{"id":10921,"date":"2019-12-06T10:15:11","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T23:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/?p=10921"},"modified":"2024-03-22T16:24:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T05:24:28","slug":"faux-fireplace-diy-cardboard-fireplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/faux-fireplace-diy-cardboard-fireplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Faux Fireplace: 10 Easy DIY Faux Christmas Fireplace Inspo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/name-labels\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-16491 size-full csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"2672\"  height=\"800\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2672px) 100vw, 2672px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1.jpg 2672w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-720x216.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1536x460.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-2048x613.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1336x400.jpg 1336w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faux-fireplace-10-faux-christmas-fireplaces-to-inspire-you\">Faux Fireplace: 10 Faux Christmas Fireplaces To Inspire You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-diy-christmas-cardboard-fireplace-ideas\">10 DIY Christmas Cardboard Fireplace Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a Faux Fireplace for Christmas? A <strong>DIY Cardboard Christmas Fireplace<\/strong> is perfect for your kids &amp; for bringing that extra touch of Christmas love to your home.&nbsp; They&#8217;re safe and super easy to make too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get excited for Christmas with our&nbsp;<strong>10 Faux Christmas Fireplace ideas and tutorials<\/strong> that you can make easily with cardboard and just a few other arts &amp; craft supplies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-ho-ho-holiday-fireplace\">1. Ho-Ho-Holiday Fireplace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"616\"  height=\"616\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10922 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1565177222286.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1565177222286.jpeg 616w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1565177222286-150x150.jpeg 150w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/lifestyle\/holidays\/how-to-make-a-cardboard-holiday-fireplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIY Cardboard fireplace<\/a> that not only gives you all the holiday vibes, it looks incredible too. Love those fairy-light jars too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-christmas-fire\">2.&nbsp; Christmas Fire<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"903\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10930 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hellagood-111.jpeg\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This super simple faux fireplace is all about the faux&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellagood.co\/diy-cardboard-christmas-fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Christmas fire<\/a>! Just add a few more Christmas decorations like a mini Christmas tree and a paper garland&#8230; Let the kids go crazy with making their own decorations for this one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-shabby-chic-faux-fireplace\">3. Shabby Chic Faux Fireplace&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"589\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10926 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faux-Fireplace-Lights.jpeg\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A space-saving faux fireplace? Why not?! Here&#8217;s a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ginatepper.com\/easy-diy-faux-fireplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">mini fireplace<\/a> that you can put anywhere in your house. Mini doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t go big on Christmas vibes. So go ahead &amp; add a garland with Christmas decorations and some mini stockings too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-faux-brick-stone\">4. Faux Brick Stone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10928 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fireplace.Cardboard.Single-1024x929-1-720x653.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fireplace.Cardboard.Single-1024x929-1-720x653.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fireplace.Cardboard.Single-1024x929-1-768x697.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fireplace.Cardboard.Single-1024x929-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fireplace.Cardboard.Single-1024x929-1-640x581.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/thecrafterlife.com\/cardboard-fireplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">faux brick fireplace mantel<\/a> makes it look closer to the real thing, the trick is though&#8230; it&#8217;s made out of cardboard! Go OTT with your decorations on this faux fireplace, or keep it simple like this one here. No matter how you decorate it, it&#8217;s going to bring that extra touch of Christmas love to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-farmhouse-faux-fireplace\">5. Farmhouse Faux Fireplace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"540\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10931 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5239-720x540.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5239-720x540.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5239-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5239.jpeg 737w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In love with this farmhouse faux fireplace idea? Us too! It&#8217;s a super clean and sleek <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beafunmum.com\/2015\/11\/box-fireplace-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Christmas decor idea<\/a>, perfect for the minimalist. Even without fire, those logs in the wooden crates are giving us the warm Christmas vibes we all love. That chalkboard sign is an amazing touch too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/name-labels\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-16491 size-full csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"2672\"  height=\"800\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2672px) 100vw, 2672px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1.jpg 2672w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-720x216.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1536x460.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-2048x613.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DAYCAR1-1336x400.jpg 1336w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-rustic-faux-fireplace\">6. Rustic Faux Fireplace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"480\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10924 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Faux-Cardboard-Fireplace-Mantel-for-home-or-office-computer-screen-cover-with-free-brick-printable-featured-720x480.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Faux-Cardboard-Fireplace-Mantel-for-home-or-office-computer-screen-cover-with-free-brick-printable-featured-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Faux-Cardboard-Fireplace-Mantel-for-home-or-office-computer-screen-cover-with-free-brick-printable-featured-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Faux-Cardboard-Fireplace-Mantel-for-home-or-office-computer-screen-cover-with-free-brick-printable-featured.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Faux-Cardboard-Fireplace-Mantel-for-home-or-office-computer-screen-cover-with-free-brick-printable-featured-640x427.jpeg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Crafting this faux fireplace is super easy. Simple rustic decorations like the mini Christmas tree wrapped in hessian, and those knitted&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hipandsimple.com\/2015\/12\/christmas-faux-cardboard-fireplace-mantel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Christmas stockings<\/a> are the perfect additions to this faux fireplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-christmas-mantel-shelf\">7. Christmas Mantel Shelf<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"1012\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10923 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chimney_02.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chimney_02.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chimney_02-593x1000.jpeg 593w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can skip the fire and still make an awesome <a href=\"http:\/\/www.parkeretc.com\/blog\/diy-cardboard-fireplace-mantle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Christmas mantel<\/a> with this DIY cardboard craft shelf. It&#8217;s perfect for people in small spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-cardboard-christmas\">8. Cardboard Christmas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"480\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10925 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/F6ZIBBLI3THVVZ4-720x480.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/F6ZIBBLI3THVVZ4-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/F6ZIBBLI3THVVZ4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/F6ZIBBLI3THVVZ4.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/F6ZIBBLI3THVVZ4-640x427.jpeg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/Christmas-Fake-Fireplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">easy DIY Faux Christmas Fireplace<\/a> made with heavy cardboard &amp; decorated with colourful Christmas balls and lights&#8230; yes, please! You could paint it any colour you want too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-paper-mache-stone-fireplace\">9. Paper Mache Stone Fireplace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"480\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10927 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fireplace-15-christmas-paper-mache-fireplace-7520-1024x683-720x480.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fireplace-15-christmas-paper-mache-fireplace-7520-1024x683-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fireplace-15-christmas-paper-mache-fireplace-7520-1024x683-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fireplace-15-christmas-paper-mache-fireplace-7520-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fireplace-15-christmas-paper-mache-fireplace-7520-1024x683-640x427.jpeg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a faux fireplace is actually pretty easy with these <a href=\"http:\/\/pizzabytheslice.com\/a-diy-paper-mache-fireplace.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIY paper mache stones<\/a>. They really look like the real thing, don&#8217;t they? Add some pine cones and twigs with those garlands and candles, and it&#8217;ll be looking perfect!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-candy-wonderland\">10. Candy Wonderland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"979\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Faux Fireplace\"  class=\"wp-image-10929 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Faux Fireplace\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-720x979.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-720x979.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-768x1044.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-753x1024.jpeg 753w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-640x870.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER.jpeg 1024w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What a yummy-looking Candy inspired faux fireplace this is! This <a href=\"https:\/\/damasklove.com\/diy-cardboard-box-fireplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIY cardboard box fireplace<\/a> in pink is such a dreamy idea. Even those Christmas stockings and fake fire on a log are just super cute! Change up your colour theme each year &amp; celebrate Christmas in all the colours of the rainbow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"want-to-see-more-christmas-cardboard-craft-ideas-and-activities\">Want To See More Christmas Cardboard Craft Ideas And Activities?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our blog article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/decorating\/10-creative-clever-christmas-tree-ideas\/\">Christmas Tree Ideas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/decorating\/20-easy-christmas-craft-for-kids\/\">Christmas Crafts for Kids<\/a>. We&#8217;ve also got a bunch of free printables your kids will enjoy like our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/printables\/free-christmas-countdown-advent-printable\/\">Christmas Advent Calendar Countdown<\/a>&nbsp;and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/printables\/free-christmas-placemat-printable\/\">colouring-in Christmas Placemat<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looking-for-personalised-gifts-for-christmas\">Looking For Personalised Gifts for Christmas?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve got heaps of Christmas gifts that you can personalise for your family and friends. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/jumbo-santa-sack.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=christmas&amp;utm_content=bg5\">Personalised Christmas Gifts<\/a> range.&nbsp;Giving lots of gifts? 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