Holiday crafts & party crafts
This craft category is a huge collection of DIY party crafts and holiday crafts! Holiday crafts for kids and adults (Christmas crafts and handmade gift ideas, Easter crafts & decors, Halloween party favors and crafts), crafts about occasions (Mother's day crafts, Valentine's day crafts, Wedding decors and handmade wedding presents), party decors and handmade gifts (birthday party decors and gifts, baby shower gifts and decors, graduation party decors)... If you are looking for a specific holiday or occasion (Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter..) please choose a sub-category from the "holiday crafts" main menu ( at the top of the page).
What's a Christmas tree without an angel ? Tree topper or ornament, these lovely egg carton angels make the sweetest of decorations and are one of our favorite craft of this Christmas season. Combine the egg carton angels with a piece of lace and you have yourself a joyful & beautiful reminder of our reason for celebrating. And as an extra: this Christmas & upcycling craft is so easy even the smallest kids can create some! So, roll up your sleeves and join us in making these vintage style egg carton angel ornaments:
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Do you know crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Try this super-easy crochet technique : the amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi pig by Kamiliia Petakova ! But be aware: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start making these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This lovely amigurumi pig can be a great amigurumi project to begin with, because the outcome is so lovely. So get the free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space and let's get crocheting :
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Are you looking for a unique, gorgeous but still cheap easter / spring home decor ? If your answer is yes, this beautiful, modern 3D paper rabbit statue is a perfect easter papercraft project for you! The assembling of the 3D paper bunny statue is not as difficult as it seems, plus you can find a nice step-by-step video tutorial in this craft website! You can make the rabbit in any color and style , it will be a perfect addition to yout home decor or easter party !
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This fun and whimsical Santa hat is made only from simple newspapers. Unbelievable, isn't it? Paper weaving is a perfect way to repurpose old paper junks and create gorgeous Christmas / winter decors at the same time! And this decor is almost cost's nothing to make! You can stuff this paper weaved Santa hat with numerous amount of different sweets/ treats ( like a cornucopia ) or simply use them as cute Christmas decors ! In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make one easily! This recycling craft project is a little bit time consuming but absolutely worth it!
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Using something old, making something new! These super cute egg carton chicks are the perfect kids’ craft for spring. Don’t you love simple crafts you can easily do with your kids ? Easter is coming and these little egg carton chicks are perfect for Easter, spring ,or just because! The kids will love making them and it’s a fun way to reuse something old to make something new.
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It's time to start decorating for fall with pumpkins ! Concrete pumpkins are the perfect, long-lasting fall decorations for your home & garden ! This time Fashionblonde will show you a super easy and quick way to make them with very little supplies or expense and without any plastic mold. You will be surprised how easy is to make one with a few simple tricks! This little fall craft project is pretty much the do-it-yourself-ers dream! Cement pumpkins are a fun and easy project to do that will stand the test of time, and assure that your pumpkins don't get kicked over on Halloween. Watch the video tutorial and learn how to make your very own cute concrete fall decorations
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Are you looking for adorable free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love penguins ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi penguin ! Olga Lukoshkina designed this lovely amigurumi penguin. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi penguin now!
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Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect reason to play with lovely plush animals ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one for yourself! ( Or to crochet it as a lovely handmade gift for your friends or family members. ) This time create this lovely amigurumi bear from a skein of yarn by following Nadezhda Pavlova's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi bear from any color and size yarn, the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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This DIY Scandinavian style Santa Christmas ornament is so cute and so easy to make: you could whip out a bunch of them as lovely gift toppers or as cute Christmas ornaments under an afternoon. Kids love to craft with yarn and felt, so this would be a fun one to do with them too. With this fun technique you can make little Christmas gnomes similar to Santa , just use colorful felt pieces instead of red. Follow along Factory Direct Craft' step-by-step tutorial and create your very own little Scandinavian style Santa gnome Christmas tree ornaments :
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This Heart Pillow tutorial and free pattern by Blue Susan Makes is easy to sew and the outcome is so unique and gorgeous! Decorate for Valentine's Day with these DIY bursting heart pillows, perfect for tossing on the couch or bed. Make a few in different colors, patterns and sizes for all around the house! Happily though, a festive holiday like Valentine’s day leads to lots of fun DIY projects. And DIY projects don’t care if you are single or in a relationship on Valentine’s day. They are there for you in every stage of life. And this particular project looks so pretty, its bound to make you feel good!
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If you’re looking for a gorgeous Mother’s day gift for kids to make this year, this Mother’s day pop up tulip flower card by I Heart Crafty Things can’t be topped. Her template makes this gorgeous pop up flower card an easy kids craft to make and mom or grandma will adore the special message hidden inside the pot when she opens it up on her special day! Once you learn the simple technique of how to make a pop up card , you are sure to be addicted. Get the free pattern and tutorial at iheartcraftythings.com and let's get crafting:
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If you're looking for a quick and easy winter craft , look no further! It's always fun to craft from trash ! It’s a great way to encourage kids to care for the environment and it makes the crafting session really thrifty too. This time turn old tin cans into fun pencil holders ( or a fun winter bowling game! ) with this cute and easy tin can snowman craft by Kids Craft Room! This adorable tin can snowman is not only a great way to recycle some leftover tin cans , but it’s a really fun project and it’s fast and simple to put together! Head to kidscraftroom.com and learn how to make them:
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A watermelon shark is a tasty and healthy dessert that's sure to delight (and possibly terrify) everyone at your next (birthday) party. Carving your own is easy and fun, and there's no end to how you can customize this flavourful fruity creation. Delicious and refreshing, this fruit salad dessert is a great way to enjoy the long hot days of summer and is sure to make a big splash. You can create the watermelon fruit shark bowl with any fresh fruits of your choice, and if you haven't got jello at hand you can create the "sea" with delicious blue fruits as well!
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A dragon hobby horse ! Can you believe he’s made from an old cereal box and a plastic rubbish bag ? Kids Craft Room has also made a knight armor and a shield from an old cardboard box too. We love it when you can create something with so much play value out of nothing! Children will have great fun bringing their dragon to life and developing its personality. Dressing up and puppet props are a great way for children to develop their imaginative story telling and improvisation. They promote language and communication and offer a safe way to explore a huge range of emotions and scenarios!
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This paper plate cat craft is a great evergreen craft for any time of the year and the best part is it’s made out of a paper plate which you probably already have on hand. You won’t believe how simple it is to make too! In this nice step-by-step tutorial Rachel will show you how to make this simple paper plate cat with the kids! They will love this super easy, quick and fun kids' craft project! You can make the cats in any color, they will look fun in any form! It can be a great afternoon craft project after watching the Secret Life of pets movie or you can whip up some black cats and use them as a cute frugal Halloween decoration!
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Nature's gifts are always the best craft materials because they are beautiful and costs almost nothing! As an extra you can go out to the nature with the kids to collect walnuts,acorns and pinecones which is also a very fun fall activity! This gorgeous fall /winter wreath despite the look is very easy to make (even if you are a beginner in wreath making), with this nice picture documented craft tutorial it will be a piece of cake!
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This year make this Christmas tree ball sorting toy for your toddler from a little cardboard and keep him/her busy at Christmas! If you have a toddler who loves to get into the big Christmas tree, try making this to keep him/her occupied and his/her hands away from the real tree. Not only is it super fun, it great for fine motor control (fitting those balls inside the small openings) and color recognition! (And also it's super inexpensive!) You can make a fun tossing game similar to this Christmas tree for older kids (or adults) just cut out larger holes from the cardboard christmas tree!
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DIY wine cork figures are one of those classic craft projects that will always be a great kids craft. Here is Whimsy Love's winter spin on this timeless DIY ! Wine cork gnomes are something that you can do together with the kids to really get in the C hristmas mood! You can display these cute felt wine cork gnomes as a part of your winter / Christmas decor. The best part is that these felt wine cork gnomes are so easy customize and make your own! Follow Nikki's step-by-step photo tutorial to help you assemble your own adorable felt wine cork gnomes:
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This elegant and ethereal Artemis costume by Make It & Love It is an ideal look for your young historian and lover of goddesses. As you may already know, Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals and chastity in the ancient Greek religion and myth. It's time to crown your little one the goddess of Halloween and huntress of her dreams, letting her live out her destiny in this super pretty costume. This gorgeous toga and these divine accessories have her feeling like a Greek divinity faster than she can say "Aphrodite." This costume is perfect for Halloween and imaginative play as well!
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Decorating for Easter is not nearly as difficult as many believe. For example, this DIY Plastic Easter egg wreath by Crazy Little Projects is pretty and super easy to make. Make your front door look festive for spring with this colorful and creative plastic egg wreath. You won't have to worry about using silk flowers, and this design is simple enough for children to make! Best of all, making your own Easter egg wreath gives you complete control over the final look. ( Instead of plastic Easter eggs you could use Styrofoam eggs or real blown-out eggs ! )
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Are you looking for a fun, quick & simple Easter gift ? Search no more! This time Jennifer from The Craft Patch will teach you how to make these super cute paper Easter bunny treat bags + she will share a delicious popcorn snack mix recipe with you. Isn't it brilliant? You’ll be surprised how quick and easy it is to make these cute bunny bags. The Easter bunny treat bags are the perfect way to package up a little gift to give friends, co-workers or your kids’ teachers to celebrate Easter.
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We love reindeer and what time is better for reindeer crafts than Christmas ? With Christmas slowly approaching it's time to create fun reindeer-themed kids crafts ! We just love simple paper crafts here on Mindy and are super excited to show you this fun and easy paper plate Rudolph craft by Easy Peasy And Fun. Aren’t they super adorable? These colorful paper reindeer are so quick to make and so cute! You can hang your finished paper plate Rudolph as an adorable Christmas ornament or stick them onto homemade greeting cards! Get the step-by-step tutorial at www.easypeasyandfun.com and let's get crafting :
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Know a cat lover? We've got the perfect gift for them: a lovely crochet cat ! Whether you're gifting this amigurumi cat as a toy, or as a home decor, this free amigurumi pattern will thrill cat fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) cat can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids, because this super adorable amigurumi heart cat is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In Amiguroom's great amigurumi pattern collection you will find this wonderful amigurumi heart cat pattern for free which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with interesting details, personality and cuteness! You can use any color and size yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi heart cat , the finished toy will look lovely and cuddly in any way! ( With a little modification in the yarn and hook size you can easily alternate your heart cat' s size ) Pattern designers : Vera Izgrebina and Elena Lepekhina
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Are you looking for a quick, easy, frugal but still gorgeous spring/Easter or wedding decor ? Try this beautiful crepe paper peony ! These gorgeous paper flowers can be great decors in your home at spring/ Easter or you can give them as nice gifts for special occasions ( such as: mother's day, birthdays, graduation or wedding parties etc ). Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make a gorgeous crepe paper or tissue paper peony in minutes! You can make the paper peonies in any color and size, they will be gorgeous in any form! This spring craft project is so easy, even the kids can create a few flowers for their mommies!
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Here’s a super cute healthy recipe for Christmas: Grinch kabobs! These are very simple to make and make a pretty healthy snack for the kids! These are also great for Christmas parties or just a fun snack for the little ones. Kids' snacks doesn't need to be a sugar overloaded thing, healthy and fun fruit kabobs also can be their favourites because its gorgeous colors and fun appearance. If your kids don't love the Grinch you can leave out the grape and make simple Santa hat fruit kabob with strawberries and bananas.
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This brilliant free amigurumi bunny pattern by Double Treble Trinkets will help you to create a wonderful crocheted toy with such personality and cuteness! This super adorable amigurumi bunny can be a great gift for Easter or an adorable curtain holder .. one thing is sure: the kids will love it! With this nice free amigurumi pattern crocheting one ( or a bunch of ) little bunnies will be a piece of cake! Visit Double Treble Trinkets's blog for this and many more free gorgeous amigurumi patterns:
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Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute zombie ! Who can resist this cute little zombie face? By following along Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet ragdoll pattern you can create this super cute zombie toy in no time! But before you start learning the basics of this ragdoll technique we must warn you: crochet is a very addictive hobby ( once you start you won't be able to stop making these lovely toys ! ) Create a lovely little crochet zombie for your friends or family members as a Halloween gift, they will love it!
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