Christmas Plant Sticks Here you will find a cute example of a reindeer, a snowman and a Santa to pep up your green plants during the holidays.
Paper Stars These traditional stars are so easy to make and look pretty hanging in the window and also on the Christmas tree.
Cute Swedish House Santa Claus would be proud to live in a fine home like this. All you need is paper, glue and time to create this project. Afterwards set tea light glasses behind the house to give the windows a glow.
Folded Stars This step-by-step picture tutorial shows wonderfully how to create these stars which resemble snowflakes. Experiment with different papers. By using metallic paper, you can achieve a luxiourous effect.
Christmas Tree Toppers Here you will find 3 different ideas using paper or felt to create unique toppers for the family tree.
Window Decoration with Vintage Santas Purchase vintage images such as Santas and small white lights and use them to create this decoration to give your window a traditional look of Christmas.
Christmas Gift Bags Here you will find a quick and easy project using paper and felt to create gift bags for all sorts of Christmas gifts and goodies.
Paper Christmas Table Lanterns Add light and warmth to your home this year by creating these decorative lanterns within a few minutes.
Matchbox Advents Calendar Decorate matchboxes in your favorite Christmas paper and embellishments to create a personal advents calendar for that special person in your life.
Snowman Window Decoration Complete with instructions and pattern, this winter chap is a fun and easy project and can be left hanging in the window long after the holidays are over.
Pretty Paper Snowflakes These look great especially when grouped together and will add lots of elegance to your windows during winter.
Sewing and Quilting
Gorgeous Star Quilt / Weihnachtliche Winter Welt This quilt is easy to make and will be a perfect addition to your home for the holidays. Complete with patterns and step-by-step instructions. (PDF) sulky-international.de
Fabric Address Book This project is a great idea to make and give as a gift. Complete step-by-step instructions. (PDF) sulky-international.de
Fabric Christmas Card Holder A great project to not only decorate your home during the holidays, but practical to hold all of your Christmas cards. (PDF) sulky-international.de
German Advent Calendar Click on the different numbers on the tree to find craft ideas, recipes and decorations you can make and sew.
Christmas Tree Ornaments Add a few branches into a vase and decorate with these homemade ornaments in the traditional colors of red and white.
Various Christmas Crafts and Decorations This German blog has a lot of nice pictures and inspirations for celebrating Christmas. Her specialty is sewing and you will find a lot of her ideas for all seasons of the year.
All of the project links found on this page are linked to German language craft sites. Let these crafts inspire you and show you what is being made in Germany. With help of your translator program, you can read about these projects and maybe even consider creating them.
The Germans use the metric system. 1 inch is 2.54 centimeters. 1 centimeter is approximately 0.393 inches.
Wood Crafts for Christmas
Snowman Welcome Sign This cute and frosty guy will greet your guests during the winter months.
Wooden Santas These are so simple yet so effective. Pattern not included but project details and instructions help you create your own.
Small Wood Santa Trio Another cute project idea for those who like to work with wood. Supply list and instructions are available but also has no pattern.
Wooden Star Ornaments These are so easy to make and would be a great project for kids as well. The illustration to make them is easy to understand without translation.
Paper Napkin Applique Lighted Winter Painting This is a great project that will light your your walls for the holidays. Apply the winter paper napkin to the framed canvas, add lights behind it and add structure snow paste and sparkle for an extra effect.
Dreamy Winter Advent Wreath This advent wreath looks romantic and winter like with its white colored embellishments.
German Advent Calendars This blog has some really cute ideas using different materials to create several advent calendars. The felt village advent calendar, the toilet paper roll penguins are especially adorable.
Lebkuchen Haus Follow this recipe to make a sugary and wintery looking spice house. Assembly: Lebkuchenhaus (PDF)
Paper Folded Angels Pictured step-by-step instructions help you make these cute angels. With help of the parents or teachers, this project is fun for younger kids, too.
Used CD’s Paper Napkin Holder This clever recycling project shows the kids how be creative with old CD’s to make decorative napkin holders for the holidays.
