Looking for Christmas crafts for adults?
Want fun and easy DIY projects that will not only fill your days with holiday cheer, but are satisfying to make and create, too?
Youâve come to the right place!
Whether youâre searching for a cozy craft to help you wind down and de-stress, looking to make gifts to give at the end of the year, or just looking for ways to deck the halls for the holiday season, this list has ideas to keep you busy and bring on the holiday cheer!
Inside, youâll find ideas for everything from home decor and eco-friendly/upcycled Christmas crafts to handmade Christmas cards and gift tags.
No matter what your style, crafting skills, or budget, thereâs a project for you.
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DIY Christmas Gifts
Kick things off with some incredible handmade Christmas gifts!
These DIY ideas make excellent presents for friends, family members, teachers and even for you…
because who doesnât love a little treat for themselves?
Made with care and festive flair, these presents are an easy way to make a loved oneâs day (or season).
1. Crochet a Cozy Christmas Cat Plushie
Tis the season for gifting handmade goodies to everyone on your list (especially if you share your home with kitties)!
This crochet cat plushie wrapped in twinkle lights will look adorable in any cat loverâs home.
2. Make Mini Knitted Hat Ornaments
A gift of tiny knitted hats can be great tree toppers for all the homes on your list, or can be used for a quirky, handmade garland on your own tree.
They are a fun way to use up leftover wool and they’re one of the easiest gifts to make on this list!
3. Create a Hand-Painted Bakery Ornament
Who doesnât want a Cinnamon Bakery in their home?
This painted ornament will help you get there, one wood house at a time.
Itâs also a super simple gift to make, and an adorable diy Christmas gift for anyone.
4. Pour Snowflake Soap Bars
These beautiful, icy blue soap bars are so pretty you really won’t want to use them up!
Theyâd make gorgeous gifts for family and friends over the holidays, or for Christmas stockings!
5. Wrap Up Chocolate Wreath Treat Bags
Grab a pack of Ferrero Rochers and a bag of cellophane from the store and give the gifts you buy a sweet DIY touch.
Arrange the chocolates in a wreath shape and simply wrap it up for the perfect Christmas present.
6. Mix a Homemade Coffee Scrub
This is one of the most easy Christmas crafts on this list and it smells so great…
This coffee scrub recipe is the ultimate pampering present.
Itâll make your loved oneâs skin feel super soft and leave them glowing, too.
7. Sew Festive Mini Hand- warmer Sets
Add some cozy goodness to your home this season with these patterned hand warmers.
Theyâre cute as gifts, too, so make one or two and give them to anyone who loves a rustic or Nordic style (and warm hands đ)
8. Stitch a Personalized Photo Hoop Ornament
Mark the birth of a new baby or someoneâs first Christmas with a handmade embroidered photo hoop ornament.
Itâs a great way to add a personal touch to all your gifts.
9. Make Gourmet Hot Chocolate Bombs
Homemade hot chocolate bombs are the bomb this season.
Theyâre easy, theyâre festive, and theyâre the best handmade gift to give family members, friends, and neighbors.
Home Decor Crafts
Bring the whole house into the holiday spirit with Christmas crafts for home decor.
Full of beautiful DIY ideas, this section will help you deck your halls (and doors and tables and everywhere else) with homemade Christmas decorations.
Wreaths, Christmas ornaments… and more!
10. Embroider Mini Christmas Trees
Elegant and sweet, these embroidered Christmas trees are a fantastic idea to add some DIY charm to your holiday.
Theyâre also super easy to make in large quantities, so donât hesitate to make a whole forestâs worth!
11. Make Personalized Clay Ornaments
Stamp names or cheerful words into clay ornaments for a fun handmade touch to the tree or gift wrap.
These are such a good idea…. a sweet memento for family members.
12. Craft Mini Rosemary Wreaths
Rosemary sprigs make a lovely fragrant embellishment to mini wreaths like these.
They look and smell amazing, and are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your holiday table settings or gift wrap.
13. Hang a Rustic Evergreen Door Swag
Tie a bunch of pine and mistletoe branches together with ribbon for a simple, beautiful, understated alternative to a traditional Christmas wreath.
14. Paint Elegant Floral Baubles
Hand-painting baubles with delicate botanical designs is one of the most relaxing festive crafts!
It offers a creative way to personalize your Christmas decorations.
And these will make lovely keepsakes you can treasure year after year.
15. Sew Felt Christmas Trees
Cute felt Christmas trees are a great way to add cozy texture to your holiday decor.
They look especially sweet all grouped together on a mantle or side table.
16. Create a Star Anise Wreath
The natural color and festive scent of star anise makes it a beautiful embellishment for this mini evergreen wreath.
A gorgeous earthy take on traditional holiday decorations.
17. Make Macrame Mini Wreath Ornaments
Little macrame wreaths are so much fun to make, and look so cute hanging on the tree.
Tie a ribbon bow or add a tiny bell for extra charm.
18. Stitch Felt Snowflake Ornaments
Embroidered felt snowflakes are a cozy Christmas classic.
Mix red and white for a traditional look, or keep it all soft neutrals for something more modern and understated.
19. Create and Hang a Beautiful Mistletoe Wreath
This luscious frosted berry wreath brings a soft snowy feel to your front door.
The white berries and rustic bells make it perfect for the festive season.
20. Make a Christmas Shadow Box Display
Fill a shadow box with tiny holiday treasures like little presents, a Christmas tree, and a little teddy. It adds instant charm to a mantel or hallway console table.
21. Make Mini Glittered Wreath Ornaments
These little magnets are one of the cutest (and easiest) ways to dress up your fridge (why not?)…
you can even use these for your place settings too!
22. Set Up a Tabletop Nativity Scene with a Light Up Twine Wrapped Tree
Mini, elegant, set on a gold tray.
This little nativity set is the perfect way to stage a DIY tree wrapped with yarn…
and it couldnât be more gorgeous next to your tree!
23. Craft Minimal Rope Christmas Trees
So modern, so simple, and so striking.
These rope spiral trees really stand out.
24. Build a Gingerbread House Advent Calendar Wreath
Can you say clever? Mini gingerbread-style houses (that hide wonderful surprises inside) surrounded by evergreens.
25. Make Beaded Pine Cone Trees
What a wonderful way to jazz up a pine cone than by turning it into a glittering little Christmas tree with simple pearl beads.
26. Create Hanging Pine Cone Ornaments
For an easy, down-to-earth Christmas decor project this year, make these adorable little pine cone hanging decorations.
Eco-Friendly and Upcycled Crafts
These eco-friendly Christmas crafts combine good style with even better sustainability.
Made from pine cones, sticks, fabric scraps, and natural greenery, these Christmas crafts prove itâs never been easier to deck the halls in style and be kind to the planet, too.
27. Sew Cozy Fabric Star Ornaments
Stitch these up in leftover fabrics for a sweet and sustainable decoration.
28. Make a Spool Garland for the Mantel
Wrap fabric scraps or ribbons around old spools and string them together to make this sweet, vintage garland for your mantel or shelf.
29. Sew Patchwork Christmas Tree Advent Decorations
Make these soft fabric Christmas trees from leftover fabric scraps for an elegant DIY decor project.
30. Create Colorful Paper Baubles
If you love to celebrate with bright colors and festive energy, these are for you…
no matter what your skill level!
31. Make Cardboard Gingerbread House Ornaments
Make the sweetest little gingerbread houses with leftover cardboard.
Add white paint details for âicingâ… theyâre absolutely adorable, zero waste, and so easy.
32. Create a Patchwork Fabric Garland
Use scraps of fabric from old projects to make a cozy paper-chain style garland.
Itâs a lovely way to decorate that also keeps things sustainable.
33. Craft Salt Dough Ornaments
Salt dough ornaments are simple and timeless.
Whip up this dough with just a few kitchen staples for beautiful handmade Christmas decorations.
34. Fold Paper Starburst Ornaments
Recycle old paper into delicate folded starbursts. Airy, pastel paper crafts like these add the softest festive touch to big or small spaces.
35. Build Layered Fabric Christmas Trees
Such a fun and colorful way to repurpose leftover fabric and trimmings.
Stack up layers of texture, ribbon, and lace to make these cheerful mini Christmas trees.
36. Make Yarn Snowflake Garlands
Snowflakes made from basic materials like yarn or pipe cleaners.
They add lots of cozy charm to a window or mantel.
This is such a simple and low-waste Christmas craft that’s relaxing to make.
37. Paint Popsicle Stick Nutcracker Ornaments
Upcycle popsicle sticks into these pastel nutcrackers.
A little paint and your imagination is all you need to make a set of ornaments bursting with holiday cheer.
38. Wrap Rope Christmas Tree Ornaments
Wrap recycled rope or twine into adorable little trees, add beads or tiny bells for a touch of sparkle.
Simple, elegant and completely eco-friendly Christmas tree ornaments.
39. Dry Orange Slice Ornaments
A natural way to add scent and warmth to your Christmas decorations.
Dried citrus slices tied with ribbon are so beautiful on the tree or strung together as a garland.
40. Make Paper Straw Star Ornaments
Recycle leftover paper straws into cheerful star ornaments.
It’s a fun, easy and inexpensive Christmas craft to make that also add pops of color to the tree… while reusing things you already have at home.
41. Make Pine Cone and Twig Tree Ornaments
These adorable pine cone ornaments are overflowing with a cute rustic charm.
Dust the mini trees with white paint for a snowy effect and add them to any Christmas tree!…
oh, these would also make a stunning pine cone garland too!
42. Paint Pine Cone Christmas Trees
Paint pine cones and pair them with corks to make these mini, easy trees for a tabletop or mantel display.
I love that you can really let your creativity run wild when decorating these!
Crafts You Can Sell
Love making handmade treasures, but want to earn a little money doing it, too?
These festive ideas are perfect for you! Great for fairs and Etsy shops, these Christmas crafts to sell not only bring joy to your creative time, but can make your holiday season a little brighter, too.
43. Create Macrame Christmas Sweets & Gnomes
Use cord to make these super cute macrame gnomes, candy canes, lollipops and wreaths.
Such adorable Christmas tree decorations that will look adorable hanging on any tree.
44. Needle Felt Mini Snowmen
Soft, cute, cozy and the perfect Christmas craft to sell…
These needle felt snowmen are adorably simple ornaments made from wool roving.
The sweetest little decorations and bound to be a bestseller.
45. Sew Fabric Christmas Tree Ornaments
Beautiful green fabric becomes sweet, stitched little trees with the addition of sequins or beads.
A festive, colorful and unique craft to feature in your shop.
46. Stitch Soft Felt Tree Decorations
Turn felt into the cutest Christmas tree ornaments with a few stitches and a bow made from embroidery thread or twine.
A super simple, handmade craft to decorate your tree.
47. Make a Mini Macrame Gnome Ornament
A trendy and simply sweet mini ornament made by combining yarn with wooden beads and snowflake embellishments.
The cozy hats and long beards bring a little holiday cheer don’t you agree?
48. Sew Fabric Initial Ornaments
Fabric initial ornaments that are easy to make and can be personalized with different colors, shapes and fonts.
They make lovely, sweet little gifts for family members.
49. Create Gold-Dipped Clay Ornaments
Air-dry clay and a touch of gold leaf make these ornaments look effortlessly elegant.
Theyâre simple, sustainable, and ideal for handmade gifting or selling.
50. Paint Winter Scene Candles
Paint a snowy, festive scene on pillar candles… Stunning, simple pieces that are so lovely and handmade.
51. Fold Paper Honeycomb Trees
Honeycomb paper trees are such pretty little decorations, and theyâre also super light, easy to package and sell.
52. Make Mini Snow Globe Ornaments
Anything with a tiny tree inside a clear bauble looks so wintry and lovely, and this delicate handmade snow globe ornament is sure to sell for Christmas tree or mantel displays.
Handmade Gift Tags and Cards
Wrap up your list with beautiful gift tags and Christmas cards!
Made with care, these handmade ideas are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your gifts, and make giving a handmade present a whole lot easier.
53. Crochet Gingerbread Friends
Crocheted gingerbread men are simply adorable.
Make a batch of these little cuties to use as tree ornaments, gift toppers, stocking stuffers or simply because they are irresistibly cute and everyone is bound to love them.
54. Create Personalized Orange Slice Gift Tags
Air-dry clay combined with a slice of dried orange is just the thing to make an unique gift tag that doubles as a keepsake ornament, adding a little personalized handmade magic.
55. Craft Adorable Snowman Gift Wrap
Fold up plain paper and add a few bits to create adorable little snowman.
Such a simple but really fun idea to add to your gifts to bring a little charm and joy.
56. Make Star Anise Wreath Gift Toppers
Natural, elegant and also wonderfully fragrant… star anise wreaths tied with velvet ribbon make pretty ornaments and are perfect to use as gift toppers!
57. Add Ribbon Tree Gift Wrap Embellishments
This little ribbon tree idea is a real showstopper, elevating a simple gift wrap job into something boutique-worthy.
Itâs easy to make and a perfect way to make your loved ones feel even more special this Christmas when they receive your beautiful gift.
58. Paint Festive Wreath Cards
Green wreaths and red bows hand-painted on cards are the perfect combo…
a truly classic look thatâs sure to bring a smile to everyone who receives one.
59. Wrap Rustic Yarn Tree Gift Toppers
Make these little twine trees with natural elements, then use them to decorate gifts with an eco-friendly, rustic and beautiful wrapping idea.
60. Design Playful Christmas Packaging Ideas
Simple brown paper and a few strategically placed chocolates will liven up and add personality to even the plainest gifts.
61. Craft Rustic Twig Christmas Tree Tags
Made from twigs, yarn, and a dusting of glittery stars, these mini Christmas tree gift toppers are so easy, natural, and rustic, they’ll add a cozy, handmade touch to any gift.
Perfect for rustic or farmhouse style wrapping.
62. Sew Felt Candy Cane Gift Tags
It’s a sweet, squishy version of the classic tag.
Stitch up a candy cane and holly design on felt, and top it off with ribbon.
These little tags are so cute, your loved ones will want to use them as keepsake ornaments they can hang on their tree year after year.
Before You Go...
And there you have it… 62 creative Christmas crafts for adults, from DIY gifts to deck the halls with ornaments and tree toppers, to beautiful handmade gift tags and cards.
Whether youâre painting, stitching, gluing, or upcycling, each project is a simple reminder to slow down, create from the heart, and deck your home in handmade cheer.
So this year, set out your supplies and Christmas tunes, and have fun with some merry, bright, and totally handmade holiday crafts!
Merry Christmas!