8 Christmas Craft Ideas

A huge part of the fun of Christmas is decorating for the occasion. But, Christmas decorations can unfortunately be pricey. You’re already spending a lot on presents, so why would you want even more expenses at Christmas time?

Luckily, there are a lot of décor items you can make yourself, and they can make for fun Christmas craft activities.

From DIY projects to simple and fun Christmas crafts, these are our top picks for you to try this festive season!

Craft Maker Christmas Candles Kit

Craft Maker Christmas Candles Kit

This kit includes everything you need to craft beautiful candles that will fill your home with warm, festive scents.

Craft Maker Christmas Candles Kit, $10, from Target.

Christmas Embroidery Kit

Christmas Embroidery Kit

This cross stitch starter kit is cute and simple, and suitable for beginners and children. It also would make a great Christmas gift they will absolutely love.

Christmas Embroidery Kit Beginner, $19.26, from Amazon.

Christmas DIY Ceramic Bauble

Christmas DIY Ceramic Bauble

This pack of three blank baubles provide you the perfect ceramic canvas to paint and decorate to represent your personalised festive style.

Jolly & Joy Christmas DIY Ceramic Bauble 3 Pack, $4, from Spotlight.

Craft Maker Christmas Bath Bombs Kit

Craft Maker Christmas Bath Bombs Kit

Make this holiday season extra special with this scent-sational Festive Bath Bomb Making Kit. This kit includes everything you need to create stunning yuletide bath bombs that will bring joy, delight, and fizz-tivity to your soaks.

Craft Maker Christmas Bath Bombs Kit, $12, from Target.

Christmas Cookie Cutters

Christmas Cookie Cutters

Cut, mold and decorate themed shapes for any holiday party or event.

Make fun shapes with cookie dough, fondant, biscuits, brownies, cakes or craft clay.

Christmas Cookie Cutters 5-Pc, $19.99, from Amazon.

Christmas Needle Felting Kit

Christmas Needle Felting Kit

Get creative, add some character and create your own handmade pure wool festive ornaments to hang on your tree or deck the halls with this year.

Christmas Needle Felting Kit, $34.95, from Etsy.

Make Your Own Christmas Decorations Kit

Make Your Own Christmas Decorations Kit

This kit is the perfect stocking stuffer or Kris Kringle gift and is sure to add a little magical excitement in the lead up to Christmas.

Make Your Own Christmas Decorations Kit, $15.95, from Etsy.

DIY Wooden Stamp Set

DIY Wooden Stamp Set

There are plenty of stamp designs to choose from, such as Santa’s, elves, snowmen and more. Enjoy choosing between red and green ink to decorate any sheets or scrapbooks this holiday season.

Jolly & Joy DIY Wooden Stamp Set 13 Piece, $8, from Spotlight.

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