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Please read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions for all tools and materials used. Provide adult supervision if children participate in this project. ©2014 Jo-Ann Stores, LLC

Courtesy of Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores®

• 5 embroidery hoops: 6”, 9”, 14”, 18”, 23”

• Yardstick

• Clear beading thread/cording

• White acrylic paint

• 150 green shatterproof ornaments in various finishes

• 1 gold shatterproof ornament

• 5-10 clear plastic ornaments (the kind that opens in half)

• Plastic LED lights

• Translucent paint: red, green, white

• Paintbrushes

• Ruler

• Scrapbook paper

• Marker

• Scissors

• Craft glue or duct tape

Supp�esTools

Hung With Ca� Christmas T�e

Di�ctions1. Separate and paint embroidery hoops white. Paint yardstick white. Allow to dry.

2. Determine the desired height of finished tree planning out measurements according to where the ornaments will hang. The shortest lengths of thread and ornaments are hung from the smallest embroidery hoop, the longest hung from the largest embroidery hoop. The tree shown is hung at 13”, 18”, 23”, 28”, 33”.

3. Cut clear thread, using the above measurements plus 2” extra for tying and knotting to the hoop and the ornament.

4. Construct clear ornaments. Paint a confetti dot design on the outside of the ornament using translucent paint. Hang an LED light from the inside of the ornament using clear thread or create a paper tag noting a gift wish and place inside clear ornament.

5. Starting with the smallest embroidery hoop, tie green and clear painted ornaments all the way around embroidery hoop at the same height. Trim any excess thread. Repeat for the remaining hoops, using the appropriate length of thread for each hoop.

6. For a fuller tree design, hang a second row of ornaments at a slightly shorter height on each hoop.

7. Starting with the smallest hoop, secure hoop to the yardstick with the clear thread.

8. Secure the next larger size hoop around smaller hoop to the yardstick with clear thread. Repeat with the remaining hoops so that each circle surrounds the previous to construct tree with layers of ornaments.

9. Gently shift each hoop as needed to create a uniform shape.

10. Fill in any empty spots with additional ornaments.

11. Hang gold ornament from the middle of the yardstick at the top of the tree.

12. For a more permanent hold, secure hoops to yardstick with craft glue or duct tape.

Skill Level 3: Experience necessary

Approximate Crafting Time: Weekend Project

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• Flameless wax candles

• White tissue paper

• Heat gun

• Markers

• Paint

• Colored pencils

• Paintbrushes

• Scissors

• Ruler

• Pencil

Supp�esTools

Deck the Candles

Di�ctions1. Measure the height of candle.

2. Cut tissue paper slightly shorter than candle height.

3. Wrap cut tissue paper around candle. Cut off any excess so ends just meet together. Place cut tissue paper on work surface.

4. Create design of choice on tissue paper with glossy side down, matte side up, using markers, paint or colored pencils. Allow to dry.

5. Wrap tissue paper around candle securely, hold in place with fingers.

6. Use heat gun to adhere tissue paper to candle. The tissue paper will start to look wet as it adheres to the candle. Keep the gun moving so that it does not melt the candle too much. Take caution when using heat gun. Wax will be hot.

7. Allow candle to cool.

Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary

Approximate Crafting Time: 1-2 hours

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• Small ready-to-finish wood crate (CD size)

• 6”x12” plywood board

• Craft knife & mat

• Pencil

• Metal straight-edge ruler

• Acrylic paint in colors of choice

• Paintbrushes: medium, small round/detail

• 2 small hinges

• Screwdriver

• Wood knob

• 24” ribbon

• 2 sheets 12”x12” glitter paper

• Glue

• Hot glue gun & glue sticks

• Scissors

• Transfer paper

• Provided pattern templates

Supp�esTools

Stackable C�te Stockings

Di�ctions1. Place crate on top of plywood and trace all the way around crate with

pencil.

2. Using a metal straight-edge ruler and craft knife, cut the traced outline on plywood. This will create a lid for the crate. Lid size should match the top of the crate.

3. Paint wood crate and lid desired color. Allow to dry.

4. Cut 2” strips of glitter paper. Glue glitter paper to inside of crate with glitter facing out, covering open spaces between slats.

5. Line the inside of box with more glitter paper. Cut paper to size, adhere with glue.

6. Using transfer paper, draw provided pattern template design onto lid.

7. Paint design using acrylic paint and a small round/detail brush. Apply several coats if necessary. Allow to dry between coats.

8. Paint the wood knob and allow to dry. Glue the knob onto the lid at loop of stocking.

9. Screw hinges onto crate.

10. Glue hinges onto the lid. Allow to dry.

11. Hot glue the center of a 24” length of ribbon to inside of box.

12. Tie ribbon around knob on lid to keep box closed.



10”

43/4”

10”

43/4”

91/2”

43/4”

91/4”

43/4”

91/4”

43/4”

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• 8”x12” fabric A (red)

• Remnant fabric A (holiday print)

• 6”x10” fabric B (ivory)

• Remnant holiday fabric of choice

• 1/4” elastic

• Iron & pressing surface

• Basic sewing supplies

• Sewing machine

• Pinking shears

Supp�esTools

Doggie Bowtie

Di�ctionsSeam allowances are ¼” throughout RS = right sides WS = wrong sides

1. Fold fabric A in half with RS together. Stitch all open sides leaving a 2” opening at the end.

2. Push fabric through the opening turning it RS out. Press piece.

3. Repeat with fabric B.

4. Run a base stitch through the center of both A and B. Pull on thread to cinch both pieces at the center. Place piece B on top of A and run a secure stitch to hold both pieces together.

5. Cut the remnant holiday fabric 2”x5”. Fold in half RS together and sew along long edge. Flip fabric so that RS shows. Wrap around the center of the bow and stitch in place.

6. Cut a 1”x1½” piece of fabric A using pinking shears. Place over the holiday remnant seam that was sewn in step 5. Stitch down.

7. Cut a 2”length of elastic. Loop and stitch to back of bow. Be sure to position loop so that collar will slide through and bow will lay horizontal on dog.


Approximate Crafting Time: Less than 1 hour


Festive Fun-do Table

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• Label templates

• Cardstock

• Glass containers

• 3/8” ribbon

• Scissors

• X-Acto® craft knife

• Cutting mat

Supp�esTools

Festive Fun-Do Contai��

Di�ctions1. Print label templates and cut them out.

2. 1/4” from each side edge, cut a 3/4” slit using X-Acto® knife and cutting mat.

3. Cut a length of ribbon 5” longer than the circumference of the glass jar.

4. Thread ribbon through the slits so it runs behind the words on the label.

5. Tie around glass jar and finish with a bow.

Skill Level 1: No experience necessary


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2”

2”

4”

4”

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• Coaster templates

• Cardstock

• Scissors


• Cutting mat

• Foamcore board

• Versa-Tool™ HotKnife Point

• Sandpaper

• Spray glue

• Surface cover

Supp�esTools

Festive Fun-Do Coaste�

Di�ctions1. Print coaster templates. Cut out.

2. Glue to Foamcore board using spray glue.

3. Cut around labels using the HotKnife Point tool.

4. Sand edges for a smooth finish.



3”

3”

3”

3”

3”

3”

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• 6”x3/4” craft sticks

• 8mm beads

• 12mm beads

• Crochet thread

• Crimp beads

• Toothpicks

• EuroPunch pliers

• Flat-nose pliers

• Scissors

• Glue and/or Scotch® tape

• White spray paint

• Surface cover

Supp�esTools

Festive Fun-Do Wood S�wfla� Decor

Di�ctionsLarge Snowflake:

1. Punch holes 1/2” in from each end of 12 craft sticks.

2. Cut a 6” length of thread.

3. Alternate threading craft sticks and 8mm beads. Tie ends tightly together to create a circle. Trim excess.

4. Cut a 20” length of thread.

5. Thread through outer holes of craft sticks, adding 2 crimp beads, a 12mm bead and 2 more crimp beads between each craft stick. Tie ends tightly. Trim excess.

6. Crimp the outer crimp beads as close to the craft sticks as possible all around.

7. Use the inner crimp beads to hold the 12mm bead in the center of the craft sticks. See photo for reference.

8. Glue or tape toothpicks on the back middle to stabilize craft sticks.

9. Spray entire snowflake white. Allow to dry.

Small snowflake:

10. Same directions as above just cut craft sticks in half. Flat sides go in the center.


Approximate Crafting Time: Varies

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• Sign templates

• Cardstock

• Scissors


• Cutting mat

• Foamcore board

• Versa-Tool™ HotKnife Point

• Sandpaper

• Spray glue

• Surface cover

Supp�esTools

Festive Fun-Do S�wfla� Sign

Di�ctions1. Print sign templates. Cut out.

2. Glue to Foamcore board using spray glue.

3. Cut around labels using the HotKnife Point tool.

4. Sand edges for a smooth finish.



santassnack station

print template to desi�d size

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