Fun & Easy Christmas Crafts for the Whole Family

I receive several Christmas catalogues around this time of year and there are always varieties of ideas that use felt crafts. While some are extraordinarily detailed, others are simple forms that you can use creatively to make something special. By using some simple cookie cutters or templates found online, cut shapes out of felt and use them for wrapping presents, making ornaments, or creating a garland.

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If you're a crafter like me, you're ready to get started on some Christmas ornaments crafts. For this idea, I bought some papier-mâché ornaments from the craft store - all of the other materials I already owned. Let your imagination run wild with this one - I thought of several ways to decorate these great inexpensive ornaments.

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Christmas is such a magical time for kids and I am always looking for easy kids Christmas crafts. Sometimes it's the simple things that the kids will remember the most as they get older, and these recipes are an easy and fun way to add some holiday cheer. Every year we leave the same old plate of cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer - but this year, we are leaving out some reindeer food instead.

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There is something about a snowman that warms the heart for the Christmas season. Use this adorable snowman for easy Christmas crafts to decorate your home. In just a few simple steps, you will have yourself a fabulous snowman Christmas decoration to hang on your door. He is inviting and cute, but looks professionally made. Make many of these and give your Christmas projects to your neighbors and friends.

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It seems like every year I am looking for new Christmas ornaments to make. I don't really want them to be too difficult, but I do want them to be beautiful. I was shopping recently at a local store and came across a package of unfinished chip art shapes. Chip art is similar to cardboard, but it comes in beautiful shapes.

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As the time draws closer to the holiday season, these fall Thanksgiving crafts are simple solutions for decorating your table. I love using natural materials in my crafts. And for these ideas, use them over and over (or add some yummy treats instead). Just a few simple materials and create a custom-made table for your guests this year.

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Dust off those unused glass vases and candle holders and transform them into a great Thanksgiving crafts centerpiece. I know all of us have several old glass vases or candle holders that you hold onto because you know you'll find a purpose for them at some point. Well, this is a great idea for reusing them in a fresh way that will work for your Thanksgiving table decoration this year.

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There is something about Christmas that calls for crafts and food, so why not combine the two for yummy edible Christmas crafts for kids. Your kids will love spending time in the kitchen with you to create these easy Christmas crafts for kids. I made these stained glass candies with my mom every Christmas, starting when I was 4-years-old. Since then, I've made them a tradition of my own.

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I am always looking for new and creative easy Christmas crafts for kids to make each year. And this year, I'll be adorning my windows with festive paper flags. There are so many creative ways you can transform these simple flags into something special. The basic supplies are things you most likely already have on hand, and embellish them with any other supplies you choose.

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Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that I love because Thanksgiving craft ideas come from the heart. If you share your holiday with family, friends, or neighbors, it's always nice to add thoughtful touches to your holiday table. Leaf posies, pinecone turkeys and beautiful leaf place cards grace your table with color and signs of the harvest.

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