80 Best Christmas Crafts to Spread Holiday Cheer

Using gold satin ribbon and a wood wreath form, you can create a glistening wreath for the holidays. Cut 8-inch strips with fabric scissors and tie the ribbon around the wood wreath form with a tight knot until the entire wreath is covered with satin ribbon strips. Once covered, tie one last strip of ribbon around the wreath loosely enough so that it can act as a hanger. Hang the ribbon wreath inside or outside on any doorway!

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Get crafty with cupcake liners! First, flatten 10 cupcake liners and fold them in half, colored side in. Secure the middle with a glue dot so the edges of each side of the liner stick together. Repeat this step with all other cupcake liners. Add glue dots to the top and bottom of the outer layer (the white side) and place the next cupcake liner on top until you use all 10 liners. Connect the top and bottom liners with two more glue dots so they create a beautiful sphere ornament to hang on the tree.

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Use wrapping paper, craft paper or tissue paper to create your own paper chain garland. Cut 3 x 6 inch or 3 x 4.5 inch strips (different size loops will add personality to your garland). Continue cutting strips so that you have enough to complete your desired garland length. Loop the paper and staple the ends together to create a circle. Thread the next strip into the loop you just created and staple the ends together to start the chain. Once completed, hang on the mantel, fireplace or anywhere you want some extra homemade decor.

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Not only does this craft look good, it also smells delightful. Gather clean and fresh citrus of your choice – navel oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes or grapefruit will work! Using a skewer, poke shallow holes through the skin of the fruit. Place the stem of a whole clove into each hole. Place the finished pomanders on a platter or in a bowl for a lovely warming scent that will last for about a week.

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If you're looking for a new, simple way to decorate your wreath this year, look no further than tinsel. Using a light touch to prevent the tinsel from tangling or clumping, layer it onto the wreath carefully. Once you're finished decorating, hang your elegant, modern wreath anywhere in the house for extra sparkle.

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With just a few materials, you can create a midcentury tree topper with vintage flair. Use a styrofoam ball for the centerpiece and toothpicks or skewers dipped in craft glue for the parts that stick out. Once you've added all the toothpicks, spray the surface of the starburst with spray adhesive and sprinkle the starburst with glitter. After it dries, stick a piece of twisted craft wire into the center of the styrofoam and use the twisted end to wrap around the top branch of your tree.

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Create cupcake liner poinsettias to add to your gift wrap, garland or napkin rings. All you have to do is flatten red cupcake liners, fold them into quarters and cut out a single petal shape. When you unfold the liner, you should have a flower with four petals. Layer the petals so that they overlap and secure them with double-sided tape or glue dots.

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Easily customize velvet ribbons, stockings, and table linens with simple rubber stamps! Preheat your iron on the wool or silk setting and make sure the steam setting is turned off. Lightly dampen the velvet fabric or ribbon with water and place a rubber stamp (or silicone stamp) on the ironing board, stamp side up. Lay the damp velvet fabric face side down, on top of the stamp. Place the iron on top and apply gentle even pressure for about 30 seconds. Then, carefully peel it off the stamp to reveal the beautiful embossed design.

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Pipe cleaners can be used to make stunning ornaments, gift wrap and garland. Simply thread tinsel pipe cleaner through an ornament, designing whatever shapes or patterns you'd like. Or wrap them around your gifts for extra sparkle. You can even create garland by looping pieces of pipe cleaner together and twisting the ends to secure each piece.

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With wooden beads and craft dowels, you can create starburst ornaments for the tree. Start with a full length 3mm dowel and string on beads. Glue the second to last and last pieces to hold it all in place and cut off any extra wood off each end. Then, cut four pieces of dowel that are half the size of the piece you just created and string on beads in the same pattern on each, securing with hot glue on the ends. Attach the ends of the four pieces to the center bead on your first dowel to create a starburst shape. Add wire or ribbon and hang on the tree!

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Nestle a DIY fire starter beneath dry logs in your fireplace or fire pit, then light the wick to enjoy a warming winter aroma. These are easy to recreate once you gather your kindling — think: small pinecones, evergreen twigs, dried citrus peel, cinnamon sticks and coffee beans.

• Place cupcake liners in a baking tray. Melt wax pellets in a heatproof bowl in the microwave. Stir every 30 seconds until the wax is melted and completely clear.
• Dip the wick bottoms into the wax and place one in each muffin cup. Fill cups halfway with kindling.
• Pour wax over the kindling until 2/3 of the way full. Allow the wax to set for a few minutes, then add more kindling to the top.
• Allow the wax to fully set for an hour before handling.

Would you believe that these adorable drum ornaments are crafted from old toilet paper rolls? With a bit of paint, tape and ribbon, the once paper rolls are completely unrecognizable.

• Cut down a toilet paper roll with scissors to about 1.5" - 2" tall. Paint the outside of the roll with acrylic paint and let completely dry.
• Cut out two circles the size of the opening of the roll out of craft paper and attach using a thin line of hot glue to secure.
• Add details onto the side of the drum making a criss-cross pattern with washi tape or attach ribbon with hot glue.
• Attach a strip of washi tape, ribbon or craft paper onto the top and bottom of the ‘drum’ to create a clean, straight line.
• Add a loop of ribbon with a dot of hot glue onto the side to hang.

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Before you throw out wine or beverage bottles, consider this striking candle holder craft — plus, it's beginner-friendly.

• Place evergreens into bottles and fill with water. Optional to add a few fresh cranberries for a pop of color.
• Rub sticky candle wax to the bottom of a taper candle and place in the bottle opening. (If your candle doesn’t fit into the opening, carve away excess wax until it fits securely).
• Replace the water every few days to keep greens looking fresh.

Gather pantry items like popcorn, dried fruits, bay leaves or candy and turn it into a one-of-a-kind holiday garland. Once the holidays are over, remove the monofilament/ribbon and pop in your nearest compost bin.

• Thread a needle and sturdy monofilament through leftover pantry items.
• Or, loop decorative ribbon around pretzels and dried pasta for an unexpected twist. Hint: Paint the pasta metallic gold for extra shine.

Forgo traditional baubles for these elegant swans, which will look beautiful hanging from the Christmas tree. To create:

• Paint a mini pinecone white and let it dry completely.
• Roll the end of a white pipe cleaner around itself to make a little head for your swan. Cut the pipe cleaner about 1” below the head and attach to one end of the pinecone with a dot of hot glue to create your swan's neck and head.
• Cut a small triangle out of your gold craft paper and attach it to the side of the pipe cleaner head to make your beak.
• Cut out two small wing shapes out of felt and hot glue them onto the side of the pinecone to make your wings.
• Add a looped piece of string to the swan to create an ornament.

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Transform a simple pine wreath by adding bundles of faux and dried foliage and flowers. The best part? When the season changes, you can replace bundles of winter foliage for spring florals.

• Lay the bundles on your evergreen wreath and wrap wire around to secure. Follow the direction of the evergreens and overlap bundles to hide any visible wires.
• Create a bow using decorative ribbon and secure it using wire.

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With only a few supplies and about five minutes, you can turn a mason jar into a beautiful centerpiece. This blogger uses Mod Podge and kosher salt to create the "snow," then adds decorative touches like twine, evergreen sprigs, pinecones and berries. Hint: Find jars at your local dollar store or reuse old candle or tomato sauce jars.

Find the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow »

Made from air dry clay, this modern Christmas village will look beautiful displayed on a mantel, shelf or console table this winter. Simply roll out the clay using a rolling pin, cut out your shapes using an X-Acto craft knife and allow the structures to air dry over night at room temperature.

Find the tutorial at Alice and Lois »

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Print out an adorable photo of your pet or hilarious picture of a family member to craft a one-of-a-kind ornament you'll love displaying year after year. To start, you'll need a classic bauble.

• Hot glue a pipe cleaner around the ornament. Add little legs by folding the pipe cleaner to shape. Add on another set of legs and tail by cutting small bits of pipe cleaner to the one you have wrapped around the ornament by twisting it or adding a small dot of hot glue to secure.
• Add your printed out face on top and any other small decorations with a small dot of hot glue.
• Hot glue a string to hang.

Before you dispose of your old light bulbs, we've got a genius upcycling craft idea for you: rustic twine pears. All you need are a roll of twine, hot glue gun and pair of scissors — plus a small twig and piece of paper to act as the stem and leaf. Once you've gathered your supplies, do the following:

• Add a dot of hot glue to the large side of the light bulb. Attach twine and begin to coil around the entire lightbulb, adding more hot glue as you go.
• Trim away any excess twine. Fill in any gaps with more glue and twine.
• Glue a twig for the stem and a crescent-shaped piece of paper for the leaf.

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