Christmas and Winter Crafts

When flurries start to fall, people inevitably bundle up indoors, and what better a time to do arts and crafts? Seasonal crafts make fabulous, inexpensive gifts. Plus, they offer a great way for families to spend more time together. The project ideas compiled below are gathered from the following Web sites: HGTV, DIY, Michael's Arts and Crafts Store, Better Homes and Gardens, Family Fun, and Hobby Craft. Other useful sites that have craft ideas for Christmas are: Crafts and Fabric Links, About.com, and AllCrafts.net.

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Ornaments 3D Star Ornaments Frosty Beaded Icicles Glittery Glass Balls Lace Snowflakes	Trees and Florals Faux Trees Golden Rose Wreath Tabletop Trees	Decorations Bauble Flowers Elf Boot Stocking Gingerbread Joy Favors Glitzy Beaded Candles Snowman Photo Frames Wire Angels	Cards and Gift Wrap Boxes and Bows Gift Bags Retro 50s Card Shooting Star Card Snowflake Card	Host Gifts Cigar Box Purse Soap Ornaments Stained Glass Holly Ornament Wooden Christmas Crate

Ideas for Kids

• Brown Paper Christmas Stocking
• Candy Cane Mouse
• Christmas Gift Can
• Gingerbread Man Magnet
• Ice Skate Ornament
• Sculpey Clay Snowman Figurine
• Waterless Snow Globe

Craft Kits

Snowman Charm Bracelet Craft	Snowflake Votive Candle Holder Kit	Unifnished Wood Snowflake Candle Boxes	Snowflake Inch Worm Craft Kit	Snowman Ring Toss Game Kit

Santa Shelf Sitter Craft Kit	Snowman Bucket Craft Kit	Stocking Craft Kit	Snowman Frame Magnet Craft Kit	Reindeer Craft Kit

How to Make a Gingerbread House 

• About.com
• DinnerCo-op
• eHow
• Gingerbread Lane
• Good Housekeeping
• RecipeLink.com
• StarBulletin.com