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Check out this BIG list of DIY Christmas Projects & Homemade Christmas Gifts: easy crafts, ornaments, décor, and Christmas woodworking ideas.
DIY Christmas Projects and Homemade Decoration Ideas
Merry Christmas, guys! Christmas is definitely my families favorite time of the year. And, I always go a little crazy with the fun DIY Christmas projects, homemade ornaments, and DIY Christmas crafts.
In fact, I’ve been doing this for so many years that I decided I should put all of my Christmas projects in one place, to make them easier for people to find.
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But, it’s not just my work, some of my blogger friends very kindly allowed me to share some of their Christmas Project Ideas with you all too.
And, I’ve also added some fun DIY Christmas Gift Ideas to the bottom of this list. So, there is something for everyone on this BIG list! Lets get to it.
DIY Christmas Projects And Gift Ideas
Looking for some great DIY Christmas Project Ideas and DIY Christmas Gift Ideas??? I've got 50 for you!
DIY Handmade Christmas Ornaments
Let's start with some fun and easy DIY Christmas Ornaments to make this year.
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12 Handmade Christmas Ornament Ideas For Kids And Adults
I like to have the kids make a new ornament or two every year. The hard part is always coming up with a fun idea that the kids want to do. Here’s 12Easy Handmade Ornament Ideasto try with the kids. I love all of these.
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Cute and Easy 3D DIY Christmas Card Ornaments
These Cheap andEasy DIY Christmas Card Ornamentslook so great on my tree, I want to make more. It’s basically Mini Christmas Cards, Christmas Twine, and a glue gun.
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6 Fun And Easy DIY Christmas Ornament Ideas To Make With Kids!
And, guess what. Yep, I have even more handmade ornament ideas for you. This post is one of the first DIY Christmas Projects I ever shared and it has6 fun and easy Christmas Ornamentsfor kids and adults to make, together.
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Fun and Easy DIY Christmas Card Ornaments for Kids To Make
ThisDIY Christmas Card ornamentidea is the easiest of all. And, it’s a great way to reuse last years pretty Christmas cards. Just glue pieces of the old Christmas cards onto brown paper tags to make pretty and rustic Christmas ornaments.
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How to make wire ornaments
Photo Credit:www.twofeetfirst.net
Two Feet First shared this great tutorial and how-to video for makingDIY Wire Christmas Ornaments. I love how simple, but beautiful these look. This would be fun for kids to help with too.
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10 Minute Blush Gnome Ornaments
Photo Credit:happilyeverafteretc.com
Happily Ever After shared this super cute and easy10 Minute Blush Gnome Ornaments DIY tutorial. I’m loving gnomes, right now. How about you? 🙂
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Tassel Boho Ornaments DIY
Photo Credit:www.songbirdblog.com
These are so unique and fun. Songbird Blog shared the easy steps and video to make your ownDIY Boho Christmas Tassel Ornaments.
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Wool Socks Felt Christmas Ornaments
Photo Credit:thediydreamer.com
The DIY Dreamer came up with another adorable Christmas project. I love herDIY Wool Socks Felt Christmas Ornaments. Aren’t they great?!
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Scrap Wood Christmas Tree Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.hertoolbelt.com
Her Tool Belt shared her steps for making these sweet littleDIY Scrap Wood Christmas Tree Ornaments. I love new ways to use up my scrap wood!
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Simple Gold DIY Scroll Saw Ornaments
Photo Credit:hazelandgolddesigns.com
Sheri at Hazel + Gold Designs has been coming up with lots of fantastic scroll saw projects lately, including these awesomeDIY Scroll Saw Ornaments.
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DIY Jingle Bell Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.1905farmhouse.com
1905 Farmhouse came up with these adorableDIY Jingle Bell Ornamentsthat I am loving. My kids would love making these too. I need to get some jingle bells. 🙂
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Rustic Log Bundle DIY Ornament
Photo Credit:www.zucchinisisters.com
Zucchini Sisters came up with this super easy and really adorableRustic Log Bundle DIY Ornament. I love this! It’s just so perfect and easy.
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Wood Slice Ornaments / Wood Burning Design AND Gnome Ornament
Photo Credit:www.loveourreallife.com
Have you tried wood burning yet? What a fun way to makerustic wood slice ornamentslook extra special, right?! Love our real Life shared this tutorial.
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Easy Marbled Christmas Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.diybeautify.com
DIY Beautify can show you how to makeEasy Marbled Christmas Ornamentswith finger nail polish. This is another fun family craft project I should try with my kids.
DIY Christmas Décor Ideas & Christmas Craft Ideas
Let's move on to some fun DIY Christmas crafts and DIY Christmas décor ideas.
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I LOVE This Easy DIY Red Truck Christmas Décor Idea!
ThisRed Truck Christmas Decoris one of my most popular DIY Christmas projects and it’s really easy, guys. It’s a fun little Christmas display for a side table or kitchen counter.
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Easy DIY Christmas Table Centerpiece Idea (Fun Red Truck Village)
Or, you can make theDIY Christmas Table Centerpieceversion of that Red Truck Christmas Décor.
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How to Wrap A Picture Frame with Gift Wrap: Easy Christmas Wall Art
Watch the Quick Video and see the pictures for myeasy DIY Christmas Wall Artusing gift wrap. And, see 2 more ways I use gift wrap to decorate for Christmas.
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Quick, Cheap, and Easy DIY Christmas Table Decorations: Super Simple Ideas
Check out this post full oftoo.
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Table Top Gingham Christmas Trees
Photo Credit:www.hertoolbelt.com
Her Tool Belt also has a really pretty little Christmas Tree project. She went for aDIY Gingham Christmas Treeand has a great tutorial to show you how she does these DIY Christmas projects.
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How to Make Christmas Gnomes: Sew and No Sew (Sock) Instructions
Photo Credit:www.loveourreallife.com
Love Our Real Life shared this sweet and easy no-sew tutorial formaking DIY Christmas Gnomesfrom socks. And, she has another cute version for crafters that like to sew too. These gnomes are so great, right?!
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Small Christmas Wood Signs – a Sparkly Decor DIY
Photo Credit:www.girljustdiy.com
Girl, Just DIY made the cutestSmall Christmas Wood Signswith scrap wood and her Cricut machine. One day I’ll have to get a Cricut. There are so many fun and awesome Cricut uses and this is definitely one of them. 🙂
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DIY Letter to Santa Sign with Iron On
Photo Credit:happilyeverafteretc.com
Happily Ever After designed this sweetDIY Letter to Santa Signwith her Cricut. You can grab the Cricut file and easy steps to make your own on her site.
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How to Make a Christmas Tree Skirt with Tassels
Photo Credit:www.creativeramblingsblog.com
The Creative Ramblings Blog shared her cleverDIY Tassel Christmas Tree Skirt. It’s so pretty and can be done without sewing. Yay!
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Easy DIY Macrame Christmas Tree
Photo Credit:www.justmeasuringup.com
Just Measuring Up shared the quick and easy steps to make this greatDIY Macrame Yarn Christmas Tree.
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DIY Rose Gold Wood Bead Garland
Photo Credit:happilyeverafteretc.com
I’m loving this whole Rose Gold Tree idea from Happily Ever After. She has the full tutorial for this beautifulDIY Rose Gold Wood Bead Garlandon her site.
Christmas Woodworking Ideas
OK, now I have some great DIY Christmas Woodworking Ideas for you!
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Beautiful DIY Christmas Tree Box Stand Plans (Easy Steps And Video)
For my DIY woodworking friends, I have the full build tutorial and printable plans for this greatDIY Christmas Tree Standthat also stores your ornaments once Christmas is over. Yay!
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Build this sweetDIY Wood Christmas Tree Shelfto use as a Christmas-y Hot Chocolate and Cookie Bar or to display your favorite Christmas decorations.
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I LOVE this DIY Wooden Barn Star (aka Barn Quilt) Steps and Video
ThisDIY Barn Star wall artcan actually be up all year long. But the red and white colors make it a beautiful Christmas decoration too. It’s a beautiful Pottery Barn Knock Off that can be built with just $20 in lumber.
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Magnetic Christmas Countdown Sign
Photo Credit:www.hertoolbelt.com
Check out the build steps for this sweet Advent Calendar on Her Tool Belt's website.
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DIY Santa Stop Here Sign
Photo Credit:www.girljustdiy.com
Girl, Just DIY came up with this super sweet and funDIY Santa Pleas Stop Here Sign. Head over to her site to see how to make your own.
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Christmas Tree Wood Lantern – 2 Hour Project
Photo Credit:thediydreamer.com
The DIY Dreamer has a quick and easyDIY Christmas Tree Lanternthat turned out so great. I really want a few of these around my fireplace. 🙂
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How to Make Large Framed Snowflake Signs
Photo Credit:www.diybeautify.com
DIY Beautify came up with a lovelyDIY Wooden Framed Snowflake Sign. You can see her easy to follow tutorial and lots of pics on her site.
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DIY Wooden Holiday Wreath Door Sign
Photo Credit:hazelandgolddesigns.com
Hazel & Gold Designs can show you exactly how to make this beautiful littleDIY Holiday Wreath Scroll Saw Christmas Sign.
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DIY Merry Christmas Wood Sign
Photo Credit:www.twofeetfirst.net
Two Feet First has this easy to follow tutorial and free printable to make this beautifulDIY Christmas wooden sign. No fancy equipment needed, just a printer, pencil, and some paints.
Fun Outdoor Christmas Projects
Alright, let's move to some nice DIY outdoor Christmas projects!
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How to make a 3D Wood Christmas Tree
Photo Credit:thediydreamer.com
The DIY Dreamer can show you how to make this coolDIY 3D Wooden Outdoor Christmas Tree. This is one of those great DIY Christmas Projects for anyone comfortable with a JigSaw. 🙂
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Christmas Porch Decorations - Red Cottage Chronicles
Photo Credit:www.redcottagechronicles.com
How great is thisDIY Christmas Porch Sled Decor?! I’m loving it and the other DIY Porch decor that Red Cottage Chronicles shared on her blog.
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DIY Large Christmas Present Boxes for your Porch
Photo Credit:happilyeverafteretc.com
Happily Ever After shared herDIY Large Christmas Present Boxes. I love that you can see the “gifts” inside and the lights. I need to build these too!
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Easy Christmas Ribbon Wreath - Simply Crafty Life
Photo Credit:www.simplycraftylife.com
That classic buffalo check ribbon is always a favorite too. Go to theEasy Christmas Ribbon Wreathtutorial to make your own from the Cookies, Coffee, and Crafts blog.
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Vintage Bicycle Rim Christmas Wreath
Photo Credit:meeganmakes.com
I don’t know why rusty bicycle rims are so beautiful, but they are. Look at how Meegan Makes turned hers into a stunningDIY Vintage Bicycle Rim Christmas Wreath.
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DIY Winter Magnolia Wreath
Photo Credit:www.twofeetfirst.net
Two Feet First designed a beautiful Leather, Cotton, andMagnolia Leaf DIY Winter Wreaththat is totally my style. And, she can show you how easy it is on her site.
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DIY Christmas Wreath :
Photo Credit:southernyankeediy.com
I love, love, love this pretty designer-style grapevineDIY Christmas Wreathfrom Southern Yankee DIY. She has the steps and all the pics to show you how to make your own.
DIY Wood Christmas Gifts
Last but not least, here's some popular wood DIY Christmas Gift Ideas.
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Grab the free woodworking plans for this laundry table that slides right over a washer and dryer. This gift makes any laundry room look SO MUCH better.
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DIY Play Kitchen for Kids: Easy PDF Build Plan And Video
Here's a SUPER popular DIY Christmas woodworking gift idea, a beautiful play kitchen for kids.
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I LOVE this DIY Wood Slice Coat Hook Idea
Make everyone on your Christmas gift list their own custom wood slice coat hook with this DIY.
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Make your littles this sweet Pretend Animal Hospital. They'll love all of the details. 🙂
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Beautiful DIY Kids Desk Build Plans With Storage Drawers
This 3-drawer kids desk is another popular woodworking gift at Christmas time.
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Make A FUN Nerf Gun Target Board
You can make this DIY Nerf Gun Target with wood or foam board!
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Easy DIY Sit And Spin Toy For Kids: Steps And Video
Or, get the steps to make your kids their own custom Sit and Spin.
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Kids PVC Pipe Tent Frame
Use this easy tutorial to make a fun play tent/reading nook to give as a gift.
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$20 Easy DIY Stool Seating OR DIY Round Side Table
Last on the list is this easy stool/side table. It can be used as either and it's cheap to make. So, it's great for dorm rooms or teen bedrooms that sometimes need extra seating.
That’s it for my big list of DIY Christmas Projects, DIY Christmas Crafts, Christmas Woodworking Ideas, and DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Merry Christmas!
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Stephanie Abbott
Stephanie Abbott has been remodeling homes, updating & building furniture, and working on DIY home maintenance and cleaning tips for over 20 years. Her remodeling has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. And, her DIY YouTube channel has had more than 8 million views.
Most of the DIY tutorials and videos on this site focus on beginner to intermediate level DIY Projects that can be done in an affordable way without high-end, expensive tools. All of the cleaning tips on this website have been tested in her home.
