7 Easy Christmas Crafts

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SissieSass

"Who would think that you could make something so gorgeous out of a few simple items that you can get real easy? I love the bold color, it needs no embellishments because the color is so bright and festive. What a great idea for making a simple and easy gift!"

SissieSass

"This is such a wonderful idea for pine cones. I love when people paint them white or add glitter to them to make a festive wreath.I always have trouble keeping the pine cones in line and organized. Do you have any other tips to help with that? Do you hold them a certain way when attaching them?"

SissieSass

"I have an entire box full of picture frames with no glass. I never thought of using them to make a wreath. Now I know what I am going to do over the summer. I also know what everyone is getting for Christmas this year. Great idea to use something you would otherwise throw away."

SissieSass

"Now I know what to do with the fuzzy sweaters that always make me itch sitting in the back of the closet because I just can't find a way to part with them. I like the fuzzy texture, it just does not like my skin. I get too hot and then all I want to do is scratch. I can use them to make a ton of pretty wreaths and still have my fuzzy texture in a way that won't make me itch. Love it!"

SissieSass

"How sweet and simple! I can see making these in a variety of shapes and sizes. The best part is that they are so inexpensive to make that you can do several at a time. I can make a ton of these ahead of the holidays and not have to rush. I can spend my time relaxing by getting ahead with these cute wreaths."

Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn

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Reviewed by Christine Weiher, Editor, AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com

Bernat Maker Home Dec is a bulky weight, cotton blend, tubular yarn. Working with it feels like crocheting or knitting with your favorite cotton t-shirt – except that this t-shirt is not only soft but has nylon in it (28%) so it doesn’t stretch too much. And, unlike working with a t-shirt yarn, Bernat Maker Home Dec is sealed off as a tube, giving it a cushy feel.

Each ball is a generous 8.8 oz (250 g) and 317 yards (290 m). Bernat Maker Home Dec is available in 16 coordinating colors, including 8 solids and 8 variegated yarns. It’s an easy care yarn that can be machine washed and dried at low temperatures.

Projects in Bernat Maker Home Dec work up quickly since it’s a bulky (#5) yarn. The recommended hook size is US L-11/8 mm and the recommended needle size is US 11/8 mm. I found that using the recommended hook size gave my project a nice drape. I happened to be working on a project during a heat wave but was comfortable because the yarn is soft and breathable. Unlike working with a 100% cotton yarn, where you can sometimes feel it stretching out while you are working your stitches, this tubular yarn has a bit of memory. It has really nice stitch definition, which some tubular yarns do not.

I would recommend it for a variety of home décor items including bathroom projects, blankets, and pillows. I think it would also be great for plush toys and transitional weather accessories like hats and scarves for spring or fall because it is so soft but not too heavy. Bernat Maker Home Dec is an ideal yarn for any project that will come close to the skin.