Happy Holidays Kaleidocycle - Printable Colour-Your-Own Christmas Flexagon

DIY colour-in Christmas kaleidocycle with “Happy Holidays” & “Seasons Greetings” greetings. Print, fold, colour & gift a festive fidget toy!

Add a personal touch to your holiday gifts! 🎨
This DIY colour-your-own Christmas kaleidocycle (flexagon) features two festive greetings - “Happy Holidays” and “Seasons Greetings” - plus two hand-drawn snowflake designs. Once assembled, it flips endlessly through its four faces, creating a unique, interactive paper fidget toy. Print, cut, fold, and colour it to make a thoughtful, handmade Secret Santa or stocking stuffer.

Your download also includes step-by-step instructions (PDF + video link) for making a simple origami-style gift box using any square of wrapping paper - no template needed. Turn your kaleidocycle into a polished, personal present that’s ready to delight.

Perfect For
• DIY Christmas crafts & festive colouring projects
• Secret Santa gifts, last-minute presents, and stocking fillers
• Adults, teens, or older kids who enjoy tactile, interactive paper toys
• Anyone who loves mindful geometric crafts

What’s Included
• Printable kaleidocycle template (A4 PDF) – black-and-white, ready to colour
• Step-by-step assembly instructions (PDF)
• Video tutorial link – watch each step made easy
• DIY gift box instructions (PDF + video link) – fold a box from any square of wrapping paper (no template included)

You’ll Need
• Home printer & paper/card 140gsm or thicker
• Scissors or craft knife
• Ruler
• Glue stick or double-sided tape
• Colouring pens, pencils, or markers
• A square of wrapping paper (for optional gift box)

Size
• Finished kaleidocycle: approx 8 cm across
• Gift box size depends on the paper square used (instructions explain recommended dimensions)

Printing Notes
This file is A4 size.
If printing on US Letter, select “Fit to Page” or “Scale to Fit.”
Templates are designed for printers that can print close to the edge (around ¼″ / 6 mm margins). Most modern home printers can do this easily!

How It Works
1️⃣ Download your files instantly
2️⃣ Print the kaleidocycle template
3️⃣ Cut, fold & assemble
4️⃣ Colour each face as you like
5️⃣ (Optional) Fold a matching origami gift box
6️⃣ Gift a magical, personalised Christmas surprise! ✨

⭐ Love this design?
It’s part of a coordinated three-template series, also available as a money-saving bundle: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4365776874/christmas-kaleidocycle-bundle-colour
Prefer a different style? This design also comes in a pre-coloured version: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4406383331/printable-christmas-kaleidocycle

If you'd like to see more of these, check out the kaleidocycle section of my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/poppopPOPups?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=56334587