It’s the most wonderful time of year again, which means it’s time to deck the halls with boughs of holly! If you need some fresh ideas, check out our list of 101 gorgeous DIY Christmas decorations!

A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland!

1. Shutter Snowman– Shutters are so fun to decorate, and we love this idea for shutters from Let’s Create Events.

2. Pallet Christmas Trees– Our Home Made Easy

3. Jingle Bell Strap– I hope one day to wake up to the sound of sleigh bells dashing through the snow. Until then, I will just give this bell strap from The Wood Grain Cottage a good shake!

4. Snowman Luminarie– Ginger Snap Crafts‘s luminaries not only are a cute decoration, but are a fun kids’ craft too!

5. Snowflake Wall Hanging– We love this simple, rustic decoration from The Crafted Sparrow.

6. Painted Snowman Logs– If you want to make a snowman, but not necessarily be in the snow, you’ll love Hip 2 Save ‘s snowman logs!

7. Evergreen Table Runner Center Piece– Add some beautiful, vibrant color to your home with Home Is Where the Boat Is‘s table runner.

8. Easy Rustic Snowman Ornament– Easy? Count me in! Find this diy at The Inspiration Edit.

9. No Sew Christmas Tree Pillow– That’s right! No sew! You’ll love On Sutton Place‘s tutorial!

10. Yarn Wrapped Snowman– We love the simplicity in Frugal Mom, Eh!‘s snowmen.

11. Sock Snowman– You can make this cuddly snowman at My Humble Home and Garden.

12. Fishbowl Snowman– Oh So Lovely!‘s snowman likes warm hugs!

13. Evergreen Outdoor Planters– These planters from Threads & Blooms will add a vibrant, green freshness in the middle of all the snowy white.

14. Mason Jar Snowman– We love mason jar crafts (as you’ll soon see!) and think this craft from PJs and Paint is a fun addition to Christmas time!

15. Fleece Cone Christmas Tree– Don’t these look so fancy?! Make them yourself with this tutorial from Happy Happy Nester.

16. Sugar String Snowmen– For anyone looking for a show stopper that’s secretly really easy to make, try out Kids’ Activities‘s snowman!

17. Modern Wooden Christmas Tree Set– If you like more of a modern look, than try out Curbly‘s diy trees!

You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen….

18. Farmhouse Reindeer Name Sign– For those of us who have a hard time remembering all the different reindeer names, The Girl Creative has the perfect sign for you!

19. Burlap Reindeer Garland– How cute are these reindeer from Create Craft Love?!

20. Rose Gold Glitter Reindeer– In case you don’t think your reindeer is magical enough, add some glitter with KA Styles‘s tutorial!

21. Clothespin Reindeer Ornament– Looking for an easy craft to do with the kids? Try our reindeer clothespin ornaments!

22. 3D Reindeer– I have always wanted to know how to make these reindeer decoration! I see them everywhere! Thanks, The Crafty Blog Stalker!

23. String Art Reindeer– For those who are obsessed with string art (like me!), you’ll love Clean and Scentsible‘s tutorial!

24. Reindeer Christmas Sign– We love the antlers on One Thousand Oaks Home Decor‘s sign!

25. Rudolph the Reindeer Tulle Wreath– This wreath is for all you Rudolph fans out there! Check it out at Baby Rabies.

26. Felt Reindeer Ornament– This ornament from Big Family Blessings is fun to make for the whole family!

27. Reindeer Pillow– Since most of us won’t be cuddling with reindeer any time soon, here’s the perfect substitute from Our Southern Home!

28. Reindeer Christmas Mason Jar– Polkadot Chair‘s makes a great gift for friends and neighbors!

You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town!

29. Front Porch North Pole Arrow– In case you need directions to the North Pole, here’s this helpful sign from The Happy Scraps!

30. Santa Belt Wreath– Who would Santa be without his iconic belt? Find this craft at Suburban Mom.

31. Santa Chimney Mishap– I mean, it has to happen some times, right? Big man, little chimney. Good thing he’s magic! Check out the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.

32. Rustic Christmas Santa Mailbox– It’s so beautiful, I’m tempted to use this mailbox from TeeDiddlyDee all year long! Would that be weird?

33. Santa Stop Here Sign– Put your worried child’s mind at ease with this sign from Jaime Costiglio. There’s no way Santa’s missing this house!

34. Santa Cam Ornament– I know my kids will definitely be checking for real footage from A Little Moore‘s ornament!

35. Santa Salt Dough Handprint Ornament– Messy Little Monster‘s Santa craft is both a keepsake and an ornament rolled into one!

36. Santa Claus Wall Hanging– Brighten up the room with this cute decoration from Always the Holidays.

37. Clay Pot Santa– This simple decoration from Craft Ideas is so well disguised, I didn’t even realize they were clay pots!

38. Foam Santa Face– This decorationf from A Girl and A Glue Gun is not only beautiful, but it’s actually pretty easy to make.

O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

39. Shadowbox Nativity Scene– Make this gorgeous nativity at Tracy Lynn Crafts.

40. Easy Burlap Angel Ornament– Burlap always adds such a nice, homey touch, don’t ya think? Learn to make these cute angels at Gym Craft Laundry.

41. Nativity Blocks with Tree Shelf– I’ve always loved the hands-on nativities that children can touch and feel. I think it really brings the true meaning of Christmas to life. Make It & Love It‘s block nativity fits the bill perfectly!

42. Peg Doll Nativity– Laura Radniecki‘s nativity set is full of sweet simplicity.

43. “Joy to the World” Wood Sign– Joy to the World   is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Hazel + Gold Designs‘s sign is a pefect way to share its message!

44. Silhouette Nativity– Recreate that sacred night for all to see with Life Should Cost Less‘s nativity.

45. Adore Him Ornament– Renovated Faith ‘s ornament is a perfect little reminder of the Reason for the season!

46. Tiny Star Wall Hanging– One thing I love about Delineate Your Dwelling‘s decoration is that you can use it for Christmas, or your can keep it up year round!

47. Nativity Painting– If you’ve ever wanted to paint your very own masterpiece, check out Melissa Lewis Art‘s nativity tutorial!

48. 3D Paper Star– Wow your guests with Gathering Beauty ‘s stars!

49. Nativity Stocking Hangers– A nativity that also doubles as stocking holders. What a great idea! Find it at My Love 2 Create.

50. O Holy Night Sign– Learn how to create this simple, rustic sign at The Idea Room.

51. Nativity Paper Lantern– Create a cozy glow with Designs By Miss Mandee‘s lanterns.

52. Printable Nativity Banner– That’s right! A printable nativity! It doesn’t get easier than that! Go to Paper Trail Design to find it.

53. Nativity Story Stones– Your kids will love helping you create this nativity from Rainy Day Mum.

54. “Wise Men Still Seek Him” Gold Foil Print– I love this Christmas reminder from Kristen Duke Photography .

55. Mid-Century Heirloom Nativity– Isn’t this nativity gorgeous?! A classic that can be used for generations! Learn how to make it at The House that Lars Built.

56. No Sew Felt Nativity Finger Puppets– These puppets from Everyday Jenny are perfect for little hands to play with!

57. Rustic Light-Up Christmas Sign– This sign from The American Patriette is the perfect way to light the holidays!

There are so many things you can do with mason jars, especially at Christmas time! Yeah, I know. I couldn’t think of any Christmas jingles about mason jars…. 

58. Snowy Mason Jars– These jars from A Pumpkin and A Princess cast a cheery glow, perfect for snowy, cold days.

59. Christmas Sweater Mason Jars– Nothing quite as cheery as a Christmas sweater and some hot cocoa. Get the Christmas sweater vibes with It All Started with Paint‘s mason jars.

60. Christmas Tree Cut Out Mason Jars– These mason jars from Mason Jar Crafts Love will make the perfect addition to any fireplace mantel.

61. Elf Jar Craft– These cute treat jars from Food, Crafts, and Family make a fun gift or decoration.

62. Stenciled Mason Jar Candle Holder– Spread the “joy” with these fun jars from Soapbox Creations.

63. Holiday Luminaria– The soft glow from The Budget Decorator‘s luminaries create a cozy, warm atmosphere.

64. Magical Christmas Lanterns– Adventure in a Box‘s mason jars are filled with Christmas magic!

65. DIY Anthropologie Mason Jar Snow Globes– Create your own winter wonderland with Simple Craves & Olive Oil‘s snow globes.

66. Mason Jar Lid Ornaments– Mason jars are so wonderful, even their lids make beautiful decorations, like these ornaments from Clean and Scentsible!

67. Quick and Easy Snowy Mason Jar– Create a rustic atmosphere with Homestead Acres‘s homey jars.

68. Buffalo Check Mason Jars– Can we all vote to make red and black buffalo check a year round thing? Find these jars at Fresh Vintage by Lisa S.

There are so many beautiful ideas for wreaths, I wish I could make them all!

69. DIY Deco Mesh Tree Wreath– DIY Cuteness‘s wreath is the perfect festive addition to your door.

70. Candy Cane Wreath– What would Christmas be without peppermint and candy canes? Check out this sweet wreath at Big Bear’s Wife!

71. Floral Winter Wreath– Brighten up winter with The Wreath Depot‘s floral wreath.

72. Elf with Striped Hat & Legs Wreath– Greet guests with this cheery wreath from Trendy Tree.

73. Christmas DIY Wreath–  This wreath from Home Talk is filled to the brim with jolly Christmas colors!

74. Winter Wonderland Wreath– Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but this wreath from Yarn Over and Bake is sure delightful!

75. Candy Cane Wreath– That’s right, we have not one, but two candy cane wreaths! This one from Craft Outlet is shaped like a giant candy cane.

76. Winter Mesh Wreath– Just looking at this wreath from Darice makes me want to sit by a fire with some hot cocoa!

77. Burlap & Mesh Poinsettia Wreath– One thing I love about Shambray‘s poinsettia wreath is that you can do the same thing with different colors to make a sunflower wreath in the summer. How cute is that?

78. Winter Pom-Pom Wreath DIY– Modern Glam‘s wreath looks like it’s covered in snowballs. Warm, fluffy snowballs…. if only that were a thing….

79. Christmas Ornament Wreath– Christmas ornaments are not only wonderful on the tree, but also in other decor, like Crazy Little Projects‘s wreath!

80. “Let It Snow” Christmas Wreath– If you’re ready for snow, you’ll love The Happy Housie‘s wreath!

81. Pinecone Wreath– One of the best parts about winter decorating is definitely the pinecones! Find this beauty at Remodelaholic.

82. Easy Christmas Rag Wreath– Who knew cute wreaths could be so easy? Learn how to make this one at Vintage Paint and More.

83. Grinchy Wreath– If you love this classic Christmas story, you’ll love this wreath from Country Mom Party Goddess.

84. Poinsettia Wreath– The red flowers on the white make the colors pop on Scratch & Scritch‘s elegant wreath.

85. Ornament Wreath– Teaspoon of Nose‘s ornament wreath is bursting with festive ornaments!

86. Christmas Swag Wreath– I never knew what a swag wreath was until I saw Fynes Designs‘s. Pretty and simple.

87. Christmas Buffalo Check Hoop Wreath– I love how unique and different Domestically Creative‘s hoop wreath is.

88. Fresh Evergreen Wreath– Bring the winter forest home with An Extraordinary Day‘s evergreen wreath.

89. Rustic Wreath– Is it weird that I want to snuggle with this wreath from Little Yellow Wheelbarrow?

90. Burlap Christmas Wreath– What is it about burlap that makes it such a wonderful decoration? I mean, how cute is this wreath from What’s Ur Home Story? It’s the burlap. It is the answer to everything.

91. Grapevine Ornament Wreath– We love the colors that Mommy Suite uses in this ornament wreath.

92. Dollar Store Snowflake Door Hanger– That’s right! This door hanger from Staying Home Sawyer is made from dollar store items. Cute and thrifty!

93. Grinch Wreath– Which Grinch movie was your favorite? I have to admit, the newest animated one from Illumination was pretty good. My kids loved it anyway. They loved it so much, in fact, they would go crazy over this wreath from Leap of Faith Crafting.

94. Buffalo Plaid Wreath– That’s right. More buffalo check. You can never have enough buffalo check! Especially when you can make cute wreaths like this one from This Is Our Bliss!

95. Snowman Wreath– Make your own Frosty the Snowman with Southern Charm Wreaths‘s tutorial.

96. Winter Snowball Wreath– Don’t worry! These snowballs from Addicted 2 Decorating won’t melt away!

97. Winter Loop Yarn– You will not believe how easy it is to make this elegant wreath from The Navage Patch.

98. Tulle Snowman Wreath– 365 Fun‘s snowman is a perfect project for a cold winter day.

99. Holly Berry DIY Ribbon Christmas Wreath– This berry wreath from Polkadot Chair has me feeling merry and bright!

100. Christmas Ribbon Wreath– This simple tutorial from Shelterness makes a beautiful wreath!

101. Drop Cloth Wreath– This wreath from Thistle Wood Farms is elegant and only requires a few items to make!

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Hi to all of The Made From Pinterest Fans! This is Melanie from Artzy Creations and I’m excited once again to share this coloring page with you. Lately, I’ve really gotten into creating coloring pages. I’ve been an art teacher now for over eighteen years and have always loved drawing. Both of my daughters have a great love for drawing too. Sometimes, when I couldn’t find just the right coloring pages for the girls, I would create my own for them. So, this Free Christmas Ornament Coloring Page was actually a special request by my oldest daughter who wanted some pretty ornaments to color in. Now, I’m sharing it with all of you! If you haven’t tried coloring a coloring page in awhile, (which I admit, I hadn’t done in a long time before I started creating these), you’re in for a real treat. Coloring pages are actually very relaxing and give your busy mind a chance to unwind just a little bit. So, why not give it shot and see what you think!

This is a great coloring page to keep the kiddos occupied over the upcoming Holiday break. Use crayons, colored pencils or markers… take your pick. You and your kids will love it!

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT COLORING PAGE HERE!

Don’t forget to print a page off for yourself and sit down with a nice cup of coffee or tea. Or join your kids and make it a fun family activity where you all spend some time together, coloring.

I hope you enjoy this. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I will see you in 2016!

Until then, you can follow me for more craftiness fun at Artzy Creations or on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest,Twitter, and Google +.

If you like this project, check out these fun projects too:

DIY Paper Mache Santas

Easy Wood Slice Snowman Ornaments

Paper Straw Snowflake Ornaments

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Christmas is such a great time to have some activities prepared for when family comes to visit.  I know that my grandkids love it when I have something that they can make.

My oldest two grandsons especially enjoy being able to “do” something while at Grammy’s.  My oldest grandson is old enough to do some more detailed crafts or science experiments but his little brother loves anything that has to do with food!    I think he is really going to like making these.

Make sure you have lots of sprinkles on hand.  I don’t think that there is a kid alive that doesn’t like to shake some sprinkles on something!  Luckily I had most of these sprinkles already in my cupboard.

So let’s get busy and see how to make these!

Print

Oreo Ornaments

Author This Grandma is Fun

Ingredients

• Wilton White Candy Wafers or any other brand
• Golden Oreo Cookies
• Christmas sprinkles
• Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups

Instructions

• Melt the candy wafers per the instructions on the bag. It makes it easier to dip the Oreo's if you melt them in a deeper glass container but a bowl will absolutely do.
• With a fork, dip the Oreo into the white chocolate and tap slightly to get all of the excess candy to drip off.
• Place on a foil lined baking sheet.
• While chocolate is still warm, press a mini peanut butter cup to the side of the Oreo.
• Quickly shake the sprinkles of your choice onto the Oreo.
• Allow cookies to completely set before serving.
• If there is a blob of white chocolate that you don't want on your cookie, take a thin paring knife and "carve" the blob off.
• Do not refrigerate as sometimes this discolors the candy.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Miss CandiQuick

 This will surely get you classified as a “Fun” Grandma if you make these when your grandkids come for the holidays!

We are excited to be linking this post to Klein Worth & Co. and Snap!

Are you looking for some more Christmas activities to do with your kids?

Check these out!

Kids Christmas Tree Ornament

Gingerbread Man Recipe

Coastal Christmas Ornament

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30 Christmas Tree Ornaments to Make

1. The kids will have a blast making these fun Melted Crayon Ornaments from Meet the Dubiens!
2. Add an elegant touch to your Christmas tree this year with these Classy Clay Ornaments from A Beautiful Mess.

3. These Character Ornaments from Crazy Little Projects are sure to be hit with the kids! Have fun together by creating ornaments of your favorite characters!

4. Looking for something easy and cute? Try making these Yarn Ball Ornaments from Sew Wrong.

5. Collect those bottle caps! These Bottle Cap Snowmen Ornaments from Kidsomania are simply cute!

6. Each ornament maker can customize their own String Art Ornaments to hang on the tree this year! These fun ornaments were made by the Country Chic Cottage.

7. Fill the house with the aroma of Christmas by making these Cinnamon Stick Tree Ornaments found on Crafts Unleashed.

8. These ingenious Paint Chip Christmas Tree Ornaments found on My Life and Kids are creative and easy to make!

9. Check out these beautiful DIY Glitter Christmas Ornaments from Create and Babble.

10. These Wooden Nativity Ornament found on Crafting and Creativity make for a great family activity.

11. Check out this awesome tutorial by Gimme Some Oven on how to make these cute Book Page Ornaments!

12. Looking for something easy that the kids can join in on? Try these festive DIY Kids Christmas Tree Ornament from Made From Pinterest!

13. These DIY Paper Towel Roll Snowflakes from Kids Kubby are also an fun activity for the kids to do this holiday!

14. Be sure to try these fun and unique Rolled Paper Ornaments by Paper Plate and Plane!

15. Make these Personalized Scrabble Ornaments found on Life Your Way with your grand kids or kids this Christmas. They will make a great addition to your ornament collection!

16. These adorably cute Owl Ornaments For Kids from Meet the Dubiens are fun way to brighten up your tree!

17. Are your family DC Comic fans? Then you will love these awesome Superhero Ornaments by Happy Looks Good On You!

18. Wreaths are always found around the holiday season. These Mini Grey Wreath Christmas Ornaments from Domestically Blissful are a great project to do with the kids this season!

19. These Felt Mitten Ornaments found on Better Homes and Gardens will add a cozy touch to the tree this year.

20. Here is a super easy one to make! Try out these Christmas Pinecone Ornament from Shanty 2 Chic!

21. Gather up some more pinecones because you will want to make these Curious Pinecone Owl Ornaments by Lia Griffith!

22. The kids will absolutely love these Mini Snow Globe Ornament by No Biggie.

23. The Happier Homemaker provides a fun activity for kids with her DIY Kid’s Fingerprint Ornament.

24. These unique Tinkering Trees from Left Brain Craft Brain are a great way to let the kids create their own ornaments for the Christmas tree.

25. These cute Burlap Poinsettia Christmas Ornaments found on Home Talk will add a rustic look to your tree.

26. Want an outdoorsy theme for your tree? Try making these DIY Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments by Mountain Modern Life.

27. Check out these adorable Hot Chocolate Ornaments from Breakfast 4 Dinner!

28. This Stable Ornament from Adventures of a DIY Mom is an easy Christmas Craft for the kids to do!

29. These cheerful Snowman Spoon Ornaments from A Lil Bird Told Me are a crafty way to add to your tree this year.

30. Last one! Make a keepsake with the kids by creating these easy Kids Hand Print Snowman Bulbs found on Instructables.

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ADVENT CALENDARS

31.  Countdown to Christmas by The Sweet Life

32.  Bible Scripture Reading Countdown by The 36th Avenue

33.  Advent Jar by Mess for Less

34.  Nativity Advent Calendar  by The Craft Patch

35.  Advent Calendar Tutorial by The Crafty Crow

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

36.  Ribbon Tree Ornament by All Free Kids Crafts

37.  Coastal Christmas Ornament by Made From Pinterest

38.  Glitter Twine Ball Ornament by Thinking Closet

39.  Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments by Made From Pinterest

40.  Rolled Paper Tree Ornament by Her Tool Belt

For Christmas Ideas 1 thru 10 – Free Printables and Cookies,  click here.

For Christmas Ideas 11-20 – Main Dish and Side Dishes, click here.

For Christmas Ideas 21-30 – Candy and Gift  Tags, click here.

For Christmas Ideas 41-50 – Gingerbread and Desserts, click here.

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