How to: Make Last Minute Christmas Crafts and Gifts

Posted by Christine on December 23rd, 2009 at 09:34am

There are two days left until Christmas, can you believe it? In July we started a countdown to Christmas and that was over one hundred and fifty days. Time can really fly by fast. Especially tonight, tomorrow is Christmas Eve and some of you may not have any gifts yet. Well once again, we are here to save you! Here are some free Christmas craft ideas we would love to share with you. Last minute Christmas gifts are included.

For the last minute Christmas craft you can make a really nice platter to serve your guests. We know you have many nice plates, but you’re using them all for your company, so now you can create another one. All you need are two glass plates, a candlestick holder and some heavy duty glue. You can get these glass plates cheap from any store; you may want to try the dollar store or dollar general. Once this craft is done, you will love it. All you need to do is take one plate face-up, the way it normally sits. Then you glue the candlestick holder in the middle of the plate and let that dry for a few hours. Once it’s dry you then glue the other plate on top of the other end of the candlestick holder. Again, face-up like a normal plate. Let that dry overnight. Be sure you clean it so when you serve your guests there is no residue. Fill it with any snacks or treats you wish and there you go, a brand new platter! This is a great free Christmas craft idea. You can also use plastic plates and candlestick holders if you want to add more color and style.

Related Projects:

Wedding Serving Tray
Easy DIY Serving Platter
Stackable Holiday Trays

If you’re a slacker looking for last minute Christmas gifts then now is the time to hurry up and use your creative thinking. Last minute Christmas gifts don’t have to look like they were last minute. If you have some left over ribbon from wrapping your presents and an old frame you can really get creative. Make a decorative picture frame. All you need is a frame, any size you wish, some ribbon and a hot glue gun. Measure the ribbon according to how big or small your frame is, cut at desired length. Then use the hot glue gun and glue the ribbon all around the frame. Let this dry and then add a cute picture. You can also use the ribbon to make a little bow and glue that at the top of the frame. These make for great last minute Christmas gifts.

Related Projects:

Christmas Decoupage Frame
Christmas Candy Cane Frame
The Gingerbread Frame

Tags: Christmas Crafts, Gifts, Holiday, ribbon

Under Christmas Tags: Christmas Crafts, Gifts, Holiday, ribbon