Christmastime is already here, but it’s not too late to make stained glass Christmas tree ornaments. These can be made using the same construction paper and tissue paper method used in the first example, just on a smaller scale, or …[Continue]
Printable Christmas Crafting for Adults
As adults, giving gifts at Christmas time is slightly more complicated than when a child wished to give a Christmas gift. Let’s be honest we all want to give gifts that are impressive, appreciated and thoughtful, but very few of …[Continue]
Pinecone Package Embellishment
A simple way to make a gift a little more elegant is to use a pine cone or a few mini pine cones to embellish your packages. You can even use the pine cone to hold your gift card or …[Continue]
Scented Pine Cones
There are few things that make it feel more like the holidays than the smells of spices and baking in the kitchen. You do not need to be a baker or slave away for hours in front of a hot …[Continue]
Pinecone Centerpiece
A simple yet elegant center piece for your holiday table can consist of nothing more than a festive bowl, dish or vase and some pine cones. Simply fill the container of your choice with the pine cones. You can add …[Continue]
Handprint Footprint Reindeer
You can make a cute reindeer decoration for Christmas by using one footprint & two hand prints. First, gather a cut sheet, muslin fabric, or felt. Then find a stick from a tree and fasten it to the top of …[Continue]
The History of Santa Claus as St. Nicholas
Most historians would agree that The legend of Santa Claus was inspired by the life of a real man, St. Nicholas. Let’s take a look at the life of St. Nicholas, and the events that led from St. Nicholas’s life …[Continue]
Using Photos for Your Christmas Cards
Most people like to send greeting cards to friends and family for Christmas. This is a very strong yearly holiday tradition for almost anyone from anywhere in the world to show how much he or she cares. Now that Christmas …[Continue]
The Tradition of Christmas Stockings
Children and the young at heart have for many generations hung their stockings from the mantelpiece on Christmas Eve hoping that St. Nick would come that night to fill them up with sweets and small precious gifts. Christmas stockings are …[Continue]
Christmas Card Etiquette
Everyone enjoys receiving Christmas cards. For many people, sending and receiving Christmas cards are the only way to stay in touch with family members or friends who live far away or have moved away. The most favorite holiday cards are …[Continue]
