7 illustrated projects to make at your own pace. Choose a project below, open its step-by-step guide, and tap the image to view or save it at full size.
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- Tiny Felted Animal Ornaments
- Sea Glass & Resin Christmas Trees on Clear Glass
- Paper-Bag Winter Stars
- Mini Wreath Ornaments
- Arizona-Inspired Painted Clay Ornaments
- Christmas Air-Dry Clay Village
- Botanical Clay Ornaments
Tiny Felted Animal Ornaments
When to make it: November · December
Needle-felt a wool body and head, add ears and a face, then finish with a scarf and hanging loop. Felting needles are sharp; this is an adult craft.
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Sea Glass & Resin Christmas Trees on Clear Glass
When to make it: October · November · December
Arrange glass in a tree shape on a clear glass round before attaching and coating. Follow the resin maker’s mixing, ventilation, protection and curing instructions.
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Paper-Bag Winter Stars
When to make it: November · December · January
Glue matching paper bags in a T shape, cut the tips and simple openings, then fan the stack into a star. Adults handle thick-stack cutting.
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Mini Wreath Ornaments
When to make it: November · December
Arrange faux greenery on a small hoop, secure with floral wire and finish with a bow and hanging loop.
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Arizona-Inspired Painted Clay Ornaments
When to make it: October · November · December
Cut desert-inspired shapes from air-dry clay, add hanging holes, dry, then paint cactus, sunset and mountain details.
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Christmas Air-Dry Clay Village
When to make it: October · November · December
Cut house fronts from air-dry clay, add windows and doors, dry and assemble with compatible craft adhesive. Use battery LED lights only.
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Botanical Clay Ornaments
When to make it: October · November · December
Press a sprig into rolled air-dry clay, cut an ornament and make a hanging hole. Dry fully, decorate and add ribbon.
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Allow the full drying or curing time specified by each material. Lanterns and clay houses use battery LED lights only. Decorative clay dishes and ornaments are not for food.
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