DIY Projects

Nov 10, 2017

15 Christmas crafts to try this weekend

By: Natalie DiScala

'Tis the season to be jolly — and crafty! We’ve rounded up 15 simple but stylish seasonal DIYs that will add a playful, glam and personalized touch to Christmas this year.

Holiday Card How-To

Make your holiday cards stand out from the rest by giving them a little extra attention. From gold foil and twine to personalized stamps and washi tape, you can easily make your Christmas card a lot more fun and festive.

Hand-painted Wrapping Paper

Sure, you can buy wrapping paper in pretty much any store over the holidays but why not make yours special by hand-painting your own? Even if you’re no artist, it’s not hard to paint snowflakes and bows or to write ‘"Ho Ho Ho." You might just impress yourself with your skills!

DIY Wall-Mounted Copper Pipe Christmas Tree

This copper pipe tree is super easy to make and is such a fun decoration for your home over the holidays. And if you’re short on space and don’t have room for a large tree, this is an alternative that will still bring the spirit of the season into your home.

DIY Painted Gold Leaf Ornaments

There’s something so satisfying about making something yourself and these gorgeous Christmas ornaments are the perfect craft for the holidays. You’ll need clear glass ornaments, craft paint, ribbon, paint brushes and gold leaf with adhesive.

DIY Christmas Dessert Toppers

Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest! These festive dessert toppers are super easy to make but bring a big dose of holiday happiness to the dessert table.

DIY Holiday Table Runner

Put your own personal stamp (literally!) on your Christmas table with a DIY runner. You’ll need a plain table runner to get started, as well as craft paint, a stamp, thread and a needle. The result is a totally unique look for your table.

Giant Yarn Orbs DIY

Add a little whimsy to your Christmas decor with these oversized yarn balls that look like snowballs! Exactly as the name suggests, these are Styrofoam balls wrapped in yarn and they’re super easy to make. Try making them in varying sizes; you could even make an indoor snowman!

DIY Wood Gift Tags and Ornaments

Balsa wood is a very thin wood that’s often used to build models or make crafts. Here, it’s used to make beautiful wooden gift tags that can also do double duty as Christmas tree ornaments.

DIY Holiday Throw Pillows

Give your décor a Christmas refresh with these DIY holiday throw pillows that involve absolutely no sewing. They are made with an iron-on transfer and can be brought out each year to add the finishing touch to your holiday decorating.

Christmas Tree Wall Panel

This DIY is slightly more, well, involved — it involves a drill (gasp!) But the results are well worth the effort. An illuminated panel wrapped in wallpaper or wrapping paper is topped off with lights arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree. How charming!

Mini Christmas Wreaths

For this easy craft, you simply need wire, soft-stemmed greenery (think: boxwood, pine or eucalyptus) and ribbon, and you can create these delightful mini wreaths that will look adorable hung from windows, the mantelpiece or your Christmas tree.

DIY Advent Tree Calendar

A fresh take on the traditional Advent calendar, this one takes the form of a tree forest made out of poster board and scrapbook paper. Each tree is numbered and instead of uncovering a chocolate underneath, like in traditional Advent calendars, this one provides suggestions for things to do as a family.

Ornament Garland

Clusters of ornaments in any colour combo are threaded together using ribbon to create a totally glamorous holiday garland. Use ornaments you already have or check out thrift stores to find unexpected colours and interesting patterns.

DIY Christmas Tea Towels

Bring a touch of festive flair into the kitchen with these easy-to-make Christmas tea towels. If you’re really ambitious, you can make your own fabric, otherwise, pick up a fabric in a pattern you love and just get sewing!

DIY Christmas Chalkboard Sign

This Christmas chalkboard sign lets you spread the sentiment of the season throughout your home. You can use paint to write the message if you want it to be permanent or use chalk so that you can change the message up during the year.