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This craft category is a huge collection of Christmas crafts ( DIY Christmas gifts & Christmas decorations)! DIY Christmas decoration ( indoor and outdoor Christmas decors, Christmas table settings, Christmas window decors, Christmas centerpieces, Christmas mantel decors), Santa crafts, Christmas greeting cards, homemade Christmas presents, gifts in a jar ideas, Christmas party snacks, gift wrapping ideas, DIY Christmas tree decorations, free Christmas printables, Christmas crafts for kids and many more Christmas crafts and homemade Christmas gifts!
Inexpensive wreath base with toilet paper rolls - recycling
With this brilliant lifehacking craft idea you can create a sturdy wreath base from nothing! You just need some toilet paper rolls and a little tape to make this inexpensive wreath base. Unbelievably creative, yet simple and easy! This tp roll werath base can be a perfect addition to your christmas or easter decoration just decorate it with different decor elements such as: ribbons, pine branches, toys, faux grass or a fluffy scarf! This super cheap wreath base is a great way to repurpose some paper junk and made a gorgeous handmade decor at the same time!
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DIY Dancing Christmas elf - newspaper craft for kids
It’s that time of year when our minds turn to Christmas crafts - isn’t it? We just adore the opportunities the festive holidays brings for all sorts of colorful and jolly arts and crafts for kids . This year kick off the season with an adorable dancing newspaper elf craft by Kids Craft Room! You can of course make this cheeky elf from ordinary paper or card but we love the recycled element! Not only does this newspaper dancing elf craft look super cute but you can play with it too and make it dance ! It has long legs that are folded in a way that allows them to move freely as if the elf was dancing a jolly Christmas jig!
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DIY Advent wreath - Christmas home decor
Surprise your friends and family this year and create a stylish Christmas decoration with the traditional warmth by making a craft of an advent "wreath" with candles which is so beautify for your home on Christmas. Get the tutorial and create a festive Christmas decoration for your home:
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Crochet Santa mason jar cozy (free crochet pattern)
This cute and easy crocheted Santa mason jar cozy takes about an hour to work up and is super festive! Repurpose / upcycle empty mason jars and create fun Christmas gifts for the kids or your friends/family! This free crochet Santa mason jar cozy pattern is very easy ( made with only beginner crochet stitches ). This crocheted Santa jar cozy is a very fun ( and low-budget ) way to decorate your home at Christmas as well! These mason jar/tin can cozies are changeable ( and washable ) so you can easily dress up your jars/cans/bottles differently in any season/holidays if you wish!
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Bottle cap snowman - easy winter craft for kids
Do you love recycling ? Are you looking for a simple, inexpensive and fun Christmas / winter craft which can be easily made by the kids ? Try this fun snowman bottle cap decor ! Isn't it super cute? This bottle cap reindeer Christmas ornament is a very nice recycling craft project and someone needs to drink the beers to produce lots of bottle caps which can be also a very nice thing! And working with recyclable materials is an important contribution to environmental protection. This bottle cap craft can be a great winter craft project in the classroom as well!
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Whimsical Santa ornaments and decorations easily - winter gnomes
If you are in need of an easy and fun Christmas craft to do with the kids - or just want to make a fun decor for your home at Christmas try these super adorable christmas Gnomes / Santas ! They are not just super cute and fun decors but it's also a very easy craft project thats perfect for decorating and also for disguising gifts and gift bags ! With this nice creative idea you can make a set of christmas tree ornaments or simply decorate your home in a fun stylish scandinavian style ! All you need is a styrofoam ball , some yarn , a little piece of ( felt ) fabric and a big wooden bead.
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DIY Christmas street lamps (lamp posts) fom paper (free template)
This beautiful winter/Christmas paper lamp ( lamp post ) is not just a super easy and inexpensive recycling craft but it can be a gorgeous addition to your Christmas decor ! With this nice step-by-step video craft tutorial you can create one paper Christmas lamp post in no time! For this Christmas craft project you will need: paper tubes, black construction paper, glue and a little faux snow. Of course you can make the paper lanterns / lamp posts in any other color than black they will look gorgeous! ( Imagine a nice gold or silver , or a romantic/vintage antique white! ) You can find the free template >>>here<<<
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Amigurumi reindeer & Christmas tree (free crochet patterns)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi reindeer and miniature Christmas tree with Ekaterina Ustinova's lovely free crochet patterns in no time! This reindeer amigurumi toy can be a lovely gift for kids of all ages , and of course for adults as well! If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi reindeer bigger, simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn and a larger hook. This crocheted reindeer is so easy to make : this amigurumi project is absolutely suitable for beginner amigurumi crocheters! Get the free patterns at amigurum.com and let's get crocheting :
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Doodles the deer plush toy (free sewing pattern)
Despite being a little tubby, Doodles the deer requires cozy accessories to stay warm during the winter. Doodles will make the perfect gift for a child , or anyone who appreciates plump, cuddly plush animals ! This reindeer plush toy can be made from new fabric or, for an eco-friendly plush toy , upcycled clothing or eco-friendly felt or fleece. Fluffmonger has made a video tutorial as well as a step-by-step photo tutorial for us on how to make Doodles the super cute soft toy reindeer. To get the video and the free pattern click the button below. Happy sewing !
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Crochet Christmas fingerless gloves (snowman and gingerbread man) - free pattern
Learn how to crochet a cozy pair of super adorable fingerless crochet snowman and gingerbread man gloves with this free crochet pattern and tutorial from Repeat Crafter Me! Crochet fingerless gloves provide warmth, simplicity and the convenience of being able to use your fingers when you need to like searching through your pockets or purse. They also add a little bit of festiveness to your wardrobe, and let’s not forget that crochet fingerless gloves also make great Christmas gifts! ( Not only are they useful, but they’re also an easy crochet project when you’re looking to come up with a gift quickly! ) Get the free pattern at repeatcrafterme.com and let's get crocheting :
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DIY Easy homemade crystal soap - soap making
Are you looking for a fun and useful gift for your crystal/gemstone lover friends ( or for yourself ) ? Try this gorgeous, super easy to make and fun crystal soap with clear glycerin soap base ! Nifty will shows you how to make a cute crystal shape glicerin soap that is great as a Christmas or birthday gift for your beauty loving friends and family members and for any other soap making project ! This craft project is not as difficult as it seems, with this nice step-by step video soap making tutorial making a few gorgeous crystal soap will be a piece of cake! You can use different essential oils or even oil combinations to create your own unique fun gemstone soaps !
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Santa pants flower pots - fun Christmas decor
Santa Claus is coming.. to town! We bet that this song  will stuck in your head every time you see these DIY Christmas planters! A Santa pants basket in Michaels inspired this little cute Santa pants flower pot. Adorable, isn't it? Honestly, this Christmas craft is so easy, and these Santa pants flower pots look so great with two pretty poinsettia plants inside them. We love it! These DIY Santa pants flower pots  look great for outdoor holiday decor, or fabulous inside as a centerpiece OR you can give them as cute Christmas gifts (filled with treats)!
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Tilda style winter rabbit plushies ( free sewing pattern )
We are in love with Tilda styles plushies. They are so adorable and unique! In this nice craft masterclass site you can learn how to make these super cute winter Tilda rabbits! The best in this sewing project is: you can find here 2 sets of clothing for your soft bunnies: a spring gardener set and a warm winter set , so you can use them as winter decors and leave them till Easter! And if spring is over you can give them to your kids as cute soft toys! Win-win! Of course you will find the free sewing pattern for the Tilda style rabbit plushies in the linked site as well!
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Cute little amigurumi penguin (free russian crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi penguin ! This cuddly crochet penguin is a great amigurumi pattern to work on, because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi penguin can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free penguin crochet pattern will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy. The difficulty of this  free penguin amigurumi pattern is easy, so you can crochet one easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi!  You can crochet this super cute amigurumi penguin as a gift for any occasion or you can make some for your kids and friends just for fun!
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DIY Clothespin angel - Christmas craft for kids
This beautiful DIY clothespin angel by Project Kid easily hangs on the Christmas tree or where ever an angel needs to be. Whether functional or from the craft store, a clothespin and a few other fun craft materials make a pretty angel. These DY clothespin angels are darling and very fun to make. We think kids would love to try this Christmas craft project. Visit projectkid.com and get the step-by-step tutorial on how to make his lovely clothespin angel :
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DIY Jumping paper cup elf - fun Christmas craft for kids
This jumping paper cup elf puppet craft by Kids Craft Room is so much fun to make and play with! By following along Kids Craft Room's easy to follow tutorial, kids will be able to make these easy and fun jumping elf puppets that leap up and down when you pull the string! Such a cute interactive Christmas craft ! Hang your finished paper cup elf puppets on a hook or door handle and when you pull the strings out to the side it will jump up along the strings and when you bring your hands together again it will jump back down! So fun!
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DIY Button shaped sugar cookies - Christmas gift idea
These delicious (and easy!) Christmas button cookies by Celebrate Creativity are way better than any old gift card.These button shaped sugar cookies are also pretty easy to make and it's a perfect Christmas present for cookie lovers.  There are many reasons to love the holidays, but Christmas cookies are definitely on the top of that list.  These button shaped cookies are sure to sweeten up your Christmas , and impress friends at your cookie swap! A platter of these adorable button shaped sugar cookies  will impress any guest this holiday season.
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Easy bead snowflake ornament - free beading pattern
We are so happy now, because we simply LOVE beading , especially when a pattern is so easy, quick and free ! This gorgeous beaded snowflake by SimpleBeads is absolutely one of our favorites! If you have some beautiful bugle beads that you've been wanting to use, but you have nothing else in your stash that coordinates with the unusual color, this snowflake pattern is perfect to use them up! And you can use the finished bead snowflakes as Christmas or winter ornaments! By making different kinds of snowflakes and also by using different colors of beads and bugles , you can create a truly fabulous beaded blizzard!
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DIY Triangle box advent calendar
All you need to make this easy advent calendar is this free triangle box template, cardstock, glue and a marker.  We recommend a fine felt tip pen since you can create much more detailed work, but a regular Sharpie works fine too.  This DIY Triangle box advent calendar project is really fun because it's quick and ends up looking really good and you can let loose with your  doodling creativity  Lastly, we think the kids will enjoy the treats I’ll be hiding in these boxes! 
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Homemade birdseed Christmas ornaments - bird feeding
This adorable birdseed ornament by By Mavis Butterfield at eHow is an inexpensive activity the whole family can enjoy making on a lazy weekend afternoon. The kids will have a blast making them, and the birds will enjoy eating them. The first version offered on EHow produces cookie-shaped ornaments kids especially love, but they really only work in cold climates where the birdseed ornaments remain frozen. In warmer climates, you can use the second version involves adorable pinecones ! Get the tutorial at ehow.com and let the fun begin:
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Christmas tree origami
This is a very easy to make and low budget christmas decoration idea: an origami christmas tree! Looks beautiful on any christmas tree, and you can make it from any colured paper or anything that you can fold.
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DIY Easy paper Rudolph bauble ornament
Paper Christmas ornaments are so fun to make! Maggy from Red Ted Art will teaches you how to make  some super adorable paper reindeer ornaments! With this free printable creating these super cute reindeer bauble Christmas ornaments will be a piece of cake!  You can use the finished paper reindeer ornaments as a cute Christmas tree additions OR you can use them to create super cute Christmas cards with the kids!
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DIY felt Christmas gnomes (step-by-step tutorial)
Easy and fun DIY Christmas elf dolls by Creative Mamy for your holiday home decor ! So cute and simple to create! These adorable DIY Christmas elf dolls are one of our all time favorite Christmas crafts. These fun Christmas dolls make adorable winter home decors, or in smaller sizes: Christmas ornaments or gift toppers. Watch this step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make little Christmas elfs now:
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Easy paper (ribbon) gift bags
This is a very nice DIY craft video tutorial : an easy Paper ( ribbon ) gift bag by Innova Crafts. With this video you can learn how to make these original paper bags for small gifts. Perfect for chritmas gifts or birthday gifts, but you can use them to wrap baby shower gifts too!
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DIY Santa finger puppet - Christmas craft for kids (free printable)
We simply love jolly Santa crafts ! This fun finger puppet Santa craft by Kids Craft Room it’s super easy to make and oh so fun to play with! This jolly little paper Santa is such a fun interactive Christmas craft for kids and a great way to encourage imaginative play and story telling. You can use this paper finger puppet Santa in two ways: you can print the free Santa finger puppet template and color it in or you can trace around it onto colored card. Both methods make gorgeous Santa finger puppets that are fun to play with! Get the free printable Santa finger puppet template at kidscraftroom.com and let's get crafting:
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Brownie christmas trees with sugar icing
Is there anything more delicious than the combination of peppermint and chocolate? Particularly when there’s icing and sprinkles involved?  It’s pretty much guaranteed to brighten your day.
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Dimensional honeycomb paper Christmas tree ornaments or wreath
This festive paper christmas decor is not just super easy to make (and also inexpensive) but gorgeous and unique at the same time! You can use any wrapping /thinner scrapbook or other colorful patterned papers to make some and decorate your home at Christmas with them! We love how festive and colorfu this 3 dimensional christmas tree ornament / Christmas wreath is, and even the smallest crafty hands can make some because it's really super easy to make! You can create the dimensional paper ornaments in large sizes as nice non-traditional Christmas weraths or in small as delicate Christmas tree ornaments.
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Easy crochet angel Christmas tree ornament (free pattern)
Would you like to make an adorable crochet Christmas tree ornament that you can give as a lovely gift to your loved ones at Christmas? Crochet these  easy  crochet angels by Atty! Cute, isn't it? This crochet pattern is not only completely free, but also very simple, so you can crochet some lovely angel Christmas ornaments easily even as a beginner crocheter! As an extra  - with these wonderful crocheted angel Christmas tree decorations - comes a detailed ,photo illustrated crochet tutorial also for free!
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