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Best DIY Christmas Projects
Do you love the idea of getting friends and coworkers a little something for Christmas but it just isn’t in your budget this year? Maybe your office has a secret Santa or gift exchange and guess what? You got the hardest person in the office to buy for.
Instead of trolling the isles in Walmart or Target, check out these DIY craft projects that will make even the grinchiest coworker smile.
Pinterest has to be the go-to for quick, easy and economical craft ideas. Search DIY Christmas gifts and find your own, but here are a few recommendations guaranteed to get your Christmas list knocked out in no time.
Hot Cocoa Kit
Some clear and clean ornaments, hot cocoa mix, marshmallow bits, sprinkles, peppermint chips, a pretty tag and you have a great gift. Adding a mug and candy cane makes it even better.
53 Coolest Mason Jar Gifts
Just about any of these gift ideas can be used for Christmas. There is one for pampering, another for tea lovers and even one with DIY bath fizzies. These are fast, fun and inexpensive.
Easy Christmas Tree Brownies
Imagine wowing your friends with these pretty and delicious treats. A pan of brownies, some frosting and a candy cane is all it takes.
DIY Christmas Gifts for Family
Check out the wine glass snow globe, DIY teacup candle or sharpie snowman mug. These are just a few of the ideas on this site that show you how to make some sweet, simple and heartfelt gifts.
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Now that the craft bug has hit and all your gifts are out of the way, how about some easy and inexpensive DIY Christmas decorations?
Tomato cage Christmas trees
Head out to your local hardware store or see what you have at home. All it takes is tomato cages, garland, wire, lights and bows for a great indoor or outdoor decoration.
39 Oh So Gorgeous Dollar Store DIY Christmas Décor Ideas That Will Make You Scream With Joy
Yes, that is the name of the article. You can find the materials for these fun crafts at your local dollar or craft store. Learn how to make beautiful winter vases filled with ornaments, a berry wreath or snowflake wreath and even a felt ball garland.
How to Make Your Home Smell Like the Holidays
Mix together fresh cranberries, tangerines, cinnamon sticks, star anis, cloves, ginger, vanilla, fresh pine, apple cider pomegranate or cranberry juice, and water and you have you have the wonderful smell of Christmas permeating your home. The mixture can simmer for four hours, just add water, and can be used the next day as well.
20 Impossibly Creative Outdoor Christmas Decorations
How about some giant lollipops? These are super easy and inexpensive to make and are the perfect addition to your outdoor Christmas decorating. You can create the designs and colors you want with paper plates, paint, plastic, and wooden rods. Giant ornaments are fun and easy too. Hang them from the porch or just lay them around the yard. You make them from large plastic balls, which can be purchased for around a dollar each. Then dress them up like ornaments.
Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Bring the cutest and orneriest elf back with some of the cutest elf ideas. Check out these ideas including, getting naughty with toilet paper, zip-lining with candy canes and elf in the empty cookie jar. You are sure to get laughs from the whole family. Or just search Elf on the Shelf and you will have more than enough to pick from.
Now everything is done and you’re just waiting for Santa to arrive. Here is one more list of Christmas ideas to check out.
20 Memory Making Christmas Traditions to start this year with Your Family
Start with a bucket list on Dec. 1 of family things you want to do during the month. Activities such as family game night or movie night (watch It’s a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street) are great ways to come together. Start an advent tradition or fill shoeboxes for disadvantaged children.