Snowmen Button BraceletCelebrate the season with a DIY Christmas bracelet. I really liked the idea of forming different figures from buttons. This is a great use for buttons left over from old clothes. I decided to make a bracelet with snowmen.
Making a Coffee Mate Container SnowmanThis is a page about making a Coffee Mate container snowman. A Coffee Mate container is the perfect shape for making a cute snowman that can be filled with treats for a gift or used as a decoration.
Christmas Tea TreeThis is a cute Christmas tea tree to make and gift to a tea lover, or as decor for the holidays. You could pair this gift with a mug filled with chocolates.
Christmas Goodie BagsSanta or elf "long johns" are filled with small candies for Christmas. I made these for my daughter-in-law's special needs students.
Cash Trees As GiftsI decided to give cash gifts rather than gift cards.
Reindeer Candy CaneThis is a cheap, fun craft that makes a cute gift for little ones 4+. When I was little, my elementary school class made these for Christmas. I hardly remember a thing from elementary school, but this must have been super special because the happy memory stuck!
Christmas Candy Egg Carton Gift BoxOne way of reusing an egg carton is by making a holiday/Christmas candy gift box.
Holiday Reindeer Candy HolderThis project was inspired by the Pez dispenser, where it's a toy on the top and gum underneath. Instead this is a reindeer with candy inside.
Dryer Ball Snowman Stocking StufferI made dryer balls for my 3 adult girls and decided to wrap them to look like snowmen, just for fun!
Beginner Snowman Craft KitThose little cross stitch crafts are complicated for beginners. Here is a seasonal kitchen towel with a delightful snowman to stitch around. There are no sharp needles, which are hard to thread, but only a large plastic needle and yarn to sew with.
Christmas Cup Candy GiftI went into my Dollar General store and was looking for a gift for a few friends. I decided on a small seasonal themed drinking cup with a straw as a container to hold three small Christmas cookies, some candy, and gum. The little cup will be reusable after the gift is opened.
Lil' Shaker AngelIn about 30 or 45 minutes, you can make this Lil' Shaker Angel. See how easy they are to create and how many different things you can make them with. They are great for stocking stuffers or the Christmas Bazaars that will pop up before you know it!
Felt Christmas Tree Treat HoldersThese cute felt trees can be decorated in many ways to make a pretty treat holder for Christmas. Set them out on the table at each place or add a ribbon hanger and use on the mantle or tree.
Christmas Eve Hot Chocolate For OneTurn an empty glass jam jar into a fun gift for Christmas Eve. Add hot chocolate and mini marshmallows to the decorated jar, and make a sweet stocking filler. You can also use this as a decoration for your Christmas table. Make one for every member of the family, and have some winter fun!
Red Nosed Reindeer Candy BoxChristmas is a time of sharing and having fun together as a family. Here is an activity that you and the kids can do together. Make a few of these reindeer candy boxes, and let the kids give them to their friends or their favorite teachers. A cute way of spreading festive joy without leaving the budget in a mess.
Coffee-Mate Container SnowmanTurn your empty Coffee-Mate into a unique gift by adding a box of hot chocolate and marshallows.
Painted Stone Paper WeightPaint a flat, rounded, smooth rock as a paperweight. I used acrylic paints and then sprayed the painted rock with a clear varnish spray.
Beaded Lid Upcycled Gift JarsMake these upcycled gift jars by decorating jar lids with beads, etc.
Decorated Cookie Christmas TreeExcellent and yummy gift, easy for kids to make!
Folded Paper Christmas Chocolate BoxMake these cute boxes and fill them with chocolates to decorate your Christmas table, or use them to spread some Christmas cheer!
Altoid Tin Gift Card BoxesDecorate Altoids containers and use them as gift card holders.
Christmas CoastersIt never seems to fail that I end up having an extra guest or two (sometimes more) for Christmas dinner. This is when we open gifts also. I try to keep something on hand that I can give them as a gift without them thinking they were forgotten.
Christmas Table Napkin RingsFestive table napkin rings with a knitted flower embellishment.
Grandma's Lil' SnowballsChristmas is a fun time of year and it is always enjoyable decorating the ol' homestead. I have favorite decorations and ornaments that I put out each year, but I felt it was time for a few new things. I love having pictures of my grandchildren around so I made this snowlady for myself.
Fabric Kitchen AngelHang this sweet angel on your fridge. Make her using your favorite fabrics.
Christmas Oven Mitts and Hot PadsI made this for Christmas gifts for all my family and friends last year and they loved them. If you start now and work on it in your spare time, you can be done with it way before Christmas.
Christmas Messages in Vintage BottlesI picked up a huge box of little vintage bottles at the flea market last summer for $5. They were pretty dusty but salvageable. I trimmed them up as shown and popped in tiny message scrolls and gave them as gifts.
"Blown Away by the Holidays" Gift CanStart with an ordinary tin can to create this fun candy or gift tote. It's easy enough for grade school kids to make. Or use as place cards on the party table.
"A Little Frazzled By the Holidays" Gift CanDivas of all ages feel "A Lit'l Frazzled by the Holidays" sometimes. Fill this gift can with lotions, jewlery, or treats to pamper the frazzled lady in your life. These would be cute on the party table of a "A Ladies' Day Out" event.
Stress Relief Gift BottlesThis kit includes everything the receiver needs to enjoy an evening of Stress Relief. And the trick is seeing how to get the goodies out of the inside.
Holiday Journal and Card Gift SetMake a journal and card by using holiday paper and embellishing it with poinsettias and ribbon. It's plain simple and fun to create and would
Mitten BookmarkFelt mittens make handy bookmark. Draw a template of a mitten 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. Use it to cut four scraps of felt. (The palms of the mittens can be a contrasting color.)
Craft Project: Recycled Gift CupsRecycle plastic containers into holiday gift cups! Fill with treats and give with a smile!
Easy Computer Christmas GiftsWhy not try something different for Christmas this year? Why not make this your very own make it yourself Christmas. There are several different things that you can make on your computer that will be lasting gifts for your friends and family, and they will know that you took the time to really give of yourself.
Novelty Christmas Gift IdeasI love to pick up novelty things when I go to craft shows, for stocking stuffers and such. I bought these last year and wanted to pass them onto my TF Family. If you are thinking of some kind of fund raiser or the kids want to make and sell some things for Christmas money, these are just cute and very cheap to make.
Angel Clip NecklaceA girl I work with made these cute necklaces for all of our co-workers one year for Christmas. This would also be a great craft for kids. You could even hang one in your car with a note, "Don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly."
Pocket Pack Baking KitsA dish towel, spoon, sprinkles, and a purchased (or homemade) cookie or cake mix is just about all you need to make the fun Pocket Pack baking kits for the whole family to enjoy. And there is no sewing or gluing!
Craft: Christmas Mitts and PotholdersDo you have four dollars and are able to sew a straight stitch? Here is a quick and easy craft for Christmas.
Candy Cane SleighHere is an easy craft to make for teachers, co-workers or friends. The first thing you need to do is to make the sleigh: Plug in your glue gun in a safe area; clean kitchen counter works well (high up from kids).
Recycled Jar SnowmanCreate cute snowman jars from canning jars or mayonnaise jars. These are great for giving layered cookie mixes, party mixes, or any homemade goodies.
Custom Candy StockingI've just come up with the best idea instead of buying a treat filled stocking. Make your own custom stockings! Cut a stocking shape from a cardboard cereal box or similar and cover with aluminum foil. Carefully place the net (saved from buying oranges) over the stocking.
Christmas PursesHere are some Christmas purses to make with tote bags, paint, glue and some trimmings.
Friends, Fun, and a Frugal ChristmasI have a friend, Samantha, that is having some money troubles and needed some help with Christmas. So, we dug around in my craft supplies and started to make some things for gifts. Getting together to work on her problem was good for the both of us.
Santa SoapMake this quickie for a child using, kids' bubble bath or spray foam. For a teacher, use hand soap or hand sanitizer.
Sponge-Painted MugsEasy and economical. Whip up a set of these sponge-painted mugs with Christmas motifs faster than you can brew up the coffee to fill them (well almost)!
Sheet Beeswax CandlesThese quick and simple candles can be put together in 5 to 10 minutes and they make a great gift.
Paint Can Cookie JarThis is a really cute way to wrap up your cookies plus a great way to keep your cookies fresh since the can is air tight.
Crafted Christmas Ornaments BusinessAbout 30 years ago I needed to make some items for our school PTA fundraiser. I bought some wooden curtain rings and some little angels at a craft store and glued the angels into the rings.