Your Holiday Starts Here
Creative Christmas Crafts — A Traverse Bay Farms Family Guide
Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s when homes fill with laughter, kitchens smell of baked cherries and spices, and creativity shines brightest.
At Traverse Bay Farms, we believe the same values that make our products special — family, craftsmanship, and authenticity — also make the holidays meaningful. This free guide celebrates that spirit by showing how to create heartfelt, homemade decorations you’ll cherish for years to come.
In This Free Download, You’ll Discover:
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Step-by-step tutorials for easy, festive crafts
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Budget-friendly ideas using everyday materials
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Sustainable ways to decorate naturally
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Kid-friendly projects for cozy family nights
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Creative tips inspired by Northern Michigan charm
38 + National Food Awards | USA-Grown Fruit | Family-Owned in Northern Michigan
Download Your Free Holiday Guide
A Fresh Take on Holiday Tradition
You don’t need expensive store-bought décor to make your home magical. This guide helps you rediscover the joy of making things with your own hands — just like we do when crafting each Traverse Bay Farms product.
Gather the family, pour a mug of hot cider (try it with a splash of our Cherry Juice Concentrate), and create ornaments, garlands, and centerpieces that tell your story.
What You’ll Find Inside
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10 easy Christmas craft projects for all ages
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Handmade gift ideas using recycled or natural materials
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Farmhouse-style decorating tips from our Northern Michigan roots
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Simple homemade wrapping and tag designs
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Bonus section: how to turn leftover cherry jars into holiday décor
The Simple Joy System
| Activity | Materials | Result |
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| Cherry Jar Candle Holders | Empty Traverse Bay Farms jars + ribbon | Warm farmhouse glow |
| Handmade Gift Tags | Recycled paper + dried cherries | Personal touch |
| Rustic Centerpiece | Pine branches + tart cherry twigs | Natural elegance |
| Family Craft Night | Glue, scissors, imagination | Memories that last |
Why It Fits Our Mission
At Traverse Bay Farms, everything we do centers on connection — to family, to nature, and to community. As much Michigan-grown fruit as possible in our award-winning foods, this guide invites you to use what’s around you creatively and meaningfully.
Crafting together reminds us that the holidays aren’t about perfection; they’re about presence. Whether you’re making ornaments or enjoying a jar of Cherry Salsa at the table, it’s all part of celebrating life’s simple, genuine pleasures.
From Our Community
“We made the cherry-jar candles from the guide — they turned out beautiful! It felt like bringing a little piece of Traverse Bay Farms into our living room.”
— Sarah K., Dallas, TX
“My kids loved making the garland from dried fruit slices. It’s now our yearly family tradition.”
— Brian L., Seattle, WA
Why People Trust Traverse Bay Farms
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Recognized with 38 + National Awards for Flavor Excellence
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Family-Owned, Community-Focused Company in Northern Michigan
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Sourcing Michigan-Grown Fruit Whenever Possible
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Delivering USA-Made Quality You Can Taste — and Trust
Inside Your Free Guide
| Section | Highlight |
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| Holiday Crafting Basics | Tools & tips for getting started |
| Sustainable Materials | Eco-friendly, budget-friendly décor |
| Family Craft Nights | Creative ways to involve everyone |
| From the Orchard | Cherry-inspired decorations |
| Bonus Gift Section | Reuse empty jars for unique gifts |
Continue Your Journey
Creativity and connection are at the heart of every Traverse Bay Farms tradition.
Download Creative Christmas Crafts today — and make this season one to remember.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need special supplies?
No. Most projects use simple, everyday materials you already have at home.
Can kids join in?
Absolutely — the guide includes family-friendly crafts designed for all ages.
How does this fit Traverse Bay Farms’ mission?
We believe in simple joys, family connection, and creativity — the same values behind our award-winning foods and superfruit wellness products.
Is it really free?
Yes. It’s part of our free Holiday Living Series featuring festive recipes, stress-relief guides, and handmade gift ideas.
Before You Go
The holidays are about more than gifts — they’re about togetherness and creativity.
Download Creative Christmas Crafts today and celebrate the season the Traverse Bay Farms way.
Check out these other no-cost, downloadable books, too:
#1: Living Stress Free - So if the holidays begin to stress you out, no worries. Check out our Living Stress Free series in our bookstore, too. It is a free downloaded series complete with workbooks, worksheets and more to enjoy a stress life.
#2: Christmas Candy and Fudge Recipes
How Is It Made?
If you are wondering what it takes to make all-natural and nationally award winning products, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve specifically created this section to provide you with an At-A-Glance overview - so you can get the information you’re looking for fast!
You can also check out the various informative videos throughout our website for more information.
If you want to learn more about our wide selections of products simply scroll through the information below!
So let’s go ahead and get started with learning about “How It is Made”…
Why is Traverse Bay Farms an Expert for Fruit-Based Products?
Located in Northern Michigan, the epicenter of tart cherry farming and numerous other fruit and vegetables.
Traverse Bay Farms began with one goal in mind: delivering great-tasting, fruit-based gourmet products that can be enjoyed with every meal of the day. And to share them with the world!
Our hometown of Bellaire is located directly on the 45th Parallel North.
The 45th Parallel is commonly referred to as the “Goldilocks” scenario for farming since it is “not too hot and not too cold”.
That makes it "just right" for abundant healthy produce!
Much of the best fruits and
vegetables on the planet are grown along the 45th Parallel North.
So, we are very grateful to be able to use local cherries and as much local ingredients as possible. It means a lot!
Due to our belief in, and love for, what we do, Traverse Bay Farms has won 35+national food awards at America’s largest and most competitive food competitions! We are America’s #1 award winning super-fruit brand.
With winning 35+ national food awards, you know it has to be good!
How are the Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate and other Fruit Juices Made?
The secret to our tart cherry juice concentrate (and other fruit juice concentrates) is that all of our juices are bottled in small batches.
In a time where everything is about producing mass quantities of a product as fast as possible, we take a different approach.
We are putting the health benefits, antioxidant richness and flavor first.
We are putting our talent and skill in providing "truly great tasting" and "full of healthy goodness" fruit and veggie products!
But what does "Small Batch" really mean...
This means our products are produced more often to offer you a fresher product. This way we can closely monitor every step along the way, including selecting only premium sources to go into each of our juice concentrates.
You are able to taste the vivid flavor and enjoy the
condition-specific health benefits of the juice in every glass.
It's about using Montmorency cherries in our cherry juice concentrate
and USA grown fruit in our other juice concentrates. We never import our cherry juice from China, Turkey or Poland.
It's about slowing down and taking time to deliver a rich gourmet taste!
How are the Tart Cherry Capsules and Other Super Fruit Supplements Made?
Offering the special health benefits found within each fruit and vegetable is our most important accomplishment.
Getting those vitamins and nutrients into our bodies is the core to true health.
We use a proprietary process we call FruiTraction to capture the natural health benefits in our Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry Joint Formula, Tart Cherry Powder and other Fruit Advantage super fruit capsules and
powders.
The freeze-drying process starts with the whole-fruit including the
skin, the pulp and the juice of the fruit.
The FruiTraction process is
able to capture and condense the powerful condition-specific health
benefits found in the underlying fruit. You’ll know you’re getting the all-natural benefits of the fruit in a convenient, easy-to-swallow
capsule.
How are the Dried Cherries and Other Dried Fruits Made?
After just one taste of our Dried Cherries and other dried fruit, you’ll love their moisture and full flavor.
They are packed in re-sealable bags so you can enjoy the wholesomeness and convenience of our dried cherries and other dried fruits in their many uses.
The proprietary processing technology used to create our dried cherries and other fruits is so unique, you can taste the difference in every
bite.
How are the Salsa, Jams, Barbeque Sauces and Other Gourmet Food Products Made?
The secret to our nationally award winning salsa, barbeque sauce, jams and mustards is just like our fruit juice concentrates. They are also produced in small batches.
This means, we closely monitor every step along the way. You will be able to taste the vivid flavors in every bite.
It's about knowing about the ingredient and talking with the farmers.
It means creating flavor combinations (both traditional and new) that flow together. It is not just adding extra ingredients because it is the "in" thing to do.
It's about slowing down and taking time to truly deliver a satisfying gourmet taste.
When you receive your order, you'll have the confidence of knowing you are about to enjoy great-tasting, healthy and nationally award winning
gourmet food products and dietary supplements.
You might want to share them with family, friends and co-workers. It's what we love to do!