Is there any season better for DIY crafting than the holiday season? Whether you’re fashioning cozy decor for your home, creating thoughtful gifts for others or making memories with your family, there’s no shortage of excuses to break out a glue gun and get crafty.
Pinterest and TikTok are full of holiday craft ideas, but hey, you’re probably busy enough planning other holiday magic to spend more time scrolling. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite easy holiday crafts for kids AND holiday crafts for adults to make your season extra merry and bright.
There’s a reason this is first on the list—there’s something about a handmade ornament that never fails to add charm to a tree year after year. There are also many ways to create a cute ornament from the heart! One that we’ve seen all over TikTok and Pinterest is this keepsake handprint Santa ornament. We love it because it’s easy to make, personal (how sweet would it be to send out new ones to family and close friends every year?) and it looks adorable. Many people make theirs from homemade salt dough, but we also like air-dry clay because it can last longer and doesn’t require baking!
Supplies:
Pencil (to sketch out Santa’s face)
Knife (to cut out the shape)
Straw or toothpick (to add a hole for the ribbon to pass through)
Directions:
While no longer as ubiquitous during the holidays as candy canes or gingerbread houses, oranges have been part of the Christmas tradition since the 19th century in the United States. Oh, and also thanks to St. Nicholas (yes, THE St. Nicholas) way back in the early AD days. Instead of leaving them in stockings to be enjoyed on Christmas Day, why not use some to decorate your home in the form of a dried orange garland? It’s environmentally friendly, easy and fun to make, and it looks gorgeous!
Supplies:
4–5 oranges
A sharp knife
Cutting board
Parchment paper
Baking sheets
Paper towels
Cooling racks (optional)
Cedar, fir or faux greenery garland
White fairy lights (optional but very fun)
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Is anyone else humming "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" right now? There's something about a vintage car, laden with shiny pressies, driving down a pine-lined road that brings out the nostalgia in all of us. Even if we haven't personally ever seen this IRL. A wreath is a must during the holidays, and we love how charming this idea is (just think how much fun you'll all have picking out the perfect car for it)!
Supplies:
Sisal bottle brush trees of all sizes and colors
Scissors
Directions:
This very merry holiday craft is great for 1. People whose Christmas ornament collection has outgrown their tree size (relatable), 2. People with cherished vintage glass ornaments and curious children and/or pets (not the best combo), or 3. People who love the idea of a Christmas tree on their wall. You can use your own ornaments (a mish-mosh of vintage baubles looks especially cheerful) or scour your local thrift shops or Etsy for some one-of-a-kind festive finds.
Supplies:
Vintage ornaments (your own or from Etsy)
A linen-covered bulletin board
Directions:
Fun backstory: The author of the very blog you're reading right now made these years ago and still loves bringing them out every winter! These tealight/votive holders look like glowing snowballs, and you can easily make them using only four items. Or jazz them up with some extras!
Supplies:
Mini wreath candle ring (optional)
Directions:
Simple and sentimental, this Hanukkah craft allows kids to get (a little) messy while creating a keepsake their parents can hold onto and get misty-eyed over as their kids grow up. If your kids are a bit older, you can also use this craft to explain more about the history and traditions of Hanukkah!
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Festive AND functional? Oh ho-ho-how much we love that combo! Drink stirrers are typically associated with the more adult drinks out there, but you can bet the kids will love using these to stir their hot cocoa concoctions. (FYI, they made great host gifts, too.)
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Directions:
Too many throw pillows simply isn't a thing, especially during cozy season. There are always tons of pre-made seasonal pillows out there, but given how quick and easy it is to create one that's absolutely perfect for your home, why not go the semi-DIY route? Trust us—it'll look even better than the store-bought ones (and cost way less).
Supplies:
Throw pillow covers (can do a solid color or a classic tartan print)
Extra decorative items like:
Directions:
If there’s one thing that makes holiday DIY crafting even more fun, it’s doing it with others! Host a cozy crafting party using one of Evite’s holiday invitations or design-your-own invitations (talk about really setting the DIY vibe!) to easily bring everyone together for a day of creative fun. Of course, the holidays aren’t the only time you can get crafty—check out more DIY crafts to do with your kids and besties all year round!
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