easy crafts for christmas gifts

I am not a crafty person at all but would love to be. I have tried to learn to make potholders & can not get the stuff, so I can not do crafts that need to sew or knit. I have very little money to buy alot of expensive things to make things with. I have a 11 yr old daughter & 15 yr old son & neither are crafty but would love for ideas that are easy & cheap so we can sit down on weekends & do things together for crafts, gifts for b-day, or craft shows, & especially for CHRISTMAS & GIFTS. any & as many ideas please send me an email...thanks so much!!!

have u thought bout getting some of those pre-made ceramic ornaments and then painting them? walmart usually has a selection to choose from and they have all the supplies too. while ur at walmart u could try cross stitch. i know they have little ornaments in just about every design. i think the ornament size kits r only 2.00 max and usually comes with everything needed to do the kit. if u wanna try crocheting the needles arent very much and u can get inexpensive yarn too. now the books can b alot if ur just starting out but u can always get a book from the library or look up ''crochet patterns'' or ''learn to crochet'' on the internet. try doing a search engine on ''crafts'' or '' homemade christmas gifts''. u can find alot of things on the internet for free if u just take alittle time to search things. thats what i do. also u could try going to the local library and look in their craft section. might give u some ideas. i know i enjoy making things and i dont have lots of $$ either. ive done things like: crocheting scarves and caps making homemade breads & candy painted ceramic ornaments decorated boxes (i started with the heavy cardboard ones u get from walmart) good luck and happy crafting!!! lisa