Favorite Handmade Holiday Decorating Ideas
Festive up your home — both indoors and out — with our definitive list of easy-to-create Christmas decorations, crafts and centerpieces.
1. Craft a Snowy Wreath
Add faux greenery, flowers, berry sprigs and glittered pinecones to a grapevine wreath then cover with faux snow to give your front door a cheery update during winter months
2. Make 3-D Upholstered Trees
Basic upholstery materials and techniques are all you need to craft these fabric-covered trees that fold flat so they're a cinch to store between holidays. Learn how to make your own with our
3. Craft a Woodsy Banner
Cut wood slices are a trendy material you can find at your local craft store or source (for free!) in your own backyard. Add letters to spell out a holiday saying and string together with colorful baker's twine. Get crafting with our
4. Help Kids Count Down to the Big Day
Upcycle assorted old sweaters into cute mini mittens and toboggans you can fill with small trinkets and treats for a fun take on a traditional advent calendar.
5. Craft a Candy-Licious Pillow
Assorted red ribbons and fabric glue are all you need to give a plain white pillow a candy-striped update for the holidays. Make your own with our
6. Invite a Snowman to Dinner
Turn fresh or silk white carnations into a fanciful centerpiece for your holiday table.
7. Easily Deck the Entryway
Put leftover wrapping paper to work to create this cute space-saving Christmas tree that's sure to brighten up small spaces like a foyer, guest bath or kids' room. Ribbon and double-sided tape keep the paper in place while presents piled underneath complete the look.
8. Make a Snow-Free Snowman
A sturdy wooden support + 3 faux evergreen wreaths = a friendly outdoor snowman who won't melt, making him the perfect decoration for snow-free climates. Plus, using faux wreaths, rather than fresh, means you can display him year after year.
9. Personalize Seating
Give your dining room chairs a holiday update by whipping up these chair swags — no sewing required. Just cut red felt into a notched banner shape, then cut gray felt into the same shape just 1 inch shorter on all sides. Center then glue the smaller gray felt onto the red using fabric glue. Spray-paint wooden letters white and let dry. Attach them using wood glue to the gray felt. Punch holes in the swag's upper corners, slide ribbon through, and attach to the chair backs with ribbon.
10. No-Sew Felt Tree Skirt
This year, forgo the usual holiday colors and embrace kicky bright hues and swirling patterns inspired by traditional Scandinavian designs. Felt, yarn and fabric glue are all you need to make this colorful Christmas tree skirt.
11. Light Up Your Entryway
Create a warm and inviting entry for guests during the Christmas season. Fill mason jars with Epsom salt for a snowy, winter look, then add small votive candles and line the walkway leading to your front door.
12. Cottage Up Your Christmas Tree Skirt
A hand-me-down quilt may be too fragile or old to use as bedding but holds too many sentimental memories to simply throw away. Preserve the best part of the quilt, giving it new life as a charming Christmas tree skirt.
13. Turn Felt Into Trendy Ombre Trees
Cover foam topiary forms with layers of felt in a fashion-forward ombre pattern to create these colorful tabletop trees. Choose felt in shades that complement your holiday decor then display them anywhere you need a cheery pop of color.
14. Stocking Hangers With a Twist
Rather than relying on storebought stocking hangers, designer Marian Parsons combines poplar boards, chalkboard spray paint and coat hooks to create personalized pieces to spruce up her holiday mantel.
15. Craft a Rustic-Chic Table Runner
Sew your own table runner then customize it with a pretty, pleated ruffle trim and hand-painted detail.
16. Get Creative With Gift Wrap
Holiday gift wrap isn't just for pretty packages; you can also put it to work to give everyday items, like serving plates, a holiday makeover. Just cut the paper to size and use it to line the serveware for a festive look on the fly.
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