30+ Christmas Holiday Crafts DIY to Make Every Year

The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down, grab your craft supplies, and make something magical.

These easy Christmas crafts are a great way to bring your loved ones together and fill your home with Christmas cheer.

Whether you’re cutting paper snowflakes, hot gluing pine cones, or assembling custom ornaments, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about transforming simple supplies into meaningful keepsakes.

From dollar store finds to craft kits and paper packs, this round-up has ideas for every skill level and every member of the whole family.

You’ll find fun Christmas crafts that capture the iconic symbols of the season—Santa Claus, snowmen with carrot noses, cute little reindeer friends with the classic features, and even nativity Christmas crafts celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Each project is a fun way to keep little hands busy, inspire creativity, make diy gifts and share in the true meaning of Christmas.

No matter your space or budget, these holiday crafts are a great gift idea or simple way to add Christmas decor to your home.

Turn cloth sheets into festive snowman crafts, use flocking powder to give your tree’s new wintry look, or even make your own nativity scene from a cardboard box—you’ll find plenty of fun activities that transform everyday materials into holiday treasures.

Each project is a fun way to keep little hands busy, inspire creativity, make diy gifts and share in the true meaning of Christmas. No matter your space or budget, these holiday crafts are a great gift idea or simple way to add Christmas decor to your home. Turn cloth sheets into festive snowman crafts, use flocking powder to give your tree’s new wintry look, or even make your own nativity scene from a cardboard box—you’ll find plenty of fun activities that transform everyday materials into holiday treasures.

30+ Holiday Crafts and DIYs to Make Year after Year!

Which is your favorite?

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How to Make Wire Word Art (Knit Wrapped Words DIY)

Make a wire word art wreath with the I-cord Knitter for the perfect home decor.

The I-Cord Knitter transforms a piece of yarn into a knit tube, the perfect casing for wire words to give it a unique and cozy touch.

Make a nursery sign with wire names, a favorite motto, longer words, a wreath or home decor for the perfect handmade decoration or homemade gift.

How to Make Wire Word Art (Knit Wrapped Words DIY) Make a wire word art wreath with the I-cord Knitter for the perfect home decor. The I-Cord Knitter transforms a piece of yarn into a knit tube, the perfect casing for wire words to give it a unique and cozy touch. Make a nursery sign with wire names, a favorite motto, longer words, a wreath or home decor for the perfect handmade decoration or homemade gift.

How to Make Photo Transfer Candle (Tracing Paper DIY)

Learn how to make image transfer candles using tracing paper.

This fun DIY is an easy way to make a personalized candle using a plain candle and creativity.

These pillar candles make great handmade gifts, centerpieces and look amazing!

How to Make DIY Marbled Christmas Ornaments with Easy Marble!

Deck the halls with this fun DIY project of marbling ornaments to give them the perfect marbled effect.

Update plain plastic "cheap looking" ornaments with Easy Marble in just a few minutes and transform them into stunning DIY marble ornaments.

The best part is that this fun Christmas ornament craft will have you looking around the house thinking of what else you can marble, let's get started!

How to Make DIY Marbled Christmas Ornaments with Easy Marble! Deck the halls with this fun DIY project of marbling ornaments to give them the perfect marbled effect. Update plain plastic "cheap looking" ornaments with Easy Marble in just a few minutes and transform them into stunning DIY marble ornaments. The best part is that this fun Christmas ornament craft will have you looking around the house thinking of what else you can marble, let's get started!

How to Make Sublimation Ornaments Ceramic Blanks DIY

Learn how easy it is to make ceramic sublimation ornaments, perfect for Christmas in July or holiday gift giving!

Custom ceramic ornaments are high quality and give such a personal touch to holiday decorating.

Learn all about sublimation ornament blanks and other sublimation projects in this tutorial, let's get started!

How to Make a Grinch Ornament (Easy DIY with Cricut)

Make a darling Grinch inspired ornament, filled with green candy for the perfect finishing touch!

This is great for neighbor or friend gifts, a loving teacher--maybe filled with some cash, or family members.

This cute DIY Grinch ornament takes less than 30 minutes, so it's the perfect Christmas tree decoration or last minute gift!

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch! I love the Dr. Seuss story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". I even love all three movie adaptations. Honestly, I love the newest, The Grinch Movie the most. I love the end when he is invited to dinner and realizes that he didn't hate Christmas, he just hated being alone. He toasts "To kindness and love, the things we need most!" If ever this was true, it's today. This year, 2020, has been lonely and isolating to so many people.

Cricut Maker Personalized Christmas Stockings Tutorial

Personalize your holidays with this Cricut Maker personalize Christmas stocking tutorial. These stockings are super cheap but made so much nicer given a little personal touch.

When I was young, I loved finding my name on those cheap trading post keychains...since my name is Natalie, it's one of the only girl N names, so it was pretty common. However, my love for making things personal has not changed.

I love adding personal touches with the Cricut! I love how these plush stockings turned out. These personalized stockings are great for teacher gifts too, filled with hand-sanitizer, school supplies and a gift card!

Cricut Maker Personalized Christmas Stockings Tutorial Personalize your holidays with this Cricut Maker personalize Christmas stocking tutorial. These stockings are super cheap but made so much nicer given a little personal touch. When I was young, I loved finding my name on those cheap trading post keychains...since my name is Natalie, it's one of the only girl N names, so it was pretty common. However, my love for making things personal has not changed. I love adding personal touches with the Cricut! I love how these plush stockings turned out. These personalized stockings are great for teacher gifts too, filled with hand-sanitizer, school supplies and a gift card!

How to Make DIY Personalized Acrylic Stocking Tags

Learn how to make DIY personalized acrylic stocking tags using the xTool S1, a 20W diode laser!

These darling custom stocking tags can be altered to be made as leather stocking tags, wood stocking tags or acrylic stocking tags.

Add special name tags to each stocking so the correct recipient gets their Christmas stockings filled with surprises!

How to Make DIY Personalized Acrylic Stocking Tags Learn how to make DIY personalized acrylic stocking tags using the xTool S1, a 20W diode laser! These darling custom stocking tags can be altered to be made as leather stocking tags, wood stocking tags or acrylic stocking tags. Add special name tags to each stocking so the correct recipient gets their Christmas stockings filled with surprises!

How to Make Clay Cardinal Christmas Ornaments DIY

Learn how to make clay cardinal Christmas tree ornaments with air dry clay and some easy tools.

These cardinals are a symbol of loved ones, a good omen and bring lots of joy to all that see them and they make the perfect Christmas craft.

Air dry clay dries to a ceramic-like finish and is a great family craft, great for handmade gifts and for DIY holiday decor this Christmas season.

How to Make Clay Cardinal Christmas Ornaments DIY Learn how to make clay cardinal Christmas tree ornaments with air dry clay and some easy tools. These cardinals are a symbol of loved ones, a good omen and bring lots of joy to all that see them and they make the perfect Christmas craft. Air dry clay dries to a ceramic-like finish and is a great family craft, great for handmade gifts and for DIY holiday decor this Christmas season.

Layered Snow Globe made with the xTool M1 Laser Cutting Machine

Learn how to make a layered diy snow globes scene using a laser cutting machine and wood sheets.

I am having so much fun using my new xTool laser cutter. It's easy to set up and can cut all sorts of materials.

Today I'm sharing these cute little layered snowglobe scenes and how simple they are to create--this is a free file too!

How to Make a Layered Scene with xTool Learn how to make a layered scene using a laser cutting machine. I am having so much fun using my new xTool laser cutter. It's easy to set up and can cut all sorts of materials. Today I'm sharing these cute little snowglobe/window/layered scenes and how simple they are to create.

Colorful Christmas Tree Display

It's Christmas in July!

This wooden Christmas tree display is painted in bright, non-traditional Christmas colors, it really just screams Christmas in July! Handmade decorations are the best!

Learn how easy it is to make a Wooden Christmas Tree Display in just a few minutes with some scrap wood from the pile.

How to make Colorful Christmas Tree Display with wood and Plaid Crafts Acrylic Craft Paint

Miniature Cabin in Woods Cloche

This tiny little miniature cabin in the woods is the perfect craft for a July afternoon...plus it's so cute!

Make the tiniest and most adorable Winter scene captured in a bottle.

I love working on Christmas projects in July because it's warm outside, I feel like being busy...and I'm not swamped with holiday have-to's, events and busyness.

Make a miniature cabin in the woods glass bell jar cloche, perfect for holiday gifts or decor!

Rhinestone Encrusted Star Ornament

Turn a metal star from the dollar store into a gorgeous rhinestone encrusted ornament!

This sparkly ornament encrusted with bling is the perfect addition to the tree, an ornament on the table or a opulent handmade gift for a friend!

Let me show you how easy and fun it is to make this rhinestone encrusted star ornament!

You could make this with just the outline, using cookie cutters!

How to Make a Rhinestone Encrusted Star Ornament! Turn a metal star from the dollar store into a gorgeous rhinestone encrusted ornament! This sparkly ornament encrusted with bling is the perfect addition to the tree, an ornament on the table or a oppulent handmade gift for a friend! Let me show you how easy and fun it is to make this rhinestone encrusted star ornament!

Sublimation Ceramic Ornaments

Learn how to make custom sublimation ceramic ornaments for the perfect Christmas tree addition, handmade gift or heirloom keepsake.

I love ornaments. There can never be too many! I love turning art, treasures and childhood trinkets into ornaments. Today I am showing how to turn custom art into high quality ceramic ornaments, easily!

These can be used for decorating the tree, of course, but also work great for gift toppers, drink charms, teacher or neighbor gifts, custom merchandise or heirlooms for grandparents, parents and children.

How to Make Sublimation Ceramic Ornaments! Learn how to make custom sublimation ceramic ornaments for the perfect Christmas tree addition, handmade gift or heirloom keepsake. I love ornaments. There can never be too many! I love turning art, treasures and childhood trinkets into ornaments. Today I am showing how to turn custom art into high quality ceramic ornaments, easily! These can be used for decorating the tree, of course, but also work great for gift toppers, drink charms, teacher or neighbor gifts, custom merchandise or heirlooms for grandparents, parents and children.

Marbled Wood Slice Ornaments with Plaid Crafts

Marbling is the most amazing craft and it's easy! These show-stopping wood slice cute ornaments take just 15-20 minutes, minus the drying time. Plaid makes it easy with their awesome line of Marbling Paints and pour paints.

Plaid Marbling Paints are mixed and ready to pour. They don't blend together, so all the individual colors stay bright and vivid.

Marbled Wood Slice Ornaments with Plaid Crafts! Marbling is the most amazing craft and it's easy! These show-stopping wood slice ornaments take just 15-20 minutes, minus the drying time. Plaid makes it easy with their awesome line of Marbling Paints. Plaid Marbling Paints are mixed and ready to pour. They don't blend together, so all the individual colors stay bright and vivid.

Josephine Knot Macrame Ornaments

Learn how to tie a Josephine knot!

Macrame is all the rage and a fun project for the holidays. This is the perfect macrame craft for beginners--that totally shouts "not made by a beginner!" You will love this--once confident with this knot, you can go big!

This cute knot makes the perfect little handmade ornament. Great to give as a handmade gift, use as a gift tag or just decorate your Christmas tree with the finished products.

Just a couple supplies and a few minutes to make each one. Great for a tween/teenager craft too! Fill the Christmas tree with these gorgeous ornaments for a natural look!

How to Make a Macrame Josephine Knot Ornament! Learn how to tie a Josephine knot! Macrame is all the rage and the perfect look for the holidays. This is the perfect macrame craft for beginners--that totally shouts "not made by a beginner!" You will love this--once confident with this knot, you can go big! This cute knot makes the perfect little handmade ornament. Great to give as a handmade gift, use as a gift tag or just decorate your Christmas tree. Just a couple supplies and a few minutes to make each one. Great for a tween/teenager craft too! Fill the Christmas tree with these gorgeous ornaments for a natural look!

O What Fun Vinyl Pillow

O what fun! This layered iron-on pillow is perfect for the Christmas holiday, but basically any time of year because of the non-traditional colors.

I love using my Cricut Maker Machine to whip up projects in minutes. It's a great way to make handmade gifts, decor or other fun things for the holidays...and it literally only takes minutes!

I love the lyrics to jingle bells and the fun it inspires when we sing it at the top of our lungs in the car, A Christmas Story, style. It's one of my favorite songs and a fun way to celebrate any time of the year.

O what fun! This layered iron-on pillow is perfect for the Christmas holiday, but basically any time of year because of the non-traditional colors. I love using my Cricut Maker Machine to whip up projects in minutes. It's the best way to make handmade gifts, decor or other fun things for the holidays...and it literally only takes minutes! I love the lyrics to jingle bells and the fun it inspires when we sing it at the top of our lungs in the car, A Christmas Story, style. It's one of my favorite songs.

Merry Little Christmas Sign

Merry Little Christmas Felt Holly Berry Wood Sign: Christmas in July!

Hope you've been following the Christmas in July projects this week. It's winter in the southern hemisphere, so Yuletide or Yulefest is celebrated in many places...and I love to spend some time in July crafting for Christmas.

I get swamped in December and never get to all the projects I'd like to...so I'm encouraging you to get a head start too! This time with some home decor that can decorate the home early in December or given as a gift right at the start of the season.

Make a Merry Christmas sign for holiday decorations or as a great gift!

Make a cute holiday sign with acrylic craft paint, pallet wood and felt Holly Berry balls and leaves

JOY Porch Sign

Have JOY this holiday season and make this fun rustic front porch sign.

It doesn't take long to get this sign out on the porch, but it will need to dry overnight...it's the perfect time to make it early and enjoy it all Winter long. Plus, turn it over and put a different set of 3 letters on the other side...check out the post to see more!

I love having a welcoming sign on the front porch--and I've done it a few different ways! Affiliate links included in post.

Use reclaimed fence wood to make a JOY holiday porch or front door sign

Matchbox Advent Calendar

Matchbox Diorama Advent Calendar!

When I was growing up my mom had a darling advent calendar for us to
open once each day before Christmas. My mom was crafty and creative and always made the holidays cheery for us...she was also big into miniatures!

Each little matchbox was a little diorama scene to see each day as the excitement filled us.
I decided I must make one for myself and my children...look at those miniature candy canes!

Make an advent Calendar with little miniature displays using matchboxes.

How to Make Cardinal Wood Slice Ornaments (Easy DIY)

Learn how to make easy DIY Cardinal wood slice ornaments for decorating the Christmas tree, adding to gift bags as gift tags or as neighbor and friend gifts to pass out this holiday season.

These diy wood slice ornaments are easy to make, take really no artistic skill and are fast.

Just a few supplies and you can make cardinal ornaments or other varieties, just add stamps!

Nativity Wall Art Sign

Oh Holy Night Christmas Nativity Sign!

Vinyl Nativity wall hanging--this is a big piece of plywood!

Making holiday decor just puts me in the Christmas spirit!

Make a vinyl Nativity wall art sign with reclaimed wood, vinyl and paint!

Toilet Paper Roll Advent Calendar Punch Box

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar!

The perfect Christmas countdown!

Or countdown for any other occasion!

Tied with a ribbon and bow for a little gift!

This would be fun to make and give to friends too--help the excitement last all month!

Make a punch box advent calendar using toilet paper rolls, tissue paper, hot glue and ribbon!

Wood Nativity Set

Perfect Nativity Set for Children!

I love nativity sets for Christmastime and I love the ones that children and younger kids can handle.

They are so curious and want to act out the story several times a day. I think it's important to have a set that is hands on.

My friend brought her wood nativity set to church for singing time with the children. I loved it and asked if I could trace the shapes.

I fell in love with the palm tree, but made mine have a large base so it would be taller than the people. I also added a cow. I drew them out onto 3/4" pine boards and took them to my dad's house.

My daughter and I took turns using the band saw to cut them out. It was pretty tedious, but worth it.

Make a Wooden Nativity set perfect for kids with some shop tools and acrylic paint

Marbled Resin Ornaments

It's Christmas in July! Typically this is celebrated because of the southern hemisphere celebrating during their Winter season. I love Christmas in July, because it gives me a chance to get started on things for the holidays that I'd skip because I'm too busy!

Wood slice ornaments are perfect to give as neighbor gifts or to deck the tree with matching handmade ornaments. Make stunning wood slice ornaments using high gloss resin and the dirty pour technique. Resin pouring is a highly addictive craft, let’s get started!

Christmas Tree Button Frame

Jeweled Vintage Buttons Christmas Tree Decor!

Make a stunning addition to your Christmas holiday decor with this vintage button tree. Just an old frame, burlap, hot glue, some colored paper and buttons is all it takes!

I love buttons. When I was little, one of my favorite things was going through my mom's button jar. Buttons are so cool! I found little jeweled ones, big and small, I wanted them all.

Since then, I've collected my own jar of buttons...I buy them at yard sales and get tons of vintage buttons just like my moms. I decided to make it a piece of Christmas inspired seasonal art!

I made this originally in North Carolina and it's one of my favorite easy Christmas crafts!

Make a Christmas Tree Frame display made with vintage buttons, great kid craft too!

JOYful Anthropologie Inspired Pillow

This pom-pom pillow brings me so much joy! I just love the creative ideas and non-traditional holiday colors. I love the textures and the layers. The sparkles too!

Make a joyful pom-pom pillow inspired by Anthropologie in this fun and simple tutorial. Using brightly colored iron-on vinyl and colorful trims and pom-poms to make the Joy pop!

Acrylic Ornaments 3 Ways

Hey friends, I've just discovered acrylic blanks and I love them. Let me show you three ways to create an acrylic ornament. Works for great Christmas gift tags! Which ornament is your favorite?

Decorate your Christmas tree, make gifts for the neighbors or make a few to sell for the holidays! These ornaments are minimalistic and classy. Let's get started!

How to Make Acrylic Ornaments 3 Ways! Hey friends, I've just discovered acrylic blanks and I love them. Let me show you three ways to create an acrylic ornament. Which ornament is your favorite? Decorate your Christmas tree, make gifts for the neighbors or make a few to sell for the holidays! These ornaments are minimalistic and classy. Let's get started!

Interlocking Acrylic Trees with xTool S1 and FREE Files!

Let me show you how easy it is to make these adorable interlocking trees using the xTool laser cutting family.

If you have the CO2 laser, the xTool P2, you can cut all the colors, shades and finished of acrylic.

If you have a diode laser, the S1, M1 or other variants, you can still cut quite a few shades of acrylic.

Interlocking Acrylic Trees with xTool S1 and FREE Files! Let me show you how easy it is to make these adorable interlocking trees using the xTool laser cutting family. If you have the CO2 laser, the xTool P2, you can cut all the colors, shades and finished of acrylic. If you have a diode laser, the S1, M1 or other variants, you can still cut quite a few shades of acrylic.

Wise Men Still Seek Him Vinyl Sign Decor

I love Christmas decorations and I especially love pairing handmade decor with purchased decor.

I love adding new decorations to my collection each year.

How to Make Merry and Married Acrylic Ornaments!

It's the 12 days of giveaways and I've got another fun FREE SVG for these darling acrylic ornaments!
Merry and Married!

Make the perfect acrylic ornament with vinyl for anyone that got married this year!

Laser Cut Snowflake Name Ornaments!

Make custom name snowflake ornaments for your Christmas tree, Gift tags or Stocking Tags this year!

These unique and eye catching patterns will look amazing unfinished or painted!

Plus, I'm giving you all the FREE files to make monogram snowflakes--at the end of the post!

Laser Cut Snowflake Name Ornaments! Make custom name snowflake ornaments for your Christmas tree, Gift tags or Stocking Tags this year! These unique and eye catching patterns will look amazing unfinished or painted! Plus, I'm giving you all the FREE files to make monogram snowflakes--at the end of the post!

How to Engrave an Acrylic Ornament!

Let me show you how to hand engrave an acrylic ornament with no expensive and big machinery needed.

Add custom lettering, dates, and art to metal, stone, plastic, glass and wood!

Make a custom engraved acrylic ornament for everyone on your list--makes a really great gift tag too!

How to Engrave an Acrylic Ornament! Let me show you how to engrave an acrylic ornament with no expensive and big machinery needed. Add custom lettering, dates, and art to metal, stone, plastic, glass and wood! Make a custom engraved acrylic ornament for everyone on your list--makes a really great gift tag too!

How to Make an Envelope Pillow Case!

If there is anything that just sings of the Winter holidays, it's velvet! That rich, creamy fabric is soft and luxurious. Unfortunately velvet is super pricy by the yard...but I have a secret to get it much cheaper!

Make a throw pillow worthy of White Christmas made of velvet and only 4 straight stitches of sewing.

How to Make an Envelope Pillow Case! If there is anything that just sings of the Winter holidays, it's velvet! That rich, creamy fabric is soft and luxurious. Unfortunately velvet is super pricy by the yard...but I have a secret to get it much cheaper! Make a throw pillow worthy of White Christmas made of velvet and only 4 straight stitches of sewing.

That's it!

Making holiday crafts is more than just decorating—it’s about creating warm memories that last well beyond the holiday season.

Whether you’re crafting wreaths from a wreath form and decorative ribbon, painting festive Christmas trees, or shaping bird feeders for your happy little friend outside, every creation adds to your home’s cozy winter wonderland charm.

These DIYs are a great way to slow down during the hustle and bustle, remember the time-honored traditions, and share the holiday spirit through handmade gifts.

Many of these projects use simple materials you can find at a craft store, garage sales, or Hobby Lobby’s extensive craft selection, making it easy to spread creativity without spending much.

So grab candy canes for snacking, some warm water for your paintbrushes, plug in your hot glue gun, and get ready to make this season shine.

Whether you’re decorating the top of the tree, crafting darling reindeer, or designing an engaging snowflake Christmas craft, these are the best ideas to revisit every December.

Bring on the glitter, the glue, and the joy—because the little things we make by hand become the biggest part of our holiday fun.