Christmas in July Crafts and Recipes You’ll Love

Christmas is still a few months away, but it’s never to early to start working on your homemade Christmas decorations and gifts. By planning ahead both crafts and recipes, you will not only save time but money as well. And who doesn’t like getting into the Christmas spirit early?

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Upcycled Bulb Stars

These beautiful Upcycled Bulb Stars are sure to be attention-grabbing when you decorate for the season. By creating them now, you’ll be able to spend more time with friends and family when the holidays begin.

14 Easy Christmas Crafts

This fun collection of gift bows, gift boxes, pictures frames and more will give you some great holiday ideas. By making these yourself, you can save some money this Christmas season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spiced Plum Scarf

Made with chunky yarn, and a simple lace design, this scarf knits up quickly and is great less experienced knitters. For a masculine version of this accessory, ditch the sewn flower and brown, black, green or red colored yarn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Home” for the Holidays Ornament

Check out these beautiful and creative ornaments to add a splash of color to your tree. The Tissue Box House Ornament can be easily made by using the free, printable template. Make this Christmas craft and you’ll love the results.

 

 

 

Recipes

Santa’s Favorite Cookie

 

Make Santa happy when he comes down your chimney by making his favorite cookies. These amazing triple chocolate cookies are so delicious. With semi-sweet chocolate chips, Hershey Kisses and cocoa, you can make a great batch of cookies.
 

 

 

 

 

Homemade Eggnog

If you think you like carton eggnog such as Chipwich or Borden, you’ll think again after trying this Homemade Holiday Eggnog. This recipe for a homemade version of eggnog will really get you in the holiday spirit.

 

 

 

 

12 Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes for Christmas Morning

These 12 Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes for Christmas Morning are great time savers. Make ahead casserole recipes are perfect for holidays because you can prepare them on Christmas Eve and then just transfer them straight from the refrigerator into the oven on Christmas morning.

 

 

 

 

 

Craving more Christmas crafts? Check out AllFreeChristmasCrafts’s Pinterest board for some great Recycled and Repurposed Christmas projects!

 

Are you excited for Christmas yet?

 

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