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Holiday Craft Ideas

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By Janine Waite · Published on Nov 23, 2024
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I am calling all crafters and decorators to discover a collection of Holiday Craft Ideas to make your season bright and merry. The holiday season is the perfect time to embrace the spirit of creativity and fill your home with joy. Whether you’re looking for simple beginner crafts or intricate projects for crafting pros, I’ve got you covered! Holiday crafting brings so much happiness into my life, from cozy evenings spent making decorations to seeing the magic of Christmas come alive in every detail. With Christmas trees in my home, I’m inspired to keep decorating and spreading holiday cheer with beautiful, handmade crafts you can enjoy.

A collage of four festive images: a paper star decoration, two small Christmas trees under glass domes, paper trees on a table, and a white wreath on a window pane. Perfect holiday craft ideas for creating a cozy and elegant setting surrounded by candles and light.

Crafting isn’t just about creating something beautiful; it’s about the experience—gathering around the table with loved ones, sipping hot cocoa while brainstorming ideas, and feeling the excitement as your vision takes shape. 

From whimsical ornaments to elegant wreaths, these projects offer a chance to slow down and connect with the season’s magic. 

The holidays are all about love and togetherness, and crafting is the perfect way to infuse your celebrations with extra heart and creativity.

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Deck the Halls with Handmade Creations

Crafting during the holidays is one of my favorite pastimes.

I’ve curated a selection of craft ideas perfect for all skill levels! If you’re a beginner, you’ll love the simplicity of quick and easy crafts like handmade ornaments or festive garlands. 

For more advanced crafters, some projects, like custom wreaths or intricate table centerpieces, let your creativity shine. 

Each craft idea adds a special touch to your home, making it warm and inviting for the holidays.

With my Christmas trees set up, I’ve already started decorating with handmade ornaments and unique embellishments. 

Craft Your Way to a Joyful Holiday Season 

As I continue decorating and crafting, I’m reminded of how these little details bring the holidays to life. Whether you’re crafting for yourself, your family, or as gifts, there’s no better way to celebrate the season. 

This year, let your creativity flow and make your holiday season unforgettable!

From beginner crafts to projects for seasoned pros, there’s something here for everyone. Happy crafting, and may your home be filled with the joy and warmth of handmade holiday decor! 

A Personal Note from Janine

A stack of green cupcake liners and several single liners are arranged on a white surface next to a white foam cone.
A group of charming Christmas decorations, including a delightful paper Christmas tree DIY project.
Two handmade Christmas trees crafted from paper cupcake liners, one green and one white, are displayed on a light surface. They are surrounded by decorative ornaments, such as round teal and gold baubles, and a pinecone-shaped ornament.

The holidays are always packed full of crafts, decorating, and creative energy. As a child, I loved making things during this time of year—it was one of my favorite parts of the season. That joy of creating has stayed with me, and this month, I found myself deep in planning mode for a new tabletop Christmas tree design. For weeks, I obsessed over ideas, started projects, and scrapped them just as quickly.

Finally, after many false starts, I decided to rummage through my craft closet for inspiration. That’s when I stumbled upon a stash of white cupcake liners—so many that I couldn’t help but laugh. Then it hit me—why not turn them into festive little trees? With the help of my husband, who always brings his creative spark to my projects, we designed these fun and whimsical trees that are as simple as they are charming.

I love how they turned out and hope you’ll give them a try. Chances are, you already have most of the supplies on hand, so you can whip these up in no time—maybe even this week! They’re a great way to add a handmade touch to your holiday décor.

Happy crafting, and may your holidays be filled with creativity and joy!

Cheers,

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This Week’s Inspiration – Holiday Craft Ideas

A handmade white paper star ornament with silver accents is surrounded by golden baubles, paper snowflakes, and dried branches on a rustic light wooden surface, perfect for inspiring holiday craft ideas.

Easy Paper Bag Snowflakes Tutorial

These Easy Paper Bag Snowflakes are all the rage on social media. I designed a snowflake that is super simple to make and still is as beautiful as the ornate ones.

Not only is this craft simple it’s pretty inexpensive as well.

Two small glass domes showcase miniature Christmas scenes with trees and a snowman on a snowy base. In the background, a softly lit Christmas tree and another small decorated tree enhance the warm, festive atmosphere. Perfect inspiration for holiday craft ideas.

Make Your Own Ornament with a Cloche

This holiday project is such a cute one! Make Your Own Ornament With a Cloche. Since there aren’t premade miniature plastic cloches, I made mine by altering a plastic glass. This easy Christmas craft can be made in less than 30 minutes.

A decorative scene featuring a red lantern and a book-shaped box adorned with moss, pinecones, and succulents offers charming holiday craft ideas. A coil of red and white twine is elegantly placed beside the box, adding to the festive touch.

Handmade Holiday Gift Idea

Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas for Friends are the best type of gifts. This book succulent planter is a fun DIY project that is perfect for the holidays. Make this wonderful succulent project for your friends and relatives!

Cupcake liner Christmas trees on a white pedestal stand serve as charming holiday craft ideas. The trees, made of stacked white liners, are surrounded by a few small decorative items in soft pastel colors, creating a festive yet delicate display.

Paper Christmas Tree DIY

This Paper Christmas Tree DIY is an easy and festive craft perfect for adding a handmade touch to your holiday décor.

Made from simple cupcake paper liners, this budget-friendly project is fun for all ages and ideal for creating charming Christmas tree decorations!

A white paper wreath with ribbon hangs on a vintage windowpane, embodying the charm of holiday craft ideas. Below, candles flicker in glass holders, surrounded by small decorations, creating a cozy, festive atmosphere with soft lighting and reflections.

Winter Wreath Idea

Here’s my post for January Winter Wreath Ideas. With Christmas behind us, it’s the perfect time to cozy our homes with a lovely new wreath!

Let’s get crafting and create this charming white paper leaf wreath, capturing the essence of a snowy winter wonderland.

A handmade Christmas ornament shaped like a star, made from rolled brown paper and dusted with glitter, lies on a wooden surface. Perfect for holiday craft ideas, it's accompanied by a gold ribbon, gold and white baubles, and a light pink ribbon.

Snowflake Toilet Paper Rolls

These are the cutest Snowflake Toilet Paper Rolls and are so easy and inexpensive. This holiday craft project is simple to create; you only need a couple of toilet paper rolls, metal washi tape, glitter, and hot glue.

This covered snowflake looks like a metal star, yet it’s made out of paper. If you don’t like the metallic look, choose a fun and pretty patterned washi tape for your project!

A white window frame is adorned with a garland of light blue yarn pom-poms, perfect for holiday craft ideas. The background is softly blurred, creating a serene and decorative scene.

Easy DIY Pom Pom Garland

Decorate a mantel, window, bookcase with a garland for a significant impact. Then, learn to make your decor with this DIY Pom Pom Garland tutorial. Create your yarn garland in any color or size for any home decor style.

And the cool part about this home decor is that it’s so inexpensive to create!

A hand with red nail polish holds a clear Christmas ornament containing small pink and yellow miniature trees, a perfect addition to your holiday craft ideas. The background is blurred with warm golden bokeh lights, creating a magical festive ambiance.

DIY Christmas Diorama Ornament

I’ve always wanted to make some DIY Christmas Diorama Ornaments. So this year, I crafted some easy bottle brush tree ornaments. I love any project or decor with mini-bottle brush trees, and they look so cute in these plastic ornaments.

Three pastel-colored cone-shaped decorations resembling Christmas trees are displayed on a white platter with fake snow and small colorful ornaments, offering charming holiday craft ideas. The background has a soft, blurred festive atmosphere.

Felt Tabletop Christmas Tree DIY

Have you started decorating for Christmas yet? You already know I have, and one of my favorite crafts that I have made is this Felt Tabletop Christmas Tree DIY.

If you like felt, you’re in luck because this tutorial will blow your mind with how easy this project is!

Boutique of the Week – Dog Gifts (Amazon)

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Dog Gifts (Amazon)

Welcome, this site is the ultimate destination for finding the perfect Dog Gifts (Amazon) for our furry friends. From cute dog clothes and cozy beds to interactive toys, Amazon offers a variety of dog gifts to suit every pup’s personality and needs.

With its user-friendly platform, detailed product reviews, and a vast selection of items, Amazon makes it easy to shop confidently.

If you’re looking for practical essentials like durable leashes and harnesses or indulgent extras like gourmet dog treats and festive accessories, Amazon has it all. 

More Holiday Craft Ideas From My Friends

A collection of decorative gingerbread houses with white icing and small wreaths is displayed on a wooden table dusted with powdered sugar. For those seeking holiday craft ideas, miniature trees surround the houses, and a Christmas tree with lights and ornaments twinkles in the background.

The Best DIY Christmas Gingerbread Houses

I love a pink Christmas and these houses are perfect for the holidays. Click the link for this cute craft from my friend, Leslie!

A hand with red nail polish decorates a small white bottlebrush Christmas tree with elegant white bows, an ideal piece for holiday craft ideas. The tree sits on a gray surface, while a blue tool is artfully blurred in the background.

Bottle Brush Christmas Tree

Looking for an easy DIY for Christmas? Here’s a simple DIY for an upcycled bottle brush tree. All you need is five minutes and little how-to!

This Week’s Tip – Pre-Made Orange Slices

Oranges slices on a baking tray
A Christmas wreath with orange slices laying on a white table

Orange Slices

If you love the look of dried orange slice decorations but don’t want the hassle of making them yourself, I found a fantastic resource for pre-made dried orange slices, and they’ve been a total game-changer for my holiday crafts and décor.

Not only do they look gorgeous, but having them ready to go means I can dive into any project without the extra time or mess of making them from scratch. Whether I’m decorating a garland, embellishing a wreath, or adding a natural touch to gift wrap, these dried oranges are always on hand and make crafting so much easier.

They’re a must-have for any seasonal crafter, and I’m excited to share my favorite source with you—your holiday projects just got a whole lot simpler!

Latest Obsession – Putz Houses

Putz Houses

I’m obsessed with Putz houses! If you love them as much as I do but don’t have the time or interest to make your own, don’t worry—you can easily find beautiful ones to buy. I enjoy both making and collecting them. They’re charming and bring a whimsical, vintage feel to holiday décor.

Putz houses are incredibly versatile when it comes to decorating. Create a cozy little village scene and display it under a glass cloche for a magical touch, or arrange it on your mantel for an eye-catching holiday display. They also make the perfect centerpiece when paired with twinkling fairy lights and a bit of greenery.

If you’re looking for more inspiration on Putz houses, you can check out my full blog post here. Whether you buy or DIY, these adorable houses will surely add a nostalgic and festive charm to your home this season!

My Amazon Finds – Holiday Crafts Ideas

A set of nine transparent glass domes with cork bases, perfect for holiday craft ideas. One dome features a small Santa figurine holding a gift, while the others await your creative touch.
A spiral arrangement of 50 colorful felt sheets, ideal for holiday craft ideas, each 12" x 12", displaying a wide array of colors including pink, red, blue, yellow, and more. In the center is a black square with text: "50 Pcs, 12" x 12".
Four jars of glitter stand in a row, perfect for holiday craft ideas. From left to right, the shimmering colors are white, green, red, and gold. Each jar is topped with a sleek black cap.
A collection of small, decorative bottle brush Christmas trees in green, gold, and white offers festive holiday craft ideas. The trees vary in height and are dusted with white to mimic snow, arranged randomly on a flat surface.
A hand is picking up one of many white, fluffy pom-poms stacked in a pyramid shape, inspiring festive holiday craft ideas. Several loose pom-poms are scattered around the pile.
A roll of soft, pink velvet ribbon lies neatly wound, with the end extended outward. Featuring a plush texture and subtle sheen, this ribbon is ideal for holiday craft ideas and decorative purposes.


Hello there!

With your decorations made with care and your home decked out for the season, you’re sure to have a holiday that’s as unique as your aesthetic!

These craft ideas inspire you to create your holiday magic. 

Happy holidays and happy crafting!

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