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Gingerbread men are a classic cookie seen on holiday platters during the Christmas season. You can recreate the look of these tasty little men without the excess calories and fill your home with...
Around Christmas, small pieces of chocolate shaped like nutcrackers are available for consumers to buy. You can use these to make a centerpiece for the table. A candy center piece is an usual type...
Handmade ornaments are wonderful additions to your Christmas tree, crafting new ones each year, shapes a time capsule of your family. Angels are a traditional ornament choice and using bits and...
This is a fun way to make a small Christmas tree, you can actually put one in each room of your house or make an arrangement in your living room if you do not have enough space for the a big and...
Christmas parties begin with a snazzy invitation. A nice invitation will encourage your guests to come and participate in your fun and festive holiday event. Personalize your Christmas card...
This is what you need to make an inexpensive yet elegant wire wreath Christmas ornament. It makes a great gift for friends or co-workers that does not take much time to produce. If you are making...
Making your own Christmas wreath is not difficult at all. If you have a lot of ornaments that you are not using, recycle them by making a wreath with them. What better way to go green. If you...
Make your own handmade ribbon bows. We love the look of a pretty bow on a display at a store, Well here are the steps to make one at home and put your own touch on it. Dont go by the same old...
Making seashell Christmas ornaments is easy, and a great way to turn those shells you collected on the beach into beautiful decorations. Gather a few simple materials and follow these directions...
Handcrafted Christmas decorations made by children are always treasured keepsakes. We all have those dog bone ornaments on our tree that our kids or grandkids made in Scouts! We love to have...
You've seen them in stores; cone-shaped Christmas trees covered in different materials, sparkly and modern. You can make one yourself for nearly free... or make a whole forest to put on a table or...
It's that time of year that we are all fairly ragged.Trying to find the perfect gifts and trying to stay within our means. Most of us have large families who will be joining us for the holidays,...
If you are like me, I have a drawer full of saved gift bags from birthdays, showers, anniversaries and Christmas' past. Yet, somehow, I never have just the right holiday themed gift bag that I...
Cheap and simple to make, decoupage tins are the perfect holiday gift within a gift. Give one filled with cookies and treats, use as a decorative container for smaller presents mailed long...
Gathering together with friends and family for the holidays? Enjoy some quiet time catching up and making memories, while working on a holiday-themed art project. Nobody says Christmas like Santa,...
Of the many celebrations held during the Christmas season, parades are often among the favorites. It is not unusual for parade-goers to brave frigid temperatures and harsh winds to attend one....
Holidays are expensive enough, so why not have fun and create a cheap holiday stocking you can reuse for several years to come. Not only are they affordable, they make for a great activity to do...
It's time to invest in energy saving light bulbs, but when you do don't throw out those old incandescent bulbs. They make great Christmas tree ornaments. It's also a great way to recycle. This is...
Santa Claus spy glasses are fun for children to make and pretend to use as special vision binoculars. These spy glasses might help plan Santa Claus’s course through the night sky on Christmas eve....
Step by step instructions on how to make an ornament with a natural flare.
Make beautiful Christmas balls filled with candy, party favors, and other gifts for guests. These easy-to-make holiday ornaments are colorful, lightweight, and require only a few simple steps and...
The holidays are coming and now is the time to start thinking about some holiday crafts. These adorable Hershey Kiss angels will blow your friends away. With just a few simple steps you can make...
In many homes, decorating the house for the holidays is an annual tradition. Some families focus on decorating the Christmas tree, exterior of the house or the entire interior in holiday...
Doilies are so convenient to buy. They are in any dollar store, any home retail store, and they are very pretty. They have become a crafting piece to make many different things from them. A...
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...
Learn how to create a keepsake Christmas ornament from scrapbook paper or photos.
Bring the beauty of snow inside for Christmas without a melting slushy mess. This snow sprinkled pinecone is a simply elegant decoration for a table centerpiece or a mantle display. It brings the...
One of many possibilities when it comes to Christmas crafts, is the Christmas tree. This tree is made out of wine corks. This project is a little time consuming, but it is easy and fun. Kids can...
Christmas crafts are a family tradition. Here's a fast, easy way to make beautiful Christmas tree ornaments that are inexpensive and flat! Store them in an envelope! Make some for Grandma! ...
see how fun it is to make a kiss candy tree
I love to decorate every part of my house for the holidays. I even have lampshades for each holiday. A holiday lampshade adds a little extra touch of the feeling of the season. These lampshades...
Homemade angels are a great holiday decoration. You can use them as centerpieces, Christmas ornaments or decorative pieces around the house. You can make inexpensive angel ornaments as a fun craft...
This is the cutest little snowman bell ornament. This ornament will only take a few minutes to make using a hot glue gun and will put a smile on anyone’s face that sees him.
These felt snowflake ornaments are so elegant and delightful you would never believe how easy they are to make. These go great with a snowflake themed holiday decoration or just about any...
I love Christmas and all the trimmings that come along with the holidays - and now that I'm a mom, I enjoy sharing the season fun with my little one. This year, why not make your own special...
Christmas is a great occasion for everyone. There are still months to Christmas but people start preparing for it. For example, buying Christmas tree, decorating it, planning what to do, where to...
Pom pom Santas are an easy Christmas craft that is ideal for kids of all ages. With just a little glue and time, you can create a whole army of these little Santas. They make excellent gift...
Get your kids into the Christmas spirit by giving them a fun craft project. A Jingle Bell Angel is a great way to spend some quality time with your little elves. All the items required to make...
Ever thought of making a beautiful holiday decoration of your own but you just don’t know how or perhaps you don’t have that creative streak? These instructions will help you build a Christmas...
If you are like most people, all your Christmas items from previous years are safely tucked away in storage boxes in the garage, in the attic or basement, or perhaps in a storage facility. ...
Most people, regardless of age, know and love the cartoon, "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Maybe because we all identify with Charlie Brown and all of his problems. One of his biggest...
A Polar bell ornament is a fun way to add a polar bear these to your holiday decorations. This is a cute craft with a lot of personality. Below are the instructions for the Polar bell Ornament.
A Seed Bead Ornament is a creative way to dress up a plain clear ornament. There are so many different colors and styles of seed beads you are only limited by decorating colors. The great thing...
The Santa Pail is a quick and easy Christmas craft that will be the hit of any family gathering. This craft is a great centerpiece for a table; it also works great as a decoration for the...
This reindeer pail is a great way to dress up a party table around the holidays. This pail is handy for treats to be displayed and also helps dress up a plain package. If you have several children...
Dried fruit ornaments are a very pretty addition to your holiday decorating. They look so pretty on a Christmas Tree. The ornaments can also be hung in windows or placed in a shallow bowl with...
Ready for a festive craft? Make your own Santa cutouts to put yourself in the holiday mood and share the Christmas cheer. Santa cutouts are easy to make at home and only require minimal...
By using this method of arranging artificial green combined with other items, you can make a beautiful centerpiece for very little money.
Making a beautiful Christmas decoration doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. With a few simple steps you will be able to make a wreath that will save you money and look like you bought it at...
These wreaths are unique for decorating homes that have an antique feel, or farm house feel. They are to be made with old antique sheet music. You want them to look old, and see the age in the...