Country Living Christmas Crafts
DECK THE HALLS • Merry ideas for holiday decorations.
Ring in the Season • This well-rounded assortment of projects will spiff up your front door with festive, handmade style.
Oh, Christmas Tree! • Use these special touches to spruce up the holiday’s most iconic and beloved decor.
MORE GARLANDS TO TRY • Twirl up your tree with these pretty strands.
HOMESPUN ORNAMENTS • Happy little ways to personalize your tree.
Scents of the Season • Seeking fresh decor? Head to the sticks! Peppermint, the season’s most ubiquitous treat, is more versatile than you think.
Creative Collections • Pining for patina? These needle-free displays offer vintage charm with far less effort than a trip to the tree farm. Ready, set, stack…
Evergreen Everything • Let nature sing with swaths of greenery throughout the house. Here’s how to make these favorite looks.
BOUGHS YOU’LL LOVE • Know the merits of these common varieties of evergreen.
JOLLY GOOD GIFTS • Homemade treasures sure to make spirits bright.
Wrap Stars • Take your presents up a notch with special touches that belie their easy execution.
PAPER PERFECTION • Every pretty package starts with an expert wrapping job.
TOP IT OFF • These festive creations add wow factor to humble brown paper packages.
TAKE A BOW • Perfect your tying technique to achieve the quintessential finishing touch.
Heartfelt Creations • Scissors, fabric, sewing machine. You don’t need much more than that to make these one-of-a-kind presents.
Countdown to Christmas • Create a DIY Advent calendar that’s equal parts family fun and festive decor.
Jars of Joy • Put a lid on gift giving with these glass-encased goodies—no gift wrap required.
In Stitches • Round-up charming, affordable gifts with these simple cross-stitch designs.
CROSS-STITCH HOW-TO • Stitch like a pro with these easy instructions.
FESTIVE FOODS • Crafty ways to twirl up your favorite Christmas treats.
Fun Holiday Bakes • The magic of these cakes and cupcakes? Creative finishing touches!
Make & Take • Pretty presentations and packaging make these treats perfect for bringing along to holiday gatherings.
Board Games • Make winter evenings a little more festive with these crowd-pleasing spreads.
Home Sweet (Gingerbread) Home • Whether you craft a masterpiece from scratch or spruce up a store-bought abode, these creations are sure to be your best home-improvement projects of the season.
GET THE LOOK • Start with our Gingerbread Dough (page 83), Royal Icing (page 75) and templates (scan code at left), then get decorating!
HAPPY VILLAGERS • Help your village feel homier with these gnome friends.
BARN RAISING • Take your creation to the next level with these farm-fresh details.
Hot Shots • Infuse extra fun into the season’s signature sipper with these clever additions.
12 DAYS OF CRAFTING • Oh what fun! Fill those winter days with a dozen kid-approved projects.
Country Living Christmas Crafts
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CHRISTMAS Craft Ideas • Make It Merry! You’ll love these fun, festive projects, from wreaths and advent calendars to gifts and sweet treats.