Written by Lainie Burgess; Photo Credits: Lainie Burgess (unless otherwise noted)
I’ve been making some handmade holiday ornaments to fundraise for a good cause – The Scrappy Flower Campaign! Of Course 🙂
I wanted to choose ornaments to make that reflected the crafty mission of the Scrappy Flower Campaign. In addition, to having some beautiful holiday crafts to sell.
So, I decided to do some crochet ornaments with some high-end yarn scraps I had leftover from my personal knitting and crochet projects.
The Scrappy Flower Campaign Holiday 5 Crafting Ideas with Links
I didn’t want to let this research go to waste, so I thought I’d share the 5 Crafty Projects that I find work best for someone who wants to create a relaxing, fun evening making holiday gifts for loved ones.
I’ll also share the danger of holiday crafting so you can avoid the pitfalls, and pick a fun, easy to do craft this evening, instead of adding more stress to your day.
Take a Mental Health Craft Break this Evening and Give One of These 5 Craft Projects a Try!
Make Easy Crochet Holiday Ornaments
I don’t do a lot of crochet, which is a shame, because it is a wonderful, easy to learn craft, that has a low-cost to entry and endless project ideas.
Ravelry.com is a great resource for yarn related patterns and projects.
There’s a ton of free crochet patterns you can try out right now with the search terms “free crochet holiday ornaments”:
Youtube is another great crochet rabbit hole to fall down as well.
Search for “crochet easy holiday ornaments for beginners: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=easy+crochet+christmas+ornaments+for+beginners
Make a Beautiful Holiday Ornament to Hang on your Tree or Give a Friend!
Crochet Granny Squares are Easy to Learn & Quick to Make
They Make a Perfect Craft (& Gift) for the Holidays!
Plus, They’re Super easy and super relaxing to sit and do in front of the TV.
In other words: One episode of Survivor = One Granny Square Done 🙂
What a productive way to ‘waste’ time! Plus you get to have a gift checked off your Christmas list. win – win IMO!
2 Easy & Relaxing Crochet Patterns This Evening!
The Christmas Tree Ornaments I am making are crocheted granny squares in disguise. (also that youtube video alone is a great way to relax. I love her voice!)
Crochet Snowflake Ornament: Was another great YouTube tutorial that produced a beautiful handcrafted ornament, and an enjoyable evening making a bunch!
These make great holiday gifts for friends and coworkers that don’t cost a lot. IMO, this is a much more fun way to do Christmas presents. I’d rather craft than go shopping, anyday! 🙂
Or hang them on your own tree and be proud of your beautiful work. Well done! 🙂
Either way, give these crochet crafts a try.
Beware of the Dangers of Holiday Crafting!
The danger of holiday crafting, especially when you’re new to crafting or don’t have specific skills or tools, is that it just might ADD STRESS to your evening instead of reducing it.
The total opposite of what you want.
Believe me, I know.
I’ve spent many evenings more stressed out because I picked the wrong project.
So, I’ve learnt to abandon those projects quickly, and find something I like and more importantly, CAN make with the skills (and supplies) I currently have.
Find a Craft that Relaxes You, Not Stresses You Out More!
I used leftover yarn from my stash, but if you’re new to crafting and don’t have any yarn or crochet hooks, the dollar store or Michaels will have these supplies, so you can make a bunch for less than $10.
The time and love you put into making these ornaments as gifts will make them a unique and special gift to give to a friend or co-worker.
But what if you have no crochet skills or supplies? What then?
3 Fun Toilet Paper Tube Holiday Crafts – No Skills or Special Tools Req’d 🙂
Got a Toilet Paper Tube and an Hour to Kill? A simple toilet paper tube roll can make some surprisingly sophisticated handmade ornaments you’d be proud to hang on your tree or give a friend as a gift.
Give these easy to do crafts a try tonight! Have a fun night, acting like a kid again. Grab the paints and your toilet paper tubes and get crafting! 🙂
YouTube Search: “Holiday Toilet Paper Craft”
My future Mental Health Craft Breaks will definitely include trying out these fun looking projects:
Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree
If you have yarn, you can even make Santa:
Destress & Be Productive at the Same Time = the True Magic of Crafting!
I hope this has inspired you to make something this holiday season! Take some time for yourself and spend an evening making crafts and enjoying the holiday season.
Avoid the stress of shopping, make something for your loved ones this holiday season, and have a little fun in the process!
And wish me luck on my Scrappy Flower Campaign Fundraising Mission.
I hope my handmade scrappy creations can help me further my crafty mission in promoting the health and wellness power of crafts and hobbies. It’ll help cover website and promotional costs.
Next year, I look forward to Scrappy Flower Making Workshops and Pop-Up Events – to further my crafty cause. 🙂
In the meantime,
Happy Holiday Crafting from the Scrappy Flower Campaign!
Not into the Holidays? Make a Scrappy Flower instead! Here are some Fun Scrappy Flower Making Videos to try. All you need is scrap paper, scissors, and glue!
Thanks for reading! Until next time,
Happy Crafting!
Lainie Burgess
Founder, Project Manager, Crafter
The Scrappy Flower Campaign
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