Happy holidays! Are you already wrapping gifts? If you need some pretty gift tags, Leethal.net has provided some free printable gift tags featuring pretty watercolor images. Head on over to her site to grab the free printable files: [click here for free printable gift tags]

Looking for more free printables? Here are some you might enjoy:

• Free Printable Herb Jar Labels
• Free Printable Christmas Favor Box

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This is such a clever way to make oversized Christmas ornaments for your holiday decor! Liz of Liz on Call used some paper and ribbon to quickly and easily dress up paper lanterns to make them mimic the look of traditional bulb ornaments. These would be great for holiday party decor, or as part of a backdrop of a holiday photo booth! [how to make paper lantern Christmas ornaments]

Project estimate:

• Paper lanterns, $1 and up
• Scrapbook paper, on hand or $1 and up
• Tape, on hand
• Baker’s Twine, on hand or $1 and up
• Ribbon, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up

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This is one of those ideas that just came together serendipitously, and I love how these little succulent-filled sleighs turned out. Ever since they started selling faux succulents in the floral department at Dollar Tree I’ve been keeping an eye out for things I could fill with them. Over the course of the summer I kept coming across little sleigh-shaped baskets, and I knew they’d be great for making succulent-y holiday decor!

Project estimate:

• Sleigh basket, $1 and up
• Styrofoam block, $1 and up
• Spanish moss, $1
• Glue, on hand
• Faux succulents, about $3 and up
• Faux berry floral embellishments, $1 and up
• Ribbon (optional), on hand or $1 and up

Total: $6 and up

To form a base for adding the succulents and other floral embellishments, you will need a block of foam. This block of foam was large enough to use for both of my sleigh baskets.

Use a sharp serrated blade to cut the Styrofoam down to size. I used my FloraCraft foam cutter. This will get messy, so cover your work area before you start cutting!

Glue Spanish moss over the foam.

Apply glue to the stems of the succulents and press them into the foam to make your arrangement. Start with bigger succulents first, then fill the spaces between with smaller succulents.

To give an extra holiday touch, I added some bits of faux berry floral sprigs. I found these at Michaels, and while the regular price on them is $1.99 per stem, I got them on sale for $0.59 each! I cut the sprigs into smaller sections, added some glue to the stems, and pressed them into the foam randomly around the succulents

Optionally, embellish the sleigh with a bit of ribbon.

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How cute is this pipe cleaner cone tree? Sharon at Crafts ‘n Coffee used pipe cleaners to cover a Styrofoam cone with a beautiful, swirly pattern. This project is easy enough to do with the kids, and adds a fun, whimsical touch to your holiday decor. Also e sure to check out her Festival of Trees, featuring lots of ideas for creating Christmas trees out of foam cones by covering them with all kinds of different things! [how to make pipe cleaner cone trees]

Project estimate:

• Styrofoam cone, $1 and up
• Pipe cleaners, on hand or $1 and up
• Star, $1 and up
• Hot glue, on hand

Total: $2 and up

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The other day when I was at Dollar Tree I noticed something exciting – they now carry baker’s twine! Next time you are there, grab a package of it plus some pom poms and make this super easy Christmas garland. I shared the full directions over at Mrs. Greene – including an adorable photobombing by one of my cats. (As if a cute craft wasn’t reason enough to check it out!) [how to make a twine and pom pom garland]

Project estimate:

• Baker’s twine, on hand or $1 and up
• Pom poms, on hand or $1 and up
• Glue, on hand
• Tapestry needle, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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This advent calendar idea is adorable and brilliantly simple! Swedish blogger Sandra Brundell used twigs and twine to string up a selection of small gifts. And when the gifts are gone, the twig tree still looks fabulous hanging on your wall through the rest of the holiday season! [how to make a twig tree advent calendar]

Project estimate:

• Twigs, free
• Twine, on hand or $1 and up
• Wrapping paper, on hand or $1 and up
• Assorted small gifts, $1 and up

Total: $1 and up!

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When you get done wrapping up your Christmas presents this year, save the big cardboard tube – you can use it to make this cute reindeer hobby horse! Kate at The Craft Train designed it using a variety of things you probably have around the house. You could also use this basic idea to make unicorns or any other manner of recycled hobby horses. [make a recycled reindeer hobby horse]

Project estimate:

• Wrapping paper tube, on hand
• Paper plates, on hand or $1
• Brown paper bags or brown kraft paper, on hand or $1
• Recycled cardboard, free
• Craft foam, on hand or$1
• Bells, $1 and up
• Markers, on hand
• Duct tape or electrical tape, on hand
• Bakers twine or string, on hand
• Ribbon, on hand

Total: $1 and up!

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Mistletoe is a holiday staple. Want to make your own adorable mistletoe decoration that will last for years to come? Check out this DIY felt mistletoe by Jennifer at Brave New Home! There’s even a good chance you already have everything on hand that you need for this project. What are you waiting for? Whip up this quick craft and start collecting kisses!  [how to make felt mistletoe]

Project estimate:

• Twigs, on hand
• Felt, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Glue, on hand
• Pom poms, on hand or $1
• String, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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Cute ornaments can also be quick ornaments! In just 15 minutes you can make these easy painted wood ornaments. It’s a great way to use the pre-cut wooden shapes from the craft store. Or, if you have the right tools, cutting out some basic shapes for ornaments is a great way to use up scrap wood! See how I made them over at Mrs. Greene.[how to make easy painted wood Christmas ornaments]

Project estimate:

• Wooden shapes, $1 and up
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Sharpie, on hand or $1
• Eye screws, $1 and up
• Ribbon, on hand or $1

Total: $2 and up

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Christmas may be almost come-and-gone, winter is digging in its heels and sticking around for a while, so you still have plenty of time for snowman crafts!  Debbie at Debbie Doo’s used salt and pepper shakers from the dollar store to make these cuties – use them on your table this winter, or they are even cute enough to add them to your decor elsewhere!  [how to make snowman salt and pepper shakers]

Project estimate:

• Salt and pepper shakers, on hand or $1
• Craft paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Orange fabric, on hand or $1 and up
• Burlap (optional), on hand or $1 and up

Total:  Free and up!

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