DIY Christmas Gifts 2011 - DIY Christmas Gift Ideas, Make Christmas Crafts 2011

Before you spend your entire budget on Christmas gifts for friends and family, consider DIY your own gifts. Even if a homemade Christmas ornaments could express your heart. Here shows a few ideas for making Christmas crafts by yourself.

DIY Christmas Gift Ideas 2011

For 2011 Christmas we will be sharing with you a few DIY Christmas gifts that are easy to make and won’t break the bank. Try these homemade Christmas gift ideas to make this holiday different!

1. DIY Christmas Decoration
Snow globe is a good choice for you to make a homemade Christmas decoration. It's simple to transform a plain glass jar into a winter wonderland scene created to your specifications.

Wash and dry the jar and the lid. Glue the figures and the rocks to the inside of the jar lid using a glue gun.

Fill the jar with cold water to within 1/3 inch of the top. If desired, add a drop of food coloring (blue makes a nice sky effect). Add 2 tablespoons glitter and/or confetti.

Squeeze a line of hot glue around the inside rim of the lid. Immediately seal the jar with the lid.

2. Photo Tile Coasters

3. Upcycled Bracelets

Ingredients for Making Christmas Crafts 2011

Now that you have an idea of making Christmas crafts, let's take a look at the basic ingredients you should have on hand to become a crafting wizard.
1. Paints, Brushes, Markers, and Finishes
2. Papers and Cutting Tools
3. Fabrics, Trims, and Sewing Aids
4. Glues and Other Adhesives
5. Construction Materials
6. Decorative Items

Have a good day!