Christmas

Tis’ the season to get crafty with our Christmas craft ideas. We will get you in the Christmas spirit with hundreds of activities to choose from.

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Wind-Up Mechanism Christmas Characters

Create your own Wind-Up Christmas Characters with our templates and Wind-up Mechanisms! Once completed, you could even have a race to see who comes first!
  • Step 1Click the Download Activity Template link above and print out your templates. We recommend printing on cover paper as this will provide a great surface for decorating.
  • Step 2Colour in your templates using your favourite craft materials. You could use pencils, markers or even paint! Allow to dry if needed.
  • Step 3Cut out the templates. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors.
  • Step 4To attach the body template to the Wind-Up Mechanism, align the base of the template so it sits just above the base of the body, making sure the TAB is positioned above the protruding wind-up handle. Use sticky tape to secure the TAB to the mechanism. Wrap the template around the mechanism and secure with tape.
  • Step 5Fold along the dotted lines on the arms, then use sticky tape to attach them to the bodies of Santa, Gingerbread Man and the Elf. Repeat the same with the Reindeer legs and attach the antlers to the Reindeer’s head. Your characters are now ready to go!

Materials used in this activity

Student Scissors - Pack of 20
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Product Code: 10897
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CleverPatch Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 250
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Product Code: 16142
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
8 or more $17.59 (inc GST) $15.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Triangular Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 16232
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15 or more $7.91 (inc GST) $7.19 (ex GST)          
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Clear Sticky Tape - 18mm x 66m
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Product Code: 17769
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Wind-Up Walking Mechanisms - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 18664
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CleverPatch Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 20770
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50 to 99 $4.39 (inc GST) $3.99 (ex GST) 100 or more $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)
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CleverPatch Acrylic Paint Tubes - 75ml - Set of 14 Colours
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Product Code: 20811
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