Christmas is just around the corner, for those of you who celebrate it, and we have lots of DIY Christmas crafts and holiday tips for getting the most out of your holiday season before it gets the better of you.
We’ve also got a lot of exciting Christmas dinner recipes for you to try if you’re looking for something new this year. And just a few great tips before we get to the crafts.
Holiday Tips
This is a stressful time of year. Make it as easy as you can for yourself.
- It’s okay to have a more frugal Christmas by making ornaments out of grocery bags, balsa wood, old Christmas cards, meringue snowmen and more.
- See our tips for saving up for Christmas in advance so you don’t go into so much debt in January.
- Shop online as much as you can. It really saves you so much time and makes getting the best deal much easier. Be sure to get Rakuten cash back on every purchase.
- Save money by wrapping with homemade gift wrap or recycled paper (you can make recycled paper yourself) instead of gift wrap. Either way, you save money and your gifts look cute and unique.
- Try to avoid last minute Christmas shopping.
- Get organized before buying gifts. Make a list of exactly what you’re getting for whom, then look for the best price on it, buy it, and boom, you’re done.
Interested in making your own stockings this year? We’ve got Christmas stocking patterns you can use!
Festive Christmas Craft Ideas
Christmas slime is an easy holiday craft that kids love! Use various add ins, like glitter or confetti, to make this slime your very own.
No chimney? No problem! Make a special sign to hold Santa's Magic Key! This step by step tutorial shows you how to make one with all the FREE graphics required to make it.
Simple DIY mini-wreaths for kitchen cabinets to make your kitchen look festive for the holidays.
These DIY felt ornaments are a fun craft and make adorable handmade ornaments you can give to loved ones or use on your own tree.
Turn outdated ornaments into something new and beautiful with gold leaf, gilding and spray paint.
Are you looking for a solution to the Toddler Kills the Tree™ syndrome? Check out this easy Toddler Play Felt Tree Craft!
Celebrate holiday memories with these fun ceramic ornaments that kids can decorate. You only need the blank ornament, Sharpie markers, and some rubbing alcohol to erase mistakes!
Give Happiness this Season with Coca-Cola + an easy Santa Claus Cookie Jar Tutorial!
Santa Claus Cookie Jar Tutorial: Upcycle your 2 liter bottles into a fun holiday cookie jar!
These poured paint votive candle holders are a simple Christmas craft anyone can do. Make them in red, green, gold and silver for the colors of Christmas.
These Grinch ornaments are EASY to make Christmas crafts. A few simple and inexpensive supplies come together to make a real crowd pleaser- THE GRINCH! A FREE SVG file is included to easily create a professional looking ornament at home.
Craft some wire wrapped ornaments in different shapes. These are easier than you think and are keepsake quality too!
Turn simple supplies into an awesome quidditch ornament. This DIY craft is one that every Harry Potter fan will want to create this Christmas.
These DIY snowmen make super cute decorations for the holiday. They're made from simple and recycled supplies and take very little time to create.
Turn simple pine cones into cute Christmas decorations - kids can make a whole forest of them! They make lovely homemade gifts too.
This handpainted Christmas tree craft is a fun Christmas craft for kids. Make one each year to watch them grow.
We're sharing a holiday version of our salt dough ornaments–initials that you can attach to gifts or hang from the tree! Make this easy holiday craft today, using supplies you probably have on hand!
These 5 Christmas printables are ready for you in color or black and white. Just print them on cardstock, cut as directed, and assemble as puppets. Use them as ornaments, props for skits, or as a project for kids.
This adorable macrame Christmas craft is so easy! Perfect for a boho Christmas theme, you could make these for teacher gifts, tree ornaments, and more.
You can grab all these items at the Dollar store to make this fun snowman fingerprint craft. It's a great craft idea for a class or party!
Paper Poinsettia Template + turn it into a DIY Christmas Wreath!
Make a gorgeous paper wreath for Christmas using this free template for a Paper Poinsettia! It'll brighten up your home and is easy to assemble.
These simple DIY shooting star clay ornaments add the perfect Scandinavian Christmas touch.
