10 Must-Make Holiday Crafts

The air is brisk and frosty, the carols are playing in the grocery store aisles and the glowing silhouettes of trees are lighting up each window in the neighborhood. The holiday season is back in full swing, and you're ready to show your holiday spirit in any way you can. When it comes to spreading good cheer, there's no better way to be jolly than diving into some Christmas crafts. Whether you're looking for simple gifts to give to your friends and family for Christmas, hands-on holiday crafts to make with your kids or classroom or a festive activity to enjoy on your evenings off, here are Mary Maxim's 10 must-make holiday crafts for this Christmas season.

1. Christmas Village Plastic Canvas Kit

Looking for the perfect decoration for your windowsill or mantel? Craft your own Christmas village with our plastic canvas kit. Adjust your finished village with its accordion style to fit any length!

2. St. Nick Faces

Crochet the cutest ornaments for your tree and your friends and family with our precious St. Nick Faces crochet kit, complete with two colors of yarn. Each kit makes a set of 10 Santas to share.

3. Reindeer Cocoon

Have you, a close friend or family member just welcomed a little one into your lives? Bundle up the baby for the winter in this cute and cozy reindeer cocoon crochet set that will instill him or her with a holiday spirit early in life! It makes for an adorable gift.

4. Santa's Wish List Diamond Dotz

Feed your artistic appetite with this Diamond Dotz fabric craft that will relax and inspire you for the holiday season. The finished product is a twinkling, jolly portrait of Santa you can hang for the holidays.

5. Santa Is Here Lighted Felt Stocking

Make a magical stocking to hang on your mantel! Complete with a cozy scene of Santa Claus making his way to a tree-lit doorway, this felt craft is both fun and festive — and it adds holiday spirit to your home.

6. Christmas Scrubbies

The holiday season means a whole lot of cooking — so why not make some festive scrubbies and hot pads to keep you in the spirit? This crochet set includes patterns and yarn for a variety of holiday-themed cooking and cleaning pads.

7. Cabled Stockings

Keep it classy on Christmas Eve when you hang these elegant cable knit stockings for Santa.

8. Sledding Snowman

Make an adorable ornament or decoration with our crochet pattern for these sweet sledding snowmen, complete with Mary Maxim yarn.

9. Silver Angels Beaded Ornament Kit

Dazzle your friends and family with these sparkling additions to your Christmas tree. These beautiful beaded angel ornaments are yours to craft with our complete kit.

10. North Pole Christmas Doll Kit

Dress up your dolls for the kids, grandkids or a cute holiday display this season! This kit includes buttons, beads, yarn and trim to make adorable Santa and reindeer doll outfits and a tree to complete your scene.

Christmas Crafting With Mary Maxim

When it comes to family-friendly crafts to gift or display this holiday season, Mary Maxim has everything you need to make it merry and bright — including craft kits, patterns and top-quality supplies. Shop our full Christmas shop today to find the perfect craft for you and your family. Happy holidays — and happy crafting!