Do you really prefer to have an old fashioned Christmas without all of the commercialism and expensive gifts, but feel like you’re all alone in your desire for a more meaningful holiday? If so, you’ll feel right at home here at Homespun Christmas, your site for handmade holiday fun.
Ready to go all out and have a completely handmade and eco-friendly Christmas? Me, too. You can dive right into the newest articles listed below, check out the blog, or browse through the pages of holiday information on the left side of the site.
Newest Articles on Homespun Christmas
3 Cute Homemade Christmas Ornaments You Can Create from Items Around Your House
These days, it can be quite expensive to buy ornaments or other decorations for the holidays. As a more frugal and fun option, why not make one of these 3 cute homemade Christmas ornaments from items you have around your house…
Kids’ Homemade Christmas Decorations
The Christmas holidays are a wonderful time of the year, especially since the kids are home from school. Make the most of this time by making memories that will last. Creating kids’ homemade Christmas decorations is a fun time for all. Here are a few ideas to get you started…
Old Fashioned Christmas Baby Steps
If you are new to the idea of Christmas without commercialism, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. Hey, I understand. It is hard enough to get the kids to and from school, clean the house, grow your career and help with homework without worrying about pulling off a Martha Stewart Christmas special! The key is to relax and take things a step at a time. In fact, for people who are just starting to think about an old fashioned Christmas, whether it is for environmental concerns or because they just want to be closer to their families, there is nothing wrong with choosing justone handmade idea this year and then adding a new old fashioned Christmas tradition as each year rolls around.
Here are a few ideas you could start with:
- Make a few handmade gifts, such as recipes in a jar or a hand knit scarf.
- Design and send your own handcrafted holiday cards.
- Turn off the video games, unplug the phone and gather your family together to make a couple dozen cookies and sing carols on Christmas Eve.
Share Your Holiday Projects, Tips and Ideas
I’m not Martha, which means there is not a team of “elves” to do my bidding. So, if you have an idea, tip, or tutorial for making gifts or decorations, I’d love to hear from you.
While I do not currently pay for most submissions, I will link back to your website or blog. (As long as it is a nice G rated site!) Because of the effort that goes into creating tutorials, I will include an “About the Author” section at the bottom of your tutorial article with a link to your site or blog.