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Easy Stained Glass Windows For Christmas

One thing that I love to do with the kids each year is to make a stained glass window. Last year we got super creative and did a huge elaborate picture of the star over Bethlehem, which I forgot to take a photo of so you will have to take my word when I say it was beautiful. Back on track…

I was talking to a friend at church on Sunday, telling her about the stained glass windows, so she could have a go with her grand-kids. We haven’t tried doing one yet, with our house move, but I may try it once we are down there, if we are in need of an activity!

You will need:
Black cardboard
Sharp scissors or a scalpel
Contact (sticky backed plastic)
Multicoloured cellophane, cut into small squares

1. Draw a simple design on the cardboard, making sure that it is centered well with black card surrounding it.
2. Cut out the center, leaving a “hole” the shape of a star or whatever you have cut out (this part is best done in advance by an adult).
3. Peel the contact off its backing paper and apply it to the whole of the black card, so that the sticky bit is exposed where you cut the hole.
4. Place the cellophane squares all over the contact so that it is completely covered.
5. Stick it on your window and let the light shine through it!

Once you have the idea, you can go as big and creative as you feel like. Let your imagination run wild. This is one my sister did with her kids last year! The photo doesn’t do it justice, but you get the idea!

Does this make me a craft blogger???

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  1. Jayne says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:21 am

    It definitely makes you more crafty than me, that's for sure 😉

    I remember making these at school in the year *coughcoughcough*. Loved it.

    Reply
  2. Jess@Diary of a SAHM says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:44 am

    I think it takes more than one crafty post to make you a craft blogger 😉

    I remember making these are school. I would love to do them with my kids, but we have louvres, so have nowhere to put them. 🙁

    Thanks for linking up!

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  3. Jo says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:42 am

    I'm glad she enjoyed it. I actually did it with my child studies class today too.

    Reply
  4. Bloss says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:21 am

    I now have two Stained Glass Christmas trees adorning my front door courtesy of you speaking to that lady! They look awesome and Mum loved doing them with the boys.

    Thank you!
    PS. And that lady was also sad on Sunday. She will miss you all!

    Reply
  5. Kate @ Puddles and Gumboots says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:10 am

    This is a very cute idea! I love it 🙂

    Reply

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