
Whimzy & Wonder July 2025 - Christmas Crafting Tutorials
This Month We Made:
An Altered Christmas Book (Coach Michelle)
A Christmas Bear Soldier (Coach Karly)
Christmas Ceramic Coasters (Coach Nancy)
Christmas Topiary (Coach Robin)
A Frosting Tree Wreath Attachment (Coach Ginger)
A Home for the Holidays Shadow Box (Coach Chelle)
Mini Champaign Ornaments (Coach JaneAnn)
AND 2 BONUS TUTORIALS!!!
A Candy Corn dish (Coach Robin )
A Christmas Candy Dish (Coach Robin)
Purchase access to any single craft tutorial for only $5.00 and get lifetime access to it, so you can go back and watch anytime! NOTE: Purchasing individual tutorials does not grant access to the entire month's collection. Purchase the full access option above if you would like access to all the tutorials listed here.
Altered Christmas Book with Coach Michelle
Using a simple old book as your canvas, you’ll transform it with layers of paint—including red, spray, and chalk paint—add texture with DAS air-dry clay, and bring the holiday spirit to life with a beautiful IOD tree mold
Personalize your creation with a Santa print from Decoupage Central, your favorite decoupage tissue paper, ribbons, and embellishments of your choice. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a fun holiday project, this tutorial will help you make a stunning, handmade decoration perfect for gifting or displaying.
Candy Corn Dish with Coach Robin
Get ready for some spooky-sweet fun with Coach Robin’s Candy Corn Dish tutorial! This quick and creative project turns simple Dollar Tree finds into a festive, candy-inspired décor piece that’s perfect for holding treats—or just looking too cute to share.
Using spray paint, acrylics, vinyl details, and a touch of glittery magic, you’ll learn how to transform everyday items into a playful Halloween accent that’s equal parts whimsical and slightly spooky. Fast, fun, and totally beginner-friendly, this bonus tutorial is your perfect excuse to dive back into paints and add a little seasonal charm to your crafting.
Christmas Bear Soldier with Coach Karli
Watch as a simple flocked Walmart nutcracker gets the ultimate holiday transformation into a dazzling Christmas Bear Soldier! In this step-by-step tutorial, Coach Karli shows you how to take an ordinary piece and give it a glow-up that even the North Pole would envy.
With the help of clay, paints, resin eyes, glitter, rhinestones, and sparkling embellishments, you’ll learn all the techniques to turn “basic” into “festive fabulous.” This project is perfect for crafters who love bold, whimsical holiday décor and want to create a unique showstopper for their collection.
Christmas Ceramic Coasters with Coach Nancy
It’s beginning to look a lot like CRAFTMAS! Learn how to create beautiful Christmas Ceramic Coasters with Resin – perfect for gifts, decor, or adding that holiday sparkle to your home!
In this tutorial, Coach Nancy will walk you through: How to prep your ceramic coaster base, applying festive Christmas designs with a new decoupage technique, pouring & sealing with crystal-clear resin for a glass-like finish
Whether you're crafting for fun, for your holiday table, or to sell at markets – this one's a must-see!
Christmas Candy Dish with Coach Robin
Bring a dash of peppermint charm to your holiday crafting with Coach Robin’s Christmas Candy Cane Dish tutorial! Using simple supplies like Dollar Tree bowls, vinyl accents, and a splash of festive crimson paint, you’ll create a cheerful dish that’s perfect for holding candy, trinkets, or even your craft room odds and ends.
With its bright red-and-white stripes and glossy finish, this project is fun, easy to follow, and guaranteed to add sweet holiday style to your décor. Whether you keep it or gift it, this candy cane creation is a merry must-make!
Christmas Topiary with Coach Robin
Add a touch of whimsical holiday magic to your décor with Coach Robin’s Christmas Topiary tutorial! Starting with simple supplies like a Dollar Tree candle holder, jumbo ornament, and festive ribbon, you’ll build a playful topiary topped with snowy accents, ornaments, and even candy-inspired lollipops.
This project is beginner-friendly, quick to assemble, and the perfect way to create a showstopping centerpiece or mantel decoration. With its mix of sparkle and sweetness, this topiary is sure to become a holiday favorite year after year.
Frosting Tree Wreath Attachment with Coach Ginger
Sweeten up your holiday wreath with Coach Ginger’s Frosting Tree Wreath Attachment tutorial! Using simple supplies like foam board, soft batting, stretch velvet, and playful sprinkles, you’ll create a whimsical “frosted tree” accent that looks good enough to eat.
With cozy textures, vibrant colors, and a dash of crafty fun, this project is the perfect way to add a unique, handmade touch to your seasonal décor. Quick, creative, and full of holiday cheer, it’s a delightful addition to any wreath—or even as a standalone decoration.
Home for the Holidays Shadow box with Coach Chelle
In this step-by-step video, you’ll learn how to design and assemble a stunning layered shadow box using paper and permanent vinyl, perfect for holiday décor or gifting.
Using Cricut Design Space and your favorite crafting tools, Coach Chelle will guide you through each stage—from cutting and layering to adding enchanting fairy lights and faux snow for that magical holiday touch. With a clear supply list and easy-to-follow instructions, this tutorial makes it simple to craft a beautiful, personalized holiday decoration that will brighten any home.
Mini Champagne Party Favors/Ornaments with Coach JaneAnn
In this fun, hands-on tutorial, you’ll learn how to transform mini champagne bottles into sparkling party favors or festive ornaments using foil candy wraps, glitter, and your choice of paints and embellishments.
Coach JaneAnn will guide you step-by-step, showing creative ways to add candies, ribbon, stickers, and cabochons for a personalized touch. With a simple supply list and clear instructions, this project is perfect for adding a festive sparkle to parties, gifts, or holiday décor that will impress family and friends.
copyright Whimzy & Wonder 2025