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Christmas decorating doesn't have to stop at the tree or the mantle; you can make a statement with your dining or entrance chandelier this holiday season. Personalize it to fit your decor and draw...
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...
The holiday season is a great time to do easy experiments/crafts with your children. One very easy activity that you can do with your children is a Borax Crystal Star. You can even use it as an...
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...
Homemade presents that come from the heart are the most treasured gifts of all. Help your child make her own Christmas gifts this year using basic materials found around the house or at the art...
Learn how to create a keepsake Christmas ornament from scrapbook paper or photos.
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...
This is a quick and easy button wreath ornament. This button wreath will add a whimsical look to any holiday décor. Just collect several buttons and with a few simple steps you have a festive...
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 bell wreath ornament is a cute little ornament that is super easy to make. This bell can be displayed from the Christmas tree or from a door handle. Kids really enjoy this craft since they are...
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...
Every year we go through a search and find mission for ornament hangers for our Christmas Tree. I don't have any idea where they go but every year it was the same story. We finally came up with a...
If you have little kids, then you know how excited they get about Christmas! This year, let them channel some of that energy into homemade gifts. Family members love receiving gifts made by...
The U.S personal saving rate has gone up this year, which is great for everyone, but don't blow your savings on Christmas Gifts. Try these simple ideas to keep your costs down
My family is a very traditional western family. We receive western Christmas cards every year. I always save them to make ornaments for the following year. They are then a keepsake ornament for...
This spool snowman ornament is a cute little addition to any Christmas tree. This project is super simple and gives a little personality to your Holiday decorations
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...
This felt wreath ornament will add a personalized touch to any Christmas decorations. You can make several of these cute little felt wreath ornaments and hang them all over the trees for a quick...
Lightbulbs can be recycled to make colorful, fun Christmas ornaments. Using materials most people probably already have at home, these Christmas ornaments can be finished any number of ways....
Make a felt Christmas angel for decoration at your house. We make patterns for Christmas decorations, and like the openwork pieces that we design ourselves. You can make a Christmas angel of your...
Memories of Christmases past, when you received your first bike or first doll; these are indelibly etched memories. But the simplest gestures were also cherished. Cookies that your mom baked, or...
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Decorating a Christmas tree with picture frames adds a unique and nostalgic touch to your holiday. An older person living in a nursing home might enjoy having a tree in her room covered in photos...
You can crochet a Christmas ball ornament two different ways. The first is to crochet lace pieces with crochet thread and attach them to a satin craft ball designed for ornament making. The second...
During the month of December, Christmas parties and celebrations abound. If you have children, give them something enjoyable and entertaining to do while attending a party with a mix of adults and...
Tis the season for visiting the dollar store! Let’s face it; you don’t need a lot of cash to decorate your home for Christmas. And, in fact, you can make a truly dramatic statement this holiday...
A Christmas ball tree can make a great holiday centerpiece, mantle decoration, or compliment to your Christmas tree.
Light bulb ornaments are fun to make, and are a wonderful way to reuse those old burned out light bulbs. In this day and age recycling is not only important to the environment but, it often...
Creating a homemade picture frame ornament is an inexpensive way to give a personalized gift. You can choose a craft simple enough for children to do or one a little harder for adults to do....
The first Christmas that you spend with your wife should be very special. This will be one that she will always remember. Try to think of a thoughtful gift that she will treasure. There are many...
There is nothing more thrilling that giving some one a gift that they absolutely love that you have made with your own hands and a little imagination. There is just something special about...
Easy ornament crafts are a great way to teach young minds about art, patterns and textures. Creating arts and craft projects with their own hands usually brings forth a feeling of accomplishment....
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...
DVDs can be rented, music is all digital these days and clothes never fit right. Finding a good Christmas gift is hard, but with plenty of inside jokes and good laughs with your friends, a great...
It can be hard to find the perfect Christmas gift for parents because they seem to have everything. Consider giving a sentimental keepsake that they can forever treasure. Your parents will enjoy a...
Homemade Christmas bulbs add character and individuality to your holiday decorations. You can make your own Christmas bulbs to decorate your tree or to give as gifts to friends, family members and...
Love getting Christmas cards but hate the thought of just throwing them out? If you are looking for a way to recycle your old Christmas cards, making Christmas decorations from them is a frugal...
This article will demonstrate how to turn old Christmas cards into a lovely Christmas ornament.
This is a great children's craft project. Make the twelve ornaments using old Christmas cards. String them together with red yarn bows. Starting on the twelfth day before Christmas have the...
Make something special with your souvenir beach sand and tiny shells. Or simply create this unique gift for a Christmas ornament exchange or other holiday party. This ornament also recycles clear...
Bring the beach to your Christmas Tree during the holidays. With simple supplies you can create a whimsical ornament and recycle your milk rings from gallon jugs.
Decorate your Christmas Tree or other areas of your home with these simple seashell Christmas ornaments. They make wonderful gifts and are easy enough to make for a Christmas tree ornament...
With the holidays approaching, you may be wondering what to give your students for Christmas. You don't want to spend too much money, but you want them to know you care. Read on for some great ideas.
How to Make Christmas Ornaments From Pine Cones
Make a Christmas ornament from a pine cone by wrapping the top with wire, applying hot glue to the edges and sprinkling glitter over the entire thing for a winter effect. Add holly to the top of a...
How to Make an Angel Christmas Ornament
To make an angel Christmas ornament, use pre-made wings or simply white feathers as a base, glue a looped pipe cleaner down as the halo and then attach a body and head out of colored poms. Create...
How to Make Candy Cane Christmas Tree Ornaments
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...
How to Make a Bagel Christmas Ornament
To make a bagel Christmas ornament, first dip a bagel in varnish, allow it to dry and adorn it with holiday ribbon and a sprig of holly. Create an ornament out of a bagel, using hot glue to secure...