Marian Parsons

Clementines are a favorite seasonal fruit around the holidays as well as a popular gift basket filler. Take this tasty gift to the next level by turning them into a gorgeous wreath. It’s the perfect present for neighbors, teachers and a healthy alternative to all the holiday sweets.

Large-scale floral arrangements, especially centerpieces for a special occasion, can be expensive to purchase and intimidating to make. This simple arrangement takes advantage of the bulk and texture of a pair of graduated, stacked baskets to make an impressive focal point that’s an easy do-it-yourself project.

Instead of making a wreath with bulky plastic gourds, try using putka pods, which are natural dried seed pods that look exactly like tiny pumpkins. This wreath makes an elegant fall statement that can be displayed year after year.

School glue and black glitter are all you need to give plain pumpkins a chic makeover. Choose an easy pattern for crafting with kids or go with a timeless design, like a monogram or graphic pattern, for a sophisticated look.

Cozy up a plain pumpkin with an old or thrifted sweater that’ll bring amazing texture to any fall display.

Inexpensive plastic figures and papier mache houses can become sparkling Christmas decorations with just some basic glue and German glass glitter. This glitter sparkles like no other glitter and will make these simple objects look high-end.  

Cheerfully issue a Christmas greeting to all who enter your home with this unique upholstered holiday banner. Swap out the letters to easily craft more banners for birthdays, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter or any other occasion worth celebrating. 

You only need basic sewing skills to make this easy, inexpensive dinosaur costume. It's so comfy that kids big and small will want to wear it long after Halloween.

Inexpensive felt and basic sewing skills are all you need to turn a child's gray hoodie sweatshirt into a great white shark costume, perfect for Halloween or encouraging imaginative play.

Your little one's imagination will take flight in this vintage aviator costume. Embellish everyday clothing with handmade felt patches, then add a custom-made scarf and bomber hat to bring the look together.

Turn boxwood clippings into DIY holiday topiaries to flank a fireplace mantel, bring some life to a holiday tablescape or add height to a buffet table.

In all of the gifting during the holidays, don't forget about your furry friends. This holly-themed cat toy is easy to make and will encourage hours of playful interaction.

Permanent markers and transfer paper make it easy to add a customized holiday greeting to rustic wood slices.

These gingerbread cookie ornaments, made out of wood and paint, look as festive as the real thing, but can be enjoyed for many Christmases to come. Kids will love helping out with this fun and easy holiday craft.

Kids love seeing their handmade ornaments and decorations used at Christmas. This colorful yarn garland is fun and easy to make for kids of all ages, making it an ideal family craft.