Christmas Decorations

These candy canes are easy to make and it can be a fun experience for the children. Depending on how many candy canes you wish for, take as many noodles per candy cane.

Why does a Christmas tree always have to be some kind of Pinnaceae (pine, fir, spruce or similar) and mostly green? and why do they all have to look just about the same ? with traditional...

A traditional house to build around Christmas time is a gingerbread house, a decorative (and edible) house made of candy and, of course, gingerbread. While many stores around the holidays have...

This Candy Cane Ornament is a cute little craft project that is a lot of fun for younger children. The great thing about this craft project is that it encourages children to use their hand eye...

learn how to make a candy cane for you or for a holiday gift.

This Candy Cane Vase a cute craft idea to decorate up an office or home desk. I would call this a level one craft project because there really isn’t much of a craft to it. Within a matter of...

Many people are looking for frugal ways to decorate for the holiday season. Decorating a bare branch tree with stick candy is an inexpensive craft project. Most likely you can find a suitable...

Children love Christmas, and they love to be involved in the gift giving, wrapping and decorating. Put their creative minds to work over the holidays by giving them easy craft ideas that you can...

Christmas always inspires us to create festive treats, create delectable concoctions and indulge in them without guilt. Some of the ideas discussed here are edible. Others make "sweet" keepsakes...

Candy canes, which rarely expire, are great for making a number of crafts that will last throughout the Christmas season. These cheap little candies come in an assortment of fun colors that look...

Outdoor Christmas decorating can range from simple but sparkling to bold and over the top. With a little creativity, you can make your yard the talk of the town. Your festive decorations will put...

Many of us find ourselves in cubicle environments, which sometimes are not very conducive to creative self-expression. Find pictures of family for friends to hang, bring items that inspire you or...

Decorating your tree with sweet ornaments isn't only yummy but colorful. This leaves only the lights to put away after Christmas is over. Your tree will be covered with a garland of candy,...

You want a beautiful, unique Christmas centerpiece, either for a party, a special dinner, or just for the season. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Making a Christmas candy wreath requires arranging red and green peppermints in a circle, gluing them together and then attaching a ribbon bow to the top. Create a wreath out of candy, attaching...

Making a candy cane reindeer requires wrapping a pipe cleaner around the candy cane as antlers, gluing a red pom to the end for its nose and adding two googly eyes to the front. Create a candy...

To make a candy cane Christmas tree ornament, wrap red and green pipe cleaners around criss-crossed candy canes, curl the ends of the pipe cleaners and glue small bells to the front. Hang up a...

Christmas is the perfect time to brighten your house with colors and décor that wouldn't fit in year round; for instance, snowmen and candy canes. Decorating with a snowman and candy cane...

It really is easy to make a candy wreath and they make a great gift or can be raffled off for charity! The supplies for this wreath cost me under $12.00.

Decorating your Christmas tree with a theme in mind will give it a professional-quality look. It also makes choosing decorations easier, since your selection will be immediately narrowed down. A...

Every year my daughter and I pick a different theme to decorate the tree with. Sure we have tons of store-bought ornaments and ornaments with family pictures in them, but after the first couple...

Here is a quick little Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer candy cane that children of all ages would love to create. Children can be creative using different colored candy canes and different colored...

Candy Canes are a definite part of Christmas. Hanging on the Christmas Tree, tucked under ribbons on gifts, or crushed and sprinkled on desserts, they signal that Christmas has arrived. Sugar...

These are fun to make for Christmas and all ages can help. Have the grandkids over and have the supplies all ready for them to start crafting. They'll love making these. Have a batch of them...

Origami is the art of paper folding. Some origami is incredibly complicated, but this origami candy cane Christmas ornament is very easy to make. Older children and adults can fold these easily....

The shape of a candy cane lends itself perfectly to the creation of this candy cane trumpet ornament. Make enough for a whole band or choir group as special gift ornaments after a holiday concert....

Have you ever stopped in the middle of the store while doing Christmas shopping and asked youself, "What should I put in the stockings?" Well, here are some basic ideas to get you...

If you regularly use bottled water, you know how quickly they pile up. Cut down on your recycling load with this easy Christmas ornament or all-year party favor. A great project for scouts and...

Kids will love making these edible stained-glass Christmas ornaments since it involves two things most of them love -- candy and melting stuff. As a bonus -- you end up with a pretty tree ornament...

A set of candy cane candles makes a wonderful holiday gift or table display. However, the classic striped variety have been around for so many years that you may be getting tired of seeing the...

Nothing says "holiday" quite like the bright, peppermint stripes of a candy cane. Light up the room--whether the candle is lit or not--with the shimmering sparkle of a sequined candle...

Add a touch of whimsy or elegance to your party with Christmas centerpieces. You can make them quickly and inexpensively with everyday objects, such as fruit and candles, and guests will...

I love the look of traditional garland on the Christmas tree but why not get creative and make your own special Christmas tree garland? You would be surprised at what you can turn into garland....

It seems that everywhere you go around Christmas you’ll see candy canes. It’s a wonderful staple around the holidays. Instead of just eating them this holiday season, consider...

Looking for a new project for a Christmas ornament? An ornament that has the meaning of Christmas behind it? A meaningful legend to pass down to your children and grandchildren?

Christmas tree ornaments make great seasonal gifts and are ideal for spicing up a holiday wrapped package or slipping into a co-worker's mailbox for a festive surprise. These little creatures are...

Candy canes make lovely decorations for the Christmas tree. However, real candy canes tend to disappear fairly quickly, especially if you have small children. This recycled candy cane is made from...

When you think of Christmas you think of winter and snow. With snow come igloos, snow angels and snowmen. All of these are great ideas to come up with new crafts. You can take a snowman and...

A candy cane vase is a unique, edible craft that is great for kids to make as a present. This project can be completed pretty much without supervision if the child is eight or older. This vase...

Nothing says Christmas quite like candy canes with their bright red and white stripes. For a change of pace this year, get the kids together and whip up some button candy canes. They are just the...

Candy cane reindeer are a great craft project; making them is an easy family or kid-friendly project, and they are affordable for anyone on a budget. Reindeer made from candy canes can decorate a...

These cheerful, elegant lace candy canes look wonderful on a tree, wreath, or even taped to a Christmas present. The best part is that you can let the children decorate them, so the crafts become...

Candy canes are a staple for any home during the Christmas season. They are eaten, given as presents, hung on Christmas trees and made into crafts. Candy canes are perfect crafts for younger...

Images of Christmas trees, beautifully wrapped presents and candy canes are among those most deeply associated with Christmas. You can decorate a tree with real candy canes or, to keep from year...

Are you providing small gifts for your child's classroom this year, or do you need little candy holders to give to friends or co-workers? You will love the idea of making your own reindeer candy...

A candy cane bouquet makes a wonderful centerpiece. It can also be used to decorate your Christmas tree, wreaths, garland or to set in containers around your home. Pipe cleaners team up with some...

Making pom-poms from yarn is easy. Connect them together to make a giant candy cane. This makes a marvelous Christmas decoration. Here's how to make one.

Back in the old days, people used to string popcorn to make garlands for their Christmas trees. The popcorn was edible, especially since many people prefer to eat stale popcorn. This tradition...

Decorating a Christmas tree in a peppermint theme is not only adorable and festive, but it also is simple enough to involve the entire family. A peppermint tree can be appropriately located in the...

Polymer clay is fun to work with. For this project you need two colors to twist together. Polymer clay candy canes can be used as Christmas ornaments, for table settings, on a Christmas wreath or...