How to Transform Holiday Tins
16 commentsAt the end of every Christmas season, it seems like I've accumulated a few too many holiday tins. So why not decoupage them into year-round storage containers?
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How to Make a Gingerbread House to Outlast Even the Sweetest of Sweet Tooths
6 commentsThis gingerbread house is a great Christmas Eve project for the whole family that will last until next Christmas and many Christmases after that!
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How to Make Shrink Plastic Ornaments
2 commentsThis is a fun and easy craft that the whole family can make using common childhood materials!Materials:An ovenChristmas coloring bookShrink Plastic ( I used Shrinky Dinks Frosted Ruff N...
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How to Make a Garland with Punch
13 commentsThis week I take up the old reliable paper garland of my elementary school days but with a twist: Bands of paper glued end-to-end become rings of paper glued edge-to-edge.
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How to Make a Cookie House Village
3 commentsIf you've always wanted to build a gingerbread house but felt like it was too big a project, try this simpler version, which uses graham crackers.
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How to Make a Custom Clock
5 commentsMake a personalized new clock from an old recycled one, or even use the clock parts to make one on a separate object for a crazy, cool gift!
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Make It: Potato Printed Giftwrap
3 commentsMake this handprinted graphic wrapping paper with potatoes, kraft paper, and colorful ink!
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How to Make a Multi-Photo Frame
13 commentsCreate a meaningful gift that is quick to make and won't break your bank account.
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How To: Mini LP Record Gift Tags
1 commentAdd a little bling to the outer wrapping of any gifts you give this year.
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How to Make Teardrop Ornaments
Make simple paper ornaments with just a few supplies and dress up your home, office, or tree this year.
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Dare to Make It! Holiday
We dare you to make your own gifts and decorations this holiday season!
Find inspiration and exciting how-to projects to get you through the holiday season in DIY style.
Share your creative holiday decorations made with recycled materials in our Dare to Make it Holiday Challenge. You could win over $200 in prizes.


