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...

Painting Christmas balls is a crafty way to celebrate the holidays and an appropriate and enjoyable activity for people of all ages and skill levels. Adding hand-painted Christmas balls to your...

Christmas decorations are colorful, twinkling and festive. One of the most widely-seen holiday decorations are miniature LED lights, which you can string on trees and bushes, homes and Christmas...

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,...

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....

The snowman character is a perennial holiday favorite. With a little creativity and some primitive raw materials, you can recycle an ordinary wood post to craft a charming folk-art snowman. As...

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...

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...

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...

Create a perfect holiday card with a special greeting spelled out. Anyone with children knows how hard it is to get each child to smile in the same picture. Create a beautiful card with each...

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

Winter wonderland in Blue is an beautiful, chilly design that gets your home or business windows noticed at the holiday season! Operating a home business, seasonal window painting, I wanted to...

Looking for a gift idea for the friend who loves the ocean and beach? I know just about everyone who visits a beach collects shells. Put the shell(s) to use by using one as a stamp. Plain sheets...

Create a large Santa out of clay pots this season. Jolly and weather-resistant, he will go wherever you want him, inside the house or out in your yard. Make him as large or as small as you want...

learn how to make a christmas ball ornament

You don't have to spend a lot of time or money on outdoor Christmas decorations. There are a few easy-to-make outdoor Christmas decorations that can be put together in less than an hour with...

Christmas time means Santa, Turkey, maybe Ham and presents under the Christmas Tree. Bring joy to your family and neighbors and make a Christmas theme yard decoration display.

Wood cutouts are popular fixtures on many lawns during the holiday season. But they are expensive to purchase and are often limited in selection. The Grinch, a much-loved character, is not one...

Making silver bells for Christmas is an easy, at-home project for kids. Minimal adult supervision is needed, and families have many of the supplies at home already. Consider making several sets of...

learn how to design christmas ball ornaments to hang any where in your home.

String the twinkling lights, hang the pine wreath and dress up your yard with fun holiday signs this December. Basic store-bought Christmas yard signs can cost as much as $50 and many large signs...

Making light bulb ornaments has been a hobby of mine for the last few years. I started out with a simple snowman ornament and over the years have come up with ideas to make a variety of...

Is there someone on your holiday list who has everything? They won’t have a beautiful and unique Victorian Christmas platter or bowl, designed, created, and made by you! Even if you are all...

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...

If you're looking for great Christmas decorations, make your own Christmas yard signs. Yard signs are fairly easy to make and inexpensive because you can scavenge for scrap wood and materials. The...

If you’re in need a craft for a group or a nice gift for a friend this is the perfect craft for you. This really is much easier than it looks and will be greatly enjoyed for years to come. The...

Well it is that time of year again. Time to shop for your loved and decorate your home for the holidays. I have a wonderful idea for a Christmas tree made from an old phone book. You'll be amazed...

The nativity is a popular display around Christmas every year to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Nativities can be small, featuring Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus, or it can be larger, featuring...

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...

Most of us enjoy decorating for the holidays. There is just something fun about turning our ordinary houses into a beautiful Christmas wonderland that somehow makes the holiday brighter and more...

Decorating for Christmas tends to get the whole family in a festive mood. Try something different this year by building your very own outside Christmas train display by using wood yard art....

Creating a homemade gift for Dad has the personal touch store-bought gifts lack. Help children make their gifts to Dad. Not only with they have fun making the gifts, but they will also enjoy...

Your home holds a treasure trove of materials that can be used to make cheap outside Christmas decorations. Recyclable materials, outgrown clothing and the natural greens from your yard provides...

Low on money but still want to enjoy some creative time with your kids? This is the perfect way.

Anyone will who loves making crafts will love making this light bulb Santa ornament. It's easy fun and makes a wonderful gift.

Have you seen those holiday decorations that have colorful boxes with ribbons around a yard Christmas Tree? This article will show you how to do the same thing ... and do it and SAVE MONEY by...

If you would like to spruce up your holiday Christmas decorations, then try painting some colorful ornaments. These simple techniques will have you on your way to Christmas sparkle and shine.

Used as a tag on Christmas gifts and as a Christmas ornament, this personalized sand dollar can be customized to suit your needs. Add pictures of children, parents, and friends, or use a favorite...

Many readers love "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," Dr. Seuss's holiday classic. For those who want a permanent reminder of the grumpy green guy, there are several art projects you can try, from...

Some years, at Christmas, you feel like it has lost something. It doesn’t bring you that special feeling of something wonderful getting ready to happen especially if you are low on money. It feels...

Christmas decorations do not have to be expensive, elaborate or store-bought. They can be made from simple household materials. Shoe boxes can be recycled into Santa Claus table decorations with a...

Add a touch of class to your Christmas tree this year with handmade glass bulbs that are easy to make at a very low cost.

You can decorate glass ornaments with paint to create an heirloom quality piece to add to your Christmas decorations or to give as gifts. The ornaments can be hand painted on the exterior with...

Recycle your old burned-out lightbulbs by crafting a flock of these cute penguin lightbulb ornaments. Penguins are a very popular addition to Christmas decor, and these penguins made from...

Glass ornaments for the Christmas tree are a long-time favorite, even though they are fragile. They catch the light at every angle and give your tree extra sparkle. They can also be decorated for...

This Christmas centerpiece floral arrangement will look beautiful on banquet tables, a buffet or your dining room table. This floral arrangement is built around a miniature artificial Christmas...

If you are looking for an interesting, keepsake craft, painting a Christmas tree with your toddler is the perfect idea. Christmas time is a time to share memories and enjoy family. Doing this...

Painting glass ball ornaments for yourself or to give as gifts is an easy craft that lasts for years and can bring back great memories! They are very inexpensive yet personal Christmas gifts.

Pins are great any time of the year, but they seem more popular during the Christmas season. Using simple supplies, you can make a dimensional pin for gift giving or for yourself. This Santa face...