Looking for festive-themed crafts for the kids to keep them occupied in the run up to Christmas?

Cbeebies Mister Maker is well known for his minute makes - quick and easy crafts with easy instructions for children to follow using materials most families can easily find around the house.

Presenter Phil Gallagher, who lives in Medway and is a huge supporter of our KM reading initiative Buster’s Book Club, has shared with us some of his favourite Christmas crafts that families with a few moments to spare can enjoy.

Here's 6 of Mister Maker's Christmas Makes perfect for some festive crafting...

1. Make a Christmas reindeer headband

2. How to make a snowman decoration

3. Create a winter snow picture

4. Make a paper snowflake

5. How to make a wrapping paper picture

6 Design a sparkly snow scene

For some quick and simple cooking recipes to enjoy with the kids including chocolate chunk brownies and simple gingerbread click here.

For more Christmas news and events from around the country please visit www.kentonline.co.uk/christmas