The holidays are around the corner and coming up with Christmas crafts ideas can be a fun and creative way to get into the holiday spirit.
Whether you’re looking to create your own decor or make gifts for family and friends, there are so many fun Christmas crafts to choose from.
The best part? You don’t have to be a crafting expert to make these easy Christmas crafts.
From simple ornaments to festive wreaths, there’s something for everyone.
And if you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift, we’ve included a few ideas for homemade gifts that are thoughtful and easy to make.
1. DIY Christmas Cards
Take a break from the holiday to-do list and make a batch of Christmas cards to send to family and friends.
These simple DIY cards are a fun way to show someone you’re thinking of them during the holiday season.
And, you can make them in bulk to save time.
2. Christmas Tree Garland
String along mini trees to make a garland that’s perfect for decorating a mantel or a staircase.
Use a variety of patterned paper to make the trees and then glue them to a long piece of string.
Pro tip: To make the trees pop, try using a variety of colors, like white, green, and gold, for the background of the trees.
3. Snowy Pinecone Candle Jars
These snowy pinecone candle jars are a great way to turn pinecones into a Christmas craft.
This simple craft involves just four steps and can be made with just a few materials.
Pinecones can be found in nature or in the floral section of your local craft store. You can also use artificial snow to create the snowy effect.
4. DIY Snow Globe
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than making your own snow globe?
You can make them as big or as small as you want and even add your own little touches to the inside.
For example, you can add a small photo of your family or even a little toy.
5. Clothespin Snowflakes
These snowflakes are a fun and easy Christmas craft to make with the kids.
Use clothespins as the base and then let the kids go to town with the paint and glitter!
You can even add a magnet to the back of the snowflake to use it as a fun Christmas decoration on your fridge.
These would also be so cute to add to the top of a gift or use as a gift tag!
6. DIY Peppermint Soap
This peppermint soap is a great way to spread some holiday cheer!
You can make a big batch of these soaps and give them as gifts to friends and family. They are so easy to make and smell amazing!
You can also make this soap with any essential oil scent you’d like. I love the idea of using lavender or eucalyptus for a soothing, calming soap.
7. DIY Christmas Ornaments
You can never have too many Christmas ornaments, so why not make your own?
You can personalize this craft to fit the decor in your home, and it’s a fun and easy project for the whole family.
Get the tutorial at The Crafted Life.
8. DIY Christmas Wreath
Wreaths are a classic Christmas decoration, and making your own is easier than you think.
This one is made with an embroidery hoop as the base, and then you can add whatever greenery and decorations you want.
We love the look of the mixed greenery and the pops of red berries and ornaments. You could also add in some pinecones, bows, or even a fun sign.
9. DIY Christmas Stocking
Celebrate the season of giving with these DIY Christmas Stockings!
These are so simple to make and you can personalize them with whatever colors and patterns you want.
All you need is some felt, fabric, and a sewing machine. You can even add an iron-on monogram for a fun and personalized touch!
10. DIY Christmas Tree
This DIY Christmas tree is made from a few items from the craft store and is perfect for a small space.
We started with a foam cone and wrapped it in a green garland.
Then we added a few mini ornaments and a gold star on top to finish it off. You could also add some mini lights!
This project would be a fun one to make with kids, as it’s easy and quick.
You can also customize it with different colors or larger foam cones to make a bigger tree.
11. DIY Christmas Centerpiece
Whether you’re looking for a fun and easy craft to do with the kids or you
want to create a stunning Christmas centerpiece for your holiday table, this DIY project will do the trick.
To get started, paint a piece of wood in a color of your choosing and let dry.
Then, hot glue a variety of bottle brush trees to the base and finish with some faux snow and glitter.
12. DIY Christmas Table Runner
This DIY Christmas table runner is perfect for a last-minute craft. It takes about an hour to make and you can customize it with your favorite Christmas colors.
This is a great project for beginning sewers, or if you’re just looking for a simple sewing project.
You can even make a matching set of placemats to go along with your table runner.
13. DIY Christmas Table Setting
A fun way to get ready for the holidays is by creating a festive table setting. You can add as much or as little detail as you would like.
Here, we used a simple white table cloth and added a burlap runner on top. You can also use a piece of burlap fabric and cut it to size to fit your table.
You can never go wrong with a little bit of greenery for a Christmas tablescape.
Here, we added a few sprigs of faux pine and eucalyptus.
We also added a few simple DIY elements to our table including these adorable place cards and a few fun ornaments.
We used a simple white plate and added a few sprigs of greenery and a small ornament on top.
You can also add in a napkin and tie it with a simple ribbon and a small ornament.
To create these place cards, we used small wood slices and added a bit of chalkboard paint on top.
Once the paint was dry, we used a chalk marker to add in the name. You can also use a paint pen if you would like.
14. DIY Christmas Candle
These DIY Christmas candles are so easy to make and they smell amazing!
You can use essential oils to make these candles or you can use a candle scent. I have made these candles with both and they turn out great!
You can also use any container you would like to make these candles. I love using mason jars but you could also use a tin container or a glass container.
15. DIY Christmas Pillow
If you’re looking for a quick and easy Christmas craft, you can’t go wrong with a no-sew pillow project.
You can find blank pillow covers at most craft stores, and then you can add your own design using iron-on vinyl or fabric paint.
We love the look of this simple tree design, but you could also use a stencil to add words, a snowflake design, or other holiday images.
After you add your design, just let it dry and then stuff the pillow cover with a pillow insert. Boom! You’ve got a custom Christmas pillow in under an hour.
16. DIY Christmas Wall Art
Add a little holiday cheer to your walls with this easy Christmas craft.
You can make this wall art with any Christmas phrase you like, or even use a variety of different phrases to make a gallery wall.
Use a Cricut to cut the letters and shapes, or just freehand it if you’re confident in your artistic abilities.
17. DIY Christmas Sign
Greet your guests with a Christmas sign on your front porch! You can make this in any size and with any saying you’d like.
This craft is so easy and fun to make, you could even make a few to give as gifts this holiday season!
Gather some scrap wood, and paint your base color on. Let that dry, and then paint your letters or designs on.
You can also use a stencil to help you out with this part. Once everything is dry, use a little sandpaper to distress your sign and give it a rustic look.
18. DIY Christmas Picture Frame
Decorate your home with this easy DIY Christmas picture frame.
It’s a fun way to display your favorite family photos and add a pop of holiday color to your decor.
Add some fun Christmas phrases to your frame, like the ones shown here, or use your Cricut to cut out your family’s names.
Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.
19. DIY Christmas Snowman
This little snowman is so easy to make and you can use him to decorate anywhere in the house.
You could also make several of these and use them to create a snowman family.
You could also use these as ornaments. Just add a loop of ribbon or twine to the top to hang them.
20. DIY Christmas Gift Tags
Dress up plain gift tags with a few simple crafts supplies.
These are made with white cardstock, a hole punch, and a little bit of yarn. You can also use baker’s twine or embroidery floss.
Cut out your tags and punch a hole in the top center. Then, cut a piece of yarn about 6″ long and tie it through the hole.
Cut the ends at an angle to make them look like a bow. These look so cute and are super easy to make!
21. DIY Christmas Gift Wrapping
It’s not a Christmas present without a bow on top!
We love the idea of making your own gift wrapping and decor to give your presents an extra special touch.
This project is so easy and can be done with just a few simple supplies.
Make a stack of these easy ornaments and use them as a gift topper, or make a bunch of them and string them together to make a garland.
You can even use this same technique to make a DIY Christmas tree!
Cut a 1-inch wide strip of paper and fold it in half. Cut a 1-inch wide strip of paper and fold it in half.
Then, fold the two ends in towards the middle and glue them down.
22. DIY Christmas Gift Box
This is a fun and festive way to wrap up a small gift. You can use any size box and then decorate it with a variety of different elements.
This one is simply a white box with a red bow and a sprig of evergreen tucked in. You could also add a name tag or a little ornament to the top.
23. DIY Christmas Gift Bag
You can make your own gift bags with just a little bit of wrapping paper and some tape. This tutorial also includes how to make your own gift bag tag.
24. DIY Christmas Gift Card Holder
Gift cards are always a good idea. Especially when they are tucked inside a hand made gift card holder!
I love giving gift cards and this is a fun way to make them feel a little more special.
Use your favorite Christmas scrapbook paper to make these easy Christmas gift card holders.
You can use a die cut machine or scissors to cut out the shape and then simply fold the paper in half to create the pocket for the gift card.
You can even add a small note or gift card to the front of the holder.
25. DIY Christmas Gift Basket
If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and affordable Christmas gift idea, look no further!
All you have to do is pick a theme and then pick out some items that fit that theme.
Once you have all of your items, put them in a basket, and wrap it up in clear cellophane.
Then, finish it off with a bow and a gift tag. It’s as easy as that!
Conclusion
This is a great craft to make for your own home or to give as a gift to someone special. You can find the directions for making a simple, rustic Christmas tree on the Making It In The Mountains blog.