When the holidays come around, we all think about getting the tree put up and, possibly, we put up a few other decorations, too. But that’s such a shame!
After all, there is no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. And when you see some of the fun and beautiful things you can make for your home, I’m sure you’ll be tempted to add a few more decorations to your home as soon as you can make them.
If your kids are crafty, there are a number of projects here that they can do with you. Get them busy helping you with some of the harder projects they can’t do alone. They can make some beautiful nutcracker ornaments for your Christmas tree out of some popsicle sticks, and if you still need some more nutcracker energy in your life, there is a wreath that you can make, too. And that’s just the beginning! Before you know it, you’ll have so many beautiful fun and festive DIY Christmas decorations, you might want to give some of them away as early Christmas presents!
DIY Fun and Festive Christmas Decorations
1. Christmas Chalkboard Art Anyone Can Make – Uncommon Designs Online
Even if you don’t consider yourself to be artistically inclined, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create chalkboard art that you will be happy to display for Christmas. This festive art is a great way to express yourself joyfully!
2. Merry Christmas Backdrop – Love the Day
This fun Christmas tree backdrop is a nice bit of artful decoration for your walls. It is also sure to be a favorite of your kids, who might just decide that they want to decorate it for themselves!
3. Nutcracker Christmas Wreath – Little Red Window
If you love nutcrackers at Christmas-time, you’ll definitely want to check out this amazing DIY Nutcracker Christmas Wreath. So pretty, festive, and classy looking, you’ll be proud to tell everyone you made this one yourself!
4. Christmas Chalkboard Art – Fantabulosity
If you like reindeer and plaid for Christmas, you will love this beautiful idea for chalkboard art. Having good drawing skills is helpful, but the instructions here are so good, anyone can find their way to completing this gorgeous Christmas decoration!
5. DIY Mercury Glass Christmas Trees – A Night Owl Blog
If you have ever seen those clear glass Christmas trees at the dollar stores, you’ve seen the base for these brilliant DIY Mercury Glass Christmas Trees. These things look so classic and stylish, they will never reveal just how simple and inexpensive they were to make!
6. DIY Wooden “And the Stockings Were Hung…” Sign – Today’s Creative Ideas
Sometimes the best decorations are the most simple and basic. This wooden sign expresses the statement, “…and the stockings were hung…” and that’s all it takes to make you fill in the rest yourself. Merry Christmas!
7. “Hope” Easy DIY Yarn Letters – Uncommon Designs Online
Yarn Wrapped Letters are so pretty, it’s hard to believe they are so easy to make. These four letters spell HOPE, one of the most magical things about Christmas. Let’s all fill our lives with HOPE during the holidays, and all year long!
8. Easy Christmas Subway Art – Littered Red Window
Subway art has an extra-special something. Part industrial and part rustic and homemade, this DIY Christmas Subway Art really adds a touch of fun and whimsy to your holidays!
9. Joy to the World Christmas Wreath – A Night Owl Blog
I love the charm and simplicity of a good homemade wreath. This “joyful” wreath is made with letters, a globe, burlap, and twine, and looks like the ultimate country Christmas wreath for your holiday porch. For more fun, try making this wreath with other holiday words!
10. Popsicle Stick Nutcracker – Glued to My Crafts Blog
It’s pretty amazing what your kids can make with popsicle sticks, including this super cute nutcracker. Your stylish friend will look great hanging out on the Christmas tree, the mantle, or anywhere else you need some official Christmas cheer!
11. Christmas Tree Suncatcher – Fun Family Crafts
All you need is some cardstock and tissue paper to make these beautiful Christmas Tree Suncatchers. What a wonderful way to bring the light of the sun into your festivities!
12. DIY Whimsical Peppermint Candies From Plastic Plates – Crafting Cheerfully
These fun fake peppermint decorations bring just the right touch of whimsy to your holiday display. Made from plastic “paper plates”, these imaginative creations will have your front yard looking ready for a Seussian Christmas!
13. Faux Christmas Chalkboard Wall Art – Uncommon Designs Online
Another beautiful bit of Chalkboard Art, this picture is easy to create and adds a classy look to your Christmas decor. Use it to decorate your mantlepiece, a bare bit of wall, or any other spot where you need to remember the joy of the season!
14. A DIY Paper Nutcracker – Love the Day
Paper Crafts are very clever and look wonderful – making them a great craft for both adults and kids. This friendly nutcracker includes a lot of lovely detail, all made with paper. Make several to place all over your house!
15. Buffalo Check Plaid Noel Free Printable – Fantabulosity
This pretty printable picture makes a fast and clever Christmas decoration when you slip the pretty picture into a nice frame. Including red plaid and reindeer, this is the kind of quick and easy Christmas decoration we can all use this time of year!
