Christmas

It’s easy to create a festive atmosphere at home!

What would the Christmas holidays be without cosy crafting days with your friends and family? When it gets dark and dreary outside, home-made Advent and Christmas decorations will help to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. What’s more, you can put a real smile on your loved ones’ faces with home-made Christmas gifts. We’ll show you how with our list of versatile crafting ideas!

Amusing Christmas card

Amusing Christmas card

Funny festive greetings for your loved ones

Fancy adding a touch of humour to your festive greetings this year? Or maybe you simply want to create a little extra Christmas cheer? If…

Beautiful rustic branch

Beautiful rustic branch

Make your own Christmas decoration

This beautiful decoration creates a wonderfully festive atmosphere and is so quick to make. The paper stars have been painted in shiny…

A festive look for your journal

A festive look for your journal

Decorate your weekly planner with this stylish insert

Your journal is your diary, your calendar, your place to jot down ideas - and so much more besides! It’s personal to you and can be…

Festive glass baubles

Festive glass baubles

Hand-decorated baubles for the Christmas tree

When you turn on the lights on your Christmas tree, the red, gold and silver baubles glisten to create a really festive ambience. For most…

Easy-peasy season’s greetings

Easy-peasy season’s greetings

Creatively designed Christmas cards

It’s not just close family members who enjoy receiving a handmade card - friends and relatives love them, too. In fact, a homemade card will…

Individual gift jar

Individual gift jar

Small gifts, beautifully packaged

Whether you’ve baked your own Christmas biscuits for your neighbour or you’ve bought a gift voucher for a delicious meal for your best…

Design your own circle of light

Design your own circle of light

Create a festive atmosphere

At Christmas time, a light ring which lights up and flashes can create a festive ambience in no time at all. It can be decorated in so many…

Christmas post with added sparkle

Christmas post with added sparkle

Eye-catching cards for your nearest and dearest

It’s undoubtedly a welcome change to receive lovingly decorated Christmas cards instead of chatting on social networks. A personalised…

Atmospheric decorations for Advent

Atmospheric decorations for Advent

Designs using natural materials

Nature provides lots of materials that are perfect for crafting and designs – whether it be acorns and chestnuts, which children enjoy using…

Gift list

Gift list

What presents shall I get for my loved ones?

When it comes to Christmas, it’s a question many of us ask ourselves. Some people jot down their gift ideas throughout the year. Others,…

Festive windowpanes

Festive windowpanes

An Advent calendar for your window

Beautifully decorated windows at Christmas can create that festive feeling in a matter of moments. Using our chalk markers, you can decorate…

Sprig of mistletoe in soft beige

Sprig of mistletoe in soft beige

Design ceramic decorations for the Christmas tree

These stylish ceramic decorations - designed with the help of acrylic markers - show that mistletoe doesn’t always have to feature its…

Photo styling

Photo styling

Design your own photo gifts with ease

Right now, personalising and redesigning photos is all the rage. With just a few strokes you can pimp a picture to great effect and…

A festive look for glass doors

A festive look for glass doors

Attractive, easy-to-make decorations

You can decorate interior glass doors just as effectively as windows. With the help of our chalk markers, you can create simple or detailed…

Glittery gift bags

Glittery gift bags

Cool pens for gifts with a glittery look

Thanks to the new glitter pens from edding you can add sparkle to any gift! Choose from nine stylish shades, including soft pastel tones and…

Gift wrap with the wow factor

Gift wrap with the wow factor

Design decorative wrapping paper and gift tags

It’s never too early to think about Advent and Christmas. Right now, there’s still enough time for you to get your advent decorations, cards…

A creative gift idea

A creative gift idea

Lovingly decorated stones say more than a thousand words

If you’re in search of a creative gift idea, then maybe we’ve got the perfect inspiration for you! Individually decorated pebbles make…

Cute Christmas stockings

Cute Christmas stockings

Festive cheer for children big and small

It won’t only be children’s eyes that light up when they discover these beautiful Christmas decorations. These Christmas stockings can be…

Christmas post with a touch of sparkle

Christmas post with a touch of sparkle

Spectacular cards for loved ones

Lovingly designed cards are especially popular at Christmas time. Friends and family can tell in an instant just how much imagination and…

Salt dough stars

Salt dough stars

A beautiful decorative idea for Christmas

Many of us will remember making salt dough models as a child - a real craft classic that never seems to go out of fashion. Salt dough is…

Design your own envelopes

Design your own envelopes

How to make your Christmas post even more beautiful

Hand-written Christmas cards are still a quintessential part of Christmas for many of us, even in this era of WhatsApp and email, because…

Decorative designs on glass

Decorative designs on glass

Create designs on glass and smooth surfaces for any season or occasion

Glass lanterns and window panes look lovely when decorated in beautiful colours. Whether you go for delicate snowflake motifs or larger…

Easy Advent calendar idea

Easy Advent calendar idea

Make a magical Advent calendar using paper lunch bags

It's often the simplest ideas that turn out to be the nicest. For this Advent calendar idea, we used ordinary paper sandwich bags and added…

Decorating with painted pebbles

Decorating with painted pebbles

Custom-painted stones for that unique look

You can paint your own pebbles to add a festive touch to your home. Stars, Christmas trees and gingerbread men are just some of the many…

Advent calendar using glass jars

Advent calendar using glass jars

A special surprise in every jar

These glass jars are not only jam-packed with colour and style - each one also contains a surprise that's just waiting to be discovered! The…

Bags made of waxed cotton

Bags made of waxed cotton

Cute gift bags for a multitude of mini treats

When you give someone a gift, it's not just the contents that count – so, too, does the presentation. Lovingly wrapped gifts look amazing…

Design your own wrapping paper

Design your own wrapping paper

How to transform plain paper into unique gift wrap

You’ve purchased all your Christmas gifts and now they just need to be wrapped. Gift wrap on the roll is available in all sorts of colours…

Decorate a cookie jar

Decorate a cookie jar

How many days left until Christmas?

We'd like to show you this super-quick idea for a creative present to give someone in the run-up to Christmas: a storage jar with enough…

DIY glass candle holders

DIY glass candle holders

Candles and lanterns – your Christmas essentials

Candlelight creates a lovely, cosy atmosphere, so you can never have too many lanterns and candle holders at Christmas! If you’ve got any…

DIY Christmas tree decorations

DIY Christmas tree decorations

Paint your own Christmas baubles

Christmas baubles in the shops are available in every size and colour imaginable, but the most beautiful and unique of all are ones you’ve…

December journal: Christmas planning

December journal: Christmas planning

Get set for the festive season!

Anticipation is often the most exciting part of any event. This is especially true for Advent and Christmas, which should ideally be as…

Paper bag advent calendar

Paper bag advent calendar

Bags of colourful surprises for your nearest and dearest

This lovely, vibrant Advent calendar will go down a storm with your friends and family. And because it’s so simple to make, it’s also a…

Painted golf ball advent calendar

Painted golf ball advent calendar

Creativity to a tee!

A homemade Advent calendar makes a wonderful surprise gift for anyone, young or old. We’ve got here the ultimate idea for any seasoned or…

Tin can advent calendar

Tin can advent calendar

Upcycling idea for empty tins

A homemade Advent calendar has got to be one of the best surprise gifts of all in the run-up to Christmas. And it’s not just kids’ faces…

Christmas letter paper

Christmas letter paper

Exclusive DIY Christmas stationery

If you fancy giving your loved ones a personalised treat this Christmas, one way to impress them is to send out your Christmas post on…

DIY astronaut pop up card

DIY astronaut pop up card

A fun card idea for outer-space enthusiasts

DIY pop-up cards are very popular – and, with the help of our handy tips and tricks, they’re also easy to make. This one is decorated with a…

Paper garland with Christmas carols

Paper garland with Christmas carols

Make your own beautiful wall decoration for Christmas

This eye-catching DIY Christmas bunting is so simple to create. Rather than using plain paper, however, we’ve made the individual flags from…

Brown paper wrapping

Brown paper wrapping

Make your own Christmas gift wrap

At Christmas time, we like to make gifts look extra special, but if we want to be sustainable in the way we wrap them, it’s best not to use…

Galactic Christmas baubles

Galactic Christmas baubles

Decorate Christmas ornaments with a space motif

These striking baubles will not only impress your Christmas guests and all fans of outer space, they’ll also bring fun and excitement in the…

Ping pong ball string lights

Ping pong ball string lights

Create a cosy atmosphere ready for Christmas

The best craft ideas are often the ones that are easiest to make – like these string lights made with ping pong balls. Table tennis balls…

Biscuit tin with a space motif

Biscuit tin with a space motif

A decorative way to store Christmas biscuits

With Christmas just around the corner, we’re looking forward to spending cosy afternoons in the company of family and friends – and…

Christmas card ideas

Christmas card ideas

Easy Christmas card crafts

Even in these times of WhatsApp and Facebook, friends and family still love to receive homemade cards. It’s hardly surprising that they’re…

Wooden house Christmas decoration

Wooden house Christmas decoration

Decorate your home with these festive-looking houses

Anyone who enjoys a bit of sawing, sanding and painting will find this pretty DIY winter village easy to make. With their added touches of…

Advent calendar from outer space

Advent calendar from outer space

It doesn’t get any cooler than this!

With its outer-space design, this amazing Advent calendar will appeal to people of all ages – and not just Star Wars fans! It’s made from…

Christmas window painting

Christmas window painting

Festive window fun

Painted Christmas decorations for windows is a tradition that originated in the Netherlands, but is now becoming increasingly popular in…

Personalised scented candles

Personalised scented candles

Hand-painted candle holders with a galactic theme

When the temperature outside starts to fall and the first autumn storms arrive, it’s time to get cosy indoors with candles and a nice hot…

Wrap up gifts in pretty packaging

Wrap up gifts in pretty packaging

Make gifts extra special with unique Christmas wrapping paper

It can sometimes be hard to find creative gift packaging in the shops. But don’t worry, because we’ve got a selection of lovely DIY gift…

Decorating Christmas baubles

Decorating Christmas baubles

Christmas decorations with a wow factor

Christmas baubles are loved by everyone (not just children!), and are a popular decoration in many homes – just like candles, angels and the…

Hand lettered Christmas cards

Hand lettered Christmas cards

Craft your own Christmas cards for family and friends

Even in these times of Facebook and other social media, Christmas cards have lost none of their appeal. Who wouldn’t be delighted to receive…

Creative Christmas cloth napkins

Creative Christmas cloth napkins

Bright, pretty and festive

Fabric napkins are a key part of any festively-laid table during Advent and at Christmas itself. These decorative cloth napkins bring a…

Personalised Christmas gift tags

Personalised Christmas gift tags

For smartly wrapped gifts, given with love

Handmade gift tags are a great way to jazz up any gift. Plain old wrapping can be spruced up with fabulous gift tags to add creativity and…

Light box for Christmas

Light box for Christmas

Create your own light box for truly magical moments

Light boxes are currently all the rage. Luckily, it’s easy to make one of your very own! Light boxes remind us of cinema ads from the 50s…

Christmas cookie tins

Christmas cookie tins

Looking for a beautiful gift idea? Decorate a cookie tin for your best friend!

Looking for an oh-so-special Christmas gift for your loved one? How about some home-made cookies in a matching biscuit tin? Creating your…

Gift wrapping ideas for Christmas

Gift wrapping ideas for Christmas

Design your own wrapping paper with a unique, personal touch

You’ve bought your presents for Christmas. All that remains is to wrap them beautifully before placing them under the tree. Yet finding…

Watercolour gift tags

Watercolour gift tags

Design your own Christmas tags – unique every time

A stylish gift tag adds a lovely finishing touch and makes even the most simply wrapped gift stand out. Handmade Christmas tags, everyday…

Natural Christmas decorations

Natural Christmas decorations

Bring nature into your home with pine cone Christmas decorations

Right on time for the festive season, we show you a decoration that displays the true beauty of nature. You can have lots of fun making fir…

Textile Christmas tree decorations

Textile Christmas tree decorations

Festive textile decorations for your Christmas tree – or as attractive gift tags!

There are so many ways to decorate fabrics, and they’re ideal for making Christmas tree decorations and gift tags. Presents give so much…

Modern DIY Advent calendar

Modern DIY Advent calendar

Pointed hats standing to attention

A home-made Advent calendar is guaranteed to delight your loved ones and put a smile on their faces. If you’re looking for new advent…

Make your own candle holder with a golden glow

Make your own candle holder with a golden glow

Advent decoration for a festive feeling

These delightful tea-light holders, which we have decorated with a touch of gold, will create a really special, cosy atmosphere during…

Decorating gift bags for Christmas

Decorating gift bags for Christmas

Beautifully wrapped Christmas presents

The Christmas shopping’s all done, so now all you have to do is wrap the presents in beautiful packaging! Gift bags are perfect for this,…

Christmas gift bags made out of SnapPap

Christmas gift bags made out of SnapPap

Stylish decorations that look just like leather

These smart gift bags are easy to make at home, ready for the Christmas season. They’re made out of SnapPap, the latest craze in material…

Draw your own Christmas cards

Draw your own Christmas cards

Create stunning colour gradients with the edding Brushpen Colour Mixer

These colourful Christmas cards with their fabulous colour gradients have a real wow factor and are sure to be well received. To decorate…

Wallet made out of SnapPap

Wallet made out of SnapPap

Last-minute Christmas gifts with the help of edding matt paint markers

Are you still looking for a clever idea for a last-minute Christmas present? If so, we may have just the thing: a wallet made out of…

Creative advent calendar boxes

Creative advent calendar boxes

Make your own decorative advent calendar with metallic effect

What could be more special than giving your loved ones the gift of a home-made advent calendar in the run-up to Christmas? This unique…

Decorative gift tags

Decorative gift tags

Making your own handwritten gift tags is really easy: We show you how, step by step

Hand lettering is the latest trend. Even though it looks very artistic, it’s really easy and lots of fun to do. There are no set rules –…

Make your own Advent table decoration

Make your own Advent table decoration

A special highlight for the Advent season

If you're looking for an idea for an Advent wreath to make then, instead of a traditional one, why not adorn your dining table or sideboard…

Festive biscuit tins

Festive biscuit tins

Metal tins are ideal for storing Christmas biscuits: To make them really eye-catching, decorate them with the help of edding gloss paint markers

Christmas time is the season for baking biscuits. Whether you bake with a friend or the whole family, biscuit-baking is a lovely tradition.…

Design your own candle holders

Design your own candle holders

Decorate your own glass candle or tea-light holders for Christmas using edding gloss paint markers to create wonderful results

With their warm, golden glow, glass candle and tea-light holders add a touch of festive spirit during the Christmas season. Using edding…

Make your own Advent calendar Part 2

Make your own Advent calendar Part 2

Use textile markers to decorate your own mini fabric bags

See Part 1 for instructions on how to make the tree. These pretty fabric bags for your advent calendar are easy to decorate with our…

Make your own Advent calendar Part 1

Make your own Advent calendar Part 1

Nice things come in small packages

See Part 2 for instructions on how to make the festive fabric bags. What could be more heart-warming than seeing a child’s face light up…

Paint your own Christmas baubles

Paint your own Christmas baubles

Brilliant, bright baubles for a festive feel

There’s nothing nicer than home-made Christmas decorations during the festive season. By combining edding Permanent Sprays with gloss paint…

Design your very own Christmas cards

Design your very own Christmas cards

This year, give your friends and family handmade Christmas cards: They're easy to make we show you how with the help of edding metallic fibrepens

This year you can easily design your own Christmas cards for friends and family. Simply remove the cap from the edding metallic colourpens…

Hand decorated baubles for Christmas

Hand decorated baubles for Christmas

For some creative pre-Christmas fun, paint Christmas ornaments with the edding 780 gloss paint marker using your choice of festive motifs

Transforming plain Christmas baubles takes very little effort. Decorate them with the fine edding 780 gloss paint markers in white or gold,…

Beautifully wrapped Christmas gifts

Beautifully wrapped Christmas gifts

Make your own creative Christmas wrapping with the edding 1340 brushpen by drawing your own designs or using stamp motifs

Greetings cards, gift tags and wrapping paper: make gifts extra special with creative gift packaging that's co-ordinated and…

Homemade table decorations

Homemade table decorations

Make your own Christmas table decorations – it's really easy with edding textile markers! Design a table runner with your own motifs

Create your own simple but elegant Christmas table runner just in time for the festive season. We show you how easy it is to make. You just…

Create your own Advent calendar

Create your own Advent calendar

A gift every day leading up to Christmas

Surprise your loved ones with this fun, creative Advent calendar from edding. You'll soon see how quick and easy it is to produce this…

Traditional festive angels with a modern twist

Traditional festive angels with a modern twist

Make wooden Christmas decorations: craft your own stylish angels

Decorate our modern angelic interpretations of a traditional theme using edding gloss paint markers. Perfect for adorning any windowsill or…

Handmade Christmas greetings

Handmade Christmas greetings

Be creative this Christmas and design your own Christmas cards with edding markers

Giving Christmas cards to friends and family is just as much a part of Christmas as roast turkey – and they'll be treasured even more if you…

Creative baubles

Creative baubles

Make your own hand-painted Christmas ornaments with edding gloss paint markers

edding gloss paint markers are ideal for creative designing at Christmas. They're the perfect tool for personalising and decorating…

Homemade custom Christmas decorations

Homemade custom Christmas decorations

Pillars for the four candles of Advent, creatively labelled with edding gloss paint markers

For many of us, Christmas is a time when the whole family gets together. It's a time for reflection and full of warmth – and the perfect…

Create your own Christmas decorations

Create your own Christmas decorations

Enhance the Christmas atmosphere by crafting your own 3D paper star decorations

To get that special Christmas feeling, make these folding star decorations out of card and add lavish embellishments with the aid of edding…

Christmas tea lights

Christmas tea lights

Design your own tea light holders this Christmas: Use gloss paint markers from edding to help create a warm glow for your Christmas display

Decorated lanterns and candle displays create a lovely cosy atmosphere at Christmas. You can place them next to the Advent wreath, on the…

A homemade Advent calendar to build Christmas excitement

A homemade Advent calendar to build Christmas excitement

Individually crafted and designed by you with the help of edding gloss paint markers

What would the holiday season be without an Advent calendar full of surprises? And the best calendars are homemade ones – naturally! Use…

Designer Christmas boots

Designer Christmas boots

Have a creative Christmas this year with edding: Turn a wellington boot into a DIY Christmas stocking by decorating it with edding calligraphy markers

In Germany, home of the edding calligraphy marker, it has long been the custom for children to leave their shoes outside the front door on…

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