Plug in your glue guns: 43 DIYs to get started on right now ahead of the holidays
All the crafts and keepsakes to keep you busy from now ‘til New Year’s
This article was originally published Nov. 12, 2019 and was updated Nov. 12, 2021.
With the holiday season just around the corner, we're making our to-do lists and checking them twice. And on those lists are so many makeable table accents, terrariums and treats to prep in time for the season ahead. We've rounded up some of our most stellar standouts to share with you, because there's simply something so special about adding a homemade touch to festive decor, gifts, and even wrapping. Here are 43 delightful DIYs to tackle, starting right now.
Festive decor
Victorian abundance tablescape from Steven Sabados
4-step foraged and vintage centrepiece
Fully foraged holiday sunburst wreath
Outdoor urns made with evergreen or everlasting materials
Your very own indoor snowballs
Potato stamp Christmas stockings
Homemade holiday wrap
French fashion-inspired gift wrapping
DIY Holiday gift wrapping paper
Elaborate kitchen crafts
An entirely edible cookie advent calendar
An entirely edible cookie dreidel
Stocking and pine cone hand pies
Giftables
2 quick and cozy DIY gifts to make for yourself this holiday season
Custom shaving cream and aftershave
Homemade belly oil, nipple butter and solid perfume
Custom, large-scale wall tapestry
Crystal-studded ombre tassel earrings
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