Kelly Mahaffy
Content Director at Mom’s Choice Awards
The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than by creating your own Christmas decorations? DIY crafts are a fun, budget-friendly way to bring the family together and fill your home with holiday cheer. With a little inspiration and creativity, you can make memories that last a lifetime. Let’s dive into some festive DIY decoration ideas perfect for the whole family.
Hand-Painted Ornaments
Add a personal touch to your Christmas tree with hand-painted ornaments! All you need are plain ceramic or glass baubles, acrylic paints, and brushes. Encourage your kids to paint their favorite holiday scenes or characters.
Pro Tip: Seal the ornaments with a clear gloss finish to preserve their designs for years to come.
Festive Paper Garlands
Create colorful paper garlands to drape over your mantle or stairway. Use construction paper, scissors, and glue to craft stars, snowflakes, or candy canes. Incorporate letters to spell out holiday greetings like “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays.”
This craft not only hones fine motor skills but also fosters creativity. It’s a perfect way to spend a cozy afternoon indoors while spreading holiday cheer.
Pinecone Centerpieces
Turn pinecones into stunning table centerpieces with a sprinkle of holiday magic. Paint them in metallic colors like gold or silver and add glitter for extra sparkle. Arrange them in a basket or on a bed of evergreen branches.
For a rustic touch, add small twinkle lights or holly berries to bring your centerpiece to life.
Gingerbread House Display
Nothing says Christmas like a gingerbread house! Bake or buy gingerbread pieces and let the family join in on decorating. Use candies, icing, and sprinkles to design your dream house.
This project is as much about teamwork as it is about decoration, making it a perfect family activity.
Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar
Design your own Advent calendar using small paper bags, string, and clothespins. Fill each bag with treats or holiday-themed activities like reading a favorite Christmas story, baking cookies, or crafting a new decoration.
Personalize each bag with festive designs or numbers to build excitement for the countdown to Christmas.
Cherish the Moments
DIY Christmas decorations are more than just crafts; they’re about building traditions, sharing laughter, and creating keepsakes that capture the spirit of the holidays. This season, let your creativity shine and celebrate the magic of family time with projects that make your holiday season merry and bright!
Happy crafting!
About Kelly Mahaffy
Kelly Mahaffy is a seasoned professional passionate about empowering families through quality content. As the Content Director at Mom’s Choice Awards, Kelly oversees the strategic development and curation of educational and entertaining content aimed at parents and caregivers. With a background in marketing and a deep understanding of the needs of modern families, Kelly is dedicated to providing valuable resources and insights to support families in their journey of raising happy, healthy children.
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12 Comments on “DIY Christmas Decorations: Crafting Holiday Magic”
I love them all! The festive paper decorations (trees) are my favorite! I never thought to make my own!
Thank you for the ideas and insperation. I can see how several of them would brighten the holiday around the house.
Excellent. These look great for the holidays, something every family should think of doing.
There are so many wonderful holiday craft ideas! There is always something new to try. I was worried as my kids got older they wouldn’t be into all the fun crafts. We we have just as much fun now they are older teens. I am so thankful.
I love your ideas and will add some to this year’s planning and get-togethers.
These are great ideas to get the kids involved with some holiday crafts. I like the idea of a homemade advent calendar.
I’m always looking for new craft ideas for the grandchildren. We have a bucket of pinecones they gathered. We will start with the wreath. These are are such simple crafts for their age that they will enjoy.
what cute little crafts☺️ I also do a lot of DIY paper decorations. These are super fun
This was a great idea.Thanks
Wonderful ideas for getting the entire family involved.
My daughter loves crafting! We’ve done the hand painted ornaments before,but I’m loving the pinecone centerpiece! That’s next on our list!
I wish I had the talent to craft but I don’t.