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Old Greeting Cards: What Can I Do With Them?

Don’t throw your old greeting cards away! There is plenty that you can do with them. Click on the photo to grab the tutorial.

Looking for more Christmas tutorials? Simply check out my blog archive for Christmas!

Contents:

  • Misc. Tutorials
  • Advent Calendar Tutorials
  • Card Tutorials
  • Gift Tag Tutorials
  • Ornament Tutorials

Misc. Tutorials:

How to Make Tie-On Charms from Recycled Christmas Cards: Happy Birds Crafting Haven

How to Make Tie-On Charms from Recycled Christmas Cards: Happy Birds Crafting Haven

Scented Sachet with Recycled Greeting Cards: Cathie Filian

Scented Sachet with Recycled Greeting Cards: Cathie Filian

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

Crochet Card Bowl: Family Crafts.About

Crochet Card Bowl: Family Crafts.About

How to Make a Christmas Card Basket: All Free Crafts

How to Make a Christmas Card Basket: All Free Crafts

Advent Calendar Tutorials:

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Card Tutorials:

Gift Tag Tutorials:

Making Christmas Tags: Altered Stuff

Making Christmas Tags: Altered Stuff

Ornament Tutorials:

Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Cardstock Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

Cardstock Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

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The 2009 Gift Making Guide from Cathe Holden

Wow – I am in AWE! Cathe Holden just posted her 2009 Gift Making Guide on her Just Something I Made blog.

She has listed over 40 of her very own tutorials in the guide, and I want to make everything!

My all-time favorite is the vintage globe bowl.

Be sure to click on the photo to check out the guide for all of her gift making tutorials!

The 2009 Gift Making Guide: Cathe Holden

The 2009 Gift Making Guide: Cathe Holden - Click the photo to see over 40 of Cathe Holden's amazing tutorials!

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DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials

I can’t believe how fast Christmas is approaching! I already feel overwhelmed. I need to start on presents, and SOON! Ornaments are always a great option, either as the present itself or an accent piece on the gift’s packaging.

I also have a previous post for other indoor Christmas decoration tutorials.

If you’re looking for even MORE ornament tutorials, I’ve continued my link list here: DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials, Part 2

Here are some great tutorials that I’ve found on several different kinds of ornaments.

Contents:

  • Misc. Ornament Tutorials
  • Button Ornament Tutorials
  • Crochet Ornament Tutorials
  • Fabric Ornament Tutorials
  • Food Ornament Tutorials
  • Glass Ornament Tutorials
  • Knitted Ornament Tutorials
  • Paper Ornament Tutorials
  • Pinecone Ornament Tutorials
  • Plastic Canvas Ornament Tutorials
  • Tin Ornament Tutorials
  • Trim and Ribbon Ornament Tutorials
  • Wire Ornament Tutorials
  • Wooden Ornament Tutorials

Misc. Ornament Tutorials:

Old Ornament Makeovers: BHG

Old Ornament Makeovers: BHG

Make Your Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Geekware

Make Your Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Geekware

Flower Petal Ornament Cover: JewelryMaking.About

Flower Petal Ornament Cover: JewelryMaking.About

Cheapo Jute Twine Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Cheapo Jute Twine Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Christmas Stars out of Plastic Bottles: Espiritcabane

Christmas Stars out of Plastic Bottles: Espiritcabane

Peace Sign Ornament Tutorial: Crap Ive Made

Peace Sign Ornament Tutorial: Crap I've Made

Twinkle Pom Pom Ornament: Zakka Life

Twinkle Pom Pom Ornament: Zakka Life

Tinsel Snowflake: Martha Stewart

Tinsel Snowflake: Martha Stewart

Daddy Snowman Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Daddy Snowman Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Christmas Nutcracker Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Christmas Nutcracker Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Reindeer Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Reindeer Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Puzzle Piece Ornament: FamilyCrafts.About

Puzzle Piece Ornament: FamilyCrafts.About

Recycled Christmas Tree Drum Ornament Made from Bottle Cap: eHow

Recycled Christmas Tree Drum Ornament Made from Bottle Cap: eHow

Festive Gourd Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Festive Gourd Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Japanese-Inspired Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Japanese-Inspired Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making Gods Eyes: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making God's Eyes: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Swedish Needlepoint Pattern: Needlepoint.About

Swedish Needlepoint Pattern: Needlepoint.About

Making Wheat Stars and Festive Photo Frames: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making Wheat Stars and Festive Photo Frames: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Espejitos (small mirrors in Spanish): Gingerbread Snowflakes

Espejitos (small mirrors in Spanish): Gingerbread Snowflakes

Ombre Glittered Seashell Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Ombre Glittered Seashell Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Seashell Angel: GinaCarruba

Seashell Angel: GinaCarruba

Drum Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Drum Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wax Snowflake Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wax Snowflake Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Birdie Ornaments: Ruffles and Stuff

Birdie Ornaments: Ruffles and Stuff

Button Ornament Tutorials:

Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

Crochet Ornament Tutorials:

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Fabric Ornament Tutorials:

Felt Animal Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Felt Animal Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Miniature Stocking Ornament from Sweater: The Storque

Miniature Stocking Ornament from Sweater: The Storque

How to Make Adorable Polar Bear Ornaments Out of an Old Wool Sweater: Fun in the Making

How to Make Adorable Polar Bear Ornaments Out of an Old Wool Sweater: Fun in the Making

Felt Christmas Ornament: Zakka Life

Felt Christmas Ornament: Zakka Life

Thrifted Tree Ornaments: The Long Thread

Thrifted Tree Ornaments: The Long Thread

Argyle Applique Ornament Tutorial: So September

Argyle Applique Ornament Tutorial: So September

Make a Felted Dala Horse Ornament: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Make a Felted Dala Horse Ornament: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Snowflake Pendant Tutorial: Resurrection Fern

Snowflake Pendant Tutorial: Resurrection Fern

Charming Ornaments: A Spoonful of Sugar

Charming Ornaments: A Spoonful of Sugar

Pattern for a Half Eaten Gingerbread Man: Elsie Marley

Pattern for a Half Eaten Gingerbread Man: Elsie Marley

Christmas Owl Ornament Pattern: DiversionMary

Christmas Owl Ornament Pattern: DiversionMary

Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial: My Fantastic Toys

Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial: My Fantastic Toys

Fabric Ornaments: ModPodgeRocks

Fabric Ornaments: ModPodgeRocks

Food Ornament Tutorials:

Cinnamon Bird Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Cinnamon Bird Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Christmas Cookie Ornament: Martha Stewart

Christmas Cookie Ornament: Martha Stewart

Retro Mice Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Retro Mice Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

How to Make a Christmas Orange Pomander: That Artist Woman

How to Make a Christmas Orange Pomander: That Artist Woman

Faux Tart Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Faux Tart Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Glass Ornament Tutorials:

How to Paint a Faux Stained Glass Christmas Ornament: Painting.About

How to Paint a Faux Stained Glass Christmas Ornament: Painting.About

Santas Belly Ornament: NapTimeCrafting

Santa's Belly Ornament: NapTimeCrafting

Ashleys Thrifty Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Ashley's Thrifty Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Knitted Ornament Tutorials:

Mini Christmas Stocking Ornament: Knitting.About

Mini Christmas Stocking Ornament: Knitting.About

Christmas Wreath Ornament: Knitting.About

Christmas Wreath Ornament: Knitting.About

Paper Ornament Tutorials:

Punched Paper Photo Ornament: Martha Stewart

Punched Paper Photo Ornament: Martha Stewart

Recycled Ornaments How To: Martha Stewart

Recycled Ornaments How To: Martha Stewart

Christmas Card Ball Ornament: SantasPostBag

Christmas Card Ball Ornament: SantasPostBag

Make a Paper Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

Make a Paper Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

DIY Ornament: JunkMailGems

DIY Ornament: JunkMailGems

Picture Frame Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Picture Frame Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Paper Bead Star: RubberStamping.About

Paper Bead Star: RubberStamping.About

Three-Dimensional Doily Ornament: Martha Stewart

Three-Dimensional Doily Ornament: Martha Stewart

Christmas Photo Ornaments to Make With Your Kids: Roots and Wings Co.

Christmas Photo Ornaments to Make With Your Kids: Roots and Wings Co.

Floating Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Floating Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Chandelier Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Chandelier Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Click and Print Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Click and Print Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Seed Packet Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Seed Packet Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Indian Paper Poms with Potpourri and Spice: Cathie Filian

Indian Paper Poms with Potpourri and Spice: Cathie Filian

How to Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

How to Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Accordian Pleated Flower Ornaments: Sleepy in Seattle Stamps

Accordian Pleated Flower Ornaments: Sleepy in Seattle Stamps

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Bird Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Bird Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Mini Pinata Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Mini Pinata Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making Woven Paper Baskets: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making Woven Paper Baskets: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Pinecone Ornament Tutorials:

Pinecone Elves: Martha Stewart

Pinecone Elves: Martha Stewart

Plastic Canvas Ornament Tutorials:

Plastic Canvas Snowflake Picture Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Plastic Canvas Snowflake Picture Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Tin Ornament Tutorials:

How to Make Punched Tin Light Shields: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Punched Tin Light Shields: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Aluminum Cans Star Ornament: Aluminous Publishing

Aluminum Cans Star Ornament: Aluminous Publishing

Whitneys Tin Ornament: Shanty2Chic

Whitney's Tin Ornament: Shanty2Chic

Trim and Ribbon Ornament Tutorials:

Rickrack Christmas Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Rickrack Christmas Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Ribbon and Bow Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Ribbon and Bow Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wire Ornament Tutorials:

Glow Ball Ornaments: Instructables

Glow Ball Ornaments: Instructables

Wooden Ornament Tutorials:

Silhouette Ornaments: Roots and Wings Co.

Silhouette Ornaments: Roots and Wings Co.

Clothespin Doll Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Clothespin Doll Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wooden Ornaments: CraftRookie

Wooden Ornaments: CraftRookie

Scrap Wood Snowmen: Crafting a Green World

Scrap Wood Snowmen: Crafting a Green World

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

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