Christmas

Want to make a quick, inexpensive Holiday gift every hostess will love? Do you love being invited back for dinner? Wire wrapped beaded appetizer forks and spoons are sure to do the trick. These...

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...

Mason jars have been used for generations for canning, storage and country decorating. Many nifty projects incorporate Mason jars in indoor and outdoor crafting. One pretty way to use an extra jar...

Decorate your house for the holidays with a fresh evergreen garland. Create an evergreen garland to hang from your fireplace mantel, around your front door or over your windows. Your evergreen...

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...

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...

Making a pine cone wreath is very rewarding. It saves a lot of money and can be used for Autumn and Winter.

Economic times may be hard, but that’s no reason to sacrifice all creature comforts. Especially those that will better prepare you for the impending economic body slam of the Christmas and...

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...

Wire frame sculptures are a popular display option for people to put in their yard, on the porch or indoors. These larger wire sculptures are usually outside and have Christmas lights along each...

In the good old days, when your Christmas lights went dark, you had to test each bulb. Nowadays, Christmas light testers make the job much easier and faster. Although light bulbs are always going...

Christmas is coming, are you prepared? Here is a great idea for a do it yourself Christmas wreath followed by other useful links to create DIY Christmas wreaths. Follow the instructions and you...

Dressing up your home is a lot of fun during the holidays. Capture the essence of the holiday by decorating the inside of your home with flowers, strands of light, wreaths and tinsel. Use an...

Ideas for making herbal tree decorations, wreaths, swags and garlands for your own use or to give as gifts

Making a fresh Christmas wreath will offer your family and friends an instant "Happy Holidays" greeting. Creating a wreath yourself will add a warm touch to your holiday decorating....

One way to show your holiday spirit is to beautify your front yard and your home with exterior Christmas decorations. Neighbors and passersby love to walk or drive past houses with imaginative,...

Decorate for the holiday season in small spaces on next to nothing. Create a Christmas tree using wire hangers from the dry cleaners; decorate it and hang it from a doorway, window, wall or...

Christmas garlands grace many churches, homes and buildings throughout the winter holiday season. While today the tradition is closely associated with Christmas, ancient pre-Christian people...

This is the method florists use to make those beautiful bows you see on so many wreaths, arrangements, etc.... Once you master this simple technique you can make your own bows to decorate your...

These little tabletop trees are an easy and affordable way to add holiday cheer to any room of your house. A fun and quick project, these trees also make great gifts for friends and family....

There is something welcoming about a gorgeous Christmas wreath on the front door of a house. The problem is that the prices of premade wreaths at craft stores can be outrageous. Then there are...

Whether for packages or decorations, bows put a finishing touch on a Christmas project. Pre-made bows-especially those made from wide velvet ribbon-can be expensive and with today's economy, it...

If you are like most of us, you have a collection of plastic grocery bags stashed somewhere in the kitchen.Before you throw them out you might want to take another look at them. Why? Believe it or...

Show off your Christmas cards in an elegant handmade design that's simple to make. A few basic craft materials are all you need to construct a piece worthy of the center of your table or the...

Decorating for the Christmas season is one of the joys of the season. When you make your own decorations and hangings it just adds to the fun. All it takes is some planning and gathering of...

Beaded ornaments add sparkle to a tree. Crafting your own beaded holiday ornaments allows you to create an unusual color palette for Christmas, such as teal and gold. You may already have beads...

The holiday season is such a festive time of year.Twinkling lights and decorations can make any home look warm and welcoming during the Christmas season. Decorating outside of your home is a fun...

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...

There is nothing that says "Christmas" like a decorated tree, but not all trees have to be of the evergreen variety. With a few simple materials, you can make your own Christmas tree out of wire...

School is out for winter break, and the kids need some activities to keep them busy. Get them involved with creating Christmas crafts and other activities they can give or keep. Use the theme of...

Do you have an aluminum Christmas tree? Then you need an "aluminum" wreath to go with it. Making one is easy, fun and inexpensive. I'll show you how.

Making an aromatic orange-and-cinnamon garland for the holidays is simple. Dry the fruit a few days before you're ready to begin. Even if you use a dehydrator, be sure to air-dry the fruit to...

Moravian stars, also known as German stars or Swedish stars, are a favorite old-fashioned Christmas ornament many remember from their grandparents' trees or from their own childhood. They can be...

Artificial Christmas trees are a great way to have holiday greenery that doesn't require special care or irritate allergies and that only needs to be purchased once. However, while these trees...

Dog treat ornaments are simple decorations made by wrapping star wire around a dog bone, threading ribbon through the wire and tying a bow at the top. Make dog-friendly Christmas ornaments with...

To make a Christmas ornament from cinnamon sticks, wrap a bundle of them with sparkly star wire, thread ribbon through the wire and tie a bow at the top. Create ornaments from simple materials...

Christmas time is the time for presents and decorations. The lights and garland on a tree make it look beautiful and bright. Most everyone also enjoys adding decorations to their homes and yards....

Using Christmas lights as signs that spell out holiday greetings attract a lot of attention but are simple to construct. The trick is to use heavy-duty floral wire as a guide for the lights.

Everyone enjoys a beautiful wreath, especially for those special holidays. Making a wreath in the comfort of your own home will ignite your inner artist and is a great activity to do with your kids.

The Parol is a Filipino Christmas tradition thats been in the Filipino Christmas tradition for 100 years. The Filipino Parol is a 5 point lantern star made from Bamboo sticks assembled as a star...

Christmas lights use thin, light wires that can be torn easily through repeated wear or a sudden jolt. If this happens, it can cause the lights to flicker or to not work at all, and can pose a...

Do you spend the remainder of the day taking the wires out of all the new toys, cutting the extra tape off and unscrewing theft protectors? Here are a few tools that you should have by your side...

Instead of buying an expensive wreath this year, why not decorate your own? Either fresh or artificial wreaths can be used, the directions are the same either way. Use whatever decorations fit...

Tabletop Christmas ornaments don't have to be expensive. This decorative angel is easy to assemble from simple materials and makes a dramatic centerpiece for the mantel. If you are looking for...

It's Christmas and, if you are like me, you are on a tight budget when it comes to decorating the tree and Christmas shopping. No problem. Christmas ornaments and Christmas tree fillers can be...

Nothing quite brings out the festiveness of the holiday season like decorating the front of your house in Christmas gear. While most people adorn their home exteriors with a single string of...

A wreath adds a touch of charm to any room or doorway and can show your own special style. What’s more, seasonal wreaths add an extra festive touch to your home. If you love a vintage look, and...

Make a beautiful, free-standing safety pin and bead Christmas tree to add to your holiday decor. You can put lights inside and watch them shimmer. When Christmas is over, you won't want to put...

Decorated Christmas wreath are so expensive in the stores. Why spend all that money, when it may not even match your own holiday decor? For much less you can make your own personalized Christmas...