Wooden peg dolls are beautiful and have been making a comeback, so make sure to hop on this Christmassy trend and paint your own Nativity set including your favourite figures. Art by Bronwyn Giblin
78 DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas to Make Your Home Merry and Bright
One of Ree Drummond’s favorite Christmas activities (besides baking her famous cinnamon rolls, of course!) is making sure both the Lodge and the Merc are decked out in fabulous holiday decorations for everyone to enjoy. If you’re like Ree and go crazy for all things festive, you can certainly hunt around and purchase everything you might need. But if you love the challenge of a project as much as you love being merry and bright, you’ll absolutely adore these Christmas decoration ideas.
Everything here is DIY, which means you can spend a blissful afternoon (or week, if you prefer) making festive décor to your heart’s content. You’ll find homespun stockings, delicate garland, inventive wreathes, and so many more homemade holiday decorations ahead. Make your tree sparkle with beautiful Christmas tree decorations and DIY Christmas ornaments or add some twinkle to a fun sign on your mantel.
We have tons of cute ideas for making every inch of your home festive if you want—from inside the kitchen all the way out to the porch! You’ll be able to use these year after year, and some of them make great DIY Christmas gifts if you want to make the most out of your crafting skills. Creating these decorations will get you even more into the holiday spirit (if that’s even possible!). So, grab your coziest blanket, craft supplies, and your Santa hat because it’s time for an epic session of Christmas crafts!
Felt Christmas Letter Garland
Lemon Thistle
While we love the minimalist look of black letters on a white fireplace, this felt letter garland would be so easy to make in any color you want! Stay traditional with green and red or go untraditional with your favorite shade.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
Poplar and Macrame Christmas Tree
Lia Griffith
A great space saver if you don’t have room for a tree is to build one on the wall. This poplar and macrame option is both modern and rustic at the same time. You can decorate it any way you want once it’s up!
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
30+ wonderful Christmas crafts and painted rocks you’ll love to make
Crafting stations all around the world are starting to bring out the Xmas motifs, why should yours stay the same? No matter what you choose to celebrate, if you want to bring the christmassy element on board, keep scrolling for over 30 ideas of crafts and rock painting we have assembled for you.
Can’t go wrong with merry red and a lovely snowman. This adorable wood slice ornament idea is by Daphne Birett, and you can paint it using our Paint Pens and Wood slices bundle.
Plaid glittery ornaments by @natscraftylife using Life of Colour wood slices and glitter + infusible ink from @officialcricut_anz
Wooden peg dolls are beautiful and have been making a comeback, so make sure to hop on this Christmassy trend and paint your own Nativity set including your favourite figures. Art by Bronwyn Giblin
Hand painted baubles have been the rage on the internet, you can make your own adorable creations using Life of Colour paint pens and a clear coat of sealant. Art by Stacey Montford
Adorable portraits? Lettering? Yes! This is the perfect bespoke gift for a friend or family member, deck out your paint pens and wood slices and make a fantastic present! Art by Samantha Dorahy
Adorable combination of rock painting and wood slices! Birds on branches with Christmassy hats are all your tree needs! Art by Bianca McCosker
Who wouldn’t love to have their beloved pet on their tree? A fantastic gift for a dog (or cat) lover! Art by Samantha Dorahy
What a Bright idea! Using the luscious teal from our Bright paint pens, this turns into a non-traditional Christmas palette with a bit of vintage flair! Art by Daphne Birett.
Our Brights are currently sold out, but click on the Notify me button in the product page and get an email when we have restocked this new fan favourite
Create little stocking stuffers for the people you appreciate, a teacher, a neighbour, someone you see everyday on your way to work. A little wreath and their name in fancy lettering will be a perfect present. Art by Daphne Birett
Creative Christmas rock painting ideas
Check out some of the rocks from our community as well as some of the most creative Christmas Rocks projects out there!
Adorable collection by Shari Chapman , using our Special Colours to create adorable and soft Christmas characters.
Cute Christmas gnome featuring a dashing red and white hat, and the thickest of beards. By Daphne Birett
Cute Santa Claus doodle rock
Sweet gingerbread houses, using our Special Colours, by Ashley Rathborne
Anyone wishing to hop on a retro van and travelling all around? Take your Xmas decor with you, like this adorable rock by Daphne
Christmas elves in colourful hats, by Joanne Camm
Amazing Snowman and Snowflake, by the artisan BywayofSalem
Cute and easy snowflakes to decorate your table (by Curbly)
Snowmen take the show for us celebrating in the middle of summer, we can still enjoy the snowy creations on our rock paintings! By Daphne Birett
Gingerbread houses rock painting using our Special Colours range for a soft but very Christmassy look, by Gemma Jones
Santa, Elf and Reindeer simple and cute rock set
“Tree Rex” funny pun Christmas rock painting idea by Blossom Buttram
The Grinch, classic Xmas movies inspired rock
Merry Christmas Koala wishes
Cozy snowman in a scarf, snow scene in a rock by Ruthie Rocks art
Xmas shimmery owl featuring our lovely Christmas 2019 Special Edition
Xmas motif rock collection using the very traditional red, green and white
Rudolph in a bauble, adorable rock painting by Shari Chapman
