I love the embroidered and appliqued scenes that Melissa of Checkout Girl’s creates. Their color, detail and design make them so much fun. Now she’s sharing a tutorial for how to create your own embroidered and appliqued scene perfect for the winter holidays.

There are lots of ideas for adapting the design of this pattern (for instance adding numbers to make an advent calendar).

Learn how to make your own felt Matryoshka Doll. It can be great christmas tree decoration.

Learn how to make those cute houses. What you will need: Scissors, rotary cutter/quilting ruler/cutting mat (optional), sewing machine, iron/ironing board, pins, seam ripper, hand sewing needle, disappearing fabric ink, chopstick or turning tool.

Very easy to do handmade christams ornaments. To make these you’ll need: Ten inches of 20 gauge craft wire, ten 8-millimeter beads (give or take a few millimeters), and two pieces of 1 1/2” wide and 17 1/2” long grosgrain ribbon.

This tutorial consists of three parts. You can learn how to make Clay Christmas Tree Ornament

This is a perfect craft to make together with your childre. Paper christmas trees can be place cards for your Christmas dinner if you write names on the stars.

Time for a bit of Christmas crafting, with a tutorial for felt ornaments inspired by vintage glass baubles.

It cost less than $20. It took less than one hour. It matches my other "paper made" Christmas decor.

These crocheted ornaments would certainly add a splash of cuteness and craftiness to any tree.