Fun Christmas craft ideas for adults! These cute and fun Christmas crafts are perfect to sell at craft fairs, or make beautiful handmade holiday gifts for friends and family.
Get into the holiday spirit with these fun DIY Christmas crafts!
Whether you’re looking to give your home a festive makeover with handmade Christmas decorations …
… or you plan to make some Christmas crafts to sell for extra holiday cash…
… you’ll have so much fun creating these cute Christmas crafts!
Many of these ideas can be made very inexpensively with supplies from the dollar store, and all use easy to find materials.
They’re sophisticated enough crafts for adults to make, but not so difficult that you’ll get stressed.
This list of festive holiday crafts includes:
- Wreaths
- Tabletop decor
- Centerpieces
- Mason jar crafts
- Christmas tree ornaments
- Fabric crafts
- Wall decor
- Wood crafts
There are so many merry ideas to choose from, so let’s dive right in!
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Easy Christmas Crafts for Adults
1
DIY Milk and Cookies for Santa Plate Set
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Bust out your Cricut machine and create this beautiful Milk and Cookies for Santa platter and milk jug for the kids to set out on Christmas Eve.
2
DIY Snowflake Pillow
Photo Credit:todayscreativelife.com
Using very simple supplies, this decorative snowflake pillow looks like something straight out of Pottery Barn.
3
Living Succulent Christmas Tree
Photo Credit:thesucculentsprite.com
This succulent Christmas tree is a fun and unique way to show off your succulents, while adding some holiday cheer to your home.
With just a few supplies and some plants, it makes a great centerpiece or table decor.
4
DIY Giant Christmas Ornament Pillows
Photo Credit:studiodiy.com
Make any room in your house more festive with these gorgeous throw pillows that look like ornaments.
Totally customizable for your color scheme, and requiring only basic sewing skills, these are just beyond cute.
5
Colorful Christmas Village
Photo Credit:studiodiy.com
Create your own beautiful, contemporary Christmas village in your favorite colors with this easy step by step tutorial.
You can even add to it year after year if you want to make a larger village.
6
Christmas Wreath With Vintage Toy Cars
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This DIY Christmas wreath is so charming! The vintage toy car piled high with presents looks just lovely as it drives through snow-covered miniature trees.
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Macrame Christmas Ornaments
Photo Credit:lovelyindeed.com
Macrame Christmas ornaments are charming and beautiful and so easy to make!
These pretty little woven Christmas trees make lovely decor, present toppers, or gifts for family and friends.
8
Sweater Gnomes
Photo Credit:seamwhisperer.com
Transform an old sweater into adorable gnomes! Each sweater creates many gnomes, so you can make a large batch to gift or sell.
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DIY Eucalyptus Wreath
Photo Credit:onemamasdailydrama.com
Turn a DIY eucalyptus wreath base into a gorgeous Neiman Marcus-inspired Christmas wreath decorated with candy cane and peppermint ornaments.
10
Clay Snowflake Garland
Photo Credit:www.artsykarma.com
This pretty snowflake garland is simpler than it looks! The snowflake design will look very pretty in your home, or use the concept to make any shape that fits with your decor.
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DIY Santa Mailbox (from cereal boxes)
Photo Credit:craftingmyhome.com
You can create a lovely red mailbox for the kids to place letters to Santa - out of cereal boxes!
This budget-friendly project could be a fun family project or fun surprise for the children in your life.
12
Large DIY Paper Lanterns
Photo Credit:craftingmyhome.com
These gorgeous paper lanterns are so fun to create and decorate. They have an open front and bottom, so you can fill them with flameless candles or your favorite seasonal decor.
13
Fabric Christmas Countdown Chain
Photo Credit:seamwhisperer.com
Create a new family tradition with this reusable Christmas countdown chain.
It’s totally customizable to your decor style, depending on which fabrics you use, and it’s an easy project for sewing newbies.
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Dried Apple Wreath
Photo Credit:todayscreativelife.com
This stunning wreath is so inexpensive, using dried apple slices! It doesn’t look overtly Christmas-y, so you can even set it out in the Fall if you’d like.
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Flat Disc Christmas Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.thebestvinylcutters.com
Perfect for beginner Cricut users, this tutorial will show you how to turn a basic flat ornament into a lovely design you’ll want to gift, sell, or hang on your tree.
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Farmhouse Planked Wood Snowflake Sign
Photo Credit:https://ahundredaffections.com
A gorgeous Pottery Barn dupe, you can make this sign for about $2. Put it up for Christmas, and leave it up all winter.
17
Homemade Hand Warmers
Photo Credit:temeculablogs.com
These adorable homemade hand warmers are both cute AND useful! Make them to sell at a craft fair, or gift them in stockings or gift baskets!
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Velvet Christmas Ornaments
Photo Credit:myweeabode.com
You can create gorgeous velvet ornaments with just a few simple supplies. There are different styles of velvet ornament instructions included.
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Wine Cork Angels
Photo Credit:www.ohmy-creative.com
Make good use of those extra wine corks, and turn them into these cute Christmas angels! They make fun tree ornaments or gift toppers.
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Easy Custom Painted Ornaments
Photo Credit:myweeabode.com
This simple DIY will help you create any color of ornament to match your Christmas decor scheme. The possibilities are endless!
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Unicorn Christmas Tree
Photo Credit:www.dreamalittlebigger.com
The little girl or unicorn lover in your life will absolutely adore this special unicorn tree. It’s stunning!
22
3D Christmas Cards
Photo Credit:acountrygirlslife.com
If you want to make homemade cards that don’t look homemade, these easy 3D cards are for you! If you can fold paper, you can make these.
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Vintage-Inspired Mercury Ornament Garland
Photo Credit:myweeabode.com
Add some lovely old world charm to your home this holiday season with this vintage-inspired mercury ornament garland.
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Pink Gnome Yarn Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.diywithmyguy.com
It’s so fun to add some blush tones to your Christmas decor, and these pink gnome ornaments will add some whimsy too. Don’t like pink? Just use different yarn!
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Easy Twig Wreath
Photo Credit:www.littleladoo.com
Add a rustic, woodland look to your decor with this simple, pretty twig wreath. It’s basically free to make too!
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Epsom Salt Luminaries
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
These pretty luminaries use any shape of jar, and can be customized for different color palettes.
They’re more of a temporary project since the salt turns white after a week or so, but they’d be very pretty on your holiday table while they last.
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Yarn Hat Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.studioknitsf.com
No knitting skills required for this cute yarn hat ornament. Use up some of that extra yarn, or create your own fun color scheme.
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Buffalo Check Gift Toppers
Photo Credit:www.kleinworthco.com
Using any pretty pattern you find online (or store bought scrapbook paper), you can create these lovely gift toppers or ornaments.
29
Christmas Story Leg Lamp SVG
Photo Credit:acountrygirlslife.com
Create a sign, mug, ornament, tea towel, shirt and so much more with this fun and festive Christmas Story leg lamp free SVG.
30
Clothespin Gift Tags
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This cute, super affordable craft will let you get really creative with whatever Christmas craft supplies you have on hand, or can buy really inexpensively.
Such a fun twist on tradition gift tags!
31
Felt Nativity Finger Puppets
Photo Credit:seamwhisperer.com
These sweet felt nativity puppets are super adorable, and the kids in your life will have a ton of fun playing with them, and acting out the nativity scene.
32
Snowman, Santa, and Reindeer Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.goldenlucycrafts.com
Using yarn and clear glass ornaments, you can make these fun, beginner-friendly tree ornaments in different seasonal designs.
33
Easy DIY Grinch Ornament
Photo Credit:acountrygirlslife.com
This cute and super easy Grinch ornament would be a fun craft to make before a holiday movie night.
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Noel Door Hanging
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
For your front door or an interior door, this pretty Noel hanging sign is fun and simple, and uses inexpensive supplies.
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Wood Block Christmas Tree
Photo Credit:todayscreativelife.com
If you have some extra wood blocks in your garage, this is a great way to turn them into something lovely!
No wood blocks? Pick up an inexpensive piece of wood at Home Depot instead.
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Silent Night SVG
Photo Credit:rufflesandrainboots.com
Place this gorgeous Silent Night SVG on a farmhouse-style wood round, a throw pillow cover, a hand towel, and so much more.
37
Stocking Wooden Advent Calendar (Pottery Barn Inspired)
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This reusable stocking advent calendar is sure to become a favorite Christmas tradition in your home.
Once you make it, you can use it year after year, and fill it with your favorite advent calendar ideas.
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Christmas Tree Cake Ornament
Photo Credit:acountrygirlslife.com
If you also love the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, you’ll have so much fun making this ornament! They’re made from clay, and are dead ringers for the nostalgic holiday treat.
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DIY Christmas Village
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
Using paper mache houses from the craft store, you can create a pretty Christmas village. Very beginner friendly!
40
Snow Globe Candle Topper
Photo Credit:acountrygirlslife.com
People love to receive candles, and they’ll love it even more if you craft this beautiful snow globe on the lid.
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Gnome Christmas Ornaments
Photo Credit:thereidhomestead.com
You can totally make these fun gnome ornaments in about 5 minutes. They look like something you’d buy in a small home decor boutique, but you can make them yourself so easily!
42
Birdhouse Gingerbread House
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
Transform store-bought wooden bird houses into whimsical gingerbread houses. They’ll last year after year, unlike regular gingerbread houses.
43
Bottle Brush Cork Topper
Photo Credit:todayscreativelife.com
Such a fun and easy project that makes an adorable little impact. Perfect for crafting beginners, and you can set these around larger pieces of decor, or top decorative jars.
44
Wood Slice Christmas Magnets
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
Using wood slices and vintage holiday cards or family photos, you can make these cute decorative holiday magnets.
45
Easy Christmas Garland
Photo Credit:www.simplifycreateinspire.com
You get 3 different garland ideas in this easy and fun tutorial. Frame a doorway, hang in on a banister, use it on your mantle, or wrap it around your tree.
46
Epsom Salt Snowman Candle Holder
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
Add some winter whimsy to your home with a fun snowman candle holder. Created using epsom salt and a few cute accents, you basically need zero crafting skills to make this.
47
Wood Slice Christmas Trees
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
Easy yet charming rustic-feeling wood slice trees for your mantle or Christmas centerpiece on a table!
48
Snow Covered Pine Cones (13 ways)
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Transform pine cones into stunning holiday decor with these super easy and versatile ideas.
49
Upcycled Denim Patchwork Quilted Stars
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
Put old jeans to good use with these Denim Patchwork Quilted Stars. They’d make lovely tree decor or fun present toppers.
50
Yarn Wrapped Christmas Tree
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
These easy yarn wrapped trees will look so pretty on your mantle or any other flat surface in your home.
51
Handmade Watercolor Christmas Cards
Photo Credit:thediynuts.com
You’ll find so many pretty watercolor Christmas card designs in this easy tutorial. These are lovely enough to sell or gift, but simple enough for a family project.
52
Paper Pine Cone Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
Upcycle old maps, music books, or any other cool vintage-looking paper in decorative pine cones. They’re fun, festive, and totally customizable, depending on the paper you choose.
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Seashell Angel Ornaments
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
If you have access to seashells (from the beach or craft store), make a batch of these lovely angel ornaments. Whether or not you decorate with coastal decor, this is super cute!
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Easy Reclaimed Wood “Noel” Christmas Sign
Photo Credit:ahundredaffections.com
Even if you’re a total beginner, this simple project is totally doable. You’ll end up with a gorgeous wooden sign that’s perfect for your front porch.
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Winter Hat Door Hanging
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
Make a beautiful door hanging using foraged greens, decorative picks, and a cozy knitted Winter hat.
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Oversized Ornament Decorations
Photo Credit:www.simplifycreateinspire.com
Turn a basic plastic ball into an oversized ornament that you can hang anywhere in your home! Use fabric and ribbon to match your color scheme.
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Matchbox Christmas Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.artsykarma.com
Transform matchboxes into small holiday scenes. If you’re fond of miniatures, you’ll have so much fun creating different scenes.
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Sleigh Rides SVG
Photo Credit:rufflesandrainboots.com
This cute Sleigh Rides SVG is versatile for everything from ornaments to wood signs to mugs and pillows.
59
Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Hoop Art
Photo Credit:albiongould.com
The Charlie Brown tree is iconic, and you can make your very own hoop art design of it!
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Easy NOEL Letters Christmas Wall Hanging
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
Whether you use it as a wall hanging or sign for your table or mantle, this simple project is super easy, and totally customizable.
61
Ugly Sweater Ornaments
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
These would be so fun to make or give out at an ugly sweater Christmas party! There are so many different ways to decorate them.
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Mocha Frappuccino Ornament
Photo Credit:albiongould.com
The perfect design or gift for coffee and Starbucks fans. It totally looks like a real drink!
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Faux Birch Logs
Photo Credit:www.designdazzle.com
You’ll never believe what material you use as the base for the lovely faux birch logs! They look pretty realistic too.
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Let It Snow Scrabble Tile Ornament
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
Use old Scrabble tiles (from the craft store or garage sales) and create ornaments with different phrases like “Let It Snow.”
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Pinecone Garland
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There’s something so warm and charming about using natural elements in your holiday decor.
Add this rustic pinecone garland to your front porch railing, fireplace mantle, or staircase banister.
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Mitten Ornaments
Photo Credit:seamwhisperer.com
A beginners sewing pattern, these cute mitten ornaments are cute and festive. It’s the perfect way to use up extra smaller bits of fabric, or dip your toes into sewing.
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Buffalo Check Christmas Truck SVG
Photo Credit:rufflesandrainboots.com
Every Farmhouse Christmas decor home needs a vintage truck or two, and you can use this fun design in so many applications. It comes in 3 colors too!
68
Upcycled Sweater Christmas Ornament
Photo Credit:ahundredaffections.com
Definitely lovely enough to sell, sweater Christmas ornaments are easy and glamorous - and can make for about $1!
69
Salt & Pepper Shaker Snowmen Craft
Photo Credit:www.thepurplepumpkinblog.co.uk
Transform a simple glass salt and pepper shaker into a cute pumpkin decoration.
70
3D Christmas Shadow Box
Photo Credit:dailydoseofdiy.com
If you have more advanced crafting skills, and own a Cricut, you should definitely consider trying this beautiful lighted shadow box.
The thorough tutorial includes two different designs - a nativity scene and a holiday scene with deer.
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Cardboard Snowman Ornaments
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
These cardboard snowman ornaments are made from a corrugated cardboard mail envelope.
With some paint and a few supplies, you can make a very budget-friendly (or free) decoration or gift topper.
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Mason Jar Snowman
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
With a few simple supplies, create an adorable snowman out of a mason jar. Place a small flameless candle or fairy lights inside to have it light up!
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Seasoning Jars with Gift Tags
Photo Credit:https://ourcrazyadventuresinautismland.com
Create your own specialty seasoning mixes and gift or sell them in glass jars with fun gift tags.
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Clothespin Christmas Soldiers
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
Reminiscent of the Buckingham Palace guard, these Christmas soldiers are made from simple clothespins.
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Felt Star Ornament with Snowflake Embroidery
Photo Credit:www.sumoftheirstories.com
Even if you’re unsure about embroidery, you can make this! Hang it on the end of a banister, a doorknob, on your tree, or wherever else you’re inspired to put it.
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Wine Glass Christmas Trees
Photo Credit:acraftymix.com
Using some old wine glasses (or even ones from the dollar store) you can create this budget-friendly DIY.
They’d look lovely on your bar cart, or any flat surface in your home.
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Easy North Pole Sign
Photo Credit:rouseinthehouse.co
You can use this same concept with whatever stencil you like, but this North Pole design looks classy and nice. Change up the color for your own color palette, or make multiples to give as gifts.
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Pinecone Snowflake Wreath
Photo Credit:brendid.com
Transform all those pine cones lying around your yard into decor! This snowflake wreath is rustic and stunning, and perfect if you use a woodland theme.
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Toilet Paper Roll Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.designdazzle.com
Talk about a budget-friendly project! Transform empty toilet paper rolls into glittery snowflake ornaments.
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Framed Christmas Tree Art
Photo Credit:momswhosave.com
Using an old or inexpensive frame, some Spanish moss, and a few other things, you can put together this rustic, woodland looking DIY. Very clever!
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Sea Glass Christmas Trees
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
This is so perfect if you create or decorate with coastal decor. Use any combination of sea glass that you like.
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DIY Snowball Christmas Lights
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
Create snowball-esqe Christmas string lights using ping pong balls. Also perfect for a game room!
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DIY Christmas Tree Collar
Photo Credit:www.3littlegreenwoods.com
Swap out a tree skirt for a handmade Christmas tree collar instead. You probably already have all the supplies on hand, and can create this in about 5 minutes.
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Gingerbread Ornament
Photo Credit:the-gingerbread-house.co.uk
This simple Cricut project is perfect for beginners. Add it to your tree, especially if you have a fun gingerbread or candy theme.g
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Christmas Crackers from Old Maps
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
Upcycle old maps into fun Christmas crackers. If it’s not already a holiday tradition in your home, it’s time to start!
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Felt Bows
Photo Credit:brendid.com
I’ve never considered the concept of reusable bows, but these super cute felt bows totally can be used over and over.
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Mason Jar Christmas Vase
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
This versatile idea can be adjusted for your painting skills. Fill it with pretty scrapbook paper and your favorite faux Christmas flowers or stems.
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Burlap Angels
Photo Credit:www.thecountrychiccottage.net
Give the classic Christmas angel a rustic twist by making it out of burlap. This just proves that something so basic can actually look stunning/
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Tartan Trees
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
Transform plaid fabric scraps into handsome holiday trees. Mix and match different plaids for a really cool look.
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Vintage Wooden Thread Spool Ornament
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
Combine your favorite Christmas song lyrics with something you might find in an old sewing tin - a vintage wooden thread spool - to make this festive scroll ornament.
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DIY Fresh Sage Wreath
Photo Credit:www.handmadeintheheartland.com
This is the perfect use-up for extra garden sage you grew. The wreath is gorgeous for the holidays, but can definitely be kept up year round.
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Christmas Mantle Vase Decoration
Photo Credit:https://upcyclethisdiythat.com
If you enjoy a wood project that utilizes a power tool or two, consider making this stunning wooden vase holder.
Place it on your mantle, and fill the vases with fairy lights and Christmas greens.
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Denim Christmas Trees
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
Turn old denim scraps into fun Christmas trees. They’ll add some whimsical decor if you add colorful accents, or work perfectly in a country decor setting.
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Plaid Christmas Wreath
Photo Credit:www.sadieseasongoods.com
Upcycle old flannel or plaid shirts and create a lovely plaid wreath. Use a few different shirts for the perfect country look.
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Waterless Snow Globes
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
Customize these darling little waterless snow globes by using different figurines and small decor pieces like deer, elves, Santa, and anything else you can think of that will go with your decor. So many possibilities!
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Mini Christmas Wreath Ornaments
Photo Credit:www.sadieseasongoods.com
These mini wreaths are so fun! It’s truly amazing what you can do with mason jar lids and some inexpensive craft supplies like ribbon and twine.
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Felt Christmas Tree Centerpieces
Photo Credit:craftsbyamanda.com
Create a forest of cute Christmas trees for your holiday table, or decorate your fireplace mantle or shelves. You can even use them individually as gift toppers.
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Twisted Paper Rudolph Ornament
Photo Credit:www.thecountrychiccottage.net
Use this twisted paper method to create a fun Rudolph ornament, or customize it to any design you’d like.
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Dictionary Decoupage Ornament
Photo Credit:www.pictureboxblue.com
Upcycle an old dictionary into craft paper to create this decoupage ornament.
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Seashell Christmas Tree
Photo Credit:sustainmycrafthabit.com
Transform seashells that you purchase or collect into a gorgeous tabletop holiday tree.
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Christmas Canvas Art
Photo Credit:albiongould.com
With a simple stencil, craft paint, and a canvas, you can create a lovely piece of wall art to match your holiday decor.
Ready to try some of these fun Christmas craft ideas for adults?
I hope this list of festive ideas has given you lots of inspiration for easy Christmas crafts that you can sell to make extra money, decorate your home, or gift to your loved ones.
They would be super fun to do with friends, or to work on in your spare time while you get into the holiday spirit.
Turn on your favorite Christmas movie or holiday playlist, and get crafting!
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