Do you like making homemade gifts & projects at Christmas? Have “crafty” people to shop for on your list? In either scenario, Elmer’s products are a GREAT solution. It’s no secret that I use A LOT of Elmer’s products in my various crafty endeavors! Glue Spots and Painters Markers are a couple of my all-time favorite products!
So, today, I’m sharing 3 different homemade holiday gift ideas you can make! All of them use a variety of Elmer’s products which would all be great gifts for the crafter in your life. (*Note: You can see even more products that I saw on my trip to Walmart via this Google + story here. And, special thanks to Mr. Mom Endeavors would lent a hand with these projects, doing LOTS of X-ACTO knife wielding for me. His hands are in quite a few of the pictures, you know, just in case you thought my hands were that big or hairy! 🙂 ).
Here we go…
Handmade Family Ornament
We have an ornament tradition and like to include at least one homemade ornament per year. Last year, we did some really cute snowmen (using everyone’s thumbprints) on a glass ball. Sadly though, the glass cracked & the ornament completely broke! 🙁
We can’t replace those tiny baby’s first Christmas thumbprints of last year. But, still, I wanted to make something similar this year–just with something much less fragile! So, we did–using Elmer’s foam board! 🙂 
Supplies:- Elmer’s Red Foam Board
- X-ACTO Gripster Craft Knife
- Elmer’s Painters Markers
- CraftBond Glue Spots (Pop-Up)
- White paint
- sparkle texture
- family’s fingers
- snowflakes or other embellishments
- ornament hanger or ribbon
Directions:
– Paint each family member’s index finger with white paint & stick on the board. We went in size order. Big Brother was SO excited to make our ornament! 🙂 
– Once the fingerprints dry, use the Elmer’s Painters Markers to decorate your snowmen as you like. Then, use a white Painters Marker to dot the entire background with “snow”. 
– Once that dries, use the CraftBond glue spots (on of my FAVORITE crafting supplies ever) to attach your embellishments (I used the snowflakes). Then, use white paint or sparkle texture paint to make a snow bank for your snowmen family to sit in.It makes a great keepsake, plus, would make fun ornament gifts–especially for the grandparents!Ribbon Wreath
A while back, I made a Husker ribbon wreath for football season. Well, my sister saw it, and she requested that I make her one just like it!! So, I set out to do that, but changed a few things up, starting with the base. 🙂
Supplies:
- Elmer’s Red Foam Board
- X-ACTO Gripster Craft Knife
- X-ACTO Designer Series Scissors
- CraftBond Fabric & Paper Glue
- LOTS of ribbon & fabric
Directions:
– Cut a wreath form out of the foam board. I used red because a) I had it and b) it goes well with the Husker theme! 🙂
– Then, start tying the ribbons around the wreath, alternating the different kinds and pushing the knots close together. I used the fabric glue in some places to hold down certain ribbons. Or to stick on some of the ribbon that I didn’t want to tie all the way around the wreath.
– Continue that process all the way around the wreath! Note: this does take awhile. Like an hour at least. So, just plan accordingly. But, the end result is great! 🙂 
Large Gift Box/Basket
After making my large Glue Crew recycling box out of an Elmer’s board, I thought it would be fun to make a large gift box/basket for Christmas.
Supplies:
- Elmer’s Tri-Fold Board
- X-ACTO Gripster Craft Knife
- X-ACTO Designer Series Scissors
- CraftBond Fabric & Paper Glue
- CraftBond All Purpose Glue Stick
- Clear tape
- wrapping paper
Directions:
– Use your X-ACTO knife to cut an Elmer’s tri-fold board to your desired height. Then cut an additional piece of the tri-fold board, or a leftover piece or foam board for the bottom. Use the tri-fold to help measure out the square bottom piece. 
– Unroll your wrapping paper & place the cut tri-fold board piece on top to wrap it. I used the glue stick to help stick down the paper all over.
– Wrap all sides and all pieces. Use clear tape when needed. To make the box, place the bottom board down first & add a bead of the fabric & paper glue around the outside edges (we didn’t have free hands here, so sorry, no picture). Then, wrap the tri-fold around it. Use tape to secure the one open edge corner. When it’s all said & done, you’ll have a box that will look something like this:
Use it to put together a craft package with a bunch of fabulous Elmer’s products, other presents, or even use as decoration. Ours is currently a decorative piece as it’s the perfect size for a few of our plush Christmas pals. 🙂 
Whew! So, there you go….some crafty holiday gifts & ideas for you! Now, how would you like to win a giveaway to help you make some fun projects?! First off, there is a giveaway for TWO Elmer’s prize packs here (until 12/14). And….now for another fun option!! :)…
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The handmade family ornament is my favorite!
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I love the family snowmen on the red foam board! so adorable!
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We do handprint ornaments every year, too! It’s so much fun to look at them and measure E’s hand.
I love the snowman family made with kids’ finger prints! Never thought to use foam board!
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Handmade Family Ornament is my favorite
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I love the ornament with “finger” snowman! I love homemade gifts!
I LOVE the fingerprint snowmen! I am a sucker for hand print art! We are going to try this one out!
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I like the Large Gift Box project best. I am always looking for a way to give a gift that looks nice.
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I like the large gift box/basket! Could be very handy this time of year!
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ooh Huskers! I live in Lincoln NE so I like your wreath the best! Go Big Red!
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Love the wreath, it’s like the one on your MOPS table this week! Will give that a try sometime! Thanks!
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