If you are like me then whenever July rolls around you start thinking about Christmas. I have extra time in the summer since I’m a teacher so it’s the perfect time to start making homemade gifts for people. I also like to start experimenting with cookies because there’s nothing more frustrating then it being December 10th, I have all the ingredients I need to start my Christmas cookies, and one by one the recipes fail. It’s the worst! So in July I gather a list of cookies I want to try and start baking them. I keep a list of the ones that worked so I can make them again in December.
I also like to start making gifts. Whether it’s a food gift like vanilla extract, strawberry marmalade, or canned tomato sauce, or a craft like homemade ornaments, tree toppers, and wreaths, these are things I can make now so I not so rushed at the holidays. I want to help you get started early this year as well, so I had some of my blogger friends help me out and I gathered a large list of crafts, cookies, and gifts for Christmas in July!
Christmas Sweets:
1. Christmas Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
2. Peanut Butter Gooey Bars from I Love My Disorganized Life
3. Rudolph and Snowmen Mini Donuts from The Kitchen is My Playground
4. Chocolate Peppermint Triffle from One Creative Mommy
5. Peanut Butter Pretzel Reindeer Cookies from Thrifty Jinxy
6. York Peppermint Turnovers from A Mom’s Take
7. Melted Snowmen Cookies
8. Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookies from I Love My Disorganized Life
9. Candy Cane Cookies from The Kitchen is My Playground
10. Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
11. Oreo Cookie Truffles from The Thrifty Couple
12. French Vanilla Peppermint Bark Cookies from Frugal Foodie Mama
13. Candy Cane Cookies from Ann’s Entitled Life
14. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
15. Easy Kids Reindeer Christmas Cupcakes from A Mom’s Take
16. Holiday Butter Cookie Recipe from Ann’s Entitled Life
17. Microwave Marshmallow Popcorn from Thrifty Jinxy
18. Oreo Truffles from A Virtuous Woman
19. White Chocolate Peppermint Eggnog from The Kitchen is My Playground
20. Lemon Snowball Cookies from Ann’s Entitled Life
Christmas Crafts:
21. Scrappy Lighted Garland from Life After Laundry
22. Monogrammed Snowflake Ornament from Architecture of a Mom
23. Wrapping Paper Roll Snowman from Little Miss Celebration
24. DIY Gingerbread Houses from In the Kitchen with Jenny
25. Glitter Twine Ball Ornament from The Thinking Closet
26. Candy Cane Ornaments from Serendipity and Spice
27. Blue, Green, and Glam Wreath from Architecture of a Mom
28. Gold-Brushed Pine Cone Ornament from The Thinking Closet
29. Easy Homemade Stockings from a Sweater from What’s Up Fagans?
30. Seasons of Love Handprint Art from A Mom’s Take
31. Christmas Ornaments from Fearlessly Creative Mamma
32. 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Ornaments from The Kitchen is My Playground
33. No Sew Toddler Christmas Tree from Serendipity and Spice
34. Simple Christmas Ornaments from Life After Laundry
35. Homemade Cupcake Ornaments from A Mom’s Take
36. Ruffle Christmas Tree Skirt from Fearlessly Creative Mamma
37. Easy Marshmallow Snowman Craft for Kids from One Creative Mommy
38. DIY Frosted Candle Holder from A Mom’s Take
39. Wooden Rustic Children’s Nativity Set from Architecture of a Mom
40. A Tacky Christmas Sweater from Life After Laundry
Christmas Gifts:
41. Crayon Wreath
42. Recipes in a Jar: Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix from A Mom’s Take
43. Hot Chocolate on a Stick
44. DIY Wrapping Paper Tutorial from The Thinking Closet
45. Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar with Free Printable Labels from Thrifty Jinx
46. Snowman Gift Boxes from Little Miss Celebration
47. DIY Washi Tape Christmas Tags from The Thinking Closet
48. Holiday Gift Guide: Make Up for Beginners from Southeast by Midwest
49. Reusing and Recycling Christmas Cards and Wrapping Paper from What’s Up Fagans?
50. Martha Stewart’s Toffee
51. Reindeer Hot Chocolate-Fun DIY Gift Idea from Thrifty Jinx
52. Homemade Tea and Coffee Blends
53. Easy Wreath Gift Box Toppers from Little Miss Celebration
54. Vanilla Extract
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