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Holiday Projects - HubPages.com Articles about crafts for specific holidays including New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, and more. 18 Easy Halloween Crafts: Handprint and Footprint Art by alissaroberts (434 followers) Looking for easy Halloween crafts using your child's handprints or footprints? Find out how to create over 10 different art ideas and several fun craft projects to make with your kids. 32 The Granny Square Afghan - An Easy-to-Make Christmas Gift by PWalker281 (517 followers) The granny square is a versatile motif that can be used in many crochet projects. This article explains how to make a granny square afghan, an easy-to-make Christmas gift that will be cherished by its recipients for... 10 Creative Holiday Craft Party Ideas by boutiqueshops (138 followers) Craft party themes give us creative outlets for knitting or crocheting for holiday gifts or for charity. It's fun to have holiday craft parties. Let's plan a holiday craft party together.

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Holiday Projects - HubPages.com

Articles about crafts for specific holidays including New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day,Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa,Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, and more.

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Easy Halloween Crafts: Handprint and Footprint Art

by alissaroberts (434 followers)

Looking for easy Halloween crafts using your child's handprints or footprints? Find out how tocreate over 10 different art ideas and several fun craft projects to make with your kids.

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The Granny Square Afghan - An Easy-to-Make Christmas Gift

by PWalker281 (517 followers)

The granny square is a versatile motif that can be used in many crochet projects. This articleexplains how to make a granny square afghan, an easy-to-make Christmas gift that will be cherishedby its recipients for...

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Creative Holiday Craft Party Ideas

by boutiqueshops (138 followers)

Craft party themes give us creative outlets for knitting or crocheting for holiday gifts or for charity.It's fun to have holiday craft parties. Let's plan a holiday craft party together.

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Mason Jar Soap Pumps DIY Project

by alisharenee (164 followers)

This is a simple mason jar soap pump DIY project. You can personalize these to make them a greathandmade gift for any occasion!

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Easy and Cute Handmade Valentine's Day Gift Tutorials

by Jamie Brock (1,006 followers)

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays so it was lots of fun to put together this list of crafttutorials for you. In addition to the tutorials, I found some lovely clip art, sweet recipes and a link tosome...

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DIY Craft Project: Fall into the Holidays Wreath

by purl3agony (160 followers)

This is our latest decorating project - a festive fall/winter wreath. I stole the inspiration fromLauralee at Yellow Mums. She creatively "borrowed" the idea from Delia at Delia Creates. I reallyloved how...

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11 Button Wreath Craft Holiday Decorations

by randomcreative (1,226 followers)

This hub has 11 button wreath craft holiday decoration tutorials with descriptions for each. I haveincluded other button craft resources as well as lots of pictures, too.

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Gorgeous Wreaths to Make for Christmas

by iZeko (275 followers)

Creative ideas for beautiful Christmas wreaths that you can make at home. Instructions for creatingornament ball wreath, ribbon wreath, paper crafted wreaths and edible Christmas wreaths.

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Free Crochet Patterns That Make Easy Last Minute Gifts

by JulieStrier (129 followers)

A list of free crochet patterns that are easy to make as gifts. There are patterns for crochet hats,scarves, jewelry, coasters, and bowls, all of which are easy to make as quick last minute gifts.

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How to Make Inexpensive Personalized Christmas Ornaments

by Aya Katz (918 followers)

Some people decorate their Christmas trees with expensive and fragile ornaments. In our house,ornaments for the Christmas tree are much more casual and personalized. They include discardedcostume jewelry, small toys...

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DIY Paint Chip Valentine's Day Cards

by Heather Says (480 followers)

Quick, easy, and super inexpensive cards to make at home for your favorite Valentine. A great wayto recycle paint chips and leftover scrap book paper into lovely giftable art.

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Valentine's Day DIY Paper Crafts: Book Page Craft Ideas

by randomcreative (1,226 followers)

Are you looking for some easy book page craft projects to make for Valentine's Day gifts this year?Choose from handmade DIY tutorials for wreaths, banners, wall decor, ornaments, and more!

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Treat-Filled Paper Mache Eggs

by Natashalh (710 followers)

Paper mache Easter eggs are fun and easy to make, and can even be filled with sweet treats, if you'dlike!

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10 Unique Free Homemade Thanksgiving Centerpiece Tutorials

by randomcreative (1,226 followers)

This article contains tutorials for 10 unique free homemade Thanksgiving centerpieces. Each onecontains a description and photo of the finished centerpiece with an accompanying link for thetutorial.

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DIY Snowflake Crafts

by Jamie Brock (1,006 followers)

Do you love snowflakes? Take a look at these easy DIY snowflake crafts.

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DIY Christmas Craft Tutorials

by Jamie Brock (1,006 followers)

There are just too many great Christmas craft tutorials out there not to share some of them with you.I took a little time and gathered up a mega list of tutorials that really stood out to me. I am a hugefan of...

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How to Make Art with Peeps

by CarlySullens (434 followers)

Eat Peeps, Design Peeps or Destroy Peeps. Find new ways to engage with your Marshmallow Peeps.

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Free Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns Online

by KoffeeKlatch Gals (1,079 followers)

It's never too early to start making your homemade gifts for the Holidays. You will find dozens offree crossstitch patterns to suit your every need. There's nothing more personal than a homemadegift.

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How to Use Gorilla Glue?

by Jackie Lynnley (1,011 followers)

Have you ever heard of this glue? Neither had I until just lately; but now I will tell you all about it!

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How To Make Your Own Christmas Card

by pkmcruk (150 followers)

Have you thought about doing something different this Christmas and getting your kids involved?You can make your own Christmas Cards and really delight the recipients as well as having a lot offun!

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3 Simple Halloween Craft Ideas

by bookerboy (18 followers)

To decorate your House this Halloween, raid your cupboards not your wallet. From egg cartons totin cans, your junk can be made into spooktastic Halloween Decorations.

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How to make Doormat at home from Old Clothes?

by deepateresa (178 followers)

In this hub I will show you, how to make or stitch a simple Door mat for your own. All you need is

some old clothes, a sewing machine and few minutes. This was a holiday activity of mine.

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How to Make Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Eggs

by Browland (54 followers)

 Pysanky are Ukrainian Easter eggs and can be stunningly beautiful works of art. They are made by"drawing" on eggs with hot wax and dyeing the eggs a succession of colors. At the end, when thewax is...

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Easy DIY Hooded Cape

by Hippie Housewives (14 followers)

An easy DIY tutorial on how to make a hooded cape.

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Make Eucalyptus Wreaths and Swags

by RTalloni (1,281 followers)

Using natural elements to create wreaths and swags for the holidays is extra special when usingfragrant eucalyptus. It's surprising how many arrangements cuttings can make!

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Holiday Verigated Yarn On The Internet

by KoffeeKlatch Gals (1,079 followers)

This past year much to my surprise I ran out of my red, green and white varigated yarn. You knowthe one I'm talking about, the one that is so useful for all of your Holiday crafts. At first I thought itwas no big...

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Masquerade Mask Made From Glue Sticks

by Craftypicks (66 followers)

Creating a woodland creature Masquerade Mask is simple following this tutorial. Even if you havenever crafted a mask your guaranteed excellent results. This is a beginner crafting project.

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Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern Craft

by Sherry Hewins (434 followers)

Upcycling plastic milk jugs into Jack-O-Lanterns is a fun and easy way to turn an everyday item, thatwould commonly be considered trash, into a unique Halloween decoration.

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How To Decorate Your Graduation Cap

by Serenity Queen (4 followers)

So I saw this 'Oh the Places You'll Go' graduation hat on Pinterest and decided to make one of myown. This is a step-by-step list on how I did it. Also lists some other cool ideas I saw out there.

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Gumdrop Trees: A Sweet Holiday Craft Using Candy

by Heather Says (480 followers)

Tutorial on how to make this quick, easy, and inexpensive holiday craft using gum drops. Perfect forserving candy at parties or just as a festive holiday decoration.

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Halloween Decorations: Best Scary Do it Yourself DIY Crafts

by tammyswallow (976 followers)

Seven of the best scary projects you can make whether you are looking for affordable alternatives tostore bought decorations or new and creative ideas. Ideas range from cute ideas for kids to themacabre.

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How To Make A Resin Coated Plaque

by AmandaLynn319 (7 followers)

A step by step tutorial on how to make personalized wooden plaques coated with epoxy resin. Thereare so many possibilities with this easy to master craft.

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Best Free Valentine's Day Printables

by Jamie Brock (1,006 followers)

It's getting to be that time of year again and I've been seeing LOTS of great free Valentine's Dayprintables all around the internet. I already had a few bookmarked for myself so I said what theheck-why don't I...

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Homemade Christmas

by Shirley Anderson (2,094 followers)

It's that time of year again. Shop 'til you drop and run up your charge cards paying for it. MerryChristmas. Why not warm up the holidays with a few handcrafted gifts? Make it a warm, HomemadeChristmas.

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How to Crochet Heart Earrings for Valentine's Day

by woothie (28 followers)

This project makes the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your child's teacher. It's inexpensive, quickand so much fun. This article includes written instructions and a video tutorial.

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How to Make a Valentine's Day Bag

by followthestray (205 followers)

Here are several tips, tricks, and ideas on how to make nice gift bags for friends, loved ones, andyour significant other for Valentine's day.

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Make Your Own Beaded Christmas Ornaments

by Merry Smith (19 followers)

There are many different kinds of beaded Christmas ornaments from the simple ones for children tomake to quite complex ones that are challenging for adults. The styles can be as simple as threadingbeads on a wire or...

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How to Make an Advent Calendar

by nightcats (119 followers)

Make one of these advent calendars or a countdown calendar at home. Directions are included formaking Advent Calendars for a child as well as for an adult.

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How to Make a Valentine's Day Card

by dragonflycolor (123 followers)

Originality is what separates us from the routine and mild. Express your love for your "love" with ahandmade Valentine's Day card!

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DIY Wine Cork Tree

by LCall (9 followers)

Create your own miniature tree made from wine corks. This easy craft is suited for any season andmakes a great gift!

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How to Make Christmas Fabric Ornaments

by Maren Morgan M-T (248 followers)

Step-by-step DIY How-to instructions to make a lightly stuffed ornament for the Christmas tree usingChristmas colors or themed fabric. Many photos.

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Easy Christmas Crafts

by nightcats (119 followers)

This article provides a selection of easy Christmas crafts that you can make for the winter holidayseason.

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Making Old Ballet Slipper Shoes Look New Again - or Almost New

by amberld (210 followers)

This is an easy way to make old shoes look new again! By reworking the old shoes, we saved moneyon my daughter's Halloween costume this year. She will be able to wear her favorite shoes to schoolagain when Halloween...

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How to Make a Wreath With Wine Corks

by LisaKoski (570 followers)

Looking for a project to finally use all those wine corks you've been saving up? Cork wreaths areeasy to make, cheap, and great for decorating.

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Paint Children's July 4th Tee Shirts

by RTalloni (1,281 followers)

4th of July T Shirts are easy to paint with custom designs. They are loads of fun to wear and theymake great gifts. See 2 painted tee shirt designs in this guide.

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How to Make A Snow Sculpture - Easy Snow Sculpting Ideas

by andyoz (165 followers)

 Why not try to make a snow sculpture? Making snow sculptures or snow sculpting as it is alsoknown is great fun and can be really enjoyable. This article will give you a few ideas on how tocreate the perfect...

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Dog Days of Summer Craft Idea - Felt Door Sign

by Diane Inside (145 followers)

 This door sign is meant to be displayed in the month of August, Since there are no other Americanholidays in the month of August I wanted to do something fun and different. So I chose to do a DogDays of Summer...

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How To Make Creative Pop Up Cards - 5 Step Photo Guide

by cjcarter (262 followers)

Personalize your cards by sending homemade pop up cards for birthdays, Valentines Day, Christmas,or any other special occasion. They're fun and easy to make, and your friends/family will love them.Here's how to make...

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DIY Handmade Mother's Day Gifts and Decorations to Make

by Natashalh (710 followers)

Anyone can buy chocolate at the checkout - express your love with a handmade gift! Discover thesefor Mother's Day gifts & decorations to make for your mom, grandmother, or mother of yourchildren.

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Free Printable Scrapbook Paper for St. Patrick's Day

by Jamie Brock (1,006 followers)

In addition to the other holiday printables that I made, I wanted to do some St. Patrick's Dayscrapbook papers and tags. These are completely free for you to download and print at home. Youcan do lots of fun paper...

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How To Make Your Own TARDIS

by pkmcruk (150 followers)

If you are a Doctor Who Fan or Whovian then you will be very familiar with The TARDIS which is TheDoctor's space craft. Would you or your kids love your very own TARDIS? Let's get to making onenow!

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How to make a cute popsicle stick Angel Ornament

by Whidbeywriter (256 followers)

Another of my very cute re-cycled Christmas projects to make this Holiday Season, this little cutie ismade from a popsicle stick and a few other supplies lying around the house, enjoy!

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How to Make a Christmas Angel Peg Doll

by followthestray (205 followers)

List of darling craft tutorials on how to make peg dolls, in particular ones that will make greatornaments and favors for the holidays.

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How To Make Homemade Potpourri in Your Dehydrator

by dappledesigns (108 followers)

This is a simple and fun way to make potpourri in your dehydrator. The possibilities are endlesswhen you make your own, some recipes including apples and cinnamon and pumpkin pie.

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Art & Craft Ideas For Columbus Day

by bgpappa (454 followers)

Columbus Day is a day to remember Christopher Columbus' voyage across the Atlantic in search of anew world. This time of year is also used to raise awareness to the accomplishments of the NativeAmericans...

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Holiday Wreath Tutorial--Up-cycled Holiday Project

by Sharkye11 (564 followers)

If you are on a budget this year, why not craft some of your decorations? These wreaths are simpleto make and use plastic shopping bags for stuffing, making them eco-friendly as well as frugal

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Christmas Crafts for Kids - 6 Easy Projects

by habee (3,308 followers)

Six Christmas crafts for kids are presented here, including tree ornaments, Christmas stockings, anda gumdrop tree. Easy instructions and lots of photos included!

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Paint Two 4th of July T-Shirts

by RTalloni (1,281 followers)

Patriotic tee shirts are easy to design and paint. This hub show you how to make 2 very easy shirts ofthe 4th of July to use as gifts for children you love.

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Easy Hand Made Holiday Gift Idea

by Nancy Owens (159 followers)

This is an easy holiday gift idea. A hand painted pie plate makes a great container for giving cookiesand candy to friends and neighbors. After the goodies are gone, use the pie pan as a backdrop for acandle to warm...

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Easter Crafts

by Marye Audet (4,713 followers)

Tips and links for finding the perfect Easter craft to do by yourself or with children.

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Making An Ugly Christmas Sweater

by IntimatEvolution (602 followers)

Need a fun theme for an office Christmas party? Try an ugly Christmas sweater themed event. Thishub will give you ideas on how to make an ugly Christmas sweater, without breaking the bank.

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Video Christmas Project Ideas with LEDs

by unvrso (177 followers)

The Chistmas season is a special occasion for developing your creativity. The ideas that may comeup during this season are endless. During Christmas is very common to observe beautifuldecorations in houses businesses...

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A Quick And Easy Christmas Craft

by jrpierce (25 followers)

A quick and easy Christmas craft that is simple enough for kids and fun for adults. Recycle toilettissue rolls and make a cute Santa ornament.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Wreath Tutorial

by notavgcraftymom (14 followers)

Looking to spruce up your front door this Thanksgiving? Try this diy wreath tutorial and make yourvery own Thanksgiving Turkey wreath.

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Christmas Craft for Kids, Easy and Cheap

by Irishgirl76 (4 followers)

This quick and easy project is dirt cheap!  Works great as a small group or cub scout/girl scoutproject or at home with your own kids.... kid tested in my own cub scout den meeting! To make (8)hats, you...

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Gourd Santas and Snow People

by Moonmaiden (929 followers)

Two of the best sellers in the gourd world are gourd santas and gourd snowmen and snow women.Every artist seems to put their own spin on the idea. I have no idea who came up with the first ones,but the idea stuck and...

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Resurrection Garden and Other Easter Crafts

by carlajbehr (182 followers)

Delightful Easter crafts include a resurrection garden, play-dough tomb, resurrection count downeggs, unique egg decorating and a glowing egg hunt - so easy and fun family projects.

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Decoupaging for the T shirt printing alhambra Holidays

by picklesandrufus (132 followers)

Each year most people face the same dilemma....finding unique holiday gift ideas. For those friendsand family who enjoy handmade crafts, a decoupaged gift could be a fun and attractive gift solution.The...

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Halloween Craft Idea - Haunted House Felt Door Sign

by Diane Inside (145 followers)

One of the greatest ways to dress up the front of your house for any holiday is with door signs.However many door signs you might find out on the market are just the same stuff you have seenyear after year. Holiday...

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Know-How Knitting: Gift Ideas For The Holidays

by Malina_Kione (29 followers)

Welcome to Know-How Knitting. A guide to knitting. A resource for knitting. Knit gift ideas. Patternsand what knit in the fashion world yesterday, today and tomorrow! I am your hostess, Martine. Thepatterns that will...

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How to Make your own Bath Salts

by dessav (3 followers)

This past Christmas I made a jar of bath salts for all of the women in my family as a little somethingextra from me. They were a huge hit. I don't know a woman who doesn't like soaking in a tub.

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Christmas Craft Idea - Felt Santa Door Sign

by Diane Inside (145 followers)

 This Christmas craft idea, is very easy to make and can be adapted to different skill levels. It isvery inexpensive to make and can be adapted to any picture you would like to use. I chose aSanta...

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Felt Applique Christmas Stockings

by Isabella Snow (3,649 followers)

Christmas stockings are a fabulous way to express the character of the good little boy or girl whohappens to own that stocking. Sure, you can get yourself a traditional red felt stocking from the localdrugstore, but...

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Fabric Printing - Print your T Shirt - Video.

by skgrao (82 followers)

Fabric printing by hand is old but still the same old method is done but on fabrics that arespecial.Machine printing is very common and the technology and engineering has progressed veryfast.

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Easter Crafts and Decorations

by followthestray (205 followers)

Here are a few craft tutorials by me, mostly using cardboard as well as some other lovely Easterprojects to decorate your home for the holiday.

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Napkin folding for the holidays

by MG Singh (285 followers)

Napkins are an integral part of a meal. They have a checkered history also. During holidays they addto the aura of a good meal

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Ten Ways to Repurpose Yarn this Christmas

by wizardofodds (22 followers)

Besides crocheting and knitting, the obvious purposes for yarn, I have recently come to appreciatehow many ways yarn can actually be put to good use. Using Pinterest and a few other sources, Ihave compiled a list of...

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How To Make Scented Holiday Ornaments

by angoliver (90 followers)

This Hub is a craft for making scented holiday ornaments. The ornaments are made of; cinnamon,cloves, nutmeg, applesauce, and white glue. Do neat eat, these smell great, but are not edible! Thesecan be hung on a tree,...

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Christmas Crafts: Fabric Holiday Wreath

by ChristinaScibona (170 followers)

For each Christmas season, I like to hand make something to give to each person in my family. Thishelps to reduce the cost of gifts and everyone is always happy to receive something that has a lot oflove behind it....

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Free Angel Craft Patterns and Projects Online

by KoffeeKlatch Gals (1,079 followers)

Every year I participate in a six week long craft show which means I need to make many, manydifferent crafts. I make holiday crafts year round so I am always looking for good patterns andprojects. If you are making...

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12 Handmade Napkin Holder Ideas

by Rosana Modugno (150 followers)

Want to dress up your table a little this holiday season? Try these cool ideas from household itemsand make napkin holders your friends will love.

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How to Make Glitter Christmas Ornaments

by Krysanthe (449 followers)

Easy instructions on how to make simple Glitter Christmas ornaments with your kids. They makegreat gifts or just look lovely on your tree.

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DIY Deck Of Cards Anniversary Gift

by Kairos McCollum (2 followers)

Sometimes money is tight and sometimes people prefer handmade gifts. This is a simple way to showsomehow how much you care.

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How to Preserve Autumn Leaves

by Pat Merewether (255 followers)

 Preserving leaves Autumn leaves are one of natures most colorful and prescious gifts. The reds,yellows oranges and greens are vibrant and beg to be gathered. Leaves from maple trees, especiallySugar...

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Home Made Gifts for Him or Her - Gift for Couples

by SandyMcCollum (192 followers)

Gift ideas, hand made gifts, items for baskets. Inexpensive gifts that look like store quality. Makethese bath items and package them so they're cute. Gift for men and women - they both will lovethem.

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Free Snowman Projects and Patterns Online

by KoffeeKlatch Gals (1,079 followers)

Nothing says winter more than a snowman. Pictures of a snowman , for many people, bring backchildhood memories of going outside so bundled up by mom that you can hardly move. Building asnowman and his family with...

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20 Fun Things to do With a Pumpkin

by KoffeeKlatch Gals (1,079 followers)

As we approach the fall season our minds turn to crisp air and Thanksgiving. What better way tocelebrate fall than to craft with a pumpkin, whether in cooking or decorating. Once I made up mymind that a pumpkin,...

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How to Make Your Own Decorative Wreath

by Emma Harvey (494 followers)

A Christmas wreath on your front door can make your home look festive. Make your own by usingsprigs, pine cones and materials around the house. This wreath looks natural and has a wonderfulscent of pine and lavender.

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DIY Easter Tree Ornaments - Jeweled Eggs

by Jamie Brock (1,006 followers)

Recently I made my my own Easter tree since I had lost my other one during a move. I thought itturned out really cute but after I finished it, I had nothing to decorate it with. I remember that I usedto have several...

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Easy & Fast Bear Paw Gloves

by AlainaMacke (8 followers)

On Tuesday my friend Evan texted me that he needed a pair of bear paw gloves. At first I was veryconfused, because it was so out of the blue. Then he said he needed it for his costume for Halloween.He's going as a...

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How to Catch a Leprechaun

by ivori (77 followers)

Catching a leprechaun is tricky, and I don't actually know anyone that has been successful. But, youmight be the one that finds the four-leaf clover, the pot of gold, and nabs a leprechaun for your own!Legend has...

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Oil Lamp Craft

by RachZorn (3 followers)

Diwali literally means the "festival of lights". The light represents goodness, the dark evil. So, in thespirit of celebrating light, those that celebrate Diwali set out oil lamps around the house andaround...

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How to Make a Picture Pillow

by costonhirsch (5 followers)

Keepsake Treasue Things you will need: 2 pieces of fabric, I used 2 bandanas the first time fiberfillor a pillow sew on transfers. You can purchase them in the Walmart fabric and craft department bythe tye dye...