Mini String Christmas TreeI just adore this craft for the holidays! It costs next to nothing to make, yet it's such a great piece of decor.
Stick and Yarn Snowflake DecorationThis is a craft using sticks, yarn, and glue to make a large snowflake you can hang both indoors and out. I used the stick handles from plastic spoons that I had leftover from another craft. You can also use Popsicle sticks or twigs.
Christmas Eve Pillar Candle DecorationHere is an easy pillar candle decoration to make! Add some pizzazz to your Christmas Eve table with this craft, and be ready to wow your guests.
Popsicle Stick WreathMy family and I love Popsicles. I have a drawer full of cleaned sticks that I've saved over the years. This is an awesome wreath you can make from those sticks. All you need is some glue, paint, and some foliage. This is a great craft for all ages.
Pasta Christmas TreeThis is a beautiful little centerpiece you can make from dry pasta, a foam cone, and paint. I think it'd be beautiful in any colour, but it really looks quite chic in gold with red accents. The farfalle bowtie pasta sitting on top is a cute little finishing touch.
Lace Frill Sock SnowmanHere is another idea of how a mismatched sock may become useful: by turning it into a sweet little snowman! It is winter after all!
Magazine Christmas TreeDon't throw away that old magazine. With a few folds and some paint, you can make a beautiful Christmas tree!
Homemade Christmas WreathsWant to personalize your own wreath with items you have around the house? Here is a quick and easy way to bring it all together in a wreath and enjoy it all season long.
Angelica the Elegant Christmas AngelTurn simple craft material and flowers cut from leftover embroidered net lace fabric into an elegant angel for Christmas.
Christmas Ornaments WreathLast year, I bought a bunch of Christmas ornaments at 90% off. This year, I am using those ornaments as decorations for around the house. This is an ornament wreath I made that can be hung indoors or outdoors.
Gingerbread House Christmas CollageLooking for a new idea for your Christmas decorations this year? Here is a great collage that you can make! It features a gingerbread house, surrounded by a snowy landscape. Display the collage on a mini wooden easel on your mantelpiece, and be ready to wow your guests.
Christmas Tree Table DecorationNeed a little something to cheer up your Christmas table? Here is an easy affordable Christmas tree table decoration you and your guests will enjoy.
Cardboard Tube Christmas Ring WreathI save all the cardboard tubes from toilet paper to make crafts. Here is a kid-friendly craft using them to make a Christmas wreath. Add some paint and a ribbon and you're ready to hang it up.
Christmas PineconesBoth immature green pinecones and old dried pinecones make for great mini Christmas trees. They look so cute with cotton as snow and beads and necklaces as ornaments. They make cute little centerpieces. This craft is great for all ages.
Upcycled Calendar Christmas WreathI hate throwing away calendars from the previous years. I tend to keep the better pieces of large artwork from the nicer ones, then use the pages from lesser desired pages to do crafts. This is a Christmas wreath made of those pages.
Moose WreathI wanted to make a more natural seasonal wreath with things I had on hand. There a many variations that could come of this project with various wreaths and stuffed animals.
Waving Snowman CandlesThese are merry white snowman who wave happily at everyone who passes by them. They are full of seasonal cheer. I chose to do mine in black marker with pink cheeks!
Reindeer Paper BagThis is a fun and easy way to make a reindeer bag for the holidays using a paper bag and some office supplies.
Two Easy Candy Cane CraftsCandy canes are such a huge part of Christmas. So of course children will be making a lot of candy cane crafts in school and Bible study too! I found two different ways to make this sugary treat that are very simple, even for toddlers. You will only need a few items to create the most adorable candy canes.
Driftwood Christmas TreeLiving in Tahiti has many advantages, but when it comes to Christmas it has one major disadvantage. We don't have live Christmas trees here. Therefore, we normally end up settling for an artificial tree. Years ago the people here on the islands used driftwood to make their trees for the holidays.
Making a Fireplace PropThis is a way to make a fireplace prop. You can put anything in it such as toys or a surprise!
Fingerprint ElvesThere are so many art activities that can revolve around elves. They are a very important part of most children's Christmas beliefs. In this craft, your child will get to make miniature elves using only their fingers, paint, and markers. It is a fairly simple craft and the elves turn out to be adorable.
Fingerprint Santa's SleighThis craft turned out to be one of my favorites! It is perfect for kids to do on homemade gift tags, Christmas cards, or even just for fun. The sleigh and reindeer are easy to create using only fingerprints and paint. Younger children will need assistance drawing in some of the details.
Decorative Top Hat Table DecorationsThis inexpensive decoration can be made so eloquently, you can use it now and thru the winter months. These look like the top hats you'd see on old Christmas movies.
Gold Painted Branch Christmas TreeI love Christmas, everybody loves Christmas, but I don't always want to spend a lot for decorations especially with the Christmas tree. I don't want to buy the big ones that end up getting thrown away, since our place gets flooded every year and it feels like I have thrown away my money then.
Making a Disposable Cup Christmas ChandelierI just started decorating for Christmas and thought of making a crystal ball out of clear disposable cups, but then my mom suggested that I should make a big half sphere to create a chandelier. So, I thought of using white cups instead of the clear ones. And here are the results.
White and Gold Upcycled Bottle Christmas AngelUpcycle an empty glass bottle into a beautiful angel for Christmas. With a gold and white dress, and white glitter wings, this angel will add a touch of glamour to your Christmas decorations.
Miniature Christmas DisplayWhat is it about Christmas that makes us love things in miniature? I don't know, but I always have. Each year I make a miniature Christmas scene, mostly from found items and natural bits from my yard. This kind of display can be achieved with very little expense or effort.
Table Top Newspaper Christmas TreeThis is a craft I learned from You Tube. I tried to make one to put on my own desk for Christmas decoration. This project is made of rolled newspapers.
Egg Head Christmas CarolerWe usually prepare scrambled eggs for breakfast and I thought of not totally breaking the eggs, but just making a small hole in it and shaking it to make the contents come out. I wanted to create a decoration that's made of egg shells and here's what I did.
Cardboard Tube WreathThis is a gorgeous way to recycle the cardboard tubes from the inside of your toilet paper or kitchen roll. You can dazzle them up with some colourful findings from nature outside. Enjoy and happy holidays!
Oh Christmas Tree Jar LightTurn an empty clear glass jar into a Christmas jar light. Use the jar light to decorate your table for Christmas Eve, or make a few to decorate your front porch. A thrifty way to decorate for the festive season!
Seasonal Vase DecorationsI found myself with two tubular vases, both plastic and one that is glass but with no bottom. I found ways to decorate using them to their best advantage.
Decorated Christmas Tea Light JarsThis craft is about making decorated mason jars lighted by a tea light inside. It's an easy, fun, and very attractive decoration. You could use these as place settings at a Christmas dinner.
Recycled Christmas Wrapping Paper WreathThis kids' project uses a paper plate, Christmas wrapping paper, decorations from Christmas cards, and Christmas ribbon. You can do this with fabric, but I wanted to use up some old wrapping paper that was taking up space in my craft supply area.
Felt Christmas Tree With OrnamentsMy mom and I made this tree for my son so that he could share in the decorating fun this year.
3D SnowflakesThese beautiful snowflakes can be whipped up in a matter of minutes. They are so quick and easy to make, you will want to fill every window or hang from every ceiling!
3D Paper SnowflakesAs sad as this is, I have to admit that I have never been able to cut a pretty snowflake! I open each one up with so much excitement, thinking this will be "the one". But, alas, it's not a talent I possess. Recently, a friend had posted a beautiful picture of snowflakes she was making with her mom.
Old Church Songbook Christmas AngelTurn an old church songbook into a sweet little angel for Christmas. This angel might require some time and effort to make her, but it is a good way to recycle those old church songbooks into something useful. Merry Christmas to you all!
Candy Cane PlanterThis candy cane planter makes a great centerpiece and you can eat the candy canes after the holidays are over.
Coffeemate Container PenguinThis cute penguin starts with a Coffeemate container, some felt, and a hot glue gun. It is a great gift for a teacher or fellow workers.
Penguin Knife and Fork EnvelopeChoose a color and a theme for your Christmas dinner table. Make corrugated cardstock envelopes for the serviettes, knives and forks, and add a special touch to your table decorations without breaking the bank in the process. A simple yet effective way to glam up a table!
Decorated Holiday WreathI took this and that and made a nice wreath for our front door. You will never be able to duplicate this, but with your creations you can make your own "recycled reath"!
Miniature Singing Angel ChoirMake a miniature choir of angels singing about the joy of Christmas. These delicate angels are sure to steal the show. You can use them to decorate a mantelpiece, or use this heavenly choir as part of your table decorations for your Christmas Eve dinner.
Fabric Pinecone DecorationsThese pretty Christmas decorations can be made to hang on the tree by adding a ribbon hanger or used in a cluster on a table top. My daughter and I made them for ourselves and as a gift for her friend.
Book Pages Christmas WreathMy husband is an avid book reader. He reads them and then places the books in three categories; keep, donate, and junk. I use the ones from the junk pile to upcycle, of course! Give this craft a try. It is my husband's twist on a Martha Stewart wreath. It's practically free!
Waddling Penguin Christmas DecorationMake this penguin to add some cheer to your festivities. The fun of crafting for Christmas is that you can turn simple craft materials into unique decorations. Take a look at this cute little fella. He was made from ordinary ice cream sticks!
Frosted Pine Cone Snowman CraftThis Christmas, turn a pine cone into a cute little snowman. This poor fella is cold. Even his mouth and cheeks are blue, so you will have to knit him a nice scarf to try and help him to get warm. Add him to your window sill or mantelpiece, and bring some cheer to your winter décor.
Santa's MailboxChristmas is synonymous with little kids writing up wish lists for their most desired gifts. Make a post box decoration that will remind the kids that they must write their letters and post them to the North Pole to tell Santa what they would like to have.
Christmas Box DecorationThis is a cute box decorated with a Christmas tree. Great for a fire place mantle or any other place that needs decorating. It's just a cute and fun project to decorate the house with.
Paper Plate Christmas CollageTurn a paper plate into a beautiful artwork for Christmas and wow your friends with your creativity this year. This craft uses simple materials, but the end result is very pleasing to the eye. A great way for the kids to have some Christmas fun!
Stuck-in-the-Chimney Christmas DecorationMrs Claus baked lovely ginger biscuits. Santa enjoyed the biscuits so much, he has gained some weight. Oh dear! Not only are his trousers sitting too tight, he can't get through the chimney any more! Let's hope he will be able to make all his deliveries on time!
Miniature Angel Christmas DecorationMake a miniature angel and add some festive cheer to your Christmas decorations. Your guests will love this little darling! With her feathered wings and cute smile she is ready to sing some Christmas carols.
Christmas Topiary TreeMake this miniature tree for Christmas this year. This tree is ideal for a small living space or for an office, and requires just a few basic supplies. The tree is easy enough to make, but don't be fooled by that. It might be a small tree, but this tree packs a huge punch as far as cuteness is concerned.
Toilet Roll Father ChristmasThis year, make an early start with your Christmas decorations. Turn your empty toilet paper roll into a cute Father Christmas that is inexpensive to make. This is a fun craft that you can do as a family.
Felt Christmas Light GarlandFelt is a fun fabric to use when making Christmas decorations. I wanted to make a window garland for the dining room picture window. This is an easy project to work on in the evenings after a long day or when watching TV.
Paper Doily Christmas TreeMake a delicate Christmas tree to add to your table decorations for Christmas Eve. Use cardstock and paper doilies to create it, and add a silver star to the top of this dainty little tree.
Absolutely Fab Christmas CrackerTurn ordinary Christmas crackers into glamorous décor items for your Christmas Eve table. Just by adding a few simple elements to something as ordinary as a cracker, it is possible to have a table that wows your guests without breaking the bank in the process.
Candy Cane Place CardsThis should take no more than fifteen minutes and anyone can be enlisted to make the name cards. It takes little time and effort, but really adds something to your table.
Easy Decoupage Christmas Candle...Make this easy candle holder to decorate your dinner table for Christmas Eve. This candle holder is made from an empty cheese spread glass jar. Stick to the traditional colors of red and white, and use a candy cane, ribbons and bells to add the finishing touches.
Cone Newspaper Christmas TreeMake thrifty decorations to celebrate this festive season! Turn old newspapers into a Christmas tree. Cover the tree with baby green wool and add some decorations for the necessary bling, and your tree will be ready! Make one, make two, make three, or keep making trees until you have run out of newspapers. You can even make trees of different heights to make a more interesting display.
Felt Snowflake CoasterThese festive felt coasters are fun to make and are a unique way to capture your favorite paper snowflake designs.
Paper Plate Christmas BaubleTurn two paper plates into a Christmas bauble. Decorate it with guipure lace flowers and ribbon, and add a strip cut from a magnetic sheet to the back of the bauble. Stick it onto the fridge, or make a few of these baubles and string them onto a garland.
Paper Plate Christmas Tree WreathChristmas is just around the corner. It's time to make inexpensive, colorful decorations. Use a paper plate and some Christmas related shapes cut from foam sheets to make a wreath. Use it to share Christmas cheer and welcome your guests to your home with this thrifty decoration.
Foam Cone Poinsettia TreeDecorate a foam cone tree with glitter poinsettias, adorned with bow tie ornament.
Paper Poinsettias WreathCreate a fun and festive holiday decor. Cover a wreath with glittery gold and white paper poinsettias.
Christmas Stocking Silverware HoldersI had some old buffalo check curtains that I had not used for a few years, could not sell them at garage sales and could not part with them. I wanted to use them for something else, but until Christmas I did not know what.
Yo Yo Christmas TreeI love making yo yos while watching TV. They are a great way of using up fabric scraps or can be made from fabric purchased especially for your yo yo craft project. I decided to use some left over yo yos from my Christmas garland to begin this project.
Hershey's Kiss MiceThese cute little mice are easy to make and are a perfect little gift for someone special! You can even attach a loop of fishing line and turn them into an ornament. :)
Paper Plate Snow GlobeI absolutely love homemade Christmas decorations. This is a fun craft that can be easily customized with your favorite holiday scene!
Glove SnowmenThese adorable snowmen are made from a little knit glove. They are so cute and easy to make!
Snowman Votive CandleThis is a snowman that holds a votive candle. He is made from a frosted glass vase with a flared top. You could also use a clear glass vase in the same shape.
Christmas Card Paper DressesIf you have old holiday cards laying around and don't want to throw them away, why not use them to create these cute paper dresses.
Christmas ChandelierI spiced up my dining room light by adding a homemade wreath to the bottom of it. It was simple and cheap and I think it looks nice and homey!
Cinnamon Applesauce Gingerbread Men...Mix cinnamon (I bought a big jar of it at a local dollar store) with a little applesauce, (using your judgement and adding it slowly) mixing with my hands until it's the consistency of pie crust. Too wet, add more cinnamon.
Crocheted 6 Inch Christmas TreeThis is the time of year we start thinking about the holidays. This is one of those little projects you can make part of ahead. If you have the yarn, but not the forms, no problem. You can make the yarn up and put it on the form at a later date.
Yo Yo Christmas GarlandI wanted to make a yo yo garland that could be used not on a Christmas tree but rather over a doorway or window.
Arielle (Christmas Angel)The idea when making this angel was to create a decoration only from scrap material. I rummaged through my craft supplies and found a twig ball that I had used in a floral creation a number of years ago.
Paper SnowmanMake a cute snowman, by recycling household stuffs like newspapers, scraps of cloth, and cotton.
Christmas Bell DecorationsMake shiny bells to hang on Christmas trees, easily, recycling household stuffs like scraps of paper, newspaper, and used gift-wrappings.
Snow Scene DecorationI saw a snow scene decoration similar to this in one of my December magazines and decided to replicate it since I already had most of the items on hand. Most of the supplies can be purchased at the dollar store, so it is economical to make.
Santa Dolls as Christmas DecorationMake a Santa, fairy, or other dolls to decorate Christmas trees, easily, using simple household items like blank papers, cotton, and used gift-wraps.
Miniature Christmas Topiary TreeMake this miniature Christmas topiary tree to decorate your Christmas table this year.
Christmas Napkin RingsMake these cute napkin rings to add some festive cheer to your Christmas table!
Jimmy, the Swagger SnowmanMake Jimmy, the swagger snowman, for your window sill and spread some Christmas cheer this festive season!
Paint Roller SnowmenThese cute little ones are fast and easy to make. They can be used as ornaments, gift tags, or put them on a table with a little Christmas tree. They would also make a cute little gift for a neighbor, mail person, or anyone you want to show that you appreciate all they do!
Lace AngelThese darling angels make wonderful Christmas gifts for anyone on your list. Choose ways to personalize them with special embellishments that the person on your gift list will enjoy. These can be made as ornaments or as brooches.
Bed Spring SantaMake inexpensive Santa heads using an old chenille bedspread and a recycled bed spring. The Santa head sits on top of the bed spring, giving you a jolly decoration that stands 11 inches tall.
Mini Denim StockingsSmall Christmas stockings made of denim and embellished for small gifts or candy.
Snowman Plant StakeNeed something to brighten up someone's room, but they don't have shelf space? How about a plant stake? He can also be made to hang on a wall.
Recycled Raggedy AngelMade from bits and pieces of old clothing, cloth, and a few craft supplies this angel could adorn your door or Christmas tree. She may have been made from recycled items, but she still has a sweet smile upon her face and an air of elegance about her.
Shammy Dog Bone StockingI created this project for my own special dog "Fella". I decided to go to the Dollar Store one day and was able to find everything I needed there to create it.
Christmas Photo Deer WreathHere is a "deer" of a wreath that will bring you years of enjoyment. It's quite a simple craft and kids can join in on the making of it. An adult can make the deer while the kids paint and help assemble the wreath.
Santa GreeterBrighten a wall or welcome your guests with this jolly Old Saint Nick. He requires a small number of items to make him, most of which you may already have around the house.
2x4 Christmas CarolersThese cute little singers are a great Christmas project. Since I already had wood left over from other projects, they were also a recycled project.
Snowman WreathI make a new wreath each year for the Christmas holiday, but for this year, I decided to go a different route and try to make a different form of greeting for my door. After playing with a few ideas, I came up with this creation. My snowman is approximately 2 1/2 feet tall.
Straw Hat SnowmanThis snowman can hang on a wall indoors or on an outside door instead of a wreath. It's very easy to make.
"Let it Snow" DecorationTwo darling snowmen on a fence with a snowflake backing proclaim to "let it snow". So easy and economical to make and yet such a nice sight to see. A must have for all snow lovers.
Bethlehem Pin FiguresDecorative or toy pregnant Mary, Joseph, and donkey made mostly from clothes pins and pipe cleaners!
Susie Snow Mom and BabySusie is an adorable snow mom with her baby made from quilt batting. She will bring smiles to the faces of all those loved ones visiting for the holidays!
