If you are lucky enough to have all your Christmas shopping done you may now be looking for creative ways to wrap up all those gifts. I thought these images had to contain some of the pretties papers and combinations … Read More...
Festive Polymer Clay Earrings
Mihaela of LearnPolymerClay.blog has a tutorial for lovely festive earrings, perfect for your holiday events (or to whip up as a gift?). The tutorial includes picture step-outs and a video. The rest of her site has other projects to try … Read More...
Gift Wrap and Ornaments Paper Craft Projects
If you’re still wrapping or trimming the tree Hero Arts has gathered a collection of festive wrapping, gift tag and ornament ideas made with paper to help you finish getting ready for the holidays.
Treat Sliders
When the ribbon on these sweet little packages it pulled a treat is pulled out with it. How cute! Use cocoa packets, candy bars or any long treat that will fit. Chris shares step by step directions as well as … Read More...
Sleepy Polymer Clay Mice
This little mouse looked like it fell asleep after a quick snack. With fun Christmas colours, this tutorial by Sculpey and Helen Terlalis Dorn, makes an adorable decoration. Since the boot is a found item for the project you’ll need … Read More...
How to make a giant starburst Christmas tree topper
If you have a big tree in your house and looking to make a modern style starburst topper this could be just the easy project for you. I bet this would even work outside too. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Subscription Gift Card Ornament with Printable
If your gift to someone this year isn’t tangible you can still present them with something pretty. Cathy Z. has a fun way to give the gift of a subscription service with these paper ornaments. She’s provided a free template … Read More...
Poinsettia Cut Files
These pretty die cut petals come together to form a lovely poinsettia. Perfect for adding to cards, scrapbook pages, tags or boxes this holiday season. And they are FREE to download.
Visit the Scrapbook and Cards blog to get them.… Read More...
How to make snow globe jar toppers
I love snow globes and this project really kicks up the idea to a whole new level of fun and cuteness! Pop on over to the blog A Few Shortcuts for the tutorial on how to make snow globe topped … Read More...
How to make sparkly Recycled salt shaker Christmas ornaments
I had been collecting salt and pepper shakers for a while as they can be used for all sorts of recycled projects, along with actually using them for their intended purpose. This project is great because you can temporarily make … Read More...
3D Star Scrapbook Page
The wreath of 3D star around this page from Lisa Dickinson is simply amazing. I also love the stitching she used for the “base” of the wreath. To create the stars she die cut several sizes of stars and scored … Read More...
How to make a candy cane star Christmas decoration
Along with this awesome star Christmas decoration made out candy canes
featured at the blog Country and Victorian Times there are also 2 other wreath style decorations. Who knew the simple candy cane was so versatile? Pop on over the … Read More...
Beautiful Snowflake Card
Great for making multiples, this simple but beautiful design can be quickly reproduced to create a full set of holiday cards.
Visit Imagine Crafts for more info.
-Heather
How to make recycled macaron glitter Christmas ornaments
The colors of these ornaments are so pretty. The paint colors coordinate so well with the glitter centers. Pop on over to the blog I Am A Homemaker for the step by step tutorial on how to make recycled bottle … Read More...
Classic Candy Canes in Polymer Clay
When I’m asked by people unfamiliar with polymer clay to explain canes… I often use candy canes. Candy canes are made like polymer clay canes, with big design logs, that are then pulled and stretched to the final size. And, … Read More...
A Hat and Scarf for a Gifted Bottle
Giving bottles of wine, olive oil and other goodies is pretty popular this year, whether as holiday gifts or for hostesses of holiday parties.
It’s fun to jazz up such gifts with a little homemade touch like these knit toque … Read More...
How to make origami ornaments
These little origami Christmas ornaments are made with fabric but I bet they would work with paper with just a few adjustments. Pop on over to Through the Eyes of a Quilter for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More...
Photo Display Frame
Add some wire to a photo frame, decorate with paper flowers and embellishments and clip on some photos for a wonderful way to display your photos around the house this holiday season.
Visit the American Crafts blog for a closer … Read More...
Fun way to play and learn with Christmas candy
Nothing says Christmas like Hershey Kisses. They can get kind of addicting. Well, another thing that can be addictive is playing games with kiddos. They can go forever. Get them in on the act by having them make this memory … Read More...
Reindeer Jewelry Holder Gift Idea
Dyana, of Shine Crafts, sent us a link to some good seasonal projects on her blog. She says, “This funny looking Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer Catch All is a wonderful handmade gift idea that you need to give everyone this … Read More...