How to Design Your Own Christmas Blanket Badges - Tutorial

3 mins

Level: Easy
Time: 10 mins – 1 hour
Budget: Under £10

With only a few sleeps to go before Santa comes, now is the perfect time to dive into some festive crafting fun. This quick and budget-friendly Christmas crafting project is great for groups and gives Scouts the chance to design their very own Blanket Badge, which they can treasure for years to come.

Let’s get started!

What You'll Need

Gather these basic crafting supplies before you begin:

Blank badges (we have these in both square or circle shapes)
Embellishments like pipe cleaners, ribbon, pom poms, ribbons and sequins
Fabric glue to stick badges to ponchos or blankets
Glitter and glitter glue
Fabric markers
Scissors

Step-by-Step: How to Create Your Own Blanket Badges

These DIY blanket badges are perfect for Scouts to personalise and add to their camp blankets or ponchos. Here’s how to bring your festive designs to life:

1. Choose your design - We've included some ideas for inspiration below if you’re stuck
2. Draw your design - You can use a pencil to sketch out your design directly onto the fabric
3. Add colour and texture - Colour in your design or outline with fabric markers, glitter glue, paints or embellishments
4. Let it dry - It might take a couple of hours!
5. Attach it - Use fabric glue to attach the badge to your poncho or blanket

Design Ideas for Inspiration

Not sure what to draw? Here are some ideas:

Santa with his reindeers
A snowy winter scene
A decorated Christmas tree
A letter to Santa
A jolly snowman
Holly leaves and berries
Jingling bells
A gingerbread house (or person!)
A cheerful Robin
Wrapped presents
Candy canes
Christmas dinner
Festive candles

This simple crafting activity is perfect for keeping children engaged during the festive season while creating something meaningful they can keep or gift.
Whether you're a parent looking for activities at home or a Scout leader planning your next meeting, this project offers the perfect blend of creativity, fun and Christmas spirit.

Looking for More Festive Scouting Fun?

These activities are just the beginning! Visit the Scouts Website for plenty more Christmas crafting ideas.

How to Design Your Own Christmas Blanket Badges - Tutorial

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