In today’s post: If you’re ready to start Christmas crafts, this is the place to be! I’ve gathered up all my favorite Christmas crafts for adults right here – and all of them are easy to complete.
Favorite Christmas Craft Ideas
The holiday season is approaching, which means it’s time to turn on a Hallmark movie, slip on your favorite sweater, and make something fun! This list has a whole range of Christmas craft ideas geared toward adults (find Christmas crafts for kids here). Whether you want to make a Christmas wreath, craft cute holiday decor for your mantel, or make giant ornaments to hang on the front porch, you’ll find all the ideas you need below.
DIY Ceramic Gingerbread Houses
These gingerbread houses will turn your home into a winter wonderland! Order ceramic houses – or find them at the thrift store – and use spray paint and puffy paint to turn them into an adorable gingerbread village.
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Book Page Christmas Trees
If you love Christmas trees, try making one from the pages of old books! The result is a pretty, delicate looking tree that will look perfect on a bookcase.
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Salt Shaker Snowmen
This easy Christmas craft upcycles an inexpensive set of salt and pepper shakers and turns them into adorable snowmen.
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Doily Angels
These delicate angel ornaments are made from doilies and buttons. It only takes a few minutes to make each one, so you could have a whole set of DIY ornaments for your tree in an hour.
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DIY Log Santas
These DIY log Santas add a cute rustic touch to your Christmas decor! Keep the project super simple with just beards, hats, and eyes, or use your creativity to draw faces.
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Cupcake Liner Snowmen
This Christmas craft is cute and modern at the same time. Flatten cupcake liners, fold them in half, and glue a stack together in a way that creates a fun “honeycomb” ball when you open them. It sounds complicated, but it’s super easy!
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Glass Bottle Angel
You can make these beautiful glass Christmas angels using supplies from Dollar Tree. They turn out lovely, and are a great way to remember those who have passed this holiday season.
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Giant Christmas Ornaments
These giant Christmas ornaments are simple to make using the pretty cut crystal bowls at the dollar store. Set a couple near your Christmas tree or hang them on your front porch using Christmas ribbon.
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3D Paper Stars
You can make these beautiful dimensional paper stars using origami paper or scrapbook paper. Hang them on your tree or create a garland with them.
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Chunky Yarn Snowmen
This might be the cutest Christmas craft ever! Use chunky yarn and styrofoam cones to create these adorable snowmen
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Simple Macrame Santas
Macrame sounds intimidating, but you can make one of these sweet macrame Santas in about half an hour, no macrame experience required!
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Yarn and Ribbon Wreath
This classy DIY Christmas wreath combines chunky yarn with your favorite Christmas ribbon. Add bottle brush trees and a bow to complete the simple elegance.
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Wood Presents Porch Decor
Turn an unfinished pine board into Christmas presents for your front porch! This cute decoration can be completed in a couple of hours and used year after year.
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Wood Block Reindeer Craft
Make a little reindeer using a piece of 2×4, a wood coaster, and a couple faux branches. It's a great beginner project you could work on at a craft night with friends.
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Wood Block Nativity
Create your own wood block nativity using an inexpensive furring strip board. Paint it in colors that match your holiday decor!
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Folded Book Christmas Tree
Turn an old book from the thrift store into a lovely little Christmas tree! Use your creativity to decorate as desired, then display it in a frame.
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Candy Cane Centerpiece
Surround an empty tin can with candy canes to make this festive DIY centerpiece, then fill it with fresh or faux winter greens.
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Keepsake Photo Ornaments
Put favorite memories on your Christmas tree with these simple keepsake photo ornaments. Make two sets, one to keep and one to give your child when she moves away!
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Origami Christmas Star
These origami Christmas stars are one of the most popular crafts on my blog! Use scrapbook paper in lovely prints to create stars you can use to decorate your Christmas tree or hang up in rows or garlands all over the house.
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Handprint Christmas Tree Skirt
Start this tradition now with your kids or grandkids! Add pretty trim to a plain white Christmas tree skirt, then add the kids' handprints every year. In a few years this craft will be a treasured keepsake.
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Woodland Village Snowman Shelves
Stack hexagonal shelves to create snowmen, then fill them with bottle brush tree and mini animal figurines to create a woodland village.
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Doily Christmas Trees
These delicate trees are made using paper doilies in graduated sizes from the dollar store! It's a simple Christmas craft that only takes a few minutes to complete.
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Folded Book Angel
This is the perfect craft to work on while you watch your favorite holiday movie! All it takes to complete is an old paperback book, a small ornament, and ribbon.
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Nativity Wreath
This simple wreath is made using a wood nativity cutout and a Christmas garland. It's easy to put together and is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
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Wood Block Christmas Trees
Turn the “tumbling tower” wood blocks from Dollar Tree into cute Christmas tree silhouettes. Add ribbon, ornaments, or greenery to complete the craft.
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Easy Macrame Angel Ornament
Each of these beautiful macrame angels can be made in about twenty minutes, even if you have no macrame experience!
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Christmas Sock Gnomes
Make cute Christmas gnomes using cozy winter socks – then switch out the socks for different seasons!
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Paper Snowflakes
Everyone should know how to make gorgeous paper snowflakes! Cut out a bunch and display them in your windows to make your house feel like a winter wonderland. Free template included.
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Easy DIY Snowman Wreath
Loop yarn gives this easy snowman wreath beautiful texture! Dress up your snowman with a hat and scarf from the dollar store then hang him on your front door.
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Cinnamon Ornaments
These simple ornaments made from applesauce and cinnamon are a fun craft to work on with kids – but they are fun for adults too! Plus they make your house smell amazing.
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No Sew Fleece Blankets
Fleece blankets are the perfect Christmas craft! They are fun to make, then you can wrap them up and give them as gifts. Find four different ways to finish the edges.
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Amy Hunter says
It’s fun to see all you’ve created!
Jeanne Hoerr says
Thanks so much for sharing your craft ideas! I love the book angel and tree. Last year I made your wood block Christmas trees. They came out so cute! Keep those ideas coming 🙂