Inspiration Thursday: DIY Christmas

For this inspiration post, I thought I would show you some great Christmas projects that you can do yourself.

First up is a couple of ideas from Better Homes and Gardens . This funky project uses up those big, old Christmas light bulbs:
Learn how to make them here.

Minimal sewing is required on these mini appliqued pillow ornaments thanks to fusible web!

Instructions found here.

Here's a couple of ideas from Country Living. (Can ya tell what magazines I get?). I love this take on the advent calendar using matchboxes:

Learn to make it here.

Or how about making these adorable snowflake pillows?

Instructions here.

Looking for an alternative door wreath? Check out what Rebecca did over at Blue Cricket Design!

What a great idea!

And last but not least, check out the amazing faux gumball machines over at See Jane Blog:

And yes, she has a tutorial here!

Whew! With all this great inspiration, I'd better get cracking on the Christmas crafting! (Holy alliteration Batman!)

Happy Crafting!