For homemade Christmas ornaments that are especially meaningful, consider this simple craft. I stumbled upon these beautiful scroll ornaments while I perused Facebook. I found the photo you see here on a friend’s page, and I knew I had to share it with all of you!
If you have children, pets, or a sentimental heart, what could be more fun than homemade keepsake ornaments? Keepsake ornaments allow you to capture a moment in time and gives you the opportunity to revisit that memory every Christmas.
You know what’s great about homemade snowman crafts? You can enjoy them all winter long, from December to mid-March. At the end of December, I’ve noticed people start looking at you a little funny if you don’t put away your Christmas decorations. (True story: I once left my Christmas tree up until sometime in July. Granted, our tree was in our basement, but that’s really no excuse!)
With just an orange, whole cloves, and ribbon, you can create a beautifully fragrant Christmas ornament craft that’s easy enough for kids!
Handmade Christmas ornaments may be the best kind of craft you can work on with your child. First, what child doesn’t love Christmas ornaments? I know whenever my children have helped invite guests into our home around the Christmas holiday, they are eager to point to the ornaments on the tree they helped to make.
Recently I have found myself drawn to homemade Advent calendars. Sure, you can buy one, and you can find beautiful ones in nearly any store and online. But I think creating an Advent calendar for your own family makes it really personal and even more special.
We know you love to make gifts; why not create one of these special homemade Christmas gifts for pets that your dog or cat will love?
Christmas doesn’t really seem like Christmas without trees, so let’s consider Christmas tree crafts. They make great gifts, tree ornaments, and/or great holiday décor. When I was growing up, it always seemed to me like the Christmas season had truly begun the minute my parents put up our tree. There is something about Christmas trees that just sings, “It’s Christmas time!”
Sure, you could go buy a Christmas wreath if you need a new one or to replace an old one, but wouldn’t it be fun to make your own handmade Christmas wreath? Making your own wreath has many advantages.
Reused or recycled Christmas cards can be a fantastic resource for a crafter. Every year our family receives Christmas cards from friends and family all over the country. They are a delight to receive, and every year I display them proudly. But when Christmas ends, what do you do with all those card?