7 Cute Santa Themed Projects!

For a crafter, this is my favorite time of year.  And Santa is a common theme!  Creating fun things to decorate the house and make the holidays merrier is part of the fun!  I put together 7 of my favorite Santa themed projects to help you along with that.

We have everything from crochet patterns, to kids crafts, to free Santa patterns, to Christmas tree ornaments.  And all of them with a Santa theme!  Enjoy!

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Free Santa Tissue Box Crochet Pattern

Well, it is that time of year again.  Running around getting ready for the holidays, shopping, standing in long lines, dealing with lots of folks and chilly weather.  And to top it off, it is the start of cold and flu season.

To keep our holiday spirits up, I created a fun crochet pattern for a Santa Tissue Box Cover!  Because your tissue box totally needs a holiday outfit!

Handprint Santa Ornament

Made from simple salt dough, once they’re dry they are heavy and durable (but can still be broken so you’ll want to be careful).  And the best part is, you probably already have everything you need to make them! Click here for the tutorial!

Santa Door Greeter made from a Recycled Rake

Recently, at a flea market, I ran across a whole bunch of old metal rake heads without the handles. After staring at them a bit, I bought the batch of them and put them aside for inspiration. And then suddenly, I saw Santa whiskers and it was all downhill from there!  Soon, a Santa Rake Greeter came to be.  Want to know how?

Santa’s Sleigh Ornament

This glass ornament is made with Mod Podge and a map.  It’s a perfect project to add to your list of crafty ideas this year!

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Paper Mache Santa Ornament

Create a cute Santa Ornament with paper mache, yarn and foam board!  This ornament is a perfect addition to your holiday tree.  Fun project that you can make for just pennies!

Santa Advent Calendar (Free Pattern!)

I ran across some crafty goodness, including Shimmer Sheets, Shimmer Paints, and tons of other glittery goodness.  For a crafter like myself, it was paradise in a box.  What do I try out first?  What fabulousness can I create from all this glitter?  Well, how about a free pattern and a holiday advent calendar?

Paintbrush Santa Ornaments

Create a cute Santa ornament from a recycled paint brush!  A great way to recycle and create beautiful holiday decorations at the same time!  This easy step by step tutorial will show you how.

See something you would love to make?  Make something wonderful for the holidays!

Love making Christmas ornaments?

Be sure to check out this free e-book from All Free Holiday Crafts!

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Included in the book are my Skiing Penguin Ornaments and my Paintbrush Santa Ornaments, along with seven other great projects!

Click here for more information!

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