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Snow Day

Put together a mixed media portrait using crafting scraps and this tutorial from
Margot Potter.

Cookies in a
Jar

Fun article with recipes and gift tags for making cookies in a jar.

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Crackers

Make your own Christmas crackers this year (don’t forget to add your favorite
terrible joke for an authentic touch)!

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Stocking

A stocking knit in tow colors on large needles is a quick and easy way to hold gifts
for the holiday. Use traditional Christmas colors or make one with stripes of the
colors of your favorite sports team.

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Wire Necklace

If you can string stone nuggets onto wire, and if you can crochet a simple chain
stitch, then you can make this pretty necklace. Visit Beading Arts for the
instructions!

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Glass Votives

Here’s a great easy project that’s perfect for kids and fun for adults! We spend
lots of time making great votive candles, why not dress them up even more with hand
made votive holders?

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Penguin Cartoon

Add a cute penguin to your holiday cards with this step-by-step drawing tutorial
from Helen South.

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Snowman Earrings

Use a few wire techniques to turn two lampwork snowmen beads into some holiday
jewelry. These literally take minutes to make.

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Card Album

Recycle a greeting card and create a holiday album using materials you already have
around the house.

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Paper Trees

These three dimensional stand up cut paper trees can be used for table decorations
or winter scenes. They’re cut just like snowflakes from regular paper.

href="http://diyfashion.about.com/od/earrings/ss/Christmas_Tree_Earrings.htm">Christmas
Tree Seed Bead Earrings

If you’re in a pinch for some holiday cheer upon your ears, then these simple seed
bead earrings are just the holiday miracle you’ve been looking for. With just a
little wire and a handful of beads, these can be made in just minutes.

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Ornaments

When you don’t have the fragrance of a real Christmas tree, fake scents just don’t
do it. Make a batch of these ornaments every few years and hang them from your tree,
the scent will last for two or three years!

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Make It Merry – The Week Before Christmas originally appeared on About.com Candle & Soap Making on Friday, December 18th, 2009 at 22:40:48.

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