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18 easy Christmas crafts, ornaments and gifts

Cute DIY Christmas ornaments and gifts kids can make, from our favorite craft blogs. By Lauren Passell
Parenting // Parenting

Soft ball

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Use up leftover fabric to make these unique ornaments from Everyday Beautiful. No two will be the same!

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1 of 19 Photo: whipup.net

Photo frenzy

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If you want to take your snapshots to the next level, whip up these memory globes from Little Pink Monster, perfect for your mantle or as a gift for grandparents. Kids will love picking out photos and decorating their own.

2 of 19 Photo: LittlePinkMonster

Shoe in

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Did you know you can make an advent calendar out of a hanging shoe rack? Start collecting odds and ends to create this countdown-to-Christmas door decoration from Whimsy Love.

3 of 19 Photo: whumsy-girl.blogspot.com

Can it

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Tin cans are transformed into gorgeous, vintage-y looking ornaments in this easy project from Salsa Pie. Perfect to give to Grandma!

4 of 19 Photo: salsapie.blogspot.com

Pony up

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Here's a DIY craft for pony lovers! This felt pony farm from Smashed Peas and Carrots can be folded up so it's perfect for on-the-go. And her pony collection fits perfectly in the side pockets.

5 of 19 Photo: smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com

Have a ball

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For an easy project you can make from what you have in your recycling bin, try one of these pretty paper bulbs from How About Orange. Use wrapping paper or magazine pages to make the ornaments pop even more.

6 of 19 Photo: howaboutorange.blogspot.com

Jingle all the way

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These cute jingle bell hair clips from Little Pink Monster are fun to make and even more fun to wear. They're perfect for Christmas parties or to wear all season long.

7 of 19 Photo: Little Pink Monster

Sweet!

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Using real candies and yarn, you can brighten up the Christmas tree (or any nook in your house that needs some holiday cheer) with this sweet crocheted candy garland from Dollar Store Crafts.

8 of 19 Photo: whipup.net

Pin-up!

Previous Slide "18 Easy Christmas Crafts, Ornaments and Gifts" \\ Ornament made from an old-fashioned clothes pin Next Slide

Old fashioned clothespins make great ornaments, and they only cost a few pennies each. These angel ornaments from Dollar Store Crafts can be decorated any way your kids can think up.

9 of 19 Photo: dollarstorecrafts.com

Stockings in a flash

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These stockings from Prudent Baby look like they're straight out of a catalog, but they can be whipped up in 15 minutes and require minimal sewing skills.

10 of 19 Photo: prudentbaby.com
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