35 Festive Christmas Crafts You’ll Want To Make This Year
Add a personal touch to your holiday decorating with these festive Christmas crafts that are fun to make and beautiful to display. With creative ideas for turning inexpensive supplies and everyday items into festive decorations, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for making your home feel extra special this Christmas.
Christmas decorating is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season, and I especially love adding decorations that I’ve made myself.
It’s a fun way to add color and personality to my home while creating something that fits my decorating style.
And you don’t need to spend a lot of money or have a workshop full of tools to make some really pretty decorations.
Many of these projects use inexpensive materials, repurposed items, or supplies you probably already have at home.
So if you’re looking for some fun and easy Christmas crafts to try this year, here are some of my favorites.
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Image credit: Lynn @ Nourish and Nestle This painted window sign has the look of an old-fashioned Christmas bakery, with lettering that fits right in with gingerbread and candy cane decorations. A paint marker gives it that charming shop-window look without needing to be an expert at hand lettering.
These DIY Grinch silhouette pictures bring a playful touch to Christmas decorating with the Grinch’s unmistakable outline. They’re a fun way to add a little Whoville personality to a mantel, shelf or gallery wall
These dangling crystal ornaments have the sparkle of chandelier pendants and look especially pretty against the branches of a flocked tree. They’re a lovely choice when you want handmade decorations that feel a bit more glamorous.
Turn ordinary candy canes into a festive vase that’s just as pretty as the flowers inside it. The red and white stripes make it a cheerful centerpiece for your Christmas table or a fun way to display holiday flowers.
These candle holders look like chunky pieces of ice, with little lights and greenery adding a soft glow. They would be beautiful in a winter wonderland display, and the icy look works well beyond Christmas too.
Image credit: Nikki @ Tikkido Green felt holly leaves and bright red berries turn simple napkin rings into festive table decorations. They’re small enough to make a whole set without taking on a big craft project, and they add a handmade touch to Christmas dinner.
Pearls scattered over the branches give these little Christmas trees a dressed-up look without covering them in ornaments. I love the idea of grouping a few together on a mantel or side table for a pretty holiday display.
Purple ornaments, metallic mesh, ribbons and silver bells give this square wreath plenty of color and sparkle. The unusual shape is especially fun on a front door with a window, where it can frame the glass instead of covering it.
Image credit: Gail @ Purple Hues And Me This poinsettia tree skirt turns the space beneath your Christmas tree into part of the display. Soft white fleece and a border of handmade poinsettia flowers give it an elegant, full look. The flowers are cut and glued in place, so you don’t need to sew all those petals.
Image credit: Trisha @ Crafting Is My Therapy A row of patterned paper Christmas trees gives this sign a cheerful, colorful look, with one larger tree taking center stage. It’s a fun Cricut project for using coordinating scrapbook papers to make a decoration that suits your own Christmas colors.
Image credit: Kimberly @ A Wonderful Thought Give plain pillow covers a Christmas makeover with spray paint and homemade stencils. The red and black Santa and reindeer designs add a bold holiday look to a sofa or chair, and the stencils help keep the shapes crisp. It’s a fun project for anyone who wants custom Christmas pillows without sewing new covers.
Image credit: Sarah @ Creative Ramblings A miniature grapevine wreath takes the place of the O in this Noel sign, making the lettering part of the decoration. Red and silver accents with a touch of glitter give it enough sparkle to stand out on a Christmas mantel.
A frosted finish and sparkly ribbon turn ordinary glass jars into candle holders that look lovely on a holiday table. The white and silver finish is especially nice when you want Christmas decorations that can stay out through the winter.
Image credit: Rachel @ Adventures of a DIY Mom This shadowbox sign uses simple wooden pieces to give a Christmas tree a raised, three-dimensional look. The stained wood against the white background keeps the design understated while still giving it plenty of texture.
Image credit: Kerry @ Coffee With Us 3 When you want a charming, rustic touch for your Christmas tree, a washtub makes a fun and easy skirt. Just cut a hole in the bottom for the trunk, then decorate with plaid fabric or burlap for a cozy farmhouse look. It’s a simple way to add a bit of personality and charm to your holiday decor.
Image credit: Leanna Forsythe @ Pretty DIY Home This wooden tree farm sign has the look of an old Christmas tree lot, with natural wood and lettering in shades of green and brown. It’s a nice project for anyone who likes the nostalgic look of vintage holiday signs.
Image credit: Rita Joy @ Harbour Breeze Home Small wood slices arranged into a Christmas tree give this framed sign lots of natural texture. A few sprigs of greenery and berries finish it off, making it a pretty choice for a woodland-inspired holiday display.
Image credit: Jamie H @ As For Me and My Homestead These Christmas trees are made with embroidery floss stretched between nails on a wooden board. The simple shapes and textured string give the finished piece a clean, outdoorsy look that’s lovely for winter decorating.
Image credit: Trisha @ Crafting Is My Therapy An ordinary picture frame becomes a decorative tray featuring a vintage red truck and Christmas tree. The combination of paper and vinyl gives the design a layered look, and the finished tray would be a cute addition to a holiday coffee table.
Image credit: Sarah @ Creative Ramblings Gold lettering and little purple and gold ornaments make this Merry and Bright pallet sign live up to its name. It’s a cheerful project for adding a splash of color to a mantel or holiday shelf.
Image credit: Jeanie Emmert @ Create and Babble Chalk transfers make it easy to add crisp Christmas lettering to little chalkboards and pieces of scrap wood. I especially like the mini signs hung together on ribbon, which turn several small projects into one festive decoration.
Image credit: Jamie H @ As For Me and My Homestead Wood-burned lettering gives this Christmas sign a rich, handcrafted look, while a touch of gold paint adds just enough shine. It would look lovely on a mantel with greenery and other natural Christmas decorations.
Image credit: L. Marie Dabbs @ Elle Marie Home This snowman pillow combines chunky crochet with cross-stitched details for a handmade decoration that’s hard to resist. The soft blanket yarn gives it a plush look, while the stitched coal mouth brings the snowman’s face to life. Set it on a chair or sofa for a festive accent you can leave out all winter.
Image credit: Marie @ Craft Rocker This shadowbox gives a favorite photo its own snowy Christmas scene, complete with snowflake decorations and loose faux snow. It’s a thoughtful way to turn a holiday memory into something you can bring out every year.
Image credit: Joy @ The Aspiring Home A full, pretty ribbon bow can make a garland, wreath or wrapped gift look so much more finished. This simple bow tutorial is handy for using leftover ribbon and getting those lovely loops without a complicated bow-making technique.
Image credit: Marie @ Craft Rocker This Christmas gnome gets its fluffy green body from garland, topped with a red sequin Santa hat and a shiny gold nose. It’s a playful decoration for a mantel or entryway, especially if you like your holiday decor with a bit of personality.
Image credit: Lisa Kerhin @ Blogghetti From painted wooden yard decorations to smaller projects made with scrap wood, these ideas show how much you can do with basic materials. They’re worth a look if you enjoy making Christmas decorations that you can use year after year.
Image credit: Lauren @ Mom Home Guide A bamboo drawer organizer becomes a miniature Christmas scene with a coat of paint and a few tiny decorations. Fill the compartments with bottle brush trees and Christmas figurines to make a display box that’s fun to look at up close. It’s a clever way to turn an everyday organizer into something you’ll want to put on a shelf for the holidays.
Image credit: Terri @ Christmas Tree Lane Little painted rocks featuring Christmas trees and holiday sayings make cheerful decorations for a shelf or tabletop. This is a fun project for anyone who enjoys painting small designs and adding their own colors and lettering.
Image credit: Erlene @ My Pinterventures An Animal Crossing Christmas tree calls for something more unexpected than ordinary ornaments, and these oversized money bags certainly fit the theme. The burlap bags and red ribbon turn a familiar detail from the game into a playful holiday decoration.
Image credit: Cyn Gagen @ Creative Cynchronicity Stacked picture frames and lacy paper doilies give this snowman an unexpectedly cute, layered look. His felt carrot nose and little winter details make him a fun decoration to leave out even after Christmas.
Image credit: Tania @ Little Vintage Cottage It’s hard to believe these little snowy village houses started out as milk cartons. With glowing windows and tiny puffs of chimney smoke, they make a charming Christmas village that looks especially pretty when the lights are on.
Image credit: Nikki @ Tikkido These little gingerbread houses look like iced cookies, but they’re actually made from recycled cardboard. Strung together as a garland, they bring a sweet gingerbread-house look to a mantel without any baking involved.
Image credit: Tania @ Little Vintage Cottage Old ornament boxes become tiny Christmas scenes filled with bottle-brush trees, little houses and vintage decorations. The glitter and tinsel details give them a nostalgic look, and each box can tell its own little holiday story.
Image credit: Emily Fish @ Harper n Co These mini wooden signs are a quick way to add Christmas sayings and designs to small spots around the house. Using adhesive vinyl and a Cricut gives the lettering a neat finish, and you can choose colors that work with your existing decorations.