How to Make an EPP Moravian Star Ornament
EPP Moravian Star Ornaments made with diamonds are an adaptation of an 1830's geometry lesson. The first known star, made in a German boys' school had 110 points! This version...
Christmas
Gifts made by hand come from the heart. Make your DIY Christmas special with decorations, ornaments and other craft ideas you can make at home. Unique handmade ornaments and homemade Christmas cards become future keepsakes. Treasured homemade gift ideas can be simple, yet meaningful. Personalize DIY Christmas stockings for each family member and hang them where Santa can find them!
Browse our Christmas crafts to make for a wonderful holiday!
DIY Christmas Ornaments
Scribble Appliqué Bird Ornaments
No two birds are the same, in nature and when you make these adorable scribble appliqué bird ornaments! All you need is some scraps of fabric (preferably with fusible web...
How to Make Sashiko Ornaments
Making Sashiko ornaments is a great way to see what the slow-stitch movement is all about. It's slow stitch, to be sure, but the projects are so small you can...
DIY Gift Wrap Ideas
Creative Gift Wrap Ideas
I put a lot of thought and effort into making a gift. I like to find a creative way to present it, too. (“Present” it? Get it? Ha!) These fun...
How to Make a Card Holder Wallet
Make your own card holder wallet to keep just a few cards handy in your pocket, backpack or purse. Perfect for slipping in your license and a credit card so...
How to Make a Furoshiki Bag with Kraft-Tex
I love look of furoshiki wraps that take a simple square of fabric, then wrap and tie it creatively to turn any object into a pretty package. But most often,...
Handmade Holidays
Quilt Gift Guide
We've rounded up some of our favorite quilt gift ideas -- whether you quilt the projects to give as gifts, or give a little joy to the favorite quilters in...
Embroidery Gift Guide
Stitchers love to stitch, and they love to receive handmade gifts. We have put together an embroidery gift guide with projects, tools and supplies that are good for the embroiderers...
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How to Make an EPP Tree-Shaped Ornament with Hexies
With just 10 EPP hexies per side, you can make an English Paper Piecing (EPP) tree-shaped ornament for your Christmas tree. If you are new to EPP, this is a…
How to Make an EPP Star Ornament with Diamonds
A large English Paper Piecing (EPP) project can seem daunting. But a small project, such as an ornament, lets you try the technique on something easy. And it’s something that…
How to Make an EPP Wreath Ornament with Hexies
A large English Paper Piecing (EPP) project can seem daunting. But a small project, such as an ornament, lets you try the technique on something easy. And it's something that… How to Make Sashiko Ornaments
Making Sashiko ornaments is a great way to see what the slow-stitch movement is all about. It's slow stitch, to be sure, but the projects are so small you can…
Quick Beaded Gifts
If you have beads and some basic tools, you can be ready with a unique and personal gift in minutes. I made all of these projects with beginner-level beading skills…
How to Make Tubular Herringbone Beaded Jewelry
Tubular Herringbone (sometimes called Ndebele) stitch creates sinuous beaded ropes that await your creativity to design bracelets, necklaces and more. It can be a fussy stitch to get started, but…
Peyote Stitch Cellini Spiral Basics
Peyote-Stitched Cellini Spiral looks really complicated, but it’s just a glorified peyote rope. The stitch is even count tubular peyote with a step up. It’s the change in bead sizes…
Two Ways to Make Dangling Gemstone Earrings
For her wedding, my daughter wanted "new" pearl earrings to coordinate with the "old" pearl strands she planned to wear around her neck and in her hair. It meant a…