This adorable accordion style card is made from your child’s photos. A wonderful keepsake gift that will be cherished for years. Get the how to from Better Homes and Gardens — Super Quick Gifts to Make.
Christmas Craft Ideas
DIY Christmas crafts that are sure to inspire the kids and you. Great ideas for decorations, ornaments and parties. Find Christmas wreath inspirations and handmade gift ideas!
More handmade ornaments
Here are more of the cute designs in vintage umbrella‘s handmade ornament series:
Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats
It’s the candy cane hook for the rim of your mug that got me with these. Make peppermint Rice Krispies treats HERE at She Wears Many Hats.
Burlap Advent Calendar
I love finding different ways to make advent calendars. I’ve featured many advent calendar ideas here on CG, and am more than happy to add this one to the collection. Head over to The Examined Life to see all the … Read More...
Ice Crystal Candles
There are actually three separate tutorials on The Ivy Cottage Blog for some great holiday candles. These Ice Crystal Candles, Glitter Striped Candles and Tissue Paper Candles. Be sure to check them all out at The Ivy Cottage Blog: Three … Read More...
Book Page Bird Ornament
Stephanie Lynn from Under The Table and Dreaming shares how to make this lovely antique looking bird ornament using recycled book pages. A great idea for Christmas gifts! Recycled Book Page Bird Ornament {No.2}.
Mason Jar Snowmen
Decoupage some tissue paper onto empty jars, use a Styrofoam ball for a head and you have instant snowman decorations! See these cute guys and get the instructions over at Weeping Cherries — A Very Merry Mason Jar Monday!.
Candy Cane Wreath
I’m not sure if I can express in words how much I love this wreath. There’s something about the crisp white and vibrant red matched with that beautiful black satiny bow that makes my heart go pitty pat. I really … Read More...
Book Page Star Wreath
Here’s a beautiful twist on the book page wreath. Shaped like a star this is perfect for Christmas and even New Year’s. Check out the tutorial over at That’s My Letter — “S” is for Star.
Free ornament tutorials
Here are a couple more projects from vintage umbrella‘s 24 Days of Handmade Ornaments that use scraps and tidbits from your stash to make new keepsakes for your friends and family.
Bumper Sticker Inspired Ornaments
These ornaments were inspired by bumper stickers from Point Lookout, New York. From some oval shaped wood pieces and paint these great ornaments were born. You can get the how to over at That’s My Letter — “O” is for … Read More...
Smiley Face Ornament-Simple Craft
If you have a child who likes to give gifts, this craft is perfect to make a bunch and give to her friends! On this post, they also show you how you can make a smiley face ornament kit so … Read More...
Penmanship Gift Tags
Inspired by Anthropologie, Bev from Flamingo Toes created these brilliantly easy tags that are great for Christmas or any gift giving occasion. I love how she made these, you will too. Go take a look at Flamingo Toes — Anthro … Read More...
Lighted Outdoor Christmas Baskets
What a pretty way to dress up your porch or driveway. Doesn’t the snow make for a magical back drop? Head over to Better Homes and Gardens to get the details — Magical Outdoor Christmas Lights.
Photo Christmas Ornament
Ooooooo. Now I really like this, what a fabulous gift idea. I’d probably be selfish though and keep it for myself. Get the tutorial for this awesome ornament at Scrapper Girl — A photo Christmas ornament!.
Driftwood Advent Calendar
Oh how clever! I love how Mareth used driftwood found on the beach to make this advent calendar for the holidays. Each piece of driftwood is attached to a clothespin on a rack that holds them all. Head over to … Read More...
Make a Santa Owl ornament
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella has started a series of tutorials for 24 handmade ornaments. Yea! First up is this precious Santa Owl. Go to her blog post for the free pattern and tutorial. And be sure to bookmark the … Read More...
Stitch a rich mini stocking
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares stitching suggestions and thread choices for making this gorgeous mini stocking. Go to her blog post for the details.
Pattern and tutorial: Star ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornament: a folk-art star. Go to her post for the pattern and tute.
Sock Snowmen
Sock snowmen have been around for a really long time. But these are probably some of the cutest ones I’ve ever seen. I just want to squeeze them! If you’ve never made one, there’s a great tutorial here — Then … Read More...