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12 Holiday Crafts Inspired by The 12 Days of Christmas

December 12, 2012 by Rachel Leave a Comment

You may remember I recently was a part of a series thought up by Holly and Nat from My Sister’s Suitcase that was inspired by the lyrics of the song the 12 Days of Christmas. Some of the days were quite a challenge! I especially love how creative Nat and Holly got for the 10th day of Christmas – 10 Lords-A-Leaping.
If you didn’t get a chance yet to check out the different projects inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas, you can find links to all of them below.

1 Partridge In A Pear Tree • Glass Glitter Pear • A Pumpkin And A Princess

2 Turtle Doves • Ruffled Feather Turtle Doves • Cherished Bliss

3 French Hens • Faith, Hope and Love Ornaments • Lines Across

4 Calling Birds • Chalkboard Ornaments • Number 2 Pencil
5 Gold Rings • 5 Holiday Wreath Tutorials • My Sister’s Suitcase

6 Geese A Laying • Feather and Pearl Ornaments • 52 Mantels

7 Swans A Swimming • Swan Feather Ornaments • Crafty Scrappy Happy

8 Maids A Milking • Santa’s Cookie Stache • Free Time Frolics 

9 Ladies Dancing • Nutcracker Ornament • Uncommon Designs

10 Lords A Leaping • Printable Gift Card Holder • My Sister’s Suitcase

11 Pipers Piping • Cookie Decorating Neighbor Gift • C.R.A.F.T.

12 Drummers Drumming • Drum Candy Gifts • Girl Loves Glam

Here are the lyrics to the song.

On the first day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the third day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the fourth day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Four calling birds, 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the fifth day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Five golden rings, 
Four calling birds, 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the sixth day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Six geese a-laying, 
Five golden rings, 
Four calling birds, 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the seventh day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Seven swans a-swimming, 
Six geese a-laying, 
Five golden rings, 
Four calling birds, 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the eighth day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Eight maids a-milking, 
Seven swans a-swimming, 
Six geese a-laying, 
Five golden rings, 
Four calling birds, 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the ninth day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Nine ladies dancing, 
Eight maids a-milking, 
Seven swans a-swimming, 
Six geese a-laying, 
Five golden rings, 
Four calling birds, 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the tenth day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Ten lords a-leaping, 
Nine ladies dancing, 
Eight maids a-milking, 
Seven swans a-swimming, 
Six geese a-laying, 
Five golden rings, 
Four calling birds, 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the eleventh day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Eleven pipers piping, 
Ten lords a-leaping, 
Nine ladies dancing, 
Eight maids a-milking, 
Seven swans a-swimming, 
Six geese a-laying, 
Five golden rings, 
Four calling birds, 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree. 

On the twelfth day of Christmas, 
my true love sent to me 
Twelve drummers drumming, 
Eleven pipers piping, 
Ten lords a-leaping, 
Nine ladies dancing, 
Eight maids a-milking, 
Seven swans a-swimming, 
Six geese a-laying, 
Five golden rings, 
Four calling birds, 
Three French hens, 
Two turtle doves, 
And a partridge in a pear tree! 


What fun Christmas craft ideas do you have that are inspired by the different days of this song?

About Rachel

Craft blogger. Color lover. Mess maker. Mom of three. You can find me at Lines Across sharing my creative adventures and tutorials on how to make stuff.

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