Here's a quick project to do with the kids. Paint their thumb and press it onto an ornament. Then just paint in the rest for a cute reindeer. The photo shows several reindeer on the same ornament, but I think I'd like them spaced out a bit more. Very cute and a great gift for grandma or teacher! Click here to link to tutorial at … [Read more...]
Beautiful Angel Ornaments to Craft
You can make angel ornaments out of so many things. Sea shells, yarn, spun wool, even a roll of toilet paper covered in lace! They all add a lot to your Christmas decor. I like these angels for being so easy to make and for being easy to customize. The angels shown here are in tropical dress, but the fabric or paper (wrapping paper or … [Read more...]
Holiday Word Cloud to Make
Make this "word cloud" I found on Pinterest to express your most treasured feelings about a particular holiday. Choose words that mean Christmas (insert holiday of your choice here) to you. Celebrate your family values and focus with inspiring words. Use a Bible quote or a religious phrase. You can use general words like Joy, Peace, Hope, … [Read more...]
Kid’s Handprint Snowmen Christmas Ornaments to Make
These ornaments are so cute. My dgs made one in pre-school that is still a favorite on the tree. You need a plain shiny ball ormament & some paint. I like a blue ornament so the background of the snowmen looks like the sky, but any color will work. If you use a plastic ornament you won't have to worry about it breaking at some time in the … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Garland Mini Christmas Tree
These are pretty cheap to make and easy. You need a styrofoam tree form from a craft store. You wrap it with wrapping paper, then wrap any garland around it using pins. You might want to use part of a garland you already have. Add tiny ornaments if you wish.This could be a nice gift for an elderly person who doesn't put up a tree anymore but … [Read more...]
Classy Santa Claus Bottle Cover to Make
I love this Santa! You can make one to dress up a bottle of wine that you are gifting. But I love it as a Christmas decoration too. You can use any bottle for that & just fill it with dried split pears or unpopped popcorn or something to keep it steady. You might already have some materials that you can use to make this. This is a great gift … [Read more...]
Make an Ornament Wreath for Less than $5
Is it time to decorate for Christmas yet? You decide, but many people have started already. Here is a beautiful wreath you can make for $5. It's great for your own house or as a gift. Click title for link at DollarStoreCrafts. Click on the labels below this post for more wreath ideas. This is one of my favorite activities for Christmas. I … [Read more...]