Original Christmas decoration idea: Christmas log
Original Christmas decoration idea: Christmas log

DIY CHRISTMAS LOG

Oh ! Oh ! Oh ! Holidays is back ! It's time to put up the tree, decorate it, light up the house from top to bottom with garlands... And one thing is certain, no Christmas without the traditional yule log! It is guaranteed gluten-free and calorie-free (yes, yes, it's possible), for a delicious Christmas decoration! It's a do it yourself christmas decoration who will even bluff Santa Claus (it will be worth a bonus gift)! Come on, we explain everything to you with our tutorial!
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EQUIPMENT

Glitter log printables
glitter paper
A pair of scissors
A cutter
gel glue
masking tape
small toppers 

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  • 1ND STEP.

    1ND STEP.

    1ND STEP.

    Download and print the glitter log printables (preferably on canson paper).

  • 2ND STEP.

    2ND STEP.

    2ND STEP.

    Cut out the glitter log printables following the patterns. 

  • 3ND STEP.

    3ND STEP.

    3ND STEP.

    Trace the large shape onto glitter paper. Do this operation a second time to make the 2 sides of the log.

  • 4ND STEP.

    4ND STEP.

    4ND STEP.

    Glue the other shapes of the glitter log printables, as shown in the photo.

  • 5ND STEP.

    5ND STEP.

    5ND STEP.

    This is the result of the previous step. 

  • 6ND STEP.

    6ND STEP.

    6ND STEP.

    Take the second printable and with the blunt side of the cutter, or a paperweight, mark the folds following the lines.

  • 7ND STEP.

    7ND STEP.

    7ND STEP.

    Fold the sheet following your marks and making sure the lines are on the inside.

  • 8ND STEP.

    8ND STEP.

    8ND STEP.

    Drill small holes in the middle of the printable of the glitter log which will be used to insert your decorations.

  • 9ND STEP.

    9ND STEP.

    9ND STEP.

    Tape the sheet from the inside. 

  • 10ND STEP.

    10ND STEP.

    10ND STEP.

    For more security, you can reinforce everything with a line of glue.

  • 11ND STEP.

    11ND STEP.

    11ND STEP.

    Fold the ends of your glitter papers, add glue and insert the glitter paper inside the roll.

    ⚠️Attention: the part numbered 1 on the printable of the basic glitter log must go at the bottom and must correspond with the 1 of the paper sheet. Repeat this for the other side.

  • 12ND STEP.

    12ND STEP.

    12ND STEP.

    Add your decorations.

That's it, your sparkling Yule log is finished! If you have tasted diy christmas, launch into another quick and easy christmas crafts… We have lots of ideas on our blog! 

Practical tip: you can put candy ou small gifts inside the log (be careful not to put too much), and offer them at the end of the party! 

Make your Christmas table decoration by not forgetting:
- Tableware and napkins
- The tablecloth
- The table runner
- Confetti
- Place cards (to buy or to make yourself)

And There you go ! Just put your Yule log in the center and you're done! 

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