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The Christmas Tree & Handmade Decorations

Real Christmas TreeThe Christmas tree: It’s often the centrepiece of a home in the lead up to Christmas day.  It’s where presents wait, where pictures are taken and where all the action is on Christmas day. If you don’t have a Christmas tree, it’s easy to make one.   For the tree, find a branch that has enough twigs (like the one my gorgeous friend found, pictured left) or buy decorative twigs (as I have done, pictured below).  Place the tree in a vase or a pot and decorate. I handmade the decorations (except the butterflies) and the “how to” tutorials are below.  I think it looks so pretty!  Sure, it’s  far cry from the a traditional Christmas tree but I think handmade trees look just as festive.

If you’re interested, here is a link detailing the history of the Christmas Tree:  The Chronological History of the Christmas Tree.

Make your own Christmas Tree decorations

Make your own Christmas decorations

Make a Peace Dove Decoration

Make Your Own Christmas Tree Decorations

Beaded Christmas Decoration

Materials: beads, craft wire

1. Bend a loop in craft wire.

2. Thread beads on wire.

3. Circle unlooped end of wire through the loop.

4.  Twist to fasten and create a hanging loop.

Peace Dove Decoration

Materials: Double-sided scrapbooking paper, template (below), scissors, ribbon

The PDF file below contains the instructions and template for the  paper Peace Dove Decoration.

Tip: Use double sided Christmas scrapbooking paper for a beautiful result.

Christmas Peace Dove Decoration Template

To see pictures of the entire range of Christmas Crafts on this blog, click here: Christmas Crafts.

More Christmas Craft Posts

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Christmas Peace Dove Template

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Christmas Plastic Cup Craft

Christmas Plastic Cup Reindeer

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Colourful Christmas Craft Ideas

Christmas Mobile Craft

Christmas Story Games

Christmas Bethlehem Star

Christmas Bells — Jingle All The Way

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Teachers

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