Category Archives: Christmas Ornaments

Mad for plaid Christmas décor (made with old shirts!)

‘Tis the season for bursting budgets and stressed schedules, so this week I’ve shared a few ideas for making easy, repurposed Christmas décor. Well, would you be surprised to know that designer Eddie Ross decorated Frank & Kathie Lee Gifford’s … Continue reading

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Last-minute décor and gift idea made from men’s silk ties

Yikes! Did someone spill soup on a beautiful silk tie? Repurpose that tie and craft a collection of Recycled Tie Christmas Ornaments. (For more repurposed Christmas decor, see yesterday’s tutorial where we recycled sweaters to make Christmas ornaments.) These beautiful … Continue reading

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A cute collection of recycled sweater ornaments

Next time you’re ready to discard an old sweater, think again. I’m sharing a couple of repurposed Christmas ornaments today made with recycled sweaters. These are super-cute and the idea adapts to any sweater you’d like to repurpose. These Recycled … Continue reading

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Here’s how to make dollar store Christmas sock ornaments

I’ll leave the stockings to Santa, because today we’re stuffing Christmas socks to make easy Christmas Sock Ornaments. Could these DIY Sock Ornaments be any cuter? Kathleen George purchased the Christmas socks at dollar stores and other discount stores, and … Continue reading

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Christmas ornament crafts perfect for family time

After hearing Friday’s news, I don’t think there’s a parent, aunt or uncle, who didn’t think, with great horror, “that could have been my child.” We send our children out into the world and go about our day, assuming they … Continue reading

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Red + White = Crisp & Colorful Christmas Decor

Today I’m sharing a collection of red & white Christmas crafts and decorations. Paired together, red & white look so fresh and crisp. Jen from Tatertots & Jello agrees, and this Christmas, she’s decorated her home in a red & … Continue reading

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Let the Christmas crafting season begin: 20+ favorite Christmas crafts (plus, last week’s winner announced and a new giveaway)

Yikes, we’re five weeks away from Christmas, and I feel like I’m already behind. However, I need to clear away the Thanksgiving dishes before I’m in the mood for jingle bells. But I know that a lot of Crafts ‘n … Continue reading

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Chime in for this hot-off-the-press, holiday inspiration giveaway

Ho, ho, ho! Christmas came early this year – like today, when I picked up my mail and found copies of the holiday issue of Stitch Craft Create. This issue has 114 beautiful, glistening pages of holiday crafty goodness. Sewing, … Continue reading

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Make map crafts for a summertime souvenir

Map crafts are a fun way to commemorate a summer vacation, or to celebrate your state, your town, or use some cool scrapbook paper. These decoupaged Vintage Map Balls look like mini, old world globes and you can make them … Continue reading

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Scoop up this fun – nine cute ice cream crafts for kids!

Truth be told, I’ve been known to pass on ice cream. My daughter, NOT! What kid wouldn’t find one of these nine ice cream crafts a pretty cool idea? Here’s what else I like about these ice cream crafts – … Continue reading

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