DIY Christmas Crafts and Decor Project Ideas

1. Joy Faux Barn Wood Christmas Sign

by Creative Green Living

This farmhouse style Christmas wreath would look perfect over the mantel

2. Paper & Washi Tape Christmas Trees

by Burlap And Blue

These super cute Washi Tape Trees are a great craft project for kids

3. How to Sew a Pom Pom Tree Skirt

by Swoodson Says

Easy tutorial for sewing a tree skirt. No pattern required

4. Easy Alcohol Ink Christmas Ornaments

by FiberArtsy

These ornaments look complicated but they are actually super easy to make with just glass ball ornaments and Alcohol Inks.

No two ornaments are ever alike!
Note …these also make a great DIY hostess or teacher’s gift

5. DIY Holiday Snow Globes

by Boulder Locavore

Who doesn’t love a cute snow globe? Learn how to make your own!
“An enchanting, whimsical world where snow can be conjured with a little shake”

6. How to Decorate a Christmas Tree like a Pro

by Down Redbud Drive

This great tutorial shows you step by step how to decorate your tree

7. Origami Christmas Tree Craft

by Red Ted Art

These paper Christmas trees are fun for kids to make, too!

8. How to make a Primitive Peppermint Snowman Candle

by Pink Fortitude

Homemade candles are a must have for any Holiday home.

9. Christmas Wreath made with Ball Ornaments

by FiberArtsy

Super easy way to make a unique and colorful wreath with shatterproof ball ornaments.

10. Felt Christmas Tree Centerpiece

by Crafts By Amanda

This cute little forest of felt trees would look great on the mantel or the Christmas dinner table.

11. DIY Snow Globe Soap Pump Dispenser

by Creative Green Living

Decorate your bathroom for the Holidays with this fun soap dispenser.

12. Wooden Christmas Tree Decor

by Crayons & Cravings

This super cute wood Christmas tree decor look would dress up any entryway.

13. Polish Christmas Cookie Recipe

by Recipes From A Pantry

Pierniczki świąteczne, or Polish Christmas cookies, are not just for eating but they also make wonderful ornaments and edible gifts.

14. Handmade Sweater Christmas Stocking

by FiberArtsy

Upcycle and repurpose your old, favorite sweaters into fun handmade Christmas Stockings to hang on the mantle.

15. Easy Christmas Wall Decoration

by Burlap and Blue

“May Your Days Be Merry & Bright”
All you have to do is frame this free printable and hang it for an easy Christmas decor.

16. Christmas Sugar Scrub Recipe

by Meraki Mother

Sugar Scrubs made wonderful, quick DIY Christmas Gifts

17. DIY Frosted Candle Holder

by A Mom’s Take

Frosted glass makes a perfect decor not only for the Christmas holidays but for the whole Winter season.

18. Gingerbread Village Mantle Decor

by Tikkido

This super cute Christmas Village is made with gingerbread and the houses double as candle holders!

19. Cranberry Evergreen Holiday Jars

by Mama Cheaps

Honestly, my absolute favorite Christmas decorations use all natural materials like cranberries and pine bows or needles.

20. Snowflake Stenciled Tea Towels

by FiberArtsy

Dress up your kitchen with these fun snowflake tea towels. Change it up by stenciling with Christmas trees, Snowmen, Reindeer or Stars. (Great DIY Gift Idea!)

21. DIY Wood Christmas Stocking Hanger

by A Mom’s Take

Here is a great idea if you don’t happen to have a mantel to hang your Christmas Stockings.

Simply take a wooden box, add some hangers and fill it with pinecones, burlap and Christmas ornaments

22. Cheerful Christmas Holiday Entry Decor

by Life On Summer Hill

Make your home’s entry extra special and inviting for the Holidays. This is not technically a DIY Christmas craft but it shows you how to put your crafts and decor together to make a lovely entryway.

23. Christmas Gnomes

by Vintage Kitty

These fun Gnomes will make great gift tags or tree ornaments. They are also a perfect craft for kids, too. All you need is Holiday themed paper and some glue.

24. Faux Christmas Chalkboard

by Lemon Thistle

Add a farmhouse touch to your Holiday decor with these faux chalkboards.

25. DIY Coastal Glitter Christmas Trees

by Crafts By Courtney

You don’t have to live at the beach to enjoy these glamorous Christmas tree decorations.

26. DIY Wool Christmas Wreath

by FiberArtsy

These Wool Christmas Wreaths add a warm touch to your home decor.

27. Farmhouse Style Christmas Sign

by Crafts By Courtney

Here is how you can make this fun Farmhouse Deer Christmas sign. The design is cut with a Cricut but would be easy enough to make with an XActo Knife, too.

28. DIY Countdown Advent Calendar

by Chicken Scratch NY

Advent Calendars are the perfect Christmas craft idea and you will be able to use this perpetual Advent Calendar year to year. Change the colors to match your home decor.

29. Scandinavian Gnomes

by Ruffles And Rainboots

Place these adorable Gnomes on your mantel or hang them as ornaments!

30. DIY Wine Bottle Sleeve

by FiberArtsy

Find out how easy it is to make your own Wine Bottle Gift Bags from an old sweater

31. Sea Glass DIY Christmas Tree

by Down Red Bud Lane

I love love love this beachy themed Christmas tree! What a unique idea

32. Easy DIY Christmas Reed Diffusers

by Craft Invaders

Nothing puts you in the Christmas spirit like the scents of pine, cinnamon or gingerbread.

Why not make your own diffusers to match the Holiday season? All you need are some jars, diffusers and essential oils.

33. Rustic Flannel Christmas Tree Craft

by Down Red Bud Lane

Take a simple foam tree and an old flannel shirt and you can make a rustic Christmas Tree in no time!

34. Homemade Twig Christmas Tree Wall Decor

by Simple Parenting

Why spend a bunch of money on Holiday decorations when the homemade ones are always the most special?

This minimal, rustic Christmas tree looks wonderful decorated with homemade children’s ornaments and crafts.

35. Homemade Gingerbread Christmas Tree Decor

by Lovely Indeed

There is nothing quite like making your own gingerbread … the wonderful smells that fill your house!

And you can get the kids involved in making these super cute gingerbread trees.

36. Salt Crystal Christmas Snowflakes

by Go Science Kids

Now, here is a perfect kids Christmas craft idea … Salt Crystal Snowflakes! You can teach them science and paper crafts all at the same time.

37. DIY Mason Jar Holiday Table Centerpieces

by Single Girl’s DIY

Mason Jars are the quintessential DIY decor item and these will look lovely on your Christmas morning breakfast table.

38. Rustic ‘Home for the Holidays’ Sign

by Single Girl’s DIY

This welcome sign is actually very easy to make with some craft plywood, a Cricut or painted lettering. A super fun Christmas craft and the perfect front door Holiday decoration.

39. DIY Wood Snowman Wall Hanging

by The Gardening Cook

Learn how to make this rustic Snowman Christmas decoration with leftover some scrap wood and some acrylic paints.

There you have it! 31 creative and unique Christmas crafts and decor ideas that you can use to decorate your Holiday home or as DIY gift ideas.

Many of these projects would be perfect for a teacher or hostess gift.

I will continue to add more ideas to this list so you may wish to bookmark this page and check back for the next Holiday season.

And, if you have some creative ideas for handmade Christmas crafts and decor, I would love to know about them! Please let me know in the comments below.
Enjoy!
Annette

How do I make cheap Christmas decorations?

• Repurpose what you already have – this may seem obvious but if you already have some craft basics such as wreath forms and ribbon from Halloween or Easter, you can simply reuse those and update them for Christmas

• Look outside! Check the backyard or take a stroll in your nearest park for fun natural crafting materials. Especially look for holly bushes, magnolia trees, grape vines and pine trees for classic Christmas touches.
  
• Thrift shops and Flea Markets – Check your local thrift shops year round for inexpensive Christmas decor or craft items. One of our shops has an entire shelf dedicated to only Holiday decorations.

DIY Christmas Crafts and Decor (for Adults and Kids)