Making Christmas
There are lots of easy Christmas Crafts that you can do to make it so much more fun. Christmas is a time when we give each other gifts - and what greater gift is there than your time. Time is so precious - we only have so much, and to give it freely to someone you love by making them a beautiful handcrafted gift is the best present of all. I love it when I am asked to deliver something you have made to someone you love. The hardest part is getting ideas so Mrs Claus and I have put our heads together to come up with some easy Christmas Crafts for you to do. Do keep coming back - with the sound of Christmas calling, I'll be putting lots of new ideas here for you between now and then.
Christmas Crafts To Make
Here are just a few of the ideas you will find in The Ultimate Christmas Craft Collection.

* Light Bulb Santa
* Mouse in a Cup
* Stained Glass Ornament
* Christmas Tree Sun Catcher
* Magazine Christmas Tree
* Puzzle Christmas Tree Ornament
* Santa's Sleigh
* Clay Pot Choo Choo
* Pine Cone Snow People
* Reindeer Candy Holder
* Christmas Decorating Gift Basket
* Gourmet Christmas Cookie Mixes In A Jar
* Spiced Christmas Cider Basket
You can find out even more of what's available just by clicking here!
Everyone loves to Read - and Have a Cup of Coffee
So everyone needs a Bookmark and a Coaster!
You will need:-
(makes six)
Craft Knife or scissors
Cutting Mat
Wipes to clean your hands
1 sheet A4 Card - any color
Glue or Glue Dots
Colored Pens or Pencils
Embellishments - you can use stickers, glitter, craft stamps - all sorts of different things even scraps from old Christmas cards!
2 Laminator pouches and a laminator - If you don't have a laminator
1 - Take your sheet of card and cut it width ways (across the short side) into six strips.
2 - Trim the corners of each strip, either across the corner or rounded, whichever you like best. If you have a corner clipper you can use that.
3 - On the 'back' write the name of the person you are giving it to and add a message - you can use these as Christmas Cards too..
4 - Decorate the 'front' of the strip with the embellishments to suit the person you are giving it to.
5 - Open up the laminator pouch and place three or four of the bookmarks inside, spacing them evenly so there is lots of space round each one - the Stationer will do this for you if you haven't got a laminator.
6 - When the pouch has gone through the laminator each of your bookmarks will be sealed inside it's own little pocket and you can cut between them.
You should be able to get at least six bookmarks from one sheet of card and two pouches, maybe even eight!
Another thing you can do with this is to make Coasters in the same way - just use a thicker card and cut it into squares. When you are choosing your embellishments, do remember that they need to be flat for Coasters or the drink will fall over!
Books and Stuff to help with your Christmas Crafts
Sometimes you need a bit of help
Angelina Ballerina's Christmas Crafts (Angelina Ballerina (8x8))
Amazon Price: (as of 10/15/2008)
Christmas: Make It Sparkle--225 Simple Crafts, Food & Decorating Ideas for Your Holiday Home
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 10/15/2008)
Christmastime Treats: Recipes and Crafts for the Whole FamilyA Holiday Celebrations Book (Creative Crafts)
Amazon Price: (as of 10/15/2008)
Beautiful Christmas (250 Best Ideas for a Memorable Holiday)
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 10/15/2008)
Some Useful Christmas Sites
Sometimes we just need a bit of help
- Christmas Calling - Make Christmas Unique This Year - Christmas Calling
- It's that time of year again, the season of goodwill and good cheer. If you are not feeling those seasonal vibes drop by and let us help you solve some of those Christmas problems
- Christmas Video Showcase
- Lots of the Christmas Songs that Mrs Claus and I enjoy
- Christmas Gift Ideas
- Let's find lots of good ideas for children at Christmas
- Christmas Gift Ideas
- Christmas is a truly magical season that is enjoyed by many but no one enjoys the Christmas season more than kids.
Little Ones Like Crafting Too

* Letter to Santa Ornament
* Gifted Fans
* Fancy Snowflakes
* Snowman Stick Puppet
* Giant Candy
* *Canned* Santa Claus
* Sparkling Christmas Spirals
* Jingle Bell Bracelet
* Icicle Painting
* Festive Marshmallow Pops
New YouTube vids

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I like to make garlands and folded paper stars! Posted October 24, 2007 |
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I like to make those paper chains with multi-colored strips of paper, spent hours making them one year and made way to many, there were everywhere... Posted October 19, 2007 |
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I love making the strings of dried fruit to place around the house. They smell divine Posted October 19, 2007 |
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