The stripes, the colors, the shape, it's all so much fun. Perfect for Santa's elves. How about a handmade Christmas ... each ...

First, sketch a quick template of a stocking shape onto the A4 paper ... Here we go, a fun, creative Christmas craft for you to do with your young ones at home. I hope you have a Merry Christmas ...

Blue Peter’s Christmas ... your stocking shape fits comfortably on your sock with at least 5mm spare around the edge. With the help of a grown-up, cut out your stocking template from the card.