“Basic Sock” Christmas Stocking w/ Satin Bow: Two different knit stockings you can make that are a basic sock style decorated with a satin bow. Made with super bulky yarn, very nice! The other pattern for the white cabled stocking is found here. Patterns found at pickinandthrowin.blogspot.com.

Advent Calendar: I’m pretty sure you haven’t seen an Advent Calendar like this one, it’s super cute and easy to make too! Pattern and instructions are found at allsorts.typepad.com.

Beaded Origami Ornament: Here’s a nice origami ornament that incorporates beads, very original and these can be made into quite beautiful pieces (check out the large picture here). Free tutorial found at yasutomo.com.

Beaded Snowflake Ornaments: (Popup Warning) Here are instructions for how to make beaded snowflake ornaments, they are very pretty! Easy to make and supplies are basic: pins, beads, glitter paint and thread. Instructions found at BHG.com (Better Homes & Gardens).

Beaded Snowflakes: These are Martha Stewart’s instructions for making beaded snowflakes. You can either wrap wire around the center when forming the snowflake form, or solder them. There is also this Pink Glass Bead Snowflake. Martha always has the good stuff ;). Found at MarthaStewart.com.

Carpet Stockings: Another pattern from Martha Stewart, this one is to make a Christmas stocking from pretty carpet remnants. Quite easy to make and a template download is provided. Found at MarthaStewart.com.

Christmas Card Star: Have you always wanted to know how to make those stars made out of Christmas cards? Here are the full instructions to make them, they’re actually not as hard to make as you might think. Star point pattern and star body template are available too. Details found at JennyHarada.com.

DIY Crepe Paper Raffia: Here’s a handy tip to make your own decorative raffia out of crepe paper. Use to decorate gifts, gift jars and wrap baking. Posted at Tipnut.com.

Double Knit Mini Christmas Stocking Ornament: Here’s another mini stocking pattern, and I mean mini! Very tiny and very cute. Use as an ornament or even attach beside a gift tag for extra decoration. Knitting pattern found at pieknits.com.

Elf Stitchette Embroidery Patterns: Here is a free embroidery pattern for two of Santa’s elves, the example project shown is a pair of Christmas stockings–cute idea! But you could use this embroidery pattern on any project you like (maybe a Christmas tablecloth or table runner, etc.). Cute pattern found at weewonderfuls.typepd.com.

Felted Christmas Stocking: This knitting project for felted stockings is simple yet gorgeous! Three striped stockings made from three skeins of wool. Pattern found at knittingatknoon.com.

Finnish Star: Here you’ll find instructions to make a Finnish star out of strips of paper. At the bottom of the page they also have a bunch of Christmas paper crafts and projects to browse through as well. Project found at craftideas.info.

Gift Box & Card Templates: Here are several templates that you can use to make custom cards, envelopes, and boxes. Simply print out the image, use it as a template to cut your fine papers, and fold along dotted lines. Found at Ruthannzaroff.com.

Gift Tags: These are very simple, yet very elegant gift tags that you can easily make yourself. Economical too! No crafty-superstar talent required, beginners will be able to make these easily. Found at alittlehut.blogspot.com.

Handmade Gift Pouches: Sweet little pouches made from tulle fabric, here’s a quick tutorial for making them. If you can hand sew a few long stitches, you can handle this one. Posted at Tipnut.com.

How To Make An Embroidered Felt Ornament: These are really cute homemade ornaments made from felt. I love the suggested idea of using these as gift tags too, very creative! Instructions found at SunshineCreations.vintagethreads.com.

How To Make Bows: If you need help making bows to wrap gifts with, here’s the set of instructions for you! Seven pages full of instructions on how to make bows, several different ones shown. Posted on Tipnut.com.

How To Make Christmas Crackers: Here is a nice set of instructions for making Christmas crackers. You need some basic items such as wrapping paper, a glue gun, curling ribbon, cracker snaps and other goodies. Tutorial found at oldenglishcrackers.com.

Knitted Mini Christmas Stockings: Seems these little guys are mighty popular! Here’s another knit pattern for mini stockings, this one has a cute Christmas tree design. Pattern found at littlecottonrabbits.typepad.co.uk.

Lacy Snowflake Tutorial: Easy project to make if you like hanging paper snowflakes for decorations (they are pretty!). Both a small and large template are available to download. Details found at howaboutorange.blogspot.com.

Mini Crochet Stockings: Here is a cute pattern for mini stockings that you can crochet. Very sweet, these can be used as ornaments, stocking stuffers or gift embellishments. Patterns found at seafore.com.

Mini Knitted Stockings: These are super cute stockings to knit. You can use them as ornaments or even give as little gifts. Six different design samples shown. Love them! Pattern found at littlecottonrabbits.typepad.co.uk.

Mitten Ornaments: Here’s a pattern for an adorable set of miniature mitten ornaments. These are made from wool felt and embellished with embroidery stitches as well as beads, buttons and anything else you like. Very cute! Pattern is a free download. Found at disdressed.blogspot.com.

Paper Gift Boxes: Here’s a great idea to make your own gift boxes out of paper. Nice way to recycle too! Posted on Tipnut.com.

Pink Christmas Ornaments: Here’s a tutorial to make cute Christmas ornaments using foam balls, acrylic paint, seed beads, satin cord and a few other items. I wonder if you just used silk ornaments with the seed beads, how that would turn out? Great project found at the Crafter.org forum.