Q&A: What are your best tips for keeping your Xmas tree child proof?

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Creating your own magical snow globe is surprisingly cheap and easy. Great for presents of for playtime.

These letter ornaments are super cute and a great personalised present that kids can make themselves.

This handmade decoration is a fantastic option if you and the kids need to make a large number of presents for daycare teachers or classmates. They’re simple and look great (and it’s a great fine motor activity too!).

These homemade Christmas tree ornaments are a great, easy craft activity to do with the kids, and make cute presents as well. You can use whatever you like to decorate them.

I love making Christmas decorations for people at Christmas. It’s my go-to present for teachers and my osteopath and kids of friends. I also make one for each of my children each year – I like the idea that once they leave home they will have a box of decorations to take with them that will remind them of their childhood and Christmases past, as well as form the start of their own Christmas traditions.

We love making homemade gifts and what better than Christmas Tree Decorations. My kids had a ball making these and they look amazing. We are going to attach little gift tags and use them as teacher gifts, as well as for family and friends

This stunning Christmas centrepiece is super easy to make and will bring a festive feel to your dinner table or hall table. You can use fresh or fake flowers.

Best way to stop your toddler from climbing your tree and breaking your ornaments? Get them to help you make one they can play with!

This is a great craft for kids of any age to do, even babies! It makes a great present as well as a keepsake of their tiny feet.

This is a craft the whole family can be involved in – and you can make it as big as you want!