Christmas Craft Supply

Christmas Ornaments Supplies

Probably the most popular homemade Christmas craft is making Christmas tree ornaments. From the little clay sculptures we all made in grade school to Shrinky Dinks, beaded ornaments and the hundreds of variations on the glass ball ornament, not to mention all the things you can do with a basic foam ball, homemade Christmas ornaments are a charming addition to your holiday décor.

Here are some sources for Christmas craft supplies having to do with ornaments:

• Shrinky Dinks
• glass balls, paint and other items
• Syrofoam balls
• Pony beads

Christmas Stocking Supplies

Another great Christmas craft is making Christmas stockings. Stockings can be knit, crocheted, sewn or made with embroidery or needlepoint. These crafts are sure to become treasured heirlooms. My grandmother made knitted Christmas stockings for all the grandchildren; now my mom is hard at work spreading the stockings to the next generation of babies.

Here are some places to look for stocking Christmas craft supplies:

• Woodworker's Auction has a good supply of stocking kits, from needlepoint to appliqué.
• Century Novelty has a couple of cute kits with pre-made stockings, which would make quick and easy holiday gifts.
• Salt and Pepper has numerous cross stitch and embroidery Christmas stockings.

Fabric Craft Supplies

Once the tree and the stockings are taken care of, there is the rest of the house to consider. From decorative pillows to tablecloths, runners, napkins and wall hangings, there are many options for crafters, and many ways to use Christmas craft supplies. If you supply the imagination, here are some places to find great Christmas fabrics:

• Christmas cloth has an amazing selection of Christmas fabrics, kits, panels and projects. Use a ready-made panel to make a quick quilt or wall hanging, or buy some fat quarters and design your own holiday decorations.
• J&O Fabrics has a cute selection of Christmas fabrics, including fabrics with cats, Betty Boop, and Santa on a Harley as well as more traditional patterns.
• Arlington Fabric has a smaller selection but still some nice choices. A half-yard minimum is required when buying online.
• Quilt Scapes has several different collections of holiday fabrics for all of your home décor needs. This site also has a half-yard minimum.
• Lace and Fabric has some adorable choices that would be great for kids Christmas crafts.
• The Calico Cat has many lovely fabrics that would be great for your holiday tablecloth and napkins. The store also features holiday flannels, which would be perfect for a snuggly quilt. A quarter-yard minimum is required, making this the ideal place to shop for small quantities.

Wreath Supplies

Of course not all holiday decoration has to do with fabric. Holiday wreaths and swags are also an important part of your Christmas crafting supplies. Here are some sources for greenery, ribbons and other supplies for wreath-making:

• Maine Wreath Co. sells all the supplies you need to make your own wreath, as well as the bases you can embellish to make a wreath your own. They sell balsam wreaths as well as birch twig wreaths, even some interesting ones made out of feathers.
• Santa's Supplies is a wholesale floral and wreath supply outlet with a minimum order of $50. Her you can find wreath bases, ribbons, flowers and much more.
• Save on Crafts has a good selection of wreath-making supplies as well as finished wreaths that you can buy and embellish with their fruit and berry picks and other baubles.
• Maine Accents sells kits for making wreaths with balsam branches, or you can buy individual boughs (in one-pound or 10-pound boxes) to make your own sweet-smelling swags. They even sell pine needles you can use in potpourri!

Christmas Craft Supplies and Gifts

This article has mostly focused on making crafts for yourself, but you can always give the finished crafts as presents, or even give the tools to make a Christmas craft as a present. Giving someone the tools to make their own crafts can make Christmas afternoon a little more fun when everyone is looking for something to do besides watch television and eat.

Next Christmas, why not think about giving several members of your family the supplies to make some great Christmas crafts? Who knows, you might just get "re-gifted" in a good way.