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Holiday Elf Kit, from Paper Source

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Gingerbread Man Garland Kit, at Paper Source

Invite five or six craft loving women to your home to work on individual craft projects with cheerful, inspiring company. Serve finger food appetizers and desserts, but not a sit down meal. Spread craft supplies (paper, pens, glue, stickers, felt, glitter, tape, etc.) out on your dining table, and encourage people to bring their current holiday projects.

Martha Stewart Crafts Glitter, on Amazon

At the end of the evening, serve dessert, and photograph guests holding up the lovely things they've created.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Fitz and Floyd Santa Teapot, on Amazon

Snowmen Towels, from Pier 1 Imports

Tree Candle, at Sur la Table

CHRISTMAS PARTY FRAGRANCE:

Cranberry Joy Room Spray, from The Body Shop

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

"The Christmas Song" by Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, on YouTube

Buy "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" MP3 by Nat King Cole, on Amazon

Buy "The Christmas Song" MP3 by Bing Crosby on Amazon for 99 Cents

Buy "The Christmas Song" MP3 by Celine Dion, on Amazon

"I Saw Three Ships" by Blackmore's Night on YouTube

"I Saw Three Ships" by Sting on YouTube

Buy "I Saw Three Ships" MP3 by Sting on Amazon for 99 Cents

Buy "I Saw Three Ships" MP3 by Nat King Cole on Amazon

"Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives, on YouTube

Buy Burl Ives' "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" MP3 on Amazon

Buy Harry Connick, Jr.'s "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" MP3 on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Festive Cabot Cheddar Tree Recipe, from Cabot Cheese

Cheesy Baked Artichoke Dip Recipe, from The Picky Cook

Potato Bites Appetizer, from My Baking Addiction

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Mulled Cider with Fresh Fruit and Spiced Rum Beverage Recipe, at Life Tastes Like Food

Blood Orange Margaritas, from How Sweet It Is

Belvedere Sparkle Cocktail Recipe, from Marie Claire

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Spinach Quiche Cups, from Manila Spoon

Christmas Cauliflower Recipe, from Taste of Home

White Bean and Mushroom Tart Recipe, from Zesty Cook

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Candy Cane Brownies Recipe, from My Baking Addiction

Eggnog Macarons Recipe, from Cake and Allie

Kristina's Molasses Crinkles Recipe, from Alexandra Cooks

Christmas Lofthouse Style Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies, from What Megan's Making

Christmas Blondies Recipe, from Better Homes & Gardens

BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANNING:

Christmas Gifts They'll Actually Like, on Amazon

Martha Stewart's Holiday Crafts, on Amazon

Fa La La La Felt, on Amazon

Mini Christmas Crochet, on Amazon

Christmas Crafting in No Time, on Amazon

PARTY INSPIRATION:

Christmas Crafting Party, by Emily A. Clark

Hosting a Christmas Craft Party, by Queen B

RELATED LINKS:

Bling Bling Christmas Button Tree (Oopsey Daisy Blog)

Christmas Paper Rosettes (The Wonder Sweets)

DIY Pompom Pine Cones (My Blessed Life)

Homemade Hand Warmers (V and Co)

How to Make a Homemade Snow Globe (Our Best Bites)

Muffin Tin Christmas Advent Calendar (Love Sweet Love)

Paper, Fabric and Felt Christmas Trees (Little Inspiration)

10+ Great Christmas Crafts for a Group (Becoming Martha)

Winter Snowflake Garland Craft (Celebrations.com)