Easy Christmas Crafts

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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.
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Christmas Crafts To Make 

Do you like making your own Christmas Gifts - I do but sometimes I wonder what to give people and I'm stuck for ideas. Mrs Claus and I found The Ultimate Christmas Craft Collection a real help. Handcrafted Christmas gifts are a fantastic idea and will make a lasting impression on the recipient for years to come. There are so many different crafts that you are sure to find the right gift for that special person that you will enjoy making.

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!

Christmas Ideas and Supplies 

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Everyone loves to Read - and Have a Cup of Coffee 

So everyone needs a Bookmark and a Coaster!

One of my favorite things to make are easy bookmarks. They are very quick to do and everyone needs bookmarks because everyone loves to read - especially Christmas stories about me and my Reindeer!

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 of your own you can always go to the local stationers and they will do it for you for a small charge.

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

There are some really good books that help you when you decide to make your Christmas Presents, decorations and all those other things we like to make Christmas fun

Angelina Ballerina's Christmas Crafts (Angelina Ballerina (8x8))

Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Beautiful Christmas (250 Best Ideas for a Memorable Holiday)

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Craft Your Christmas Decorations 

Most Crafters have one thing in common, we like to do something unique. We like to make things different and special and what better way to express yourself than with your Christmas Decorations. So many people spend a fortune on something that is just the same as everyone else. I found this fabulous book, which was delivered to my inbox almost instantly, and it gave me lots of ideas for making Christmas decorations. Christmas Crafts is just a treasure trove of ideas

There were so many things to make and ideas that came from it:-

How to make a Christmas wreath

How to create a proper velvet Christmas bow

How easy it can be to create Christmas angel ornaments

How to create the perfect Christmas tree topper

How to create non-candy candy canes

How to make beautiful pine cone decorations.

and loads more. Christmas Crafts makes our Christmas Decor very special every year.

Some Useful Christmas Sites 

Sometimes we just need a bit of help

There are lots of places I like to look for Christmas ideas - after all these years I get a bit stuck sometimes
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.
Christmas Decoration Supplies
Christmas Decorations are one of the things that make Christmas so special - there's a huge choice here....

Little Ones Like Crafting Too 

Sometimes it can be really hard to find things for the little ones to make at Christmas - and they love to give the people they love something special. I love all the ideas in Little Kids Christmas Crafts. They are just so special. Lots of things that are just right right for little fingers to make and do...

* 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

Christmas Crafting Videos 


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German Paper Stars for Christmas!

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Chrismon Snowflake Ornaments for Christmas & Advent

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Craft Materials for Christmas Gifts 

Lots of choices for your Craft Box

Mrs Claus and I always have an eye out for a bargain when it comes to buying stuff for our Christmas craft projects - we have so many people to get things for.

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Santa Loves Squidoo 

I love Squidoo because there are lots of Christmas Lenses

Christmas Calling! Christmas Calling! There are lots of wonderful lenses about Christmas so you can sit back and enjoy everything about Christmas on Squidoo!!!

What Easy Christmas Craft Ideas do you have 

Tell us about what you like to make for Christmas Presents

Do you have any good easy Christmas craft ideas or something special that you like to make - or to receive. Do share it with us - Mrs Claus really likes to make new things...

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Nice lens. I was looking for Christmas craft ideas and I'm glad I found my way here. Like you, I love the ideas over at Little Kids Christmas Crafts. Thanks for the link!

Reply Posted December 14, 2008

nightcats wrote...

Good lens, thanks for making it. I do paper crafts. This year I have made, among other things, three advent calendars, three 2009 calendars from a chipboard album, hockey puck boxes, various other stuff and of course, holiday cards. The latter are still not yet finished.

ReplyPosted December 10, 2008

darlkay52 wrote...

I love crafting for Christmas, especially making quilt ornaments!

ReplyPosted November 18, 2008

lens4Him wrote...

Some nice and unusual ideas for Christmas gifts!

ReplyPosted November 17, 2008

Tiddledeewinks wrote...

I love Christmas and especially an old fashioned one.

ReplyPosted September 08, 2008

 
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