Here's a collection of the most original, curious, fun, *almost* easy, and ultimately beautiful DIY Xmas Decorations, Packaging and Gifts I found browsing my favorite blogs in the last days! At the links below you will find great step by step tutorials. I'll add more in the next couple of weeks so check back often!

Book Page Wreath by Living with Lindsay (with video-tutorial!) via Twig & Thistle

D.I.Y. POM POM WREATH by bleubird via Twig & Thistle

DIY Pine Cone Garland by Twig & Thistle

Magic Boxes by Life As Lou 

 

tutorial // recycle those mags and make a paper tree! by Renee Anne at art. love. food. life. blog. Via Creature Comforts. Brillant!

Ruffle Xmas Cards by (oh, hello friend.). Perfect to re-use ribbons and for small lace scraps.

Free Printable 2010 Calendar designed by Erika from Gleaux, available at Love. Obsess. Inspire. So beautiful! Good cardstock, a printer, a hole puncher, some basic accessories to finish the calendar and a nice package and you have an amazing gift lasting 1 year of awesomeness.

Starmoss: Doo.Ri Tights by Park & Cube. Ideal for those leftover sequins and small beads and crystals! And nice accessory to wear for NYE too!

D.I.Y. Ruffle Necklace by Rebekah available at Creature Comforts. Step by step tutorial!

To all the artists who so generously shared their ideas  goes my admiration and a big thank you!