DIY Holiday Projects & Tips

We’ve shared an array of holiday-inspired projects over the years, but these are the ones we return to—and recommend—again and again.

These simple rope ornaments are made with inexpensive materials—you’ll just have to buy some rope and ornament hangers—and come together in no more than thirty minutes or so. 

Nothing dresses up a dinner party like napkin rings. These DIY napkin rings use rope and a simple series of knots to create a festive element for your holiday table.

Perfectly playful, printable gift tags to give your packages a DIY touch. 

Christmas travel may be out this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create the (miniature) winter wonderland of your DIY dreams at home.

Form meets function with this snowflake-shaped DIY Christmas Card Holder. Using just a few simple materials, this wall hanging comes together in about an hour.

Simple is the theme for this year’s DIY Christmas tree. It’s Scandinavian-inspired in aesthetic, takes a day to build, and breaks down in minutes for year-round storage.

Making a Halloween costume from scratch might sound intimidating, but this flying squirrel costume takes just a few hours to put together—and it will keep you warm outside or cozy on your couch. Win-win!

Learn two new methods of wrapping your presents this holiday season: one method with tape, and one method without!

Create your own one-of-a-kind ornaments this Christmas—either for your own tree, or as a meaningful gift for someone else.

Coming up with new and exciting decorations each Christmas is one of our favorite ways to get into the holiday spirit. We decided to DIY an alternative to the traditional, live Christmas tree with this wooden one with lights. It’ll brighten up your home and is reusable for years to come!