If there’s any time of year to get crafting it’s Christmas. From gifts to decorations, there are so many fun reasons to get out those supplies and make all the things. And being creative doesn’t have to break the bank. Below you’ll find dozens of beautiful upcycled Christmas craft ideas to make for yourself and loved ones!
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Upcycle sweater stockings
Glittering jar luminaries
Poinsettia-topped gift jars
Drifwood Rudolph ornament
Greeting card display
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20+ Upcycled Christmas Craft Ideas to Make this Weekend!
Here are a few of our top holiday projects to try:
Christmas Tree Cereal Box Craft
Grab some empty boxes, pretty paper and glitter paint to make a pair of decorative Christmas trees.
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DIY Christmas Game: Water Bottle Bowling
Made with empty plastic water bottles along with a bit of paint and some felt scraps, this DIY Christmas game is also a fun upcycling craft.
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DIY Gnome Christmas Ornaments
Create your own set of adorable DIY gnome Christmas ornaments using leftover scrap yarn and a bit of felt fabric. An easy no-sew Christmas crafting project!
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Beach Glass Christmas Tree
Use up that collection of sea glass to make gorgeous trees which you won't be able to wait to display every holiday season.
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Christmas Canning Jar Lid Ornaments
Using leftover jar lids to make a set of homemade canning jar lid ornaments for Christmas.
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How to Make Light Bulb Christmas Ornaments (and where to buy)
Making upcycled Santa light bulb Christmas ornaments for the holidays.
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DIY Flannel Christmas Tree Ornaments
Sharing the tutorial for making a set of flannel christmas tree ornaments.
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Pretty Painted Snowflake Rocks
These pretty painted snowflake rocks make great Christmas decor accents for the mantel, outdoors or as napkin weights for your Christmas tablescape.
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Coastal Christmas Ornaments
Learn to make these adorable coastal Christmas ornaments. They are perfect for all your seasonal decorating.
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DIY Soap Dispenser for Christmas
Turn those empty glass jars into a soap dispensers for Christmas with this step by step tutorial.
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How to Make a Driftwood Christmas Tree
What could be better decor for the cottage or your front porch at the holidays than a rustic driftwood Christmas tree?
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Stacked Fish Bowl Snowman Craft
Stack different sizes of fish bowls to create an adorable display for the holidays!
Painted Pinecone Christmas Ornaments
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Wine Cork Crafts: Sparkling Star Decor
If you’re looking for wine cork crafts, this gorgeous sparkling star decor idea is easy to make and perfect for the Christmas holidays and year-round!
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Making Resin Jewelry using Gift Wrap
Instead of tossing that pretty wrapping paper away this holiday season, reuse the gift wrap for making resin jewelry.
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Christmas Ornament Painted Rocks
Add some vintage flare to your holiday decor with these DIY painted rock Christmas ornaments.
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Nutcracker Cinnamon Stick Ornaments
Make your own adorable set of nutcracker ornaments using cinnamon sticks.
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Repurposed Paper Napkin Wood Slice Ornaments
Make a set of wood slice ornaments using napkins and mod podge.
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DIY Decoupage Christmas Ornaments
Making one-of-a-kind decoupage ornaments using leftover scrap fabrics or Christmas napkins is a simple way to make unique ornaments for the holidays.
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Pickle Jar Christmas Terrarium
Turn an empty glass pickle jar into an adorable Christmas terrarium.
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Frosted Wine Bottle Centerpiece Idea
Upcycling those empties into beautiful frosted wine bottle centerpieces.
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Making a Wood Block Snowman
Add a touch of playfulness to your space with this stackable wood block snowman craft.
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Happy holidays friend!
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