Christmas decoration crafts

Pucker Up

Encourage seasonal smooches with this no-fuss kissing ball. Wrap a 4-inch Styrofoam ball in a 14-inch fabric square; secure with a rubber band. Thread the end of 1 1/2 yards of ribbon down through the band, around the ball, and up through the band's other side so ribbon ends match up (knot them to hang the ball). Wrap 14 inches of ribbon around the ball's other side (crossing first ribbon, as shown); tuck ends into band. Hide band with a shimmery bow and festive sprigs.

Window Dressing

To create this delicate garland, drill a small hole into the top and bottom of each pinecone. Thread silver beads onto eye pins and stick them into the holes. A dab of glue will keep the beads in place. Use fine wire ribbon to hang cones from a string of beads.

Wine bottles=Christmas display

1. gather 3 bottles...1 was a bit taller than the other 2...                                                            
2. Spray a coat of primer on them...
3. Let them dry and got out the Epsom salt (found in the drug section area near first aid.)
4. Spray the bottles with some craft bond spray adhesive.
5. Roll the tacky bottle in some Epsom salt...
6. Inside the wine bottles stick some silver pics inside (get from Michael's)

Felt Stockings

Materials:
Tracing paper; pencil; scissors; ruler; felt: red, white; matching threads; stencils or cookie cutters in flower, tree and floral patterns; pins; sewing machine; fabric glue.

Directions:
1.Use a stocking template

2. Trace template onto tracing paper to make pattern. Using pattern, cut 2 pieces of red, green, or white felt for stocking front and back.

3. Trace stencils or cookie cutters onto tracing paper to make patterns. Using patterns, cut out contrasting pieces of felt in desired shapes.

4. Pin stocking front to stocking back, with right sides facing and raw edges even. Stitch sides and lower edges with 1⁄4-inch seam, starting and stopping 2 inches from upper edge.

5. Turn stocking right side out; fold down cuff. Glue contrasting felt pieces on stocking front.

6. Cut 1⁄2x6-inch strip of matching felt; fold in half crosswise and glue ends together to make hanging loop. Glue ends of hanging loop inside back of cuff.

Tiny Trees

Placed in silver bowls, cups, and candlesticks, pine cones become a tabletop forest. Crown each one with a glitter-covered cardboard star.

Silver Belle

For a twist on the traditional, deck the halls (and stairs) with swigs of pine cones. Dress up a long cone with silver spray paint, a burst of berries, and a bow.