Contents:

• Misc. Tutorials
• Home Decor Tutorials
• Christmas Tutorials
• Ideas, Inspiration, and Photos

Misc. Tutorials:

• Cork Dork: 10 Cool Things to Do with Leftover Wine Corks: Dr. Vino
• Wine Cork Craft Project Instructions: WineIntro – this site has multiple craft ideas for corks!
• How to Reuse Old Wine Corks: WikiHow – this site has 14 great ideas!

10 Uses for Wine Corks: ThisOldHouse - click on the photo to get all 10 tutorials!

Cute Little Cork Stamps: CraftChi

DIY Create Wine or Bottle Stoppers From Old Crystal Knobs, Billiard Balls, Finials: Many Shades of Shabby

Business Card Holders: AnotherWineBlog

Reuse Wine Corks to Make Fun Place Cards: Instructables

DIY Wine Cork Placecard Holders: CasaSugar

Wine or cider mulling spice bags (and recycling wine corks): Eating Well Anywhere

Recycled Wine Cork Keychain Favors: CraftZine

Make a Wine Cork Man: CraftersLoveCrafts - why NOT!?

Cork Trolls: FamilyFun

Home Decor Tutorials:

Wine Cork Corkboard: WineIntro

How to Recycle Corks Into a Corkboard: WikiHow

How to Make a Wine Cork Bulletin Board: eHow

Wine Cork Corkboard: HowStuffWorks

Corkboard: WineIntro

Wine Cork Trivet (hot plate): WineIntro

DIY Wine Cork Trivet: Care2

Wine Cork Trivets: CraftersLoveCrafts

Cork Trivet and Coaster Set: Design Sponge

Make a Wine Cork Wreath: FrugalLiving.About

Christmas Tutorials:

Cork Ornaments: AllThingsChristmas

Make Christmas Tree Ornaments from All Those Cork Wine Stoppers You’ve Been Collecting: Indie Fixx

Wine Cork Angels: CraftersLoveCrafts

Ideas, Inspiration, and Photos:

Cardinal Birdhouse with a Corky Roof: TheCraftyWino on Etsy

Wine Cork Coasters Set of Two: TheCraftyWino on Etsy

Corky Chalkboard/Message Board: TheCraftyWino on Etsy

Cork Furniture Art: GalleryOfFunctionalArt - lots of chair and other furniture ideas for corks!

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

Man… this has got to be the weirdest post yet. I mean.. just thinking about using toilet paper rolls kind of freaks me out – but they have been crafted with! What a unique way to recycle!

ArtistsHelpingChildren always have an AMAZING tutorial list for just about everything! Check out their links for what you can do with toilet paper rolls!

Click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Contents:

• Home Decor Tutorials
• Misc. Tutorials
• Packaging Tutorials
• Halloween Tutorials
• Thanksgiving Tutorials
• Christmas Tutorials
• Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Home Decor Tutorials:

Monogrammed Napkin Rings: Maya Made

Handmade Napkin Rings: Handcrafted Hitching Post

Toilet Paper Roll Wall Art: Design Sponge

Recycled Sofa for Barbie: Cathie Filian

Paper Roll Squirrel: That Artist Woman

DIY Toilet Roll Pixel Boy: BeruBetto

Toilet Paper Mini Album Tutorial: CreativePaperPrincess

Recycled Wreath Tutorial: AlisaBurke

Misc. Tutorials:

• How to Transform a Toilet Paper Roll Into a Sling Gun: WonderHowTo

How to Wind Center Pull Balls of Yarn: CraftStylish

Making Toilet Paper Roll Seed Starters: SimplyForties

Packaging Tutorials:

Yule Love This: Pretty Little Things

Halloween Tutorials:

Halloween Favor Boxes: Crafting a Green World

DIY Childrens Costume Rococo Toilet Paper Roll Wig: OutsaPop

Thanksgiving Tutorials:

How to Make a Decorative Table Centerpiece Out Of Paper: eHow

Christmas Tutorials:

• Making a Toilet Paper Roll Ornament: MikeContent on YouTube

Handmade Christmas Crackers: OurBigEarth

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Toilet Paper Roll Sculptures: LoudDreams

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

I just love these recipes – they all look yummy and really fun to make! Click on the photo to get the how to.

For a huge list of Christmas desserts from Family Fun, check out their Delicious Christmas Desserts Recipes

Contents:

• Appetizer Tutorials
• Candy Tutorials
• Cookie Tutorials
• Cupcake Tutorials
• Donut Tutorials
• Drink Tutorials
• Marshmallow Tutorials
• Popcorn Tutorials

Appetizer Tutorials:

Christmas Package Cheese Snack: FamilyFun

Cheese Ball Santa: FamilyFun

Frosty the Cheese Ball: FamilyFun

Mini Bagel Wreaths: FamilyFun

Chocolate Church Mice: FamilyFun

Chocolate Cherry Mice: FamilyFun

Jolly Snowman Bread: FamilyFun

Crunchy the Snowman: FamilyFun

Wrap 'n' Stack Sandwich Tree: FamilyFun

Pizza Pocket Wreath: FamilyFun

Pine Tree Fruit Kabobs: FamilyFun

Candy Tutorials:

Jelly Bean Christmas Trees: FamilyFun

Red-Nosed Reindeer Lollipops: FamilyFun

Cookie Tutorials:

Nutter Butter Rudolph: NapTimeCrafting

Holiday Hello Cookies: FamilyFun

A Light Dessert: FamilyFun

Sweet Tortilla Snowflakes: FamilyFun

The Elves' Snickerdoodles: FamilyFun

Sweet Macaroon Angels: FamilyFun

Sugar Cookie Windows and Doors: FamilyFun

Santa Hats: FamilyFun

Santa Hat Sugar Cookies: FamilyFun

Santas and Heavenly Angels: FamilyFun

Mint Cookie Pops: FamilyFun

Meringue Snowflakes: FamilyFun

Kris Kringle Cookies: FamilyFun

Holiday Wreaths: FamilyFun

Candy Cane Cookies: FamilyFun

Frosty Graham Crackers: FamilyFun

Gingerbread Family Kit: FamilyFun

Cupcake Tutorials:

Snowman Cupcakes: Martha Stewart

Donut Tutorials:

Doughnut Snowmen: FamilyFun

Drink Tutorials:

Hot Chocolate Cones: FamilyFun

Marshmallow Tutorials:

Candy Cane Marshmallows: Martha Stewart

Homemade Chocolate Chip Marshmallows: CraftZine

Popcorn Tutorials:

Peppermint Popcorn: Make it Do

Popcorn Ball Ornaments: FamilyFun

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

Here is Lowe’s main Holiday page for outdoor decor and a bunch of other fun: Lowe’s Creative Ideas

YAY Christmas!

They will probably delete their awesome ideas after the season is over. And, that’s not fun. I mean.. I need to keep a constant list! So.. I’m gonna basically copy and paste their stuff into this blog, so we can all have access to the awesomeness FOREVER! I’m only gonna put in the stuff that I think it worth mentioning, which is most of it. Ready?! Go!

I also did this for their Halloween Decoration Tutorials. Check it out if you’re into DIY-ing!

Because this post is so long, here is a table of contents! If you want to jump to a certain subject in this post, hold down your CTRL key while pushing the F key, and type in the subject below that you are interested in!

Contents:

• Nuts and Bolts Christmas Tree
• Light and Bright Artwork (Snowflake)
• Chunky Chic Candle Pillars
• Twinkling Towers
• Clay Pot Nutcrackers
• Copper Christmas Tree
• Holiday Card Wreath
• Mantel and Railing Card Display
• Interior Doorway Garland Card Display

Nuts and Bolts Christmas Tree:

This idea brings simple elements like pine craft boards, nuts, washers, and a bolt together to create a contemporary, Scandinavian-style Christmas tree. The look of the piece is fully customizable with its movable branches and millions of decoration possibilities.

Skill level: Beginner

Rough cost estimate: $69

Tools You’ll Use:

• Tablesaw
• Dado blade set
• Hacksaw
• Drill
• 3/8″ drill bit
• 7/16″ drill bit
• 1-1/8″ spade bit
• Glue
• Clamp

Lowe’s List:

• 24″ x 3/8″-16 threaded rod/bolt
• 12 3/8″ x 2″ x 24” select pine craft boards
• 1 1″ x 2″ x 6′ pine board for the base
• 2 3/8-16 T-nut for the base
• 23 3/8″-16 hex nuts
• 43 3/8″ x 1 1/2″ washers
• MinWax Green Tea water based stain
• LED Tea Lights
• Assorted mini ornaments

Build the Base.

To make it extra sturdy, we used two “X”-shaped bases and secured with T-nuts.

Step 1: Cut the 1″ x 2″ x 6′ board into four 16-inch-long pieces.

Step 2: For all four pieces of wood cut half-lap joints: Using a table saw with a dado blade, cut a 3/8-inch-deep by 1-1/2-inch-wide (or the actual width of the board) groove for a flush fit. Center the groove 7-1/4 inches from either end. Glue and clamp the half-lap joints together.

Step 3: Drill 3/8-inch hole in center of each base.

Step 4: Using a hacksaw, cut the 24 inch threaded rod to 19-1/2 inches.

Step 5: Using a 1-1/8 inch spade bit, drill a circular groove 1/8 inch deep in the center of each base piece to accommodate the T-nut.

Step 6: Stain wood if desired.

Step 7: Thread base pieces onto rod securing each base piece with a T-nut.

Cut the Branches.

Step 9: Cut the 12 pieces of select pine craft boards into the following branch lengths (there should be two of each length):

• 18 inches
• 16-1/2 inches
• 15 inches
• 13-1/2 inches
• 12 inches
• 10-1/2 inches
• 9 inches
• 7-1/2 inches
• 6 inches
• 4-1/2 inches
• 3 inches

Step 10: Drill a 3/8 inch hole in the center of each branch.

Step 11: Drill holes to cradle ornaments. Drill 7/16 inch holes 1/2 inch from the end of 10 to 12 branches to cradle ornaments.

Step 12: If desired, stain the branches.

Step 13: Build the tree by screwing parts in this order: washer, nut, washer, pine branch, repeat. Start with the 18-inch-long branches and finish with the 3-inch-long branches. Top with nut only. Decorate with LED tea lights and small ornaments.

Light and Bright Artwork:

Skill level: Beginner

Rough cost estimate: $78

Tools You’ll Use:

• Table saw
• Paintbrush
• Screws
• Awl
• Stapler Gun

Lowe’s List:

• 2 1″ x 2″ x 8′ boards
• Canvas Drop Cloth; 4′ x 5′
• 3 strings of 50 LED lights
• 2 D-Rings
• Valspar primer
• White interior paint
• Gold spray paint

Step 1: Build the frame. Cut the 1″ x 2″ x 8′ boards into four 39-1/4 inch boards. Make a square frame using butt joints. Use screws to attach boards together.

Step 2: Create the canvas. Cut drop cloth to 46 inches square. Staple the canvas to the frame.

Step 3: Prime the drop cloth with interior primer.

Step 4: Paint the drop cloth with white interior paint.

Step 5: Tape the snowflake pattern (PDF) to canvas using painter’s tape. If this link stops working, feel free to contact me, as I’ve saved the PDF file and can send it to you.

Step 6: Spray paint the exposed canvas around the snowflake with gold spray paint.

Step 7: From the back of the canvas, use an awl to carefully poke holes for the string light bulbs. We used 150 LED lights.

Step 8: Insert LED light bulbs through the holes.

Step 9: Attach 2 D-Rings to the back of artwork. Hang in desired spot.

Chunky Chic Candle Pillars:

Lowe’s List:

• 4″ x 4″ x 8′ fence post
• Minwax Polycrylic
• LED pillar candles (2.87 inch; 5-inch)

Step 1: Cut a 4″ x 4″ x 8′ fence post into four sets of the following lengths: 4 inches; 8 inches; and 12 inches.

Step 2: Sand all surfaces of the wood smooth.

Step 3: Seal pillars with Minwax Polycrylic to bring out the natural grain of the wood.

Step 4: Top with LED pillar candles (2.87 inch; 5-inch).

Twinkling Towers:

I WILL be doing this one – but a little differently! I’ll be posting a tutorial of my own soon.

Reuse your summer tomato cages to create sparkling decorations.

Step 1: Stack three cages, and bind them together using 14-gauge wire.

Step 2: Apply white spray paint to a 6-gallon metal can and to the tomato cages.

Step 3: Decorate the cages with wire and Christmas ornaments.

Step 4: Attach C9 Christmas lights around the top of the cans using hot glue.

Step 5: Drill holes in the back of the cans, and run extension cords from the lights to an outlet.

Step 6: Place the cages in the cans, and fill in with white pebbles.

Step 7: Use wire to form a star and attach to the top.

Clay Pot Nutcrackers

Make your own toy soldiers from tiny clay planters.

Step 1: For each nutcracker, select five 4-inch planters, and wipe them clean.

Step 2: Spray-paint one planter black and one planter beige. Use red, navy blue, and green for the remaining planters. Allow to dry.

Step 3: Stack the planters as shown here. Secure them with a small amount of hot glue. Using utility scissors, cut a 7/16-inch round wooden dowel to 20 inches long. Thread the dowel through the planters’ drainage holes.

Step 4: With a pencil, sketch the nutcracker’s face, buttons, and belt. Paint the features with hobby brushes.

Step 5: Tie several pieces of jute twine around the top of the dowel to create a tassel for the nutcracker’s hat.

To find a stencil for the nutcracker’s features, click here. If this link stops working, feel free to contact me, as I’ve saved the PDF file and can send it to you.

Copper Christmas Tree:

Skill Level: Beginner

Rough Cost Estimate: $13 per tree

Rough Time Estimate: 20 minutes

Materials:

• copper tubing (1/4-inch x 10-foot)
• assorted holiday ornaments
• ornament hooks

The holidays are all about being with friends and family, and sharing the traditions of the season. December’s Unwind & Design project is a great way to decorate for the holidays while spending time with others. Create a mini tree from copper tubing, and then add your favorite ornaments to make it your own.

Step 1: Take one end of the copper tubing, and shape it into a large circle that will serve as the base of the tree. Continue shaping the tubing into smaller rings. Leave approximately 18 inches at the top of the tree for the star topper.

Step 2: Stretch out the coiled rings to form the tree.

Step 3: Shape the remaining 18 inches of tubing into a star pattern.

Step 4: Decorate with small ornaments if desired.

Good to Know: When the holidays are over, the copper tree will collapse back into a coil for easy storage until next year.

Holiday Card Wreath:

Skillset: Beginner

Rough Cost Estimate: $40

Rough Time Estimate: 1/2 day (includes drying time)

Materials:

• 1 (50-foot-long) roll of ½-inch riser flex pipe
• Utility Knife
• Plastic Clothespins
• Primer
• Silver Spray Paint
• Purple Spray Paint
• Construction Adhesive for small projects
• Silver Ribbon

Step 1: Using a utility knife, cut a 6-foot-long piece, a 3 1/2-foot-long piece, and a 3 1/2-inch-long piece of riser flex pipe (found in the plumbing department).

Step 2: Make a large circle with the 6-foot piece of pipe and a smaller circle with the 3½-foot piece, using flex tees to hold each circle together.

Step 3: Connect the circles at the flex tees using the 3 1/2-inch-long piece of pipe.

Step 4: Prime, and let dry. Spray-paint plastic clothespins and the pipe wreath. (We used purple paint for the wreath and silver paint for the clothespins.) Allow to dry.

Step 5: Using construction adhesive for small projects, attach the clothespins to the wreath, as shown.

Step 6: Suspend the wreath using ribbon, and use the clothespins to hold your cards in place.

Mantel and Railing Card Display:

Skill Level: Beginner

Rough Cost Estimate: $40

Rough Time Estimate: 2 hours

Materials:

• Lighted Pine Garland
• Red Beaded Garland
• Ribbon
• Ornament Hooks
• Shatterproof Ornaments
• Hole Puncher

Step 1: Swag lighted garland and red beaded garland along the railing of your staircase using ribbon tied into bows.

Step 2: Make a larger bow to place at the bottom of the staircase.

Step 3: Use a hole puncher to make a hole in the corner of each holiday card.

Step 4: Attach the cards and ornaments to the garland using ornament hooks.

Interior Doorway Garland Card Display:

Skill Level: Beginner

Rough Cost Estimate: $50

Rough Time Estimate: 1 hour

Materials:

• Garland
• Suction Hooks
• Paper Clips
• 2 Bows
• Shatterproof Ornaments
• Poinsettia Lights

Step 1: Hang garland at the top of the door frame using suction hooks.

Step 2: Tie bows to both ends of the garland.

Step 3: Use paper clips to attach your cards to the bows and garland.

Hope you enjoyed the post! Let me know if you try anything – I’d love to know.

Photo and Idea Credits: Lowe’s Creative Ideas

Oh! But first – here are 101 links from TipNut for Gift Tags, Toppers, and Wraps. Check it out!

For gift tags, check out my previous post: DIY Gift Tag Tutorials

Contents:

• Bow Tutorials
• Box Tutorials
• Circular Tutorials
• Cash and Gift Card Holder Tutorials
• Gift Bag Tutorials
• Printable Holiday Quotes
• Wrapping Paper Tutorials
• Halloween Packaging Tutorials
• Christmas Packaging Tutorials

Bow Tutorials:

Paper Bow From Recycled Gift Wrap: Momfetti

Hair Bow Tutorial: Snsribbon - although it's a hair bow, it can totally be used for packaging as well!

How to Tie a Wreath Bow: eHow

Basic Bow Making Instructions: EleganceinBloom

How to Make a Perfect Floral Bow: Save-On-Crafts

The Useful Circle Bow

Pom Pom Bow Tutorials: The Container Store

Make a Gift Bow from a Magazine Page: How About Orange

Embellish Your Holiday Gift Wrap With Econoflex: SoftFlexGirl

Perfect Little Bows: Scrappin Out Loud

Brooches and Badges: Bugs and Fishes

How to Create a Wired Bow: Living With Lindsay

Present Decor: The DIY Show Off

Lolita Bow: Cut Out and Keep

Ribbon Bow Tutorial: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Box Tutorials:

• Making an Origami Gift Box: InsidiousNeth on YouTube

Printable Pillow Box: Up Up

Giant Nugget Boxes: Inking Idaho

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

CD Holder: Creative Itch

Circular Tutorials:

Christmas Pop Top Cans: Blue Cricket Design

Teacher Gift: Poppies at Play

Cash and Gift Card Holder Tutorials:

Crafty Cash Holder: Martha Stewart

Wrapping Gift Cards: Martha Stewart

Gift Card Holders: Martha Stewart

Gift Bag Tutorials:

Cereal Box Totes: Somewhat Simple

Gift Bag Tutorial: Treasures For Tots

Paper Bag Purse: Inking Idaho

Getting Purseonal: Small Fry and Co.

Bear Bag Tutorial: WeWilsons

Printable Holiday Quotes:

• Printable Holiday Quotes: Scrappin’ Out Loud

Wrapping Paper Tutorials:

Make Your Own Stripe-y Wrapping Paper: CrafterHours

Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping: SewingDork

Eco Christmas Gift Wrap: Zakka Life

Halloween Packaging Tutorials:

Paper Witch Shoes: Skip to My Lou

Christmas Packaging Tutorials:

Easy Christmas Baskets: Small Fry and Co.

Lump of Coal Gift Box with a Secret: Martha Stewart

Make a Mini Holiday Gift Box: Cathie Filian

Snowman Gift Boxes: Blue Cricket Design

Using Ornaments for Packaging: Zakka Life

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

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

I love all of these great ideas for advent calendars – I always walk by the ones at Target and think they are amazing, but they are way overpriced. Here are some advent calendar tutorials that you can make at home that look just as awesome!

Click on the photo to grab the tutorial.

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

Contents:

• Advent Calendar Tutorials
• Printable Advent Calendars
• Advent Calendar Wreath Tutorials

Advent Calendar Tutorials:

Advent Boxes: AliEdwards

Advent Calendar Tutorial: Blue Cricket Design

Advent Calendar Tutorial: Sumo's Sweet Stuff

Christmas Advent Mini Muffin Tin: Nap Time Crafting

Advent Calendar Mitten Pattern: Oliverands

Easy Advent Calendar: Design Sponge

How To Anticipation Calendar: CraftZine

Cookie Sheet Advent Tutorial: Tatertots and Jello

Christmas in July Advent Calendar: SewMamaSew - I HAVE to make this! How awesome is getting full-sized candy bars!?

Countdown to Christmas Tutorial: Shanty2Chic

Affirmation Advent Calendar: The Crafty Chica

Advent Calendar Tutorial: Shanty2Chic

Snowing Presents Advent Calendar: Pickles

DIY Advent Calendar by Cici Art Factory: ModEco Kids

Baby Sock Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Mini Stockings: Martha Stewart

25 Days of Christmas Countdown: Blue Cricket Design

Mini Pinata Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Paper Christmas Tree Advent Calendar: Ikat Bag

Simple Spool Advent Calendars: Just Something I Made

Christmas Countdown and Activity List: A Wednesday Afternoon

Lo-Fi Advent Calendar: Meet Me At Mike's

Advent Calendar Pockets: All Sorts

DIY Holiday Calendars: Alpha Mom

Advent Candy Tree: FamilyCrafts.About

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Printable Advent Calendars:

Several Different Advent Calendars to Print: del4yo

Activity Advent Calendar You Can Print: CrafterHours

Tear-Off Advent Calendar: Can't Stop Making Things

Advent Calendar Wreath Tutorials:

Advent Calendar Wreath: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Advent Calendar Clothespin Wreath: The Crafty Chica

Christmas Countdown Wreath: Scrappin' Out Loud

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

I’m really interested in making an ornament wreath – I’m sure that thrift stores are loaded with old ornaments just waiting to be saved!

Anyways, just click on the photo to go to the tutorial. Happy crafting!

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

Contents:

• Candy Wreath Tutorials
• Fabric Wreath Tutorials
• Ice Wreath Tutorials
• Ornament Wreath Tutorials
• Paper Wreath Tutorials
• Ribbon Wreath Tutorials
• Shaped Wreath Tutorials

Candy Wreath Tutorials:

Goody Goody Gumdrops Wreath: A Pretty Cool Life

Fabric Wreath Tutorials:

Burlap Christmas Wreath: Diary of a Craftoholic

Fabric Scrap Wreath Tutorial: Spoonfull of Sugar Girls

Ice Wreath Tutorials:

How to Make Ice Wreaths: Resurrection Fern

Ornament Wreath Tutorials:

• How to Make a Christmas Ball Ornament Wreath: Christmas Gifts
  

Christmas Ornament Wreath Out of a Wire Hanger: Eddie Ross

Ornament Wreath Tutorial: J-A-Girl

Cheap and Easy Christmas Wreath - (Sorry Pottery Barn!): Our Suburban Cottage

How to Make a Glass Ornament Wreath: eHow

Sesame Street Wreath: Collectibles.About

Paper Christmas Wreath Tutorials:

Paper Christmas Wreath Tutorial: The Red Thread

Reused Wrapping Paper Wreath: Instructables

Ribbon Wreath Tutorials:

Making a Ribbon Wreath: Home By Sunset

Christmas Ribbon Wreath: The DIY Show Off

Shaped Wreath Tutorials:

DIY Faux Boxwood Letter Wreaths: Living With Lindsay

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

I’ve recently raked leaves at a park for community service, at my parent’s cottages, at my fiance’s parent’s house, and of course, at our house (which took several hours and basically an entire weekend!)

Our house right before Halloween

Our neighbor's lawn - it's hard to tell from the photos, but those leaves were piled inches high!

This weekend, we even went back to my fiance’s parents house to finish up the raking job that we started! There are TOO MANY LEAVES! So what can we do with these leaves, you ask? Sure.. you’ll probably use yard waste recycling, but why not pick out the awesome ones to craft with!? I’m sure while you’re raking, you’ll find some tree branches mixed in along the way, so put them to good use as well! Here are some tutorials:

Leaf Tutorials:

Make a Fall Wreath: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make a Leaf Wreath with Autumn Leaves: eHow

Fall Leaf Candle: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Roses from Maple Leaves: Haha.Nu

Playing with Gourds, Dried Leaves and Mod Podge: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Tree Branch Tutorials:

Tree Branch Curtain Rod: DIY Ideas

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

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:

• Make a Disco Ball Ornament out of Junk CDs: Wait4369 on YouTube

Old Ornament Makeovers: BHG

Make Your Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Geekware

Flower Petal Ornament Cover: JewelryMaking.About

Cheapo Jute Twine Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Christmas Stars out of Plastic Bottles: Espiritcabane

Peace Sign Ornament Tutorial: Crap I've Made

Twinkle Pom Pom Ornament: Zakka Life

Tinsel Snowflake: Martha Stewart

Daddy Snowman Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Christmas Nutcracker Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Reindeer Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Puzzle Piece Ornament: FamilyCrafts.About

Recycled Christmas Tree Drum Ornament Made from Bottle Cap: eHow

Festive Gourd Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Japanese-Inspired Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making God's Eyes: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Swedish Needlepoint Pattern: Needlepoint.About

Making Wheat Stars and Festive Photo Frames: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Espejitos (small mirrors in Spanish): Gingerbread Snowflakes

Ombre Glittered Seashell Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Seashell Angel: GinaCarruba

Drum Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wax Snowflake Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Birdie Ornaments: Ruffles and Stuff

Button Ornament Tutorials:

Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

Crochet Ornament Tutorials:

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

Fabric Ornament Tutorials:

• True Meaning of Christmas Ornaments – Patterns and Story: Family Crafts
• Felted Acorn Ornaments: WildlyWoolly

Felt Animal Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Miniature Stocking Ornament from Sweater: The Storque

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

Felt Christmas Ornament: Zakka Life

Thrifted Tree Ornaments: The Long Thread

Argyle Applique Ornament Tutorial: So September

Make a Felted Dala Horse Ornament: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Snowflake Pendant Tutorial: Resurrection Fern

Charming Ornaments: A Spoonful of Sugar

Pattern for a Half Eaten Gingerbread Man: Elsie Marley

Christmas Owl Ornament Pattern: DiversionMary

Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial: My Fantastic Toys

Fabric Ornaments: ModPodgeRocks

Food Ornament Tutorials:

Cinnamon Bird Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Christmas Cookie Ornament: Martha Stewart

Retro Mice Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

How to Make a Christmas Orange Pomander: That Artist Woman

Faux Tart Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Glass Ornament Tutorials:

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

Santa's Belly Ornament: NapTimeCrafting

Ashley's Thrifty Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Knitted Ornament Tutorials:

Mini Christmas Stocking Ornament: Knitting.About

Christmas Wreath Ornament: Knitting.About

Paper Ornament Tutorials:

• Photo Ball Video: YouTube
• Making a Toilet Paper Roll Ornament: MikeContent on YouTube

Punched Paper Photo Ornament: Martha Stewart

Recycled Ornaments How To: Martha Stewart

Christmas Card Ball Ornament: SantasPostBag

Make a Paper Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

DIY Ornament: JunkMailGems

Picture Frame Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Paper Bead Star: RubberStamping.About

Three-Dimensional Doily Ornament: Martha Stewart

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

Floating Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Chandelier Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Click and Print Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Seed Packet Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Indian Paper Poms with Potpourri and Spice: Cathie Filian

How to Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Accordian Pleated Flower Ornaments: Sleepy in Seattle Stamps

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Bird Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Mini Pinata Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making Woven Paper Baskets: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Pinecone Ornament Tutorials:

Pinecone Elves: Martha Stewart

Plastic Canvas Ornament Tutorials:

Plastic Canvas Snowflake Picture Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Tin Ornament Tutorials:

How to Make Punched Tin Light Shields: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Aluminum Cans Star Ornament: Aluminous Publishing

Whitney's Tin Ornament: Shanty2Chic

Trim and Ribbon Ornament Tutorials:

Rickrack Christmas Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Ribbon and Bow Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wire Ornament Tutorials:

Glow Ball Ornaments: Instructables

Wooden Ornament Tutorials:

Silhouette Ornaments: Roots and Wings Co.

Clothespin Doll Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wooden Ornaments: CraftRookie

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!

I really gotta get started on making Christmas stuff – I’m planning on giving everyone on my Christmas list  handmade items this year. It’ll be a busy next couple of months, but it will be totally worth it! I’ll be sure to post what I’m making and some of my own tutorials along the way.

Click on the photo to go to the tutorial. Enjoy!

Contents:

• Invitation Tutorials
• Favor Tutorials
• Banner, Pennant, and Garland Tutorials
• Dining Room Decoration, Food Favor, and Place Setting Tutorials
• Wall Hanging Tutorials
• Other Decoration Tutorials

Invitation Tutorials:

Sweet Cookie Exchange Invites: Brooklyn Limestone

Favor Tutorials:

Christmas Purse Favor: Creations By Kathy

Re-Purposed Packing: Cheeky Magpie

Penguin Candy Cane Holder: Creative Craft Fusions

Festive Chocolate and Lolly Wrappers: Spoonfull of Sugar Girls

Chocolate Bar Holder: Crations By Kathy

Snowman Candy Jar: FamilyCrafts.About

Banner, Pennant, and Garland Tutorials:

Christmas Felt Banner Pennant: Aileen's Musings

Pipe Cleaner Garland: Design Sponge

Dancing Stamp Garland: Cheeky Magpie

Christmas Tree Bunting: SadieandLance

Dining Room Decoration, Food Favor, and Place Setting Tutorials:

Quilted Christmas Place Mats: The Artful Crafter

Snowman Bottle Wrap: Phyllis Dobbs

Wall Hanging Tutorials:

• Make a Cool 3-D Paper Snowflake: iespila on YouTube

Pink Antler Wall Hanging: Cheeky Magpie

Free Silent Night Cross Stitch Pattern: CrossStitch.About

Joy Ornament Cross Stitch Model: CrossStitch.About

Paperback Christmas Tree: All Free Crafts

Other Decoration Tutorials:

Jingle Bell Swag: Mad in Crafts

Elf Skittles: The Long Thread

Fat Quarter Christmas Tree: Whosies

A Herd of Reindeer: Cheeky Magpie

Make a Holiday Village for Your Mantle: Claudine Hellmuth

Printable Miniature Coconut or Glitter Houses: Miniatures.About

Make a Miniature Christmas Tree for a Village, Dollhouse or Railroad Scene: Miniatures

Christmas Trees: Beein Creative with Julie

Felt Tree Forest: Wee Folk Art

Easy Christmas Tree Craft for Kids: Cathie Filian

Felt Christmas Trees - Merry and Bright: FeltORama

The Ellusive Cone Tree: Cheeky Magpie

Holiday Ornament Tree: Redheads Craft More Fun

Paint a Christmas Tree Red: Collectibles.About

Mountain Dew Tree: MDewTree

Christmas Trees from Fabric Scraps: All Things Heart and Home

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Modern Wood Christmas Trees: If It's Hip It's Here

Let’s make this post LONG! We can do it! Yes we can! If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!