Christmas

Santa Claus is a very important person for children across the world. Santa represents so many things including hope, kindness, and believing in something we can not see. To celebrate Christmas...

Victorian lace ornaments can make a home look elegant. But buying authentic Victorian ornaments can be expensive, not to mention difficult, as they are tough to come by. You can create...

Personalized Christmas stockings are the perfect way to compliment your gift-giving this holiday season. They can easily hold a bottle of wine for a holiday party gift, or be filled with cookies...

Make holly leaf Christmas ornaments to decorate your tree. Gather the kids to help make these easy ornaments shaped like a holly leaf that go together quickly and easily. Younger children who are...

Instead of sending out store-bought Christmas cards to friends, coworkers and family members, create your own with craft materials like cardstock, fabric and embroidery floss. If you love the...

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, let's decorate a primitive Christmas tree. Fans of primitive decorations for Xmas are in luck because this style of holiday decorating easily lends itself to...

Need a thoughtful but inexpensive gift idea for the holidays? I made these Hot Chocolate Gift Jars one Christmas and they were a huge hit. Not only are they homemade and beautiful, but the hot...

As we enter into the holiday season filled with Christmas, New Year and Hannukah celebrations, it's easy to get distracted from our duty to Mother Nature. So as you're making out your list of...

A sweet snowman table runner will bring a smile to everyone's faces as you eat your holiday dinner. Making an appliqued table runner is quick, easy and inexpensive, making it the perfect gift or...

Delightful, homemade greeting cards are inexpensive and easy to make for any occasion using just an iron and a few simple materials. Follow these steps to make a variety of cards today!

In today's busy world, the romantic 19th-century Victorian era holds an appeal for its beauty, elegance and simplicity. Using a Victorian theme for your Christmas, or even your home decor, can...

Create simple Christmas crafts with Styrofoam balls, such as ornaments for your tree that incorporate ribbon and fabric. You can also make a holiday tree with Styrofoam balls and decorate it with...

Beautiful, attractive gifts are part of making Christmas special for loved ones. Homemade touches can make gifts personal and more fun to open. Make Christmas gift tags easily with some crafting...

Christmas in Australia happens during the warm summer months, so depictions of snowmen, log cabins and the reindeer of the far north aren't quite as at home when celebrating an Australian...

Setting the table for Christmas dinner calls for festive touches. A pretty centerpiece decorates the table and china dishes are pulled out of the cabinet. Leave paper napkins in the kitchen and...

Greeting cards tend to pile up during the holiday season unless you have a way of displaying and arranging them. Instead of heaping them in a basket or tossing them in a drawer, make a card holder...

Many Christian churches put on a nativity pageant or play every year at Christmas time. Costumes for these nativities can be purchased or rented at costume stores, but that is sometimes too...

A Christmas tree skirt serves multiple purposes. First, it's an excellent way to decorate and liven up your tree. Second, if you have a live pine tree, then the skirt catches all those little pine...

Christmas tree skirts once served to catch dripping candle wax, so they weren't intended to be pretty or decorative. That has changed as candles have been replaced with strings of lights....

When making homemade Nativity costumes, it's best to consider both reality and perception. In truth, no one alive today can be sure what the Holy Family and others who were involved were wearing,...

For generations, children have been warned that Santa will leave coal in their stockings if they are naughty. The stockings being referred to are those that are faithfully hung on the fireplace...

As more people go green, they are realizing that there are alternatives to many items they use frequently, such as wrapping paper. Instead of using a roll of paper, they are now turning to items...

There is nothing subtle about Santa Claus chair covers, but these covers are absolutely adorable. They are easy to craft and will make a wonderful addition to your kitchen's Christmas decor or a...

There is something warm and inviting about making homemade Christmas ornaments, especially if you enjoy creating a country or shabby chic look when decorating for the holidays. Making rag-tied...

Just check out all those fun Christmas fabrics, and you'll agree that they will make beautiful tote bags. Make Christmas tote bags to carry your everyday necessities during the holiday season....

According to Robert Lilienfeld and Dr. William Rathje, authors of "Use Less Stuff: Environmental Solutions for Who We Really Are," Americans produce an extra one million tons of trash between...

Fabric ornaments on a Christmas tree give it the feeling of an old-fashioned, homemade holiday. Fabric ornaments are easy to make, but if you're not handy with a needle, they can be purchased. The...

As the holidays approach, sometimes it's more fun to decorate with down home flare than fancy store bought wreaths and ornaments. Here is a simple wreath that you and your children can make for...

The cost of wrapping paper can add up, and after Christmas, you are left with a mountain of paper that is just thrown away. Why not put your gifts in fabric gift bags as an alternative to regular...

Twas the night before Christmas, and suddenly the end of the wrapping paper roll appeared. What's a last-minute wrapper to do? Relax. You can wrap a great-looking gift without using wrapping...

Holidays usually inspire a desire to return to tradition. We want to see the decorations of our childhood around the room. If you can't or don't want to be reminded of your childhood then...

Make a unique and beautiful gift for any occasion. Simple to create, these ornaments make wonderful additions to any Christmas tree! Easy enough for kids to do and a great way to display those...

These cookie mixes are such a big hit with everyone. I will show you how to make a great Christmas present for an extended family member, teacher, or someone special in your life. They are put...

You've spent money on your holiday gifts for friends and family--now save some dough on wrapping and decorating your gifts. Create unique and handmade gift wrap with items you probably have in...

Are you interested in creating a tie blanket for the holiday season? If you think it's hard or impossible to do, think again! Follow these super easy steps to create your own blanket for the holidays!

There's no need to spend lots of money on a Christmas tree skirt that will only get covered up by piles of gifts. Sure, an embroidered tree skirt may look pretty in the catalog, but it's bound to...

Wrapping paper and gift boxes really add up in the trash after the holidays so why not start a new trend of giving gifts in handmade fabric gift bags that can be used year after year? The gift...

This stuffed Christmas tree ornament is a wonderful beginner project. Teach your child the basics in sewing and crafting. By the time she has completed this ornament, she will have learned the...

In part 3 of this series on stretching your Christmas dollars you will learn how to give new style and flair to clothing your loved ones already own, or clothing you may find in a thrift store.

Is your basement or attic full of old Christmas decorations and ornaments? Are there several ornaments, that you haven’t used in years, taking up space? With some simple tips, you will be able to...

With money getting tight these days homemade Christmas presents may be the answer. They are the perfect present and add a nice personalized touch.

Ever get tired of trying to get all those stocking stuffers to fit into small Christmas stockings? Last Christmas I decided that I was going to make my own stockings this year as big as I needed...

All the gifts have been bought. Instead of using wrapping paper and bows, make your own gift bags. Fabric gift bags can be used more than once and add a homemade touch to any gift. Use any type of...

Many people like to adapt the style and color of their Christmas decorations to the décor of their home. That means that, in some instances, the traditional red and white Santa simply will...

Sometimes it can be difficult to find just the right angel topper for a Christmas tree. One might find angels that are red, gold or silver. However, it can be difficult to find one that is blue,...

Boxing fans are a special breed of sportsmen. They embrace violence as part of the beauty and skill of the sport. For that reason, gifts for boxing fans have to be a bit more unusual and...

When wanting to save money this Christmas Season, consider items you have around the house, finding a new use. It's beyond regifting, it is recreating.

You've prepped your living Christmas tree and it's ready to come inside and be decorated. It's not your imagination, that pot really is big and u-g-l-y! Here are a few tricks to disguise the pot...

This year especially wrapping presents can put a serious dent into your holiday budget, but many of these tips and ideas posted on this how-to will give you inexpensive alternatives that provide...

When you look around your house you probably will find items sitting idly by just waiting to be tossed into the trash or recycle bin. But stop! That could be really cool gift wrap. Simple or...