Snowman Money HolderSewn from white felt, this snowman has a pocket in which he carries some money for the recipient.
Pom Pom Candy CanesTry this quick and easy craft to add color to your home for the holidays. It's also a perfect way to keep your kids occupied for a while.
Paper Plate SnowmanAn easy project for kids to make a snowman they can be proud of! Depending on their age they may need a little supervision. I love doing crafts with my grandchildren and constantly have to come up with new things.
Recycled Cardboard Christmas TreeLast year I made this Christmas tree by recycling used corrugated cardboard. It's fun to make, and will last for years. Saves all that traveling to and from the tree farm/lot!
Fabric Advent GarlandA craft the kids can make and enjoy every day until Christmas. A tradition in the making.
Fabric Can Lid OrnamentsLids cut from food cans using a side-cutting type can opener can be made into charming low-cost unique ornaments for the tree or wall hangings.
Handprint Christmas TreeI made this tree for my parents when they moved into a small apartment and didn't have room for a real tree for the first time in their lives. It had all of their family members signatures on it so it was really special to them.
Lace OrnamentMake lace ornaments for your own tree or give as gifts to others. Since you have to wait for the glue to dry between layers, it's best to make several ornaments at the same time.
Lighted Paper Christmas WreathWreath made of cardboard, Styrofoam, colored paper and mini Christmas tree lights.
Holiday Snowman GourdsThese guys are so easy to make and can be used as Christmas decorations, or as place setting for your dinner guest. Easy, and so cute!
Felt Stars of WonderMake your own stars to brighten up your home this festive season. All you need to get started are some scraps of felt, a few basic embellishments and lots of imagination.
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.
Make Your Own Gift BagsCut out template and trace onto decorative paper. Make folds and score with a bone folder. To assemble bottom, fold short flaps, then the long flaps.
Acrylic Tree AngelThese little angels make cute Christmas tree decorations and also make great gifts without spending a lot of money.
Recycled Snowman Candy ContainersRecycle and reuse those empty plastic spice bottles and deli food containers to create candy holders for your snowman themed Christmas village. Add all sorts of candies to each one for both visual holiday enjoyment and tasteful pleasure.
Fabric Christmas Tree OrnamentFashion Christmas trees from fabric scraps to use as ornaments or gift tags on presents.
Crocheted Peppermint Hot MatHere is the pattern for a jolly hot mat that will fit most square and round casserole dishes. This pattern is easy enough for beginners and would be a welcome hostess gift or gift for any friend who likes to do buffet style entertaining.
Felt Family Name GarlandFelt holiday family name stringer. Cut felt into hearts and stars shapes. Sew up sides, leave a small opening. Stuff the shape through the opening and sew shut.
Recycled Mini TreesThese cute trees can be made from old sheet music, scrapbook papers or even good quality magazine pages.
Sachet OrnamentsThese sweet scented ornaments are great for decorating the tree or for giving as gifts. They are also great bazaar sellers.
Lighted Welcome TinReuse those Christmas popcorn tins to welcome your holiday guests and place it by an entrance or anywhere to make them feel welcome and add holiday charm to your home.
Holiday Felt Wall HangingUsing only felt, buttons, and thread I hand sewed this Christmas wall hanging while watching TV at night!
Cardboard Christmas TreeOur 2009 Christmas tree. We always seem to have a Charlie Brown X-mas tree. But this year we made it out of cardboard, glue and a little paint. I think it might be the best tree ever!
Craft Project: Vanity Lightbulb SnowmanSpray paint light bulb with flat spray paint until bulb is completely covered. I use the bottom of a egg carton to hold the light bulb while spraying it.
Holiday Candy WreathWreath made of individually twisted end wrapped candies. Cut pieces of curling ribbon approximately 8 inches each.
Christmas Card Ball OrnamentBall shaped tree decoration made from recycled Christmas cards. Draw a circle 1 and one quarter inches in diameter on a piece of cardboard
"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.
Decorated Holiday PhotosSanta and holiday photos used to decorate! Take new and old photos of your kids when they sat on Santa's lap or just any photos really and add "scrapbook-like" backgrounds to them.
Tiny Gourd SantasIt pays to think outside the box when craft items go on clearance. I just happened to be in the craft store when they announced that all fall items were 90% off. I started digging around and found bags of small, real gourds which cost just 99 cents!
Decorative FireplaceThis fireplace is made of cardboard, paint, and hot glue. That's it! It may not actually make you warm on the outside, but it does on the inside.
Medicine Bottle CarolersRecycled medicine bottles for carolers. I took 3 medicine bottles and turned them upside down. I painted the wooden balls a flesh color, let dry then painted faces with black paint.
Snow Theme Lighted Glass BlockWash and dry outside of glass block. When block is clean and dry, use a strip of masking tape to cover the plastic "plug", Place plug in hole of glass block.
Christmas SlantasCut wood at an angle. Paint with red acrylic paint, leaving the face part natural. Use fabric glue for the beard, red felt nose, and google eyes.
"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.
Snowman Ivy Bowl LightLighted snowman made from a glass ivy bowl. About an hour to assemble. This does not count the time needed to allow the "snow" to dry and harden or bake the clay "nose".
Magazine Gift BowsCreate a package bow from a colorful magazine page. A great way to recycle your magazines and will work for any occasion.
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.
Snow Scene Candle HolderI used an old spice bottle for this cute little decoration. Wash bottle well and dry. Put a dab of hot glue in bottom. Add fiberfill.
Snowman JarI decided not to bake homemade items this year because of flu fears. I chose wrapped candy instead, collecting hard candies on sale after Halloween and purchasing a couple of large bags chocolates at Sam's, but I wanted to add a special touch.
Pine Cone PenguinThis cute little penguin craft is just the thing for spending time indoors this January. If you have enough pine cones, you can make an entire family!
Gift Card HoldersRecycled toilet paper rolls into a Gift Card holder. Flatten a toilet paper roll. Measure length and width. Cut 2 pieces of scrapbook paper the length
and width of the flattened paper roll.
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.
Toothpick Christmas TreeToothpicks and Styrofoam balls come together to make an amazingly elegant table top Christmas tree.
Craft Project: Dryer Sheet AngelsUsed dryer sheets are made into window angels. Gather used dryer sheets. Iron the dryer sheet between 2 pieces of paper so as not to melt the mesh on the dryer sheet.
Laminate the dryer sheets.
Spool ReindeerThese are adorable to hang on your tree or attach to packages. Can also stand on a holiday scene table.
Clay Pot AngelsSweet little angels to sit on your desk. Paint the clay pot white (or any color you want as a theme for your angel). Paint the round bead fleshtone. Will dry in about 10 minutes.
3D Paper Ball OrnamentsThese darling inexpensive ornaments can be put on your tree or used as the topping of a gift. Easy to make and a great personal gift for someone on your gift list.
Thread Cone AngelCute angels made from recycled thread cones can be used as decorations or for place settings.
Rudolph Gift BagTurn a plain brown lunch bag into a cute gift bag for small gifts. Kids will love creating these!
Ribbon AngelThis darling little angel will be admired by everyone. Fun and inexpensive to make this angel will capture your heart. A wonderful gift for nursing staff members who are often called "Angels" in a hospital or Rehab center.
Poinsettia PinThis pretty seasonal pin will make you the life of the party. Just wear it with whatever you wish and see how many compliments you get.
Coke Lid Christmas TreeI made a cute Christmas tree ornament out of Coke lids. You are recycling the Coke lids that you normally would throw away.
Holiday Heart OrnamentsMake several in different colors and scatter on your tree. Easy for kids to do too. If you visit with older folk, like at convalescent homes, it is a craft most can do without help.
Paper Cone Christmas TreeThis adorable tree is made from green polka dot paper and embellished with red gems. It's fun and easy to make.
Silverware StockingThese silverware stockings make great party favors. Personalize each guest's stocking with their initial.
"Let It Snow" Window FrameSalvaged vintage window turned into Christmas decor. Very carefully, remove the old pane(s) from the frame. Wash glass in warm soapy water and dry.
Little Felt TreesIf you want to add a fun touch to your decorations for the holiday, why not have a go at making your own little felt trees. All you need to get started is some thick felt, together with a few basic items such as buttons and fabric scraps.
Book Pocket OrnamentsI am a library director and we no longer use book pockets, but I notice scrapbooking companies sell them and people use them for photos, mementos, etc. I have used this idea for a versatile, quick ornament that most any age group would enjoy.
Styrofoam SnowmanThis easy-to-create snowman will add a whimsical touch to your holiday decor. In fact, you can leave him out all winter long.
Tassel Angel OrnamentThese darling angels will make your Christmas tree very special. With only a few craft items you can make some wonderful ornaments for your tree or some very special package trims.
Juice Lid OrnamentsThrifty, easy, and lovely to behold! Let your kids or students help decorate the tree and house this year.
Felt and Beads DecorationWould you like to inject a fresh feel to your holiday decorations? If so, try making something with an Asian flavour for the festive season.
Tree Trunk OrnamentsChristmas ornaments made out of tree trunk slices. Great craft to do as a family, kids love it!
Bottlecap Christmas TreeAn easy craft re-using bottlecaps and promotional magnets. I chose a wrapping paper that had a variety of items to punch out. I punched 12 1 inch circles from the wrapping paper and used Mod Podge to glue circles inside the caps.
Gold Glitter Ball OrnamentCreate glittering holiday ornament to dress up your tree. Add bow and holly leaves for finishing touches.
Candy Bar Christmas TreeThese make a wonderful gift. People love getting these trees and they are so much more personal than a box of chocolates. Happy Holidays!
Pinecone Angel OrnamentAdorn any tree with this darling angel ornament handmade and ready in minutes to spruce up your tree.
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!
Bethlehem Pin FiguresDecorative or toy pregnant Mary, Joseph, and donkey made mostly from clothes pins and pipe cleaners!
Beaded OrnamentTo make this bead ornament, all you need are strings of beads from the Dollar store, bits of ribbon, and a tiny rose or holly sprig. Let your imagination flow.
"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.
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.
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.
Handmade Wooden Sled OrnamentThese are so very pretty when you make them yourself. This is not an easy project, but the results are stunning. It has been a tradition in my family to give the children each an ornament for Christmas to add to their collection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pinecone Christmas OrnamentsHere's a great holiday project using scrap felt pieces and a little bit of nature. The end result is a one of a kind ornament, wonderful as a small gift, or just to add to your own tree. You can also use them as tags on gifts.
Mini Denim StockingsSmall Christmas stockings made of denim and embellished for small gifts or candy.
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.
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.
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.
Stenciled Gift WrapChristmas is traditionally family time, and here is a project that you and your child can do together. Using cookie cutters with Christmas shapes as your inspiration, make your own stencils from an old sheet of X-ray film....
Winter Wonderland AngelI like making a craft now and then where I use only what I have on hand, so it helps to keep my scrap pile under control. I attempted to do just this when wanting to make a Christmas present for a friend.
Ruddy Reindeer OrnamentI saw one similar somewhere and took it a few steps further. The kids will really have fun making this quick ornament, a great teachers' gift or how about that neighbor you want to give a little something to.
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!
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!
Jimmy, the Swagger SnowmanMake Jimmy, the swagger snowman, for your window sill and spread some Christmas cheer this festive season!
Candy Train Ornament (aka "The chocolate...Little Christmas train ornament any boy or girl would enjoy.
Skewer Star Tree TopperEvery time I opened my extra utensil drawer there was this bag of wooden skewers in the way so I decided to do something with them. I added some fuzzy yarn, a tongue depressor, a cardboard tube, and hot glue and ended up with a delicate, fuzzy, tree topper.
Santa Tree TopperThis is a cute little Santa tree topper made from an empty thread cone from a package of Peaches and Cream crochet cotton. Inexpensive and easy to make.
Folded Paper Christmas StarsMake stars to hang on Christmas trees, easily, recycling simple household items like blank papers and used gift-wraps.
Let It Snow CardMake this fun Christmas card for a special friend, and let him start dreaming of a white Christmas.
Tin Can Gift WrapLooking for a fun, frugal, and green way to present gifts this holiday season? Save those pop-tab cans from fruits and veggies and you are sure to make everyone on your gift list smile.
Snowman Gift BagMake this cute gift bag in a jiffy. Fill it with a stocking filler or candies, and you are ready to spread some Christmas cheer!
