Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Crafts

Holiday Crafts magazine contains inspiring holiday projects using a wide array of techniques for all skill levels. A mix of autumn and Halloween and packed with Christmas, it includes tested step-by-step instructions, a handy pattern packet, and beautiful photos that make every featured idea a can-do project. Whether it's gifts to give loved ones or decorations to keep for yourself, this magazine is a must-have for every crafter preparing for the holiday season!

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Ready, Set, Fun! • Skip the hassle of gathering supplies. These DIY kits put everything you need into one convenient package.

Enthralled With Fall • When crisp coolness fills the air, warm colors and haunting characters cast an enchanting spell. Use felt, faux suede, burlap, and other comforting textural materials to whip up a cozy collection of delights.

Make It the Most Magical Time of the Year • Fairies cavort. Snowmen sled. Wreaths welcome. Holly dresses place settings. Clues to the season scatter mesmerizing intrigue on doors, trees, tables, and walls.

Winter in the Forest • Burnished gold, mossy green, fiery red, and burnt orange celebrate the season’s glories. Create a woodland utopia filled with cheeky mushrooms, tiny birds, and chic trees.

Peppermint With a Twist • Sweet as candy, these decorative dynamos inject texture and whimsy using red-and-white stripes and swirls. Complete each eye-catcher using simple techniques and a few standard materials.

Arctic Playmates • A pink-cheeked snowman scouts the landscape with furry friends to explore cold-weather joys. Paint, glitter, and greenery customize the clay crew.

Warm Wishes • It’s the most wonderful time of year to hunker down and experiment with cozy fabric, felt, trim, yarn, and more. No sewing required!

The Bright Side of the Season • Let your decor shout with joy. Vivid colors highlight seasonal favorites, bringing lively energy and unexpected excitement to Christmas trees, tabletops, and packages.

Natural Delights • Modern interpretations of evergreens and mistletoe imbue spaces with cozy warmth and textural impact. Use fabric, wood, yarn, and woozl felt to assemble holiday decor with farmhouse-friendly appeal.

Hung With Flair • Stitch together simple stockings, then pick a custom embellishment to personalize them with distinctive style.

Toppers & Trimmings • Punctuate every present—whether purchased or your own handiwork—with a little homespun charm.

Stars of Wonder • Hang a shining star upon the highest bough—or anywhere that needs glimmer. Simple and sweet, these heavenly bodies will help wishes come true.

Timeless Character • Well-worn finishes and upcycled materials mix with muted colors and rich textures to elevate wintry icons into instant heirlooms.

Embroidery Stitches • Use these stitch diagrams and instructions to complete projects in this issue.

Sources • Contact the designers to purchase featured projects or to see more of their work.