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DIY balsa sled for your Christmas tree

It's the 5th day of the 12 Christmas Crafts Challenge and today, I'll show you how to make another balsa ornament for your Christmas tree. This time, it will be a little festive sled.

From December 1st and until Christmas, I will make one video every 2 days.

For this 12 Christmas Crafts Challenge, I will show you how to make original projects and I will even include free SVG files to download.

Today, we'll be making a cute and festive sled made of balsa to decorate your Christmas tree.

Festive balsa sled

It's another project that you can make pretty fast, especially with my free SVG file! It would also make a nice hostess gift that is sure to impress!

Here's how to make it. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience and at no extra cost to you. Click here to see my full disclosure policy.

What you'll need to make the balsa sled

Tools

  • A way to cut your balsa (I have the Cricut Maker)
  • Cricut knife blade
  • Cricut Strong grip mat (purple)

Materials

  • Balsa 1/16"
  • Masking tape
  • Jute twine
  • Crop-a-dile (optionnal)
  • Glue gun and glue sticks
  • Red and silver cardstocks
  • Red paint and paint brush
  • Tombow glue
  • Dollar store ornaments
  • Free SVG file available in my resources library by subscribing below.

    How to make the balsa sled

    If you have any questions or comments, or even some suggestions for a next craft, don't hesitate to write to me below!


    The 12 Christmas Crafts Challenge

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    Day 12
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