Free Christmas Crafts and Easy Homemade Christmas Decorations

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Free Christmas Projects

Homemade Christmas Decorations

Quick and easy Christmas decorations to craft yourself.

Paperback Christmas Tree Christmas tree made from a paperback book.	Pine Cone Trees Make a natural pine cone Christmas tree.	Mini Pinecone Trees Make mini Christmas trees from a pine cone.	Make Your Own Snow Globe Revisit your childhood fascination with snow globes.
Christmas Tree Skirt How to sew a Christmas tree skirt.	Victorian Ornaments Turn juice can lids into Victorian decorations.	Birch Branch Reindeer Use birch branches to make these natural reindeer decorations.	Pine Cone Topiary A clay pot and pine cone topiary craft.
Spool Lighthouse Decoration Recycle a thread spool to make a lighthouse ornament.	Doily Christmas Tree Use small doilies and fabric stiffener for this elegant craft.	Film Canister Soldier Recycle three film canisters into a toy soldier decoration.	Quilted Christmas Pot Holder Sew a pretty quilted pot holder.
Coat Hanger Christmas Tree is decorated with Christmas lights.	Tomato Cage Tree Easy tree made from wired tomato cages.	Knitted Christmas Bells or Crocheted Christmas Bells	Crocheted Mini Wreath Beaded or plain wreath ornaments to crochet.
Doily Ornaments Pretty, but easy, doily wrapped ornaments.	Golden Pear Homemade beaded golden pear ornament.	Clay Pot Elf Elf ornament to make from a mini clay pot.	Pine Cone Kissing Ball Hang a pine cone kissing ball for Christmas.

Christmas Crafts for Kids

Kid's Christmas crafts; cheap, easy, but creative Christmas arts and crafts ideas.

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments Cookie cutter ornaments made from cinnamon dough.	Wrapping Paper Bows Paper bows from recycled wrapping paper.	Q-tip Snowflakes Great group craft or art lesson.	Walnut Mice Make sleepy Christmas mice from walnut shells.
Gingerbread Man Make a gingerbread man from craft foam.	Christmas Shadow Box Shadow box scene with movable snow.	Candy Cane Vase Easy Christmas gift to make from candy canes.	Bottle Cap Ornament Trim the tree with recycled bottle caps.
Cotton Snowman Cotton circles snowman craft.	Smiley Snowflake Fun foam snowflake Christmas decoration.	Reindeer Art Turn kid's footprints and hand prints into reindeer art.	Clothes Pin Toy Soldier Clothes pin toy soldier is easy for kids to make.
Glitter Ornaments Glitter ornaments from a printable template or cookie cutters.	Mini Bear Wreath Simple pompom Christmas craft for kids.	Popcorn Ball Ornament A craft for older kids who can use a glue gun.	Beaded Christmas Tree Easy beaded Christmas tree pendant ornament.
Pot Reindeer Another easy Christmas craft for kids to try!	Microwave Salt Dough Clay Microwave salt dough ornaments for quick, easy results.	Curly Haired Santa Kid's Santa pin made from craft foam and curling ribbon.	Candy Wagon Recycle an egg carton to make this easy Christmas craft.

Christmas Angels

Free angel crafts, angel decorations and angel ornaments for Christmas decorating.

Teddy Bear Angels Make a teddy bear angel from pompoms.	Porcelain Angel Dress a porcelain doll in lace.	Bead Angels Easy to make; includes printable angel psalm.	Angel Lightbulb Craft Tree topper angel is a recycled lightbulb in disguise.
Victorian Angel Dress an angel in ribbon.	Embroidery Floss Angel Christmas tree trim angel made from embroidery thread.	Pinecone Angel Make an angel from natural woodland materials.	Potpourri Pinecone Angel Fragrant pinecone angel is dressed in potpourri.
Angel Bear on a Hat Use extra yards of lace to make an angel bear on a straw hat.	Styrofoam Angels Two elegant styrofoam country-style Christmas angels.	Angelic Candle Holder An angel for your tea candles.	Angel Face Make an angel face from plaster of paris.
Film Canister Angel Make an angel from a recycled film canister.	Recycled Bottle Angel Craft an angel from a pop bottle.

Snowman Crafts

Craft a snowman from a CD, coffee creamer container, paper, felt, washcloths, clay pots, mittens and more.

Coffee Creamer Snowman Wonderful stand-alone snowman decoration, or use to give Gifts in a Jar.	Paper Snowman Model Paper snowman model for kids to print, cut and assemble.	Washcloth Snowman Turn a snowy washcloth into a decorative snowman.	Felt Snowman Hand sew this felt snowman with blanket stitch.
Decoupage Snowman Decoupage a snowman ornament.	Pot Snowman Candle Holder Snowman candle holder in a clay pot.	CD Snowman Recycle a CD and juice can lid for this snowman.	Snowman Wobbler Make a styrofoam snowman wobbler.
Chimney Snowman Snowman angel sits upon the chimney.	Paperback Snowman Recycle a paperback book to make a snowman.	Hurricane Snowman Paint a snowman on a hurricane lamp glass.	DIY Snowman Cards Stamp your own snowman greeting cards.
Let It Snowman Cute craft foam snowman hanger.	Mr and Mrs Mittens Use infant mittens to make Mr and Mrs Snowman.	Candlecup Snowman Wee snowman to make from wooden candlecups.	Winter Friends Stake Make a festive wood yard stake.
Bisque Snowman Homemade snowman ornament with aged crackle finish.	Medicine Bottle Snowman Recycle pill bottles for homemade snowman ornaments.	Pill Bottle Snowman Another recycled pill bottle snowman.

Free Santa Crafts

Christmas Santa crafts to make Santa Claus in many ways, including a Paperback or Reader's Digest Santa.

Paperback or Reader's Digest Santa Probably the most asked for Santa craft of all!	Santa Ivy Bowl Candy Jar Use model car paints or glass paints to craft this Christmas candy jar.	Santa Greyhound Adorable greyhound Santa decoration.	Santa Broom Ornament Inexpensive Santa decoration to make from a mini broom.
Felt Santa Free pattern for a felt Santa sewn with blanket stitch.	Knitted Santa Toy Knit a cuddly Santa toy or Christmas ornament.	Fan Santa Ornament Use a wicker fan and fun foam in this free Santa craft.	Styrofoam Santa Door Decoration Hang this Santa on your door.

Recycling Christmas Cards

Recycled Christmas cards become tiny gift boxes, baskets, angels, puppets, Christmas decorations and tree trims.

Card Puppets Make mini stick puppets from Christmas cards.	Bottle Cap Card Frame Frame small Christmas card pictures in bottle caps.	Christmas Card Angels Make angels from Christmas cards!	Christmas Card Basket Free pattern to make a basket from used Christmas cards.
Pringle Card Display Cover a pringle can in yarn to display your Christmas cards.	Recycled Christmas Card Ornaments Make spherical ball tree trim crafts from recycled Christmas cards.	Juice Lid Ornaments Recycle juice can lids and cards into unique 3D Christmas tree trims.	Victorian Icing Card Decorations Recycle cards to make Victorian icing card decorations.
Christmas Card Gift Boxes Printable templates to make a tiny gift box from one greeting card.	New Cards from Old One-of-a-kind cards from old ones enclosed in a printable envelope.	Christmas Card Fans Paper fan decorations to make from recycled Christmas cards.	Greeting Card Placemats Recycled greeting card placemats.

Homemade Christmas Wreath

Choose a theme and decorate a wreath for Christmas. centerpiece.

Coat Hanger Wreath Make a Christmas wreath from coat hangers and yarn.	Shrimp Ring Wreath Frugal, yet beautiful, homemade Christmas wreaths.	Santa Wreath Homemade Santa and pinecones wreath.
Victorian Ornaments Wreath Wreath adorned with Victorian ornaments.	Homemade Pine Wreath Fresh pine wreath on a wire coat hanger base.	Victorian Wreath Simple, square Victorian wreath.
Traditional Wreath Pinecone and berry wreath design.	Pinecone Wreath How to make a pinecone wreath.	Jingle Bell Wreath Wreath or ornament made from jingle bells.

Make a Homemade Christmas Centerpiece

Make an easy, designer-look Christmas centerpiece.

Ornament Bowl
Lighted bowl of Christmas ornaments.

Lantern Centerpiece
A circle of greens, with lantern center.

Fresh Pine Centerpiece
Lovely candle and pine or spruce centerpiece.

Fresh Scent Pine Cones
Make a fragrant basket of pine cones.

Quick and Easy Tree Trims

Free craft projects to make quick and easy Christmas tree trims.

Crystal Swirls Victorian style crystal swirl decorations.	Easy Beaded Tree Trims One easy beaded tree trim easily converts to four variations.	Crystal Wreath Beaded crystal wreath ornament.	Beaded Star Easy Christmas craft tree trim.
Fancy Ornament Hooks Hang your Christmas collector ornaments in style!	Crocheted Potpourri Ball Crochet a pretty hanger for a fragrant Christmas potpourri ball.	Doily Potpourri Ball Potpourri Christmas ball craft, using a doily decoration.	Plastic Ball Tree Trim Create a manger scene inside half a plastic ball.
Glass Ball Ornaments Easy ideas for filling glass ball ornaments with lace, tinsel, feathers etc.	Glistening Snowflake Ornaments Styrofoam based snowflakes.	Sand Dollar Poinsettias Paint poinsettias on sand dollars; print the sand dollar legend.	Beaded Wreath or Candy Cane Tri-bead wreath or candy cane ornaments.
Circles of Lace Easy wired lace circle decorations.	Lace Snowflakes Similar to Circles of Lace.	Doily 'n' Tassels Christmas balls adorned with doilies and tassels.	Victorian Crackers Easy homemade Christmas crackers.

Recycled Light Bulbs for Christmas

Used light bulbs take on new life when you recycle them to make unique Christmas tree trims.

We have so many

Recycled Light Bulbs for Christmas

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Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas, Homemade Food Gifts, and more...

Knitted Christmas Trees Knit little Christmas trees to hang on the big tree or use as gift package trims.	Homemade Food Gifts Homemade dog treats, hot cocoa mix with free printable gift tags, plus Christmas gift wrapping ideas.	Easy Scented Pine Cones Imbue pine cones with cinnamon and spices.	Poinsettia Basket Make a small poinsettia more dramatic and learn Poinsettia Care.
Chocolate Covered Spoons Photos and recipe for chocolate covered spoons.	Holiday Gift Wrapping Jazz up your gift wrapping with these tips.	Handmade Christmas Stocking Card How to make a Christmas stocking card.	See also our indexes for Easy Homemade Gifts and Gifts in a Jar

NEW: Off-Site Christmas Crafts Directory at AllFreeCrafts.net

Hand-selected, off-site Christmas craft links, with photos and how-to instructions.

Snowman Crafts
Printable and paper doll snowman crafts; how to make snowmen from toilet paper rolls, jars, light bulbs, pots, craft sticks and more.

Angel Crafts
Craft Christmas angels from paper, clothespins, lightbulbs, doilies, floss, pinecones, feathers, decoupage and craft sticks.

Christmas Stocking Crafts
How to crochet, knit or sew Christmas stockings; paper or printable Christmas stockings.

Santa Crafts
Paper santa crafts and printable Santa ornaments; how to make a variety of Santa decorations; Santa knitting patterns.

Reindeer Crafts
Reindeer coloring pages or paper crafts; reindeer crafts to make from inexpensive materials; reindeer activities.

Elf Crafts
Elf crafts using building blocks, fun foam, woodsie shapes or paper and crayons. Printable elf ornament, napkin rings or elf coloring pages.

Snowflake Crafts
Knitting and crochet snowflake patterns, snowflake crafts for kids, paper snowflakes.

Candy Cane Crafts
Homemade candy cane crafts, beaded candy cane ornaments, crocheted candy cane covers, candy cane printables.