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DIY Christmas yarn star ornament - easy Christmas yarn craft
Have you ever crafted yarn ornaments ? They are simple and so beautiful! This gorgeous, decorative, and frugal Christmas star ornament by Decora Recicla Imagina is so easy to make, you won't believe your eyes! Using yarn, glue, sewing pins and styrofoam trays, you can make unique and beautiful homemade Christmas ornaments in minutes! Of course, you can use any other shapes than stars : imagine a gorgeous yarn Christmas tree, a snowflake, or a snowman... the possibilities are endless!
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DIY Straw snowflake - rustic Christmas tree ornament
Use this easy DIY Christmas ornament idea in your holiday arts and crafts time! With it's natural color, this DIY Straw snowflake ornament by Соломоградcan be a great DIY Christmas decoration that you can reuse year after year.To create these gorgeous straw snowflake ornaments you won't need special craft equipment just a simple comb. This nature craft is easy to make, cheap and the outcome still gorgeous! This straw snowflake will add a little bit of rustic touch to your Christmas decoration. Read this step-by-step tutorial and create a set of straw ornaments !
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DIY Bow tie pasta garland - easy Christmas craft for kids
If you're looking for a last-minute holiday DIY , look no further than your own pantry ! This DIY bow tie pasta garland by The Gold Jellybean is a super easy Christmas decor project, which doesn't require tons of expensive craft materials only a handful of ( expired ) bow tie pasta. ( This Christmas craft is such a super fun way to use up old or expired pasta around the house! ) Give your Christmas tree a heartfelt touch of homemade with this fun and easy pasta garland :
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Easy DIY yarn ball ornament - how to make yarn balls
Looking for a super simple and gorgeous winter/ Christmas decoration? Here's a quick, simple and budget-friendly yarn decor you can try out for this Christmas season! Make festive yarn balls with Thoughts for Happy Minds' simple instructions to add some flash to parties or your home decor. Although this yarn ball ornament takes a day to dry, these colorful yarn balls can be great last-minute Christmas decorations. Or, in vibrant or elegant colors, it can be also a great party decor for any special occasion! ( Yarn balls are colorful, versatile and suitable for so many holidays and occasions. ) Watch the video and learn how to make them:
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3D Paper snowflake ornament - easy DIY winter decor
This easy to make 3-Dimensional paper snowflake looks gorgeous hanging on a Christmas tree or in a window, and this beautiful paper ornament is also super fun to make! ( For kids or adults as well! ) This 3D paper snowflake can be a winter-time decor, or if you make it in fun vibrant colors it can be a great flower like spring decor as well! Karin used double-sided paper ( white/silver ) to make it and we think it was a good choice - these two colors make it look even more three-dimensional . If you make this easy paper ornament in small sizes it can be a great addition to your Christmas tree !
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DIY Ribbon (or T-shirt yarn ) Christmas tree ornament
Let us show you today a super easy, super quick Christmas craft that can be a lovely addition to your Christmas decor or Christmas tree! These beautiful Christmas ornaments are made from old T-shirts ! Unbelievable isn't it? T-shirt yarn is a brilliant way to re-purpose your old clothes and create gorgeous decors such as this nice ribbon Christmas tree ornament ! This DIY ribbon Christmas tree ornament is a super creative and absolutely low-budget way to decorate your Christmas tree ! ( And this Christmas craft is also super easy to make,so you can create some with the kids as well! )
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DIY Scandinavian Santa gnome Christmas tree ornament
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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Easy Christmas wood slice snowman ornament
The shape of a wood slice is just asking for it to be made into a snowman , and it’s one of the easiest things you can make! This fun Christmas craft by Easy Peasy And Fun would be perfect for large groups or other get-togethers to make together. The making of these cute wood slice snowman face Christmas tree ornaments doesn’t take many craft supplies and it’s pretty hard to mess up. You can create some with the kids as well! If you would like to make a whole snowman family use Google's search for " snowman face " you will find lots of different designs!
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Easy DIY origami Christmas ornament star
What can be better than an inexpensive , quick , but still gorgeous and colorful paper Christmas decor which involves a stylish but classic star ? This gorgeous paper origami star can be folded literally in minutes and it will spice up any boring wall space in your home or in the classroom ! You can use the origami star to decorate the kids' room at any time of the year, if you are not into Christmas decors. With this super video paper folding tutorial you can make a few origami stars with your kids in no time, from a few sheets of colorful origami paper - or from leftover wrapping papers pieces ( even wallpaper pieces, and old book pages will work well with this easy origami project ) !
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Easy crochet Christmas tree ornament wreath (free pattern)
Do you love to crochet? 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 wreath Christmas tree ornaments with ribbon embellishments! Cute, isn't it? This crochet Christmas ornament  pattern is not only completely free, but also very simple, so you can crochet it easily even as a beginner crocheter! This easy crochet Christmas tree ornament wreath will look gorgeous in any color and size! (you can use different materials as the loop base: wire, curtain rings, plastic bottle cap rings or even thick yarn)
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Kid’s fingerprint handmade Christmas ornaments
For this year make these cute clay ornaments with the kids to hang on the Christmas tree! Our favorite part about these gorgeous snowflake ornaments is that the little hearts are made with kids’ fingerprints!  This cute snowflake Christmas tree ornament  keepsake is perfect for the kids to do at Christmas,even you can whip up a few homemade gift tags for the presents with this nice fingerprint preserving technique in no time! This super cute Christmas kids craft is very easy to do, and it can be a lovely handmade Christmas gift for parents  & grandparents as well!
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DIY wood slice & chalkboard paint Christmas ornaments
If you still have some wood slices from your previous  wood slice project, use them up with making these super simple & super quick wood slice ornaments! Even if you do not know how to draw at all, you can still create these lovely and natural looking ornaments within no time! Just follow Ginger's step-by-step tutorial on how to make these gorgeous DIY wood slice & chalkboard paint Chrristmas ornaments, and it will be a piece of cake! Let's get crafting!
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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 Clothespin stars - easy wooden Christmas ornaments
When you take clothespins apart and put them back together, they are something more: clothespin snowflakes! These clothespin snowflakes by Robin ( All Things Heart And Home) are so beautiful with those intricate cut-outs!  We love sharing easy and fun craft tutorials on mindy and these beautiful clothespin stars are no exception! These rustic / vintage style stars make a beautiful addition to your Christmas decor and are so fun and easy to make. (Even the smallest crafty hands can create some in no time!) You can make these clothespin stars in any size depending on what size of clothespins you decide to use.
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DIY Paper strip Rudolph reindeer Christmas ornament for kids
It's time for a new fun and easy Christmas project : let’s make a super cute paper ball reindeer craft! What’s wonderful about these lovely reindeer paper balls is that you can turn them into the most adorable Christmas garland ever! Construction paper is one of our favorite crafting material (so many possibilities and quite frugal too!), and we do love all kinds of paper ball creatures! With the festive time of the year approaching, it’s time to look into festive characters, making Rudolph the reindeer is certainly a must. Ready to make your little reindeer? Clink on the link below and create one!
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Easy DIY snowman Christmas ornament with sock hat
We think baby socks are probably just about the cutest things on the planet! They’re just so tiny and colorful! But, just like with adult socks , sometimes the dryer eats one and you’re left with a single sock. If you have a couple of lonely baby socks sitting in your “missing socks” bin, for this Christmas create a fun snowman ornament from hem! Repurposing is always fun , so grab a few lonely socks and create this super cute DIY snowman ornament with the kids! This cute snowman Christmas tree ornament can be a lovely winter decor in your home, and it's also a super quick project!
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DIY Wine cork snowman - easy Christmas craft for kids
We love Christmas ! And all that Christmas brings. One of our favorite crafty activities at this time of year is making Christmas tree ornaments we also rather adore easy snowman crafts ! We also think that homemade Christmas ornaments make for lovely little gifts to friends and family and look gorgeous as part of your gift wrap. So grab a few wine cork and create this cute little snowmen cork ornament with the kids. Perfect to add some color to the season!
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Table tennis ball snowman Christmas ornament - craft for kids
We love Christmas ! And all that Christmas brings. One of our favorite crafty activities at this time of year is making Christmas tree ornaments we also rather adore easy snowman crafts ! We also think that homemade Christmas ornaments make for lovely little gifts to friends and family and look gorgeous as part of your gift wrap. So grab a few ta ble tennis balls and create this cute little snowmen ornament with the kids. Perfect to add some color to the season!
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Wine cork penguin Christmas tree ornament - kids craft
Today we have a super quick but oh so cute DIY Christmas ornament for you – more specifically DIY Christmas cork ornaments! It may be early for some of you to start thinking  about Christmas, but these little wine cork penguin Christmas tree ornaments  make great fund raisers at school fairs and similar. If you have a production line set up, you can make them quickly, easily and cheaply! And you do need to start collecting those corks now! So, today RedTedArt shows you how to make an adorable  cork penguin ornament!
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Wine cork Santa bowling - Christmas craft for kids
Today we have a quirky little craft that can go two ways: either you make our cute little Santa craft and hang it up on your Christmas tree as an ornament. We love  DIY wine cork Christmas ornaments! Or you make at least 6 of these and create your very own little Santa Craft bowling game. Which will it be? RedTedArt will teach you how to make these super adorable Santa wine cork ornaments (or the Santa bowling game) in no time! This little easy Christmas craft can be a great project for kids of all ages!
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Easy DIY miniature clay pot Minnie and Mickey mouse  ornament
You can make these Disney inspired ornaments for your tree this holiday season.  If your kids love Mickey and Minnie, they will love helping to paint these terra cotta pots and make ornaments like their favorite characters.  Let them help with the painting of these easy to make holiday ornaments. Make these Disney inspired ornaments for your tree or to give as a lovely Christmas gifts.  You will love how easy Mickey and Minnie are to make for your Christmas tree! ( Or you can use this cute flower pot craft idea to spice up the kids' Mickey & Minnie Mouse themed party! )
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Plastic spoon angel - easy Christmas craft for kids
It's time time to make a beloved icon of Christmas . And it's none other than the beautiful angel . Angels are believed to be messengers of God. The lore is that an angel appeared to Virgin Mary to announce the birth of Christ and proclaimed him the savior of all people. Here is our adorable spoon angel ornament to adorn Christmas tree ! These little plastic spoon angels are super sweet and simple to make - this is a perfect afternoon Christmas craft for the kids.
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Clothespin reindeer - easy Christmas craft for kids
Add a nice little detail to your Christmas cards or gifts by making a fun looking clothespin reindeer craft. Handmade gifts are the best and we do like to top them with sweet little details such as these clothespin reindeer . These DIY clothespin reindeer are a fun C hristmas crafty activity both for kids and grownups to make. This little clothespin craft is a super easy and quick one, perfect for an afternoon. Use the finished clothespin reindee r to decorate your Christmas tree, Christmas gifts, Christmas cards or just create some with the kids for fun in the classroom!
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Popsicle stick star ornaments - easy craft stick craft for kids
We love pom poms ! Homemade or shop bought, big or small, pom poms can add a fantastic splash of color and texture to all sorts of kids crafts . Adorable mini pom poms make these craft stick star ornaments by Kids Craft Room come to life with a beautiful and zingy display of shape and color! These colorful pom pom popsicle stick stars will look amazing hanging on your Christmas tree or as a bright and cheery bedroom or nursery display all year round.
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Easy DIY burlap reindeer ornament - Christmas craft for kids
With the festive time of the year approaching, it’s time to look into festive characters, making Rudolph the reindeer is certainly a must. Ready to make your little reindeer?  This year Kids Craft Room is sharing this cute burlap reindeer ornament craft with us. We can't resist this super cute burlap Rudolf ,he is just so darn cute! These burlap reindeer ornaments are super simple to make and no-sew too which is always a bonus for me especially during the bust festive holidays!
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DIY Himmeli drinking straw stars - easy party decor
If you have LOTS of plastic drinking straws , this is the perfect Christmas craft for you! This fun drinking straw dimensional star ornament can be a great Christmas decor, 4th of July decor or birthday party decor both indoors and outdoors so, if you planning to decorate your trees outside this is also a fun way to do it! This drinking straw star ornament is so easy to make , even the smallest crafty hands can create some. Read this step-by-step tutorial by Natalie and create your own drinking straw star ornaments !
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DIY Rocking paper plate Santa - fun Christmas craft for kids
Why make a regular paper plate Santa when you can make one that doubles up as a toy ? This fun little rocking paper plate Santa craft by Easy Peasy And Fun isn’t just for making : once done you can push it and it will rock left and right and even slightly forward or backward, depending on how you push it. Fun, isn't it? Or you can use the finished paper plate Santas as an ornament : just hang it on a string. This fun little Santa craft makes a pretty cute classroom or home decoration ! Besides of it's super fun and adorable, It’s also super easy ! Ready to make one? Let’s get Christmas crafting :
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DIY Pom pom Santa Christmas ornament - yarn ornament
This DIY Pom pom 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 make pom poms , so this would be a fun one to do with them too. You can use a dinner fork or a homemade cardboard pom pom maker to create the pom poms ( if you haven't got a pom pom maker at hand. ) With this fun technique you can make little Christmas gnomes similar to Santa , just use colorful felt pieces instead of red.
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How to make pompoms - DIY cardboard pom pom maker
In this step-by-step video tutorial Red Ted Art will teach you how to make a pom pom maker out of cardboard, and use it to create pom poms in various sizes and colors. Yarn pom poms are great fun for making your own decorations or unique accessories: turn the pom poms into keychains, zipper pulls, pencil toppers, pom pom bookmarks, pom pom mats, pom pom ornaments.. the possibilities are truly endless! watch this video and learn how to make your own cardboard pom pom maker:
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DIY Paper cone Santa - fun Christmas craft for kids
When gearing up for the holidays, paper crafts are an easy way to catch a little bit of holiday spirit, and this adorable paper cone Santa Claus decoration by Paper Magic is just a perfect craft to make! These adorable little paper cone Santas can be used as Christmas decorations to hang around the house, or they can be turned into lovely Christmas tree ornaments. So, grab a mug of peppermint hot chocolate, put your feet up, and get ready to fall in love with a paper cone Santa Claus:
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DIY Toilet paper roll Santa, snowman, reindeer and elf - Christmas craft for kids
If you’re looking for easy Christmas crafts for kids then you’ll love these Christmas toilet paper roll crafts by The Best Ideas For Kids! Kids love to create crafts with toilet paper rolls and the best part is that toilet paper rolls can be recycled into a fun Christmas craft activity. The Best Ideas For Kids will show you how to turn your toilet paper rolls into 4 different Christmas characters:
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Christmas village advent calendar ( free paper house cutting files )
Here comes a lovely & festive printable paper craf t: a wonderful set of enchanting little DIY paper houses perfect for your Christmas village ! These little paper houses by Delia Creates are simple in design which makes them great for personalizing however you want. Dress them up with snowy glitter on the roofs, paint on fine details, or choose a gradient of papers. There are lots of possibilities! If you don't need an advent calendar you can use these little paper houses as adorable Christmas ornaments or even as cute party treat boxes for your upcoming Christmas party !
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