75+ Easy Christmas Crafts to Make at the Last Minute
From stocking stuffer ideas to Christmas ornament ideas, we have it all here!
Just because December 25th is right around the corner doesn't mean there isn't still time to make some easy Christmas crafts. Find stocking stuffer ideas, Christmas ornament ideas, and tons of handmade Christmas craft ideas with our favorite 75+ Easy Christmas Crafts to Make at the Last Minute. Whether you're looking to craft your own gifts for friends and family, or whether you're looking to create some unique homemade Christmas decorations, then these are just the projects you need. Don't let the holiday season pass you by without taking advantage of these easy holiday crafts!
Christmas can be a stressful time and you might suddenly realize in the middle of December that you haven't decorated or finished your shopping. Take a deep breath, because we have you covered with this collection of quick Christmas crafts.
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Handmade Christmas Gifts
One of the biggest stresses leading up to the holidays is finding the perfect present for everyone on your Christmas list. If you're pressed for time but still want to give handmade Christmas gifts to your friends and family, here's what you should do. First, don't panic! Second, take a look at our fabulous list of Christmas craft gift ideas below to find easy-to-make Christmas crafts for neighbors, teachers, and other special people in your life. See, wasn't that simple?
You've come to the right place for the best DIY Christmas gifts. We have you covered with the perfect match for anyone on your list. Your loved ones will surely feel special when they receive such heartfelt presents.
Crochet Mini Ornament Bookmark
Crochet lovers rejoice! This Crochet Mini Ornament Bookmark is a perfect idea for handmade Christmas gifts at the last minute.
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Handmade Coasters for Christmas
There's nothing quite like these Handmade Coasters for Christmas because each set is specially designed by you.
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Get ready to be adorable when you make this Snowman Mason Jar Candle. Create your own DIY candle that you can make any scent you want!
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Little Sachet Stocking Stuffers
If you've been stumped for stocking stuffer ideas, make a bunch of these adorable Little Sachet Stocking Stuffers and you'll have everyone on your list covered.
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If you're looking for easy and fun Christmas crafts that you can give as gifts this season, this DIY Mason Jar Reindeer Gift is simple to make and easily customized.
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Heart Map Homemade Christmas Gifts
If you're looking for personalized homemade gift ideas grab a map of a special location and create any of these Heart Map Homemade Christmas Gifts.
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If you've always wanted to learn how to make candles, there is no better time than the holidays. With this tutorial, you will learn how to make beautiful Layered Scent Holiday Candles.
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This sweet Stacked Photo Block Ornament is simply adorable and so easy to make. We know it would make the perfect gift for a grandparent, aunt or uncle!
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Magic Money Mason Jar Snow Globe
This Magic Money Mason Jar Snow Globe is anything but boring. Give your loved one a fun element of surprise to an otherwise predictable gift.
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Do you love mason jars? If you're in need of holiday inspiration, try out a few of the fun ideas in our collection: 35+ Mason Jar Crafts for Christmas
Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments
When you're short on time but still want to create that special homemade feel for Christmas, there's one thing that can really help you out. These simple yet cute Christmas ornament ideas are just what you need. Since they're so small, ornaments are some of the best Christmas crafts to make at the last minute. All of the Christmas ornament ideas featured below can be made in one evening, so don't worry if December 25th is just days away.
You simply can't celebrate the holidays without making homemade Christmas ornaments. What else could make your tree look so unique?
Add A Little Burlap Love to your Christmas tree this holiday season. This beautiful and rustic ornament is easy to make and should cost very little.
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Not all homemade Christmas ornaments have to be holiday-related. We love this Trendy Pillow Ornament because it will add a touch of modern style to your Christmas decor.
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Personalized DIY Ornaments are sophisticated and add a special touch to any decorated tree. You can make these easy-to-make ornaments for yourself or to give as personalized gifts.
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Stashbuster Candy Cane Ornaments
We're not sure what we like most about these Stashbuster Candy Cane Ornaments, the fact that they are completely adorable, or the fact that they make use of your scraps!
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These Twisted Yarn Wreath Ornaments are the perfect simple Christmas crafts for kids because they require minimal supplies and very few steps.
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This year, try creating these Cupcake Liner Ornaments! They're an easy and affordable way to make your tree your own.
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This Dog Bone Christmas Ornament is not only easy to make but affordable! What a great way to celebrate canine pals during the holidays.
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These Baking Pan Tin Stars will look lovely on your tree, and you can make a bunch for the price of one store-bought star!
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Tired of all that junk mail that piles up day after day, especially during the holidays? Make use of it all with the cute and simple Junk Mail Ornaments.
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This needle-point Gingerbread House Ornament is a fun and simple Christmas craft for you to try out this holiday season.
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Make your Christmas tree decorations even sweeter this year with this Glittery Cupcake DIY Ornament that is just as cute as a cupcake – literally.
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Beautiful Rolled Paper Christmas Ornaments
Step up your Christmas tree decorations this year with these Beautiful Rolled Paper Christmas Ornaments! You are going to love this new way to use quilling paper.
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Felt Camera DIY Christmas Ornaments
This Felt Camera DIY Christmas Ornament is incredibly cute, perfect for anyone who loves cameras or capturing the moment, and makes for great homemade gift ideas.
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Any house filled with children is bound to have a pile of broken crayons. Your kids will love this Melted Crayon Ornaments project this holiday season!
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Give your Christmas tree a personal touch this year with this DIY Angel Ornament. Make this homemade Christmas ornament as an easy way to make your Christmas tree your own.
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You can never have too many easy Christmas craft ideas! In fact, all of the ideas in this free eBook are so simple you'll barely believe it: "7 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts: Make Your Own Ornaments, Wreaths and More!" eBook
DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas
Even well into December, you can still create a magical Christmas atmosphere in your home. All you need are some simple ideas for homemade Christmas decorations, like the ones listed below. From wreaths to garlands to mini Christmas trees, and so much more, you're sure to find something you'll love in this collection of easy Christmas crafts to make at the last minute!
Here you'll find Christmas crafts of every type to help decorate your home. This collection includes beautiful garlands, DIY wreaths, tabletop trees, and so much more!
Fabulous Toilet Paper Rolls Wreath
If you're looking for simple homemade Christmas decorations to make this winter, the Fabulous Toilet Paper Rolls Wreath is deceptively simple to make.
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There's practically nothing out there that is more clever than these adorable Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees. Plus, they are so affordable, you could even say they're cheap to make!
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Cute Coffee Filter Christmas Trees
Older kids and younger kids alike will love seeing how you can turn everyday kitchen supplies into pretty decor by making the Cute Coffee Filter Christmas Trees.
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This Decorative Flower Pot Snowman craft is a thrifty Christmas craft that is sure to bring a smile to you and your children's faces.
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Put your favorite memories on display during the holidays with these cute 3D Photo Memory Trees!
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Your dwelling will look as sweet as can be with this Decorative Candy Paper Craft turning the house into an unofficial candyland.
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Add a little country charm to your home this Christmas with this easy tutorial for a beautiful Burlap and Gingham Wreath.
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You're bound to love these Elegant Christmas Tree Cones that are so stunning, they look like they belong in a magazine!
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Simply Adorable Bottle Brush Trees
Give your home an old-timey feel this Christmas season with these Simply Adorable Bottle Brush Trees.
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Homemade Christmas decorations don't have to be difficult or expensive! Impress your guests with this Stunning Coffee Filter Wreath this holiday season.
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Simple Pine Cone & Ornament DIY Garland
Showcase some of your favorite ornaments with this Simple Pine Cone & Ornament DIY Garland.
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Using Jeweled Christmas Tree Art is a great way to add some classy charm into your homemade Christmas decorations this year!
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Joyful DIY Christmas Decoration
If your style is a bit more eclectic than traditional, then you’ll love this unique Joyful DIY Christmas Decoration.
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Joy to the Dollar Store Xmas Decor
You'd never guess by looking at this Joy to the Dollar Store Xmas Decor, but they were made for next to no money.
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This stunningly beautiful Felt Leaf Christmas Wreath is easy to make and super inexpensive, how could you not love Christmas door decorations like this already?
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With a free downloadable template for the little house, this Mini House Wreath Tutorial is the best thing you'll make this year.
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Reindeer Games Rustic Christmas Sign
Looking for a creative way to harken back to your childhood memories? This Reindeer Games Rustic Christmas Sign will be just the ticket!
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Pine Cone Christmas Tree Craft
You may feel like you have seen every Christmas craft, but this beautiful Pine Cone Christmas Tree Craft will blow the rest out of the water.
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Glitz and glam your Christmas decorations this year with this fabulous Tinsel Letter Garland!
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Challenge the power of the Christmas tree, balsam wreaths, and mistletoe with the deep crimson petals covering this Pretty Poinsettia Wreath.
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What is more heavenly than this DIY Angel Candle Holder? You will not believe how easy it is to recreate this adorable mason jar craft.
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If your walls are looking a little plain, then spruce them up this holiday season by hanging a Yarn DIY Christmas Wreath.
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This Reindeer DIY Wooden Sign is a unique and rustic way to add to your home this winter.
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Amish Village Simple Christmas Decorations
These fun Amish Village Simple Christmas Decorations will make you feel like you have your own little winter wonderland right inside your very home.
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Crepe Paper DIY Christmas Wreath
By the time you learn how to make this easy and fun Crepe Paper DIY Christmas Wreath, you will have a completely new skill set for the new year and beautiful DIY Christmas decor.
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Santa Claus Craft Ideas
Quick! You still have time to make these easy Santa crafts before the jolly man comes down your chimney! Won't he be impressed when he sees these Claus-inspired Christmas crafts proudly displayed in your home? If you ask us, this is a great way to earn some brownie points with the fat man!
Here's a great selection of simple Santa craft ideas that you will be certain to love. These easy Santa crafts are even great to work on with the kids, so don't be shy and get the little ones involved!
This DIY Santa Sack will quickly become part of your family's holiday traditions as you reuse them each year and pass them back and forth each year.
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Make this elegant DIY Santa Holiday Wreath using just a few materials you may already have in your craft collection.
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Santa's suit has never looked better than it does in this Sparkly Santa Jar craft. If you have been looking for Santa crafts for kids to make over winter break, this is a great option for you to start with.
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Want more for less this Christmas? Try this Big Santa Belly Ornament, a clever and easy-to-make Christmas ornament that costs next to nothing to make!
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This Pom Pom Santa Ornament could not get any easier! Make a traditional Scandinavian Christmas ornament with just a pom-pom, a bead, and a scrap of red felt.
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These Tattletale Santas are based on a Swedish tradition that helps keep children from misbehaving during the Christmas season. We think this is one of the most unique Santa craft ideas we've seen!
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This Stand Up 2 x 4 Santa is a great homemade Christmas decoration because he's easy to make and you can prop him up anywhere in your house.
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This Festive Felt Santa Ornament is an easy and fun felt tutorial for Christmas that is completely adorable!
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Find out how to make this humorous Santa's Stuck Place Setting for your party by following this step-by-step tutorial.
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This Jolly Santa Can is such a clever way to reuse old materials, and we can think of so many great uses for it, too.
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If you're a fan of classic and slightly rustic-looking homemade Christmas ornaments, you'll enjoy this tutorial for a Country Santa Ornament.
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This Kids Knit Santa Hat is going to get so many compliments, you'll be getting requests from friends and neighbors alike to make some for their kids too!
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Looking to save money this holiday season? This free eBook is full of crafts for Christmas that won't break your budget so you can make them all: "10 Dollar Store Crafts for Christmas" eBook
Easy Christmas Crafts to Make and Sell
Can't get enough of our easy-to-make Christmas crafts? There are plenty more festive ideas in this collection of Christmas crafts to make and sell, so don't miss out on these great bonus Christmas craft ideas! Remember, it's never too late to spread holiday cheer!
With these Christmas crafts to sell, you'll be able to bring the holiday season to life in a way you never thought possible. Grab your toilet paper rolls and mason jars, and get crafting!
Fill your home with the aroma of the holiday season with these Cinnamon Scented Pinecones. Your home will smell so sweet with minimal effort.
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DIY Hot Chocolate Gift with Peppermint Spoons
This DIY Hot Chocolate Gift with Peppermint Spoons is an easy gift that’s perfect for almost anyone.
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This Hot Cocoa Sugar Scrub Recipe is a perfect gift for friends and neighbors alike. Not only does it smell great, but this homemade sugar scrub is also great for your skin.
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If you love Mason jar crafts this DIY gift idea will be a cinch. These gorgeous Hot Cocoa Mason jars are perfect presents for your friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
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Make this cute Pine Cone Elf and sit him on your bookshelf or let him dangle his legs over the edge of an end table.
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Homemade Snowman Hot Chocolate Jars
Make these Homemade Snowman Hot Chocolate Jars for some holiday cheer this season. Let it snow... marshmallows!
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This beautiful DIY Snow Globe tutorial is easy to follow and a fun activity for children! DIY Snow Globe Mason jars are great Christmas gifts and decor.
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Looking for a cute snow globe to display in your home this Christmas season? Try making your own with some help from the Oh Christmas Tree Mason Jars project.
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Holiday Owl Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
It will be hard for your friends and neighbors to resist this Holiday Owl Rice Krispie Treats Recipe.
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Cute Snowman Homemade Ornaments
There's nothing on the planet more adorable than these little Cute Snowman Homemade Ornaments that will add pops of color all over the tree.
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Using clothespins and paper raffia, you can bring these sweet Clothespin Christmas Angels to life. What a heavenly sight!
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Nativity Story Paperclip Angels
Whether or not you have an angel adorning the top of your Christmas tree, you definitely need to add these Nativity Story Paperclip Angels as well.
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Quick and Easy Homemade Snow Globes
You won't believe how simple it is to make these Quick and Easy Homemade Snow Globes that your little ones will love!
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Stylish Vintage Map Christmas Origami Star
This Stylish Vintage Map Christmas Origami Star is an interesting way to bring a touch of the past into your holiday decorations.
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Upcycled Vintage Shuttlecock DIY Angel Wings
If you have old badminton shuttlecocks turn them into Upcycled Vintage Shuttlecock DIY Angel Wings.
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If you are looking for homemade gift ideas, learn how to sew a pillow with this Tall Tree Pillow Tutorial. This festive pillow just screams cozy and casual!
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Christmas Glass Jar Luminaries
Illuminate your winter nights with these festive Christmas Glass Jar Luminaries that will bring bright cheer to your home this holiday season.
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Metallic-Dipped Christmas DIY Vase
It's hard to resist wanting to make this Metallic-Dipped Christmas DIY Vase - especially since it's so budget-friendly.
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Don't let the season go by without doing a little crafting! If you're looking to save money on your Christmas expenses this holiday season without sacrificing style, take a look at our collection:200+ Easy Christmas Crafts for the Holidays
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Aug 24, 2017
What a great book. It's not too early to get some Christmas presents put aside. I like a few things in this book and they will make wonderful presents to add to my Christmas box in the closet. Then when the holidays come, I will be ready. Thank you for offering it.
Jenny H
Dec 18, 2015
Great ideas for the holiday season. I am so happy that I found this page, it's given me so many DIY ideas for Christmas!
SaraR
Dec 04, 2015
This page is such a lifesaver! Every year I panic about Christmas, but this year I've got it in the bag. I'm going to make gifts in a jar for my neighbors and the monogram mug set for my parents. Thank you so much!
gareypatty 5421712
Dec 18, 2014
I would like 2 tell u bout the Christmas balls I have madeU PUT THE NAME OF SOMEONE SPELL THEIR NAME ON THE BALL WITH TACKY PAINT ANY COLOR THEN PUT INSIDE A PAPER BAG SPRAY BALL WITH SPRAGELSSET IT A SIDE DO HOW MANY U GOT 2 DO I GOT 2 START 2MORROW I HAVE 12 OF THEM 2 DOI HOPE U UNDERSTAND I HAVEN"T GOT MY DONE YET
jesuslovesjeano 18 83956
Nov 22, 2012
HELP: For some unknown reason, directions do not show up. Also, lost the pic of making a fast/easy flower headband in here somewhere, that too would not show me directions! I'm signed in, so that's not the reason. I also noticed here that someone else is having the same problem......do the people of this site ever read the 'comments' and try to help customers.........???
JessiCAN
Nov 26, 2012
@jesuslovesjeano - Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, I'll need a little more information before I can help. Is there a specific project you could not get the directions for? Also, there is no fast/easy flower headband on this page. Could you give us a bit more information about where you saw the headband? I hope we can help! -- Editor of AllFreeHolidayCrafts
vetnurse 0892677
Dec 17, 2011
My favorite cratfs are quick and easy. Ornaments are easy, esp ones that we put pics on then decoupage. pet ones are fun
ardena1 4715815
Dec 17, 2011
the best craft I ever made was when my children were small and we all worked on gingerbread houses as gifts for people
gladysarce44 99644 88
Dec 17, 2011
I love the fact that the crafts are so easy to make and the material for them is readily availabe. The best craft I ever made was a gingerbread house (my first) when my kids were litte. This was about 28 years ago. I found the recipe in a family circle magazine, so i bought all the ingredients and decorations. I made the gingerbread from scratch because the recipe was in the magazine and I made the templates out of cardstock, baked them and used carmelized sugar as glue. It was a little lopsided, but I was so proud of that gingerbread house. Since then, my technique has gotten much better and now I make the gingerbread houses for my grandkids, but nothing beats that very first gingerbread house for the sheer pleasure of seeing my children's faces when they realized they could eat it!
yourautumn 6932017
Dec 17, 2011
The favorite thing I ever made for Christmas gifts was scarfs, was a great stash buster and chance to practice new stiches!
Luvinretirement
Dec 17, 2011
The favourite thing I made for Christmas was a mobile with some of my crocheted snowflakes -- this year I've been busy making decorations from toilet tissue rolls -- having a ball with all the glitter!
BarbieLou
Dec 17, 2011
My favorite Christmas decoration I've made is a snowman with a top hat and a bright shiny smile!
lorraine m
Dec 16, 2011
A santa made from a toilet tissue tube using red felt wrapped around for the suit and bits of red for buckles and a nice long hat of red with white felt trim
frannieco
Dec 16, 2011
I made beaded stars for decorating and gave some to my sisters as gifts.
maw deb
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing that I've made for Christmas was a photo album for my dad. My sister and I didn't know our father growing up. So several years ago I made a photo album with pictures of my sister and I throughout our childhood and gave it to our dad for Christmas.
arlene o
Dec 16, 2011
The holiday gifts I made that gave me the biggest kick were the items I made a year ago A local mitzvah project was providing warm hats scarves gloves etc for school children in one of the poorest cities in our nation I saw the collection box start to fill with adorable items for girls- items in bright colors items with cute trims some very generously donated by people who selected the things from lovely area stores What caught my eye was the absence of warm things for the boys I've made things for my son and recently my teen grandson and they have taught me well how to make things in colors and textures that guys will actually wear The first batch of things I made used up the lovely yarn leftover from the last things I made for my teen grandson It was so much fun creating clever attractive…Read More items that I kept visiting the yarn stores and making things in black greys browns dark blues until the project ended Even better was that friends who saw me crocheting in public asked what I was doing and some of them contributed guy items too By the end of the project I'm happy to report that the collection boxes were filled guy and gal items
sajmom3 1043814
Dec 16, 2011
my favorite thing to make is each Christmas I make an ornament for each of my grandchildren each year it is something new this year it was bells and santas
r19338
Dec 16, 2011
the most favorite thing I've made are crocheted snowflakes--there are so many patterns and they are quick and easy.
Lanieekat
Dec 16, 2011
the favorite thing I've ever made for Christmas was when I crocheted mini stockings to put gift cards in.
ShawnaMichelle 533 1527
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I've ever made for Christmas is a Christmas Scrapbook album of all Christmas pictures together as a family. I love to have it out on the coffee table when family come over to visit for the holidays so they can look thru it.
donaldgcroshaw 871 6502
Dec 16, 2011
When my children were little, I purchased different size styrofoam balls, rickrack, pins w/colored heads, all kinds of small decorations and we made all new ornaments for our Christmas tree. We hung them with large plastic candy canes. It was such a beautiful tree - the favorite of all of us - w/all homemade ornaments and, of course, colored lights. After decades, I still hang them even tho I'm an empty nester.
WalkNKnit
Dec 16, 2011
I love anything that I make with my children (9 & 7). They love to craft, and we have fun together... My favorite thing I've made myself is what I'm making this year - a baby blanket for my new nephew, born 5 days ago :-)
martinchels 199799 4
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I made was an owl iPad cover for my roommate this year. I was so excited about it that I gave it to her yesterday.
reneenaenae74075 2 834189
Dec 16, 2011
I made little toy crocheted bears & purses for Christmas. The kids loved them.
kathyhelsley 36782 91
Dec 16, 2011
I made a set of Christmas place settings for my mom, sister and grandmother--and I am now using my mother's set!!
Crafter 7311812
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I made for Christmas was a Christmas table runner
jburress023 391310 4
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I have made for Christmas is Counted Cross stitch Stockings for my family
crys758 6867399
Dec 16, 2011
I love all of the unique ideas. It inspires me to be more creative.
LTSKIMO
Dec 16, 2011
One of my favorite things I made was a large wall hanging of a winter scene with horses at a stream. I edged it with cording and added some matching trim, then I also added a little glittering snow in just the right places. To finish it off, it is hung up on a real tree branch, so it ties it all together.
mummsie
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite was the year I made delicate snowflakes with doily thread and a very small needle. They had to be starched and pinned to a board to dry. Everyone loved them. I was so happy
smartquilt 3144306
Dec 16, 2011
the favourite Christmas thing that I have made was a Christmas Quilt. For 5 years the quilt hang there that was until I decided that it was too nice to take down and now it hangs there all year. Most people that come through my front door tell me it is not Christmas. But that dosen't matter to me
jonwen45
Dec 16, 2011
Snow Mamas as earrings is my favorite Christmas craft...but there are so many other things that were fun to make.
mskitty54 8204471
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite Christmas craft I made was a countdown to Christmas calendar. I made 12 of them one year as gifts to all the family members. Each year I get wonderful reviews from the family and kids about them. This just warms my heart with the sure pleasure of knowing that these are being passed on down to the next generation.
shalinbrown 593154 2
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite craft item that I made for Christmas is a hard one. I think it is a tie between the year i crocheted everyone in the family slippers and the year I made Christmas (red & green) doilies and coasters that the family still brings out every year.
Crafter 17792
Dec 16, 2011
I would have to say that my favorite craft iem that I made for Christmas were a set of 8 ornaments that were all made with cinnamon sticks. There were a reindeer, "stacked firewood" a lace potpouri sachet, and several other items. I made them in the 1980's and I still use them to decorate my Christmas tree!
LazyBoyFanE
Dec 16, 2011
When my daughter was 9 I hurried to finish a brown cardigan for her for Christmas. It was very late at night when I finished sewing on the buttons. I tucked it into my sewing bag planning to wrap it after work the next day. After work I picked her up from school and as we entered the house she screamed that Duke our young Dalmatian had gotten into my yarn! That's just what half of it looked like- a wad of yarn! Never did find all the buttons...
Prpldy
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite are the ornaments that I make each year to give to friends and family. Each year it is a different style and have been doing this for over 15 years now.
FloridaCrafter
Dec 16, 2011
One year I made a lapghan for everyone in my family. This year it's scarves. I love to crochet year 'round.
Pam23
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite christmas ornaments I've made were hand prints of my children at a very young age. I made them out of cinnamon and glue. It's geat to take them out every year and remember my children at that age. My son and daughter are all grown up now.
phillipsphunnyphar m 1407379
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite Christmas ornaments I made as a teenager- a boy and girl clothespin angels. I still put them on my tree 30 yrs later!
mickietw 3969111
Dec 16, 2011
There is such a wide variety that everyone in the family can participate regardless of their area of talent and who the gift is for. I really think the reindeer cones would be cute hanging with the children's stockings. Great ideas.
cindilippman 28492 41
Dec 16, 2011
I like making glittered inside the glass ornament bulbs no mess and very rich looking!
Mysterylvr25
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite was an crocheted afghan I made for my mom last Christmas in her favorite shades of blue.
thfox 1981968
Dec 16, 2011
I knit a bunch of small decorations - stars and mini santas and stockings and mittens. They are so cute -the smaller the better.
JanD37
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite was the crocheted afghan for my 8-year-old grandson because that is what he asked for. He is now 26 and still has it.
dp6791 0455389
Dec 16, 2011
I made a cranberry wreath from real fresh cranberries. It turned out great. I love the prize too and would be nice to win something.
dp6791 0455389
Dec 16, 2011
I made a cranberry wreath made of real fresh cranberries which turned out beautiful. It took a long time but it was worth it.
janintn
Dec 16, 2011
The favorite thing I ever made for Christmas was in 2010 when I made quilted purses and bags for all the ladies in my family. Each one was different tailored to the recepients likes. It was a hit all around.
lmgray
Dec 16, 2011
One year I went through my husbands boxes of baseball cards that he had collected since he was a child and I organized them all by teams and put them into albums. Gifts where you take the time to transform something meaningful to someone into something cherished are my favorite type of gifts to give.
Crafter 20776
Dec 16, 2011
Years ago I crocheted slippers for Christmas for EVERYONE....they were so well liked that I had to make new ones for everyone every year after that!!! (about 4 years worth!!) Hmmmm....maybe I should do them again.......
treefrog1007 33817 52
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite crafts to do every year are anything with my kids hand/foot prints! It is a cherished keepsake and I love looking at how much they have grown over a years time. They all go on our Christmas tree every year.
veronicalynn
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite holiday project was the beaded pink tulle wreath I made last year. It was so fun and out of the ordinary.
Sylvia77
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing i've ever made was this year I learned to crochet and made a bunch of snowflakes and stars for my Christmas tree.
trish 4298673
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite Christmas project was the year I made a quilt for each of my two granddaughters and one for my step-granddaughter. I had just learned that year how to quilt. That was about 9 years ago and they are still using and loving the gifts grandma made them that year. I am now teaching two of them to quilt and sew, and the time we spend together is something I cherish.
mcdemand 9340739
Dec 16, 2011
The best thing I made for Christmas was actually this year. I made crocheted beanies, headbands and scarves sets for terminally ill/traumatized children in St. Louis, MO hospitals and for a local school to give to needy children. I was diagnosed with leukemia in June of this year and started a grueling chemotherapy regimen 7 days a week in July. I have a charity I began in 1999 for terminally ill children and make and donate crocheted and quilted blankets. I have personally made 1,008 and my group just donated our 5,000th blanket. The peace this brought to me is so gratifying knowing that these children will be kept warm this winter. God Bless
angieleb13 8873826
Dec 16, 2011
Mine would have to be making christmas tree center pieces with the children at church, we made the trees with donated paperback books and also snowmen with quilt batting and ribbon for scarfs. had them set on pieces of cardboard with batting as snow and small wrapped boxes. They turned out really well.
bld4fun
Dec 16, 2011
Absolutely LOVE the Shabby Chic wreath! Made one of these years ago, and am in need of a new one... I still have 9 days!!!!
mcdemand 9340739
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite Christmas project was actually this year. I made crocheted beanies, headbands and scarves sets for terminally ill/traumatized children in St. Louis, MO hospitals and for a local school to give to needy children. I loved making them pretty sets, used brightly colored, cheerful yarns and silk flowers and felt peaceful knowing that many children would be kept warm throughout the winter
vme106
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I have made with my children for Christmas was the Allspice and Cinnamon scented hand print ornaments. The ornaments smelled wonderful and made the house smell delicious.
cjaysmom
Dec 16, 2011
When I was little we used to make plastic canvas stockings for all our friends and family. My mom taught us to do the stockings and we would help her sew the plastic canvas. It was a ton of fun!
Member 15448
Dec 16, 2011
I made a crochet skirt that goes around the Christmas tree. We made a Christmas tree shape out of construction paper to have up and put all the Christmas cards we received.
Member 14553
Dec 16, 2011
This year instead of crocheting afghans, scarves and potholders.. I am making sock monkeys. They are fun to make and watch their personalities emerge as I finish them.
suttlerachelga 107 5467
Dec 16, 2011
i have been making homemade ornaments with my daughter....i love making stuff all year!!!
Member 16944
Dec 16, 2011
When My kids were little we did tissue paper wreaths(paper twisted on the eraser end of a pencil) with their picture in the middle...It was sooo much fun seeing how they decorated them with all the little beads and glitter...I miss that....
revangelica 717778 1
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing this year was no sew fleece blankets! Made a bunch!!
Jaymee209
Dec 16, 2011
Hands down, favorite craft to do during the holidays is paper snowflakes!!! Just cut and cut and cut to reveal a pretty snowflake design. Any age can do it, and there's no mistakes ;)
kraftfun
Dec 16, 2011
You ask what my favorite thing I made for Christmas. It was in school a placemat/ center piece. made of a piece of like burlap with fringed edge. We cut out a design of folded paper, laded it on the cloth 3 or so times and colored through it. thin Ironed over the color to set it in the cloth.
content2crochet
Dec 16, 2011
I knitted tiny sweaters as ornaments this year. i made 3 and they turned out so cute!! Going to have to make one for myself one of these days.
cahaynes1
Dec 16, 2011
my favorite thing was a care bear for my youngest daughter. her letter to santa was in the local newspaper 3 days before christmas,the toy store was sold out so i made one [she was 6] it was her favorite toy, she still has it [ shes 35 ] her children love it too
afk 7728534
Dec 16, 2011
one year we made hand-painted sweatshirts for all of our family members with a Looney Tunes character that we thought suited them - they were a huge hit!
jenswan64
Dec 16, 2011
my favorite thing to make will always be hand decorated cookies. Fun to receive, fun to eat. A gift everyone looks forward to receiving
Pearlz
Dec 16, 2011
A classic Christmas afghan with Red, Green, and silver yarn . Did the granny squares in each color during the summer months then stitched together in the fall.
kimlennie 9336847
Dec 16, 2011
For me my full sized crocheted stockings. I've been making these stockings for over 25 years and never get tired of it. I've given away free, donated to causes and sold. They are the best.
Judy
Dec 16, 2011
For me it was mini stockings, just learned how to crochet them. First wasn't to good but second came out great.
Judy
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite, I just learned to crochet mini stockings. First one not right but second one looks great.
sewalaskan
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite was doll clothes for my baby sister one year - there were close to 2 dozen outfits, my other sister & I would play with them while I was making them
notthemama
Dec 16, 2011
my favorite to make was a huge group of crochetred snowflakes...the most wow from the kids? afghans i made (22) while I was flat on my back before surgery and after!
jdoyle34 2366125
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite handmade gift was a ornament of a snowman sitting on a "snowball"...I make a different one each year for my kids...they will treasure them always!
enaegerprang 02002 55
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I ever made for Christmas was Apple Butter for gifts to my family. They all loved it.
sagearwen
Dec 16, 2011
I make handmade gifts every year so picking a favorite is difficult but I think one of my favorites actually wasn't a gift but the wrapping of a gift. Many years ago I ranout of wrapping paper for the christmas gifts so I had to get inventive. I had lots of tissue paper on hand and I had a unique collection of rubber stamps so I got creative and wrapped gifts using layers of tissue paper and stamped images in torn out spaces or litte openings. My daughter was so thrilled with the wrapping she almost didn't want to open her gifts. I had lots of fun wrapping gifts that year and even more joy and delight watching everyone check out their gifts before opening them.
cmlsuess 4301024
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing i've made for Christmas is each year i make a tree ornament for each of my children's families.
robinlcole 2942550
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I am making for Christmas is lap quilts for everyone!!
northstarvance 547 4319
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite things I crocheted for Christmas this year were the vintage bonnets for my baby granddaughters and caps for my baby grandsons - I have 4 grandchildren 4 years of age and under! As young as they are, they me a skype camera and called me on skype to thank me in their own little baby ways! They live so far away.
butterfly47
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing this year was these tiny pasta angels found on fave crafts for the tree...
MorgansMeema
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing this Christmas season is using www.allholidaycrafts.com which has inspired me to make EVERY gift this year from all of your free patterns. I am a newly disabled RN and was suffering from depression when I found your website. The wonderful patterns and ideas woke me up and now I am happily knitting, crocheting and crafting as never before and don't feel depressed or sad at all. In fact I am proud of myself again! Thanks to all who have made this possible for me. God Bless you all!
nickw88 0354584
Dec 16, 2011
When i was a young boy i made a Bird and poinsettia that my aunt and mom still put on the tree every yr :)
cheryl 0359683
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing was making Christmas Ornaments for the tree. I knitted some and used yarn on plastic molds I made. I'm still using them to this day.
lorioc42
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I've ever made would be this year's crafts. I've made quite a few homemade gifts - from knitted dish cloths and mixed media canvas to jewelery.
hbacingmama
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I've made was a stained glass angel for my in-laws.
catskees
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I made for Christmas was the year that I joined several friends and made hats and scarfs for homeless teenagers in the Vancouver/Portland area. Knowing they would have something warm for Christmas filled me with joy.
Gramdmother of 6
Dec 16, 2011
I love the bottles made up to look like reindeer, they are so cute
CarolLiz
Dec 16, 2011
The best thing I ever made for Christmas was a wreath I made with my nephew. I cut the centre out of a paper plate, had him place his wee hand on green construction paper, while I traced around it and then cut it out. We did the trace/cut out thing about 2 dozen times. Then we glued the green hand shapes around the outer circle of the paper plate, punched holes in the top and threaded through a red ribbon for hanging. I still have that wreath, although my nephew now stands 6'2".
Knittingdancer on Ravelry
Dec 16, 2011
The favorite thing I can remember making is a wreath for the front door that I made with my mom.
dazzlinme 2049998
Dec 16, 2011
My all time favs have been the beaded ornaments that still hang on my tree. They make me happy everytime I look at them.
dirtysouthmom 2426 316
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing I made for Christmas; was a Beautiful Blanket for My Daddy,He had 3 different types of cancer and mulitple heart attacks. He was in and out of the hospital and couldn't keep warm no matter where he was. So I crocheted him a big granny square Blanket. When He opened it, there were tears in his eyes. He never let ANYONE else use it or touch it. When he passed 2 years ago; He made sure it came back to me. I now have it, and I cherish every moment of being wrapped up in it.
Crafter 3736144
Dec 16, 2011
I make a lots of things for Christmas every year. But the most cherrished is a felted w/beads & sequins. It is all handsewed. I made it over 25 yrs ago. It has snowpeople, trees, bluebirds on it. It was suppose to be a tree skirt but it has its own special table & santa house sits in the middle.
buttercuplynn 7691 787
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing that I have ever made would be the 2 giant scrapbooks that I have made as my husbands Christmas present this year. We recently got a box of all of his daughters pictures back and I took them and put them into scrapbooks for him.
esbtucker 9764493
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite made-by-me Christmas gift were seed bead candy cane ornaments I made in all different color combos, tho the red white and gold were the best.
SandyKay316
Dec 16, 2011
My favorite thing(s) I made for Christmas was 13 fleece blankets...one for each member of my immediate family. That was several years ago and everyone still comments on how much they love them.
chanchiluv 7025870
Dec 16, 2011
The most favorite thing I ever made for Christmas was an artificial evergreen wreath I made for my mom, decorated with wonderful gilt-edged poinsettia flowers and bells. She LOVED it. :-)
Member 14589
Dec 16, 2011
Love all these ideas. My favorite thing I ever made for Christmas was....a baby blanket for my nieces' new baby born Dec 22.
catescornercrafts
Dec 16, 2011
These are very cute ideas. Hopefully I will have time to do the wreath. Right now I am working on a memory quilt with some of my daughters favorite clothes. I better get back to it : )
Denice
Dec 16, 2011
These are adorable. This christmas I made my husband an afghan to keep his legs warm.
bostonvinny 390801 5
Dec 16, 2011
Love the idea! the best thing I made for Christmas, I believe it was the recipie books I put together for my children. I included my ideas and the recipies from many family members.
smfsprout
Dec 16, 2011
These are so cute. I made broomstick reindeer one year and everyone just loved them. They were super easy and very inexpensive to make.
RoseOfSharonDesign s2
Dec 16, 2011
I think the root beer bottle reindeer would be so cute to hand out at a part with the rootbeer/beer still in them! :o)
Crafter 17881
Dec 16, 2011
The most appreciated item I have ever made for Christmas was a pair of fingerless mittens for my husband. He works outside year around & he really liked the way he could wear gloves & still be able to use his fingers. Apparently somebody else felt the same way because they got stolen!
greyhoundmomma1 02 87019
Dec 16, 2011
This year the best thing I made was Glass Christmas Ornaments covered with Polymer Clay Dog Paws for the Canine Pet Lovers in our family and for friends. Each to be hung as a treasure on their Christmas tree.
chickwithhooks
Dec 16, 2011
I think the best thing I made for Christmas is what I made this year for a friend - I mod podged photos she's taken on her various trips abroad onto cork and made coasters for her, then used hoop earrings and beads to make wine charms.
BloodMoonNightStor m 8176335
Dec 16, 2011
The best thing I ever made for Christmas was actually when I was still in grade school, for art class. I can't recall what it was actually called, but it was kind of like paper mache. Instead of using paper, we used sewing thread and a small balloon. After the threads all dried, we popped the balloon and pulled the pieces of balloon out. This left us with a very unique rounded ornament that we attached a ornament hanger too. Its the absolute best thing I can ever recall making. I just wish I could find the instructions on how to do it again, lol.
jneuman88
Dec 16, 2011
The best thing I ever made for Christmas was probably the stuffed dogs I made last year for my girls ... they turned out so cute and my girls loved them!
mousee23
Dec 16, 2011
My daughters and sister and I made "ginger bread" houses out of graham crackers and candy.Then we ate them all up.
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