Here's a collection of 20 easy craft and decor ideas for Christmas. Come peek at the pretty, get inspired and get ready to decorate for the season!
Ah, Christmas!
I've spent the last several days unpacking santas and listening to Frank Sinatra sing it's that time of year, when the world falls in love...
Well, I don't know about that, but it's certainly the time of year when I fall in love with my home decor again.
There's something about the lights that makes everything old seem new again.
My home is like a girl getting ready for the prom. Sparkling from head to toe in the jewelry that only comes out for special occasions.
Lovely.
Well, today, I'm sharing some of that special decor from Christmases past for those friends who've never seen the collection before.
If this is a second (or goodness third!) viewing for you, I would like to say thank you for sticking with me for so long and let you know that I have included a new craft.
And I put it right up front so you can peek and go, but of course I would love you to stay! 😊
Without further ado, and in no particular order, here they are.
20 Easy Craft and Decor Ideas for Christmas
To start, here's a new spin on an old favorite.
A few years ago, I made these wildly popular floral candle rings.
This year, I layered them over evergreen rings for a brand new look. Very festive.
And very easy.
For the front door, I made an easy triple wreath.
Even if you think you have no crafty skills whatsoever, you can do this and look like a champ.
Promise.
Another simple way to add some seasonal flair to your entryway is with a dollar store snowflake wreath.
This one can be kept up throughout the snowy months, too. It's been my most popular pin on Pinterest for years.
Easy to see why...it's doable, inexpensive and very customizable.
This one can be kept up throughout the snowy months, too. It's been my most popular pin on Pinterest for years.
Easy to see why...it's doable, inexpensive and very customizable.
Old puzzle pieces laying around?
Whip up a few ornaments, gift tags or name cards with paint and glue.
My candy canes do double duty during the holidays. Decor and snack!
Yum.
I do have to replenish them throughout the season, but very worth it.
Yum.
I do have to replenish them throughout the season, but very worth it.
Counting down?
You could purchase a special treasure or whip up a DIY advent calendar garland out of inexpensive treat bags.
You could purchase a special treasure or whip up a DIY advent calendar garland out of inexpensive treat bags.
Or you could recycle this week's newspaper. Just stuff the cones full of treats!
It's a rustic and a bargain.
Counting down with an Elf on The Shelf instead?
Well, the North Pole is cold. He may need a coat. Brrr.
This one is so easy to make, even the kids could help out.
Well, the North Pole is cold. He may need a coat. Brrr.
This one is so easy to make, even the kids could help out.
I made it out of felt, because I used all of my yarn on these super sweet (and super easy) mini Christmas trees.
Well that and I can't knit anything fancier than a scarf.
Well that and I can't knit anything fancier than a scarf.
They look great next to my Merry Christmas sticker sign.
It's an easy and inexpensive way to get a professional looking piece.
It's an easy and inexpensive way to get a professional looking piece.
Although the holiday gift bag signs made from the dollar store bags on a plywood boards are a close second.
They can be elegant, whimsical, rustic or traditional to fit your decor, depending on the bags you choose.
They can be elegant, whimsical, rustic or traditional to fit your decor, depending on the bags you choose.
They can even be ornate, if you place them carved wooden boards from the craft store.
Clearly I like signs.
Clearly I like signs.
I also love making Christmas printables.
I whipped this one up in less than five minutes and placed it in a cheap frame.
And in the kitchen, an easy apple/ pear crisp.
Ok, ok, my husband made it. I'm really much better at crafts than cooking.
Ok, ok, my husband made it. I'm really much better at crafts than cooking.
So many great creative ideas, Kim! 'Tis the season!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cecilia! :) 'Tis the season!!
DeleteLove all your crafty ideas. I think my faves are the painted fan blades and the triple wreath and the snowflake wreath. Oh I love them all. This was fun to see.
ReplyDeleteKris
Thanks Kris! I am partial to those fan blades this year, too. They're new and sparkly! ;)
DeleteHi Kim, all the ideas here are incredible and so festive. Your talents are over the moon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. xo
Thanks you so much, CM! You just made my day! :)
DeleteI have to have a favorite?? Okay. The bookcase!! And the fabric wrapped chair cushions. And the pot holders. And.... No. I don't have a favorite. Who could? Wait! I know! YOU are my favorite - blogger! Merry Christmas, and it's not even December.
ReplyDeleteYou are so nice, Nancy!! Merry Christmas to you, too!! :)
DeleteLove the cute snowflake wreath - it's amazing what you can do from DT bargains! I adore the puzzle piece wreaths w/buttons, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Barb!! I'm all about cheap supplies and easy to make crafts! Glad you enjoy my process! :)
DeleteLove all of these great ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kristi!! :)
DeleteMy favorite is the gift bag signs...LOVE! I am still trying to decide what to do with my front door and your ideas are very helpful Kim :)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you found some inspiration, Karen...and those gift bags are addictive. I found a few more and have the wood all ready to start crafting!
DeleteOle bah humbug me is slowly getting inspired! The trouble is, when I'm fully inspired, it's all over...LOL.
ReplyDeleteHaha...right there with you, Florence. Moving slower this year for sure...I think the warm weather has curbed my holiday enthusiasm. NOT that I am complaining about warm weather! ;)
DeleteSo many fun ideas and I like that they all look doable. I think the snowflake wreath is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Thanks Amalia! The snowflake wreath is one of my favorites, too…I can leave than one up until March…sometimes April. Which isn’t always a good thing! ;)
DeleteYou're the queen of repurposing Kim! I love all these projects, but I'm especially intrigued by the three wreaths. I clicked over but can't figure out how you tied the wreaths together. You mentioned you tied a know in the back but what was it tied with? The ribbon doesn't seem to go all the way around. Speaking of which, is there any reason you didn't continue the ribbon around the back to secure them together?
ReplyDeleteI’m going to have to go back to the post and fix the language, Doreen. Thanks…sometimes, what I have in my head, doesn’t translate very well in the written word. Yes, I did what you said, I used the ribbon to loop one wreath to another and tied it in a simple knot. Then I moved the knot to the back of the wreath, behind the branches, to hide it. Essentially you are just looping the wreaths together with ribbon. Not tricky at all…except my directions! ;)
DeleteKim, you are so clever. Love all the ideas. I have about a million plastic snow flakes that I don't really use any more (but can't seem to get rid of) and as I put my snowmen out for the month of January, think I will fashion one of those snowflake wreaths. Love you Christmas rooms from years passed. Can't wait to see this years..Happy Holidays..Judy
ReplyDeleteI say make the wreath, Judy! It's so easy and really does look pretty in the winter against the backdrop of real snow. I have also seen people make chargers out of them to dress a winter table. I like that idea a lot, too...
DeleteMy favorite is the triple wreath! So cute and festive! I love the yarn trees as well. They remind me of my childhood. :)
ReplyDeleteThat triple wreath is on my door right now, Lisa…thanks! :) The yarn trees are in my daughter’s room. She picks her favorites and relocates them. It’s ok with me…that’s what Christmas is all about right?
DeleteOh! SO much fun and so many ideas in one place, Kim. I love them. I love that cute little snowflake wreath- the kids could do that one easily. Fun. Fun. Fun. Thanks for all the ideas! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana...and yes, the kids could totally do that. SO easy. Trust me, if I can do it, they can do it! And probably better! ;)
DeleteCute ideas for Christmas, Kim! My favorites are the triple wreath and the painted fan blades. :-)
ReplyDeleteI really like those, too, Melanie...they were fun (and super easy) to make! And thanks!! :)
DeleteGreat ideas and I have pinned many of them.
ReplyDeleteI like how you said your home was getting ready for prom.
xx oo
Carla
Haha…we just went through prom in June. Lots of sparkle. It’s fresh in my mind…although I honestly think Christmas costs less!! ;) Happy weekend!
DeleteI love them all! I have to say my favorite is the snowflake wreath! I am a little partial to snowflakes....
ReplyDeleteThanks AnnMarie! I am partial to snowflakes, too...well...as long as they're not on the ground! ;)
DeleteI love all of the craft ideas but my favorite so far is the painted ceiling fan blade. I just love those! Love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Benita! I love the fan blades,too. The garbage picking to find the fans, I could do without. Ha! ;)
DeleteI remember most of these but not that snowflake wreath...love it along with the others :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb...that's an oldie...but still a goodie, I guess! :)
DeleteGreat ideas, Kim! If I had to choose one fave, it would be your Rustic Christmas living room....that photo could be a Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs,
Carol
Thank you, Carol. I really do sit in the room often at night and stare at the tree...
DeleteI think YOU sweet Kim, are my favorite!!!!!!! And the last picture with the red chair is absolutely PERFECT!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the ideas and inspiration!
Blessings,
J
J…you just totally made my day!! Thanks so much for your super kind comment and for always coming by to peek at my posts. It really does mean the world.
DeleteI remember all of these. It's fun to see them all gathered in one place. Reaffirms your amazing talent for creating beautiful decor (and food)! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy...I do like making things. And eating things! ;)
DeleteKim there are so many projects here to make and I really cannot decide which I like the best. The snowman sign is really great and perfect for the whole winter. And all of your wreaths are really cute and all so very different.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you, Mary!! I really do like that snowman.
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