I couldn’t resist this photo of a kitten swatting a clock just before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Time flies so quickly. I don’t think this little guy could catch it, but that won’t stop him from trying. There are so many creative opportunities throughout the year. Let’s look at some of the possibilities for each of the major holidays:

New Year’s Eve/Day – Specialty Drinks

New Year’s Eve/Day – Homemade Zodiac Chocolates

Chinese New Year – Lanterns & Decor

Valentine’s Day – Homemade Candy & Cookies

Valentine’s Day – Flower Arranging

St. Patrick’s Day – Flower Arranging, Jewelry, & Sewing

St. Patrick’s Day – Cookies

Easter – Dyed Eggs & Wood Crafts

Easter – Cookies & Ceramics

Cinco de Mayo – Hat Design, Beading & Embroidery

Cinco de Mayo – Costume Design, Sewing, Embroidery & Beading

Mother’s Day – Flower Arranging & Jewelry

Mother’s Day – Painting

Mother’s Day – Portraiture

Father’s Day – Wood Sculpture

Father’s Day – Craft Beer

Father’s Day – Illustration & Digital Art

Independence Day – Cake Design

Independence Day – Homemade Popsicles

Halloween – Cosplay Costume Design, Makeup, & Props

Halloween – Cookies, Candy, & Baked Treats

Halloween – Nail Art

Thanksgiving – Centerpieces, Candle Making, & Specialty Lighting

Thanksgiving – Ceramics

Hanukkah – Candle Making

Hanukkah – Jelly Donuts

Christmas – Cupcakes

Christmas – Hand-Painted Nutcrackers

Christmas – Hand-Painted Ornaments

Kwanzaa – Candle Making, Candleholders, & Centerpieces

Whether you make these holiday-themed crafts for yourself or give them as gifts, they are all wonderful ways to express your creativity. Don’t be afraid to try something new. You may discover talents you never knew you had.

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!