My friend did this with her kids last year and her eldest son shared that it was the most fun he’d had at gift openings, because he got to see the reaction of a loved one opening a gift he made specifically for them. It mattered more. The time you might spend at the mall or online shopping could be spent around the table crafting and making memories.

If you don’t have all the supplies you need – be sure to check out a thrift store or set up a craft supply swap with your friends/neighbors.

Here are a few tutorials and resources that can help get you started!

Of course PBS has everything you could need! Crafts, garlands, activities and more 😀

Project Learning Tree has 22 craft ideas for natural materials – nature provides!

Gathered has got pinecone crafts galore!

Are you ready to step your game up? Modpodgerocksblog has got some Christmas Crafts for you

Holiday Crafts and Creations has ideas for all sorts of holidays – including Thanksgiving!