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Christmas Gnomes
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Christmas Gnomes now have their own page
No Sew Reindeer Hobby Horse.
I used a lot of mops for the gnome's beard so I had several mop handles left over. Hobby "Horses" were my solution. No Pattern. No Sew !! I stuffed the sock with polyfil and added a folded wire coat hanger minus the hook, inside so I could bend his head. Made sure I wrapped and glued any possible sharp edges and inserted mop handle. Felt antlers I did use a make shift pattern I googled antler clipart and found one I liked. Cut 4 and glued the seams and stuffed a little polyfill inside. Felt ears I just used triangle pieces of felt I gathered at one end and glued on. Hat is Dollar Tree hat, I cut to fit around ears and antlers, used extras for around his neck. Eyes are buttons I added white paint for gleams. Nose is a painted ping pong ball. Then just added some twine and bells for reins. I am seeing actual Hobby HORSES in my future ... along with unicorns, dragons etc ... Yea I have a Lot of mop handles :D
Snowmen
No Sew Snowman
Step by Step Instructions
The Basics
You will need:
1 White CREW sock (Head and Body)
1 Colored/Patterned Sock (Hat and Scarf)
Polyfill and Rice
2 Rubber Bands
Twine
Black Plastic 3D Sticker Dots
Small piece of Orange Pipe Cleaner
Solo Cup (Optional)
Use Colored Socks.
For these I used DT Yarn wrapped carrots I had leftover from Easter
Embellish with whatever you'd like
Wooden Snowman
Add embellishments to any size block of wood for a fun gift or decoration
Melting Snowman
I covered a piece of white felt with polyfil for the base. The snowman's head is a styrofoam ball. The Top Hat is made like the instructions in the ornaments section (Below) only I used a slice of pool noodle instead of the TP Roll as a base. I then added felt accents to finish him.
Sneezins GreetingsTissue Holder
Toilet Paper Roll Snowman
Bathroom Decor
No Sew Sock Penguin
Use the snowman base and add some felt to make this cute penguin. Yea I like the BIG eyes :D
3D Standing Snowman
I used 2 of the DT styrofoam disks and covered them with polyfill and crystal glitter. Inserted dowels to put them together. Boots are from the FREE boot pattern on our Sock Gnome Page. (I did make them bigger) Felt eyes and nose, 1/2 wooden balls (see Sock Gnome Page) for mouth and buttons and sticks for arms.
Flakey Friends Snowman Sign
This is just a simple snowman painted on a Dollar Tree Canvas. I used the Cricut for the quote but you could use a paint pen.
Wine Bottle Snowman
Wines bottles can be a good canvas
Dollar Tree Dice Snowman
Paint and Dollar Tree Dice can make a cute easy snowman.
* I found the dice in the Auto Section of DT.
Wine Bottle Light Up Snowman
I printed out the sheet music of "Let It Snow" I found on Google and Mod Podged it to a wine bottle. The snowman face and hat are a DT ornament. I dripped hot glue for the melting snow, painted it white. Then added another layer of Mod Podge and some crystal glitter over both the snow and the sheet music.
How to Make a Walling Hanging Top Hat
How To Make Pizza Pan Frosty
Pizza Pan Frosty and Friend
Frosty is made from a Dollar Tree Pizza Pan I painted and spackled
Snowman Mug Toppers
Snowman is styrofoam balls wrapped in chunky yarn. Add some accessories to finish.
Dollar Tree Crafts
Wooden Santa
8"x 10"
These are bigger then they look here.They'd make great wall or door decorations
I just painted this one traditional and added the googley eyes
This one I Mod Podged Burlap to his hat and painted him more Rustic
The lanterns were red and green plastic and looked pretty cheap. I painted them with metallic paint and added some accents
Paint and Trim add so much to Dollar Tree's battery operated candles
Several of my ideas I modify things I've found online. Lots of people are doing crafts from Dollar Tree items, Some really cool stuff made from great DT finds. I however never seem to get my hands on the "Good Stuff"
I wanted to do Christmas Trees, YEP small tabletop trees were GONE. I couldn't even find the styrofoam tree forms.
However, my DT had a bazillion of the Metallic trees, no one else seemed to want.
If you unravel the tinsel from these trees, you get a handy plastic tree form
Wrap the tree form with material ( I used DT scarves) or burlap or jute/twine. Decorate with bows, berries, ribbon or just leave them plain,
OR
Leave the tinsel and add a Silly Face. Kids will love it.
No Sew Tapestry Pillows
Glue the edges of two DT tapestry placemats together, right sides out. These have finished edges so no need to flip inside out, leaving a spot open to stuff. Stuff with polyfil/stuffing (I used an old pillow I tore apart) and glue closed. I used two different placemats for 1 pillow and made 2 pillows. I can use both pillows with differents sides showing in a chair or I can used the same image side out on each side of a couch and switch the look throughout the month. (Basically giving me what appears to be 2 different sets)
I FOUND DOLLAR TREE, TREES
Yea I know, NOW they are everywhere. Every year I can never decide what theme I want for my tree, these little tabletop trees lets me play with all my ideas.
The Gnome tree can be found on the Christmas Gnome Page
The Grinch tree can be found on the Dr Seuss Page
The Nightmare Before Christmas tree can be found on the Disney Stories Page
Dollar Tree had these wooden snowflakes on their clearance racks. I added one of their wooden plaques as a shelf. I used the DT Jenga Blocks as braces. Painted all the parts white and glued it together. Jute and white beads for a hanger. This is great to use as an alternative to a tiered tray for those of us who lack counter space.
Snowflake Shelf
This can be used beyond Christmas
The buildings and tree are Dollar Tree I just painted white and added some Diamond Dust. It's actually cuter then the pic, they don't photograph well. They also light up with changing colored lights (Not my style, but some may like it.)
Do You Want To Build A Snowman ?
The gnomes are made from RX bottles, See the Gnomes Page for instructions. Snowman is styrofoam balls.
Let It Snow SOMEPLACE ELSE
Snowmen and Winter Decor can last long after Christmas. I live in Michigan this sign can be appropriate til the end of April. But the good news you can find a lot of these things on after Christmas clearance racks.
Glass
Reindeer Noses
Snowman Candy Jar
Glue felt to jars and add candy for a fun tasty gift,
I painted glass vases (DT) black , The globes are glass jars I found at Dollar Tree. I frosted them and the Candle Jar with Mod Podge and Crystal Glitter and added some ribbon and accents.
Christmas Street Lanterns and Candle Jar
The lanterns would also be cute with a Christmas Village
I've been adding lights to wine bottles for years but it's always involved drilling a hole in the bottle for the chord to go through. These are the coolest things EVER. Battery operated lights that fits into the bottle like a cork.
Santa Scene Wine Bottle Light
I love the look of lights shining through a colored bottle. You can paint a clear wine bottle any color you want. Mix Mod Podge with your paint to make it more transparent so the light will shine through. Cover it with a 2nd coat of Mod Podge when it's dried and add Crystal glitter. Cricut and Silhouette can add a vinyl cut from the SVG. Non Cricut people can just embellish it with ribbons, artificial pine, berries, whatever you have on hand.
Amazon Paid Link
Gift and Decorating Ideas
Clay Pot Nativity Set
Wooden Nativity Set
Santa Paintbrushes
Add some fur and a face to paintbrush for a cute inexpensive gift.
Awesome for the artist or DIYer on your Christmas List
Reindeer
4"x4" Scrap wood can be easily turned into FUN Christmas decorations
Christmas SVGs
Click on pics to download both SVG and Png/JPG Files
Permanent Adhesive Vinyl
12 Inches by 20 Feet
This works just as well as the more expensive brands
Amazon Paid Link
GREAT DEAL
CHRISTMAS GNOMES SVGs CAN NOW BE FOUND ON THE CHRISTMAS GNOME PAGE
Freezin' Season
Vinyl on Canvas, I dripped hot glue on it and used Mod Podge and Crystal Glitter
Ornaments
Top Hat Ornaments
Whether they decorate your tree or they are given as gifts, these cute ornaments are inexpensive and fun to make. They can be decorated in any style to match your decor or party decorations
You will need
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Felt
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An empty toilet paper roll
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Accents
Top Hats can be decorated to match ANY Style
Clay Pot Ornaments
Paint and decorate small clay pots for fun and crafty ornaments
Angel
Bell
Bucket of Snowballs
Snowman
Stocking Cap Ornaments
Wrap pieces of yarn around a sliced toilet paper roll and gather and tie the top together. The hat by itself is cute and can be made in any color or size, or add a tealight for a fun light up snowman,
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
Christmas Trees
Angels
Santa
Snowman
Cakes and Treats
Santa Cupcakes
Santa Bread
Christmas Tree Cake
Christmas Tree Brownies
3D Reindeer Cookies
Gingerbread Man Cake
Snowman Cupcakes
Christmas Ornaments Cupcakes
Christmas Lights Cupcakes
Christmas Tree Boxes
These are the perfect little boxes to hold your Hot Chocolate Bombs
Use WATERPROOF Mod Podge
to Decoupage Dishes
Cookies For Santa
Cookies for Santa
PDF File
Cookies For Santa Tray
This is a small wooden tray from Dollar Tree
Cookies for Santa
SVG File
Hot Chocolate Bombs
are fun way to enjoy the holiday season. Kids love these !!!
This one is the one used in the tutorial. It is a medium size and great for a standard size mug
Hot Chocolate Bomb
Easy to follow Step by Step Instructions
PDF File
Amazon Paid Link
Yummy Gift Ideas
“Warm Wishes”
“Place Chocolate in mug.
Pour warmed milk over chocolate
and watch the magic explode.”
Thinner fonts work well for writing
with the Cricut Pen, not so much for pictures
This tutorial was designed to make these boxes to hold a Hot Chocolate Bomb, however you can change the message to whatever you want. The main purpose for this tutorial is to show Cricut users how to add writing to your Cricut projects using a Cricut Pen. It will also show you how to use a Scoring Stylus
Christmas Tree Box
SVG File
Christmas Tree Box
Step by Step Cricut Instructions
Don't have a Cricut ? No Problem. We also have a printable PDF Pattern.
Instructions for how to put it together are near the bottom of the Cricut Instructions. For Now ... Yea we're working on it.
2 Minute Microwave Fudge Recipe
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1lb powdered sugar
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2⁄3 cup cocoa
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1⁄4 teaspoon salt
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1⁄4 cup milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
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1⁄2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Sift powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt into a 1 quart microwave safe bowl.
Stir in milk and vanilla.
Mix well.
Place butter on top.
Microwave on high, 2 minutes.
Beat with wooden spoon until smooth.
Stir in nuts (OPTIONAL).
Spread in 8 X 8 X 2 inch baking pan.
Chill about 1 hour or until firm.
A Christmas Story Oh Fudge
Decoupage a mug or jar and fill with fast and easy fudge. Cute and Yummy
Printable Clipart
and Recipe
Fill decoupaged mugs with candy or small gifts for a special gift that can be less expensive then a card
Don't Forget Our Current Heroes
Use a photo for a more personal touch.
Use a Sharpie Marker to write or draw anything you'd like on a Dollar Store Mug or Plate. When your finished bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. You may see a difference in color for colored markers. Not dishwasher safe.
These have BOTH SVG and PNG Files. For those with a Cricut
SVG File for those with a Cricut
If you are going to both decoupage and write on your item. Write/Color first, then bake, then decoupage
Meowy Christmas
This is a DT white metal bucket I painted to look like a tree. Cat's backside is felt. Love him standing on the ornament. Does your cat knock the ornaments off the tree ?
Top Hat Gift Box
Paint a Dollar Tree cylinder shaped gift box black add a felt circle to the bottom for the brim. I used Mod Podge to hold the paint and stiffen the felt and add the glitter. Add ribbon and some embellishments. Remove the top and fill with treats or a small gift
Candy Bar Snowman
These are cute, easy, inexpensive gifts. Simply wrap a candy bar with white paper. Place one glove inside the other so the recipient gets the pair and use it as a hat. Wrap a bow around the fingers to look like the pom pom. Draw on a face and add a scarf.
We WHISK You A Merry Christmas
Add candy to the inside of whisk and add a card.
I wrapped the candy in saran wrap so they didn't fall out.
Gift Wrapping and Exchanges
Works for the Older "Kids" too
Snowman Gift Wrapping
Top Box/Head - Candies or Treats
2nd Box/Body - Clothes
3rd Box/Bottom - Toy or Fun Stuff
This is a Great way to keep things even.
Add a trunk and ears to the No Sew Snowman and you have your White Elephant gift.
Literal White Elephant Gift
Emergency Cash
This is a fun alternative to a money card. There's a larger bill under the dollar. I used a Dollar Tree frame and simply printed the words on card stock with my printer
Games
I Hope Santa Brings Me ...
Players sit in a circle. The first player starts and says, “I hope Santa Claus brings me __________” filling in the blank with whatever present they choose. It can be realistic or outrageous . The person to the left of the starter(clockwise) goes next. They will say, ” I hope Santa Claus brings me a (whatever the first player said and __________” filling in the blank with whatever they choose. This continues moving left around the circle with each person repeating what the previous person said and adding an additional present from Santa until someone forgets a present, messes up the order or in some way makes a mistake. That person is out and leaves the circle. The person to the left of the person that is now out starts the game over again from scratch. Continue playing and eliminating players until only one person remains. That person is a very deserving winner.
Guess How Many Ornaments
Count the number of ornaments on your Christmas tree and have your guests write down their guess as to how many there are.
The person who has the closest guess is the winner.
No Presents
Pass out a Candy Cane or a small token to each of your guests as they arrive. When all your guests have arrive the game starts. Inform them from that point forward they can not say the word Present/Presents. If a player gets caught saying the word whoever catches them gets their candy cane/token and they are out. The game is continued through out the party with players losing one candy/token cane each time they say Present. Whoever has the most when the game ends wins.
Variations:
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Use "Santa" "Christmas" or any other Holiday word instead of Presents
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Dollar Tree usually has Holiday Hats or Ties you could use as tokens. Players must wear all the tokens they've collected. The person leading the game will be well accessorized :D
Stocking Stuffers
Fill a Christmas Stocking with an assortment of wrapped gifts, candy, candles etc and tape or pin it closed. Have your guests write down their guess as to how many items are inside by site only no touching it. The one who guesses the closest wins the filled stocking.
If there is a tie you can have a “tie breaker” round. Have the tied players taking turns naming one thing they think is inside the stocking. The first one who guesses an item inside wins.
Ugly Sweater Decorating Contest
Buy some plain colored sweatshirts and have people decorate them with whatever they'd like. We did it for work and each department decorated one. This could be done with friends and family, either individually or in groups.
Christmas Card Toss
Get about 10-12 holiday cards. Place a good sized basket, such as a laundry basket, in the middle of the room about 6 feet away from the players. Have each player take a turn and try to toss the Christmas cards into the basket one by one. This is much harder than it seems at first, you will be surprised how those cards fly about!
The winner is the one who gets the most cards in the basket after everyone has had a turn. For a tie have the tying players shoot 4-5 more cards each and the one with the most in the basket wins.
Guess The Candy Game
Wrap and number several boxes of Movie Theater Candy and have your guests indentify them by shaking the boxes.
The person who guesses the most correct is the winner
Little Debbie Punch
My family loves Little Debbies. So I made a punch board out of Solo Cups, tissue and Dollar Tree Foam Board. Little Debbie clipart I got off the internet. I placed a random number in each cup. Then wrap up several boxes of Debbies and numbered them. Guest punches a Debbie and wins the corresponding gift. You can either have it "They get what they get" or like a gift exchange the next person can steal or punch.
Human Hungry Hippos
Scatter marshmallows on the table and participants grab for them with Solo Cups on their hands. Whoever gets the most wins. This is a fun game that can be played at any party, not just Christmas. FUN but not real sure how marshmallows ended up in my blinds ???
Printables
Add a Cotton Ball* each day leading up til Christmas. When Santa's beard is complete he is ready to make his appearance.
*I cut the cottonballs in half
Give a Christmas Match Sheet to everyone.
Pick 1 player to be “It” have everyone else fill in the blanks by guessing what the “It” person wrote.
OR
Partner up with 2 player teams. One player fills in the blanks, the partner tries to match what they believe their partner wrote.
The most matches wins
