Hi Friend – This easy 5 Minute yogurt cup Christmas decoration craft for kids is a roundup post from my 10 things to do with yogurt cup post. If you haven’t checked those out be sure to click below.
Christmas comes every year and you may still have some extra time to make some, one-of-a-kind, do-it-yourself yogurt cup Christmas decorations. This is a fun activity that you can do with your children as the holidays approach each year. This is gonna take a very short time but will require some preparation.
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Super Easy 5 Minute Yogurt Cup Christmas Craft For Kids
As I have said before and if you haven’t heard I enjoy using yogurt cups for a ton of things. I like to save them since they are versatile and come in handy for many small, simple projects.
Here are 5 great reasons why you can use Yogurt Cups
You can remove the ink
They don’t have holes like k- cups and if you do need a hole you can make it where you want
They are easy for children to hold paint and decorate
They are durable and can be used over and over
They can be used for a number of different activities
For these easy yogurt cups Christmas crafts, you will need to do one of two things before you get your children involved. Depending on which craft you decide to do you would need to either 1. remove the ink on the cup see how in the video at the end of this post below. Or 2. spray paint the cup using the colors you desire.
Remove Ink From Plastic Containers
Your Yogurt Cup Christmas Craft
Yogurt cups are easy to spray paint and you can do them in advance for proper drying. You don’t have to use an expensive brand of spray paint since most cover them well. I have also used metallic nail polish on my cups but it takes a bit more time to apply. Once that bit is done you can have your child decorate them in whatever way they wish. By now you know there is always something special about handmade and homemade one-of-a-kind items.
You can make them sleek and beautiful or with the special touch, a child likes to put on their art. The possibilities are endless so go ahead and try some. Here are a few that we made together.
Preparation For Yogurt Cup Christmas Craft
Here is a short list of items you may want to use for your Yogurt Cup Christmas Decorations. I find it very helpful to get those that already have adhesive on them so you don’t have to worry about getting additional adhesives.
Gold, red, or green decorative trim, ribbon, or string
Decorative gems
Decorative letters
Spray paint
Stringed beads
Yogurt cups
3/4’’ Christmas bells (Optional)
Of course, the colors are totally up to you. To remove ink from the yogurt cups check out this post, there is a short video that demonstrates a simple ink removal method that uses household items you may already have.
Certainly, I know you are creative so these two options will be enough to spur you on to making a tree full of yogurt cup decorations with your children. This is also a great activity for preschoolers.
You can even have your child give one as a personalized decoration to a grandmother, aunt, cousin, or friend. And to make it even sweeter flip it over and fill it with some chocolates. Wrap it nicely and give it to a loved one. They would be delighted to eat the chocolates that hang the memorabilia around. It surely won’t be forgotten the little two-in-one treat. So here goes.
Here is a quick video showing the simple steps but it’s broken down below as well.
Yogurt Cup Christmas Decoration Craft # 1
Step 1
Remove the ink from the cups.
Click here to see how.
Then make a hole in the top center of the yogurt cup using a hot round pointed edge
Step 2
Fold the beaded string in half and thread it through the hole at the top of the cup. Pull to the desired length inside the cup.
Depending on their age they may need help to add the stringed beads through the hole. It can be a bit tricky since you don’t want the hole to be too big that the beads slip right out. For some of mine, I had to go back and make the hole slightly bigger to get the doubled string through the hole.
Step 3
Have your child decorate it using foam stickers, decorative jewels, and other decorations you may choose or have available.
You are Done!
Yogurt Cup Christmas Decoration Craft # 2
Step 1
Spray cup in advance and allow to dry
Make a hole in the top center of the yogurt cup using a hot round pointed edge beforehand.
Step 2
Have the child decorate it using letter stickers, decorative jewels, and other decorations they may choose
Step 3
If you decide to use ribbon alone you can use a bead to secure the ribbon then simply thread it into the hole from the inside of the cup
In addition, you can add a bell on the inside. Tie the bell to your chosen piece of ribbon, then simply thread it into the hole from the inside of the cup.
you are done!
You may have a lot of time or you may have only a little time to spare, whichever one, this project is so simple and enjoyable that you won’t regret doing it with your children.
Don’t forget the memories you can continue to create with your family as you spend this season with them. Make the best of every moment. And if you are thinking of sharing this special activity by giving it to a friend or loved one. You can do that too.
Here is a photo of a mini chocolate cup. This one isn’t decorated, but it will give you a pretty good idea of how that wrapped Christmas Yogurt Cup Craft will look.
I pray that as you end this year you will have a wonderful Christmas, remember too that God loves you and sent His son Jesus. It was the very first Christmas. And since then we celebrate this memory every year. Enjoy this memory and give thanks as you celebrate Christmas. It may be the most different celebration you ever had, but ensure that you make the best of it with whoever you have. God bless you! And remember to share this post.
If you are reading this post and you have not asked the Lord to be your Saviour and friend and you would love to make that decision in order to know and love God. Feel free to email me for more information at momandministry1@gmail.com.Also if you are a children’s minister Child Evangelism Fellowship has great seasonal lessons you can use. Check it out HERE!
In the meantime stay safe and blessed. And as always thank you for reading this post.
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