DIY Holiday Projects & Tips

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!

We sat down with our friends at Swansons Nursery here in Seattle to create this guide with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Christmas trees—so when it comes time to pick one out, you’ll know exactly which tree is best for you and your home.

When it comes to making a Halloween costume, the ones that can be used throughout the year are always the best. Pull your kids (and their bags of candy) in this DIY dump truck wagon, and utilize it for future holidays, trips to the playground, or for your kids to play with in the backyard.

We've created a fun tutorial for a unique holiday project that still retains that classic feeling.  

It doesn't take a lot of felt to make a decorative stocking that you'll cherish year after year.

You might not believe you can create a gingerbread house with this much detail and charm—or customize it to your skill set or interest level. Our tutorial brings good news.

A DIY Christmas tree collar is a clean way to cover your Christmas tree stand—and it's open on the top so you can water easily.

Learn how to make a red pickup truck with a freshly cut evergreen tree in its bed—there’s something so classically Christmas about it!