam wreath form and add a bow for a beautiful handmade decoration that will impress your guests.

These Christmas crafts are perfect for someone who enjoys working with their hands and creating festive decorations for the holiday season. Have fun crafting and spreading Christmas cheer!