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Festive decorating with kids

This winter, get children involved in making your home sparkle! For Lilly and her daughters, decorating together is a yearly tradition. ‘It makes this time of year feel special,’ says Lilly. She shares her ideas.

At their fingertips Lilly puts all the craft supplies within easy reach for Emma (six) and Frieda (three). ‘They’re free in what they make and how,’ she says. ‘Creativity needs mess!’

Dress your windows Try combining homemade decorations with seasonal greenery and fairy lights for extra twinkle. ‘Garlands always look beautiful,’ says Lilly.

The girls are proud that they’ve made unique decorations and I’m proud of their creations
Lilly, lifestyle blogger and PR, Austria

Bake some seasonal shapes Make salt dough from 140g flour, 140g salt and 112ml water, cut into shapes and put in the oven. ‘It’s great because you can re-use it,’ says Lilly. ‘It’s nice for the girls to see what they made the year before.’

Trying out new ideas is part of the fun. From making wrapping paper and cards to hanging ornaments – anything goes
Lilly

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost. 

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Styling: Ashlyn Gibson
Photographer: Christina Bull

Follow Lilly at stillesbunt.at

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