Every year at thanksgiving my family breaks up into teams and does some sort of craft. Our ages range from 14 to mid fifties. Its always a lot of fun, but its hard to find good crafts that aren’t too easy and aren’t impossible. So, do you know of any good family crafts? Instructions or [...]
we are very low on money this year, so I thought I could make some crafts for different people in my family, anyone have some idea’s or some websites that I could use? Suggested Reading: Family History For BeginnersA Collection of articles written for budding genealogists and family history enthusiasts alike. Covering topics from research [...]
We try to do a fmaily craft for every “family christmas” but our family has grown so much. The ages vary dramatically and I need something we can all do together. Something the little ones can do and the adults want to do. any suggestions? Suggested Reading: Ostara (Creating New Pagan Family Traditions)ierne (Morrighan Corvidae) [...]
(Pictures would be great!) I wanna make some crafts! Suggested Reading: The Islamic Year: Surahs, Stories and Celebrations (Crafts, Festivals and Family Activities Ser)Celebrate the Islamic year with your children! This work invites the reader to explore Muslim festivals with an inspiring treasury of stories, suras, … Read More >
The 13 year old is my nephew and it is an annual beach trip with his parents,his 11 year old brother, his 7 year old sister, my mom and my 7 year old daughter. We have always had a great time doing arts and crafts but last year I realized that he was getting a [...]
It’s the first week of December, so it’s time you got cracking on those holiday crafts. Here are some winter treasures to get started with.
Winterscape Needlepoint Ornaments
Create a needlepoint ornament with these Winterscape printable patterns. Cheryl Fall has your pattern and how-to.
Antique Christmas Scraps
Use these great looking antique Santa illustrations to use on all your paper
projects– scrapbooks, cards, ornaments and newsletters!
Knit Tinsel
If you can make an I-cord, you can use a fancy eyelash yarn to make knit tinsel in no time for your hearth or holiday tree. Sarah E. White shows you how.
Shrink Plastic Necklace
Use shrink plastic to create unique charms to make necklaces and other items of jewelry. These are quick to make and are perfect for last minute gifts!
Sweater Holiday Lighting
Make a light-up Christmas tree using an old sweater and a little know-how form the Sweater Surgery blog.
Printable Paper Sleigh
A Printable Sleigh to fill with goodies. This sleigh fits dolls house scale dolls, but it also stands nicely behind most commercial reindeer figures to make a table decoration. You can print it in the colors shown, or use the template to construct your own sleigh in the color you want.
Peace Cross Stitch
One message during the holidays that everyone can agree with is ‘Peace’. Create this simple cross stitch with the free pattern and instructions from Connie G. Barwick.
Draw a Santa
Decorate cards, tags and more when you learn how to sketch the perfect Santa from Helen South.
Glittery Wood and Wire Snowman Earrings
These super easy snowmen earrings are a whimsical design that even the beginning jewelry maker can create.
Ribbon Wreath Craft
Find out how you can create a unique wreath using pieces of ribbon. By looking at this finished project, you will never believe how easy it is!
Holiday Pear Quilt
Create a pear quilt as a holiday gift or just to spruce up the place. Cyndi Lavin at the Mixed Media Blog has your tips and instructions.
Cuttlebugged Christmas Cards
These quick Christmas cards were made using my Sissix Big Shot, ProvoCraft Christmas Tree embossing folder, Versamark inks and embellishments. Get the instructions at the Firenze Cards blog.
Christmas Card Art Worksheet
Make a watercolor Christmas Card out of a cathedral rose window without all that pesky drawing. Just print this outline from Marion Boddy-Evans on a sheet of watercolor paper using waterproof ink.
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Make It Merry Week 5 originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 09:00:45.
Check out these creative gift wrapping ideas. You simply cannot give someone a fabulous homemade gift using ordinary, store-bought wrapping paper. You can easily and quickly personalize the wrap as well as the gift. Create your own custom wrapping paper, gift bags, or even fancy boxes. You can also use and make unique gift toppers. So, next time you are giving a special gift, forgo the expensive store-bought wrap and try one of these.
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Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 09:00:22.
Decorating Christmas Tree Ornaments making. Try this holiday craft yourself. You can spruce up old bulbs or get the clear ones to decorate. Happy Holidays!… Suggested Reading: King Midas and the Golden Touch “There once lived a very rich king called Midas who believed that nothing was more precious than gold.” So begins this imaginative [...]
Find out what holidays and birthdays are celebrated in the month of December; plus, find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities to help you celebrate. Includes ideas for Safe Toys and Gifts Month, Wright Brother’s Day, the First Day of Winter, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and many more… Make sure you also take a minute to print out your December 2009 calendar pages.
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December 2009 Special Days originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 09:00:52.
