Hello, creative friends! Only a few days until Christmas, so if you are looking for some last-minute DIY ideas, I’m sharing a few of my favorites with you today – to be more precise, 60 of them. You’ll find a little bit of everything, so let’s just call them ‘randomly selected beauties, simply perfect for Christmas’!:) These are easy-to-make ideas that caught my eye, ones that will help you add that final, special touch. Some of them will instantly help you get that ‘Aha, I didn’t even know I needed that‘ moment, but that’s OK, you’ll probably have some of the supplies or the ingredients needed and you’ll be able to make a few of them just in time for Christmas.
You will find here your Christmas inspiration for:
– using simple, but super chic DIY home decor items from your home that can be paired with natural elements like boxwood, pine cones, Christmas tree branches, etc
– decorating with candles and luminaries
– wrapping gifts
– making your own DIY paper crafts (paper stars, tags, postage stamps, postcards, crackers, banners, advent calendar, etc. )
– making a few epic recipes
– gifting to friends or to yourself (don’t forget about yourself!) natural handmade beauty concoctions
I’m linking everything to Pinterest so you can easily find and save your favorites. Some images will speak for themselves, so as an exercise, try to really look at the images to observe all the details, you might be pleasantly surprised! For more intricate projects you’ll need to go to the blogs sharing that specific tutorial for a more in-depth ‘analysis’ and for learning all the steps.
P.S. Some images were uploaded on Pinterest without a blog link to the project, if you know the blogger who made that project, please let me know so I can modify the links. Thanks!
1. 5 Minute boxwood wreath – perfect for adding a little bit of natural chicness into your home
2. Angel wire candle – perfect on its own, but also paired with other sheet music decorated candles
DIY Glowing Stars Luminaries – perfect for creating a cozy vibe (and using all those recycled jars that you’ve been saving)
Vintage Christmas countdown sign – perfect for a vintage Santa countdown
DIY Snow covered pine cones – perfect for making with the kids and including in Christmasy or wintery vignettes
Christmas bells – perfect for decorating, use recycled mini bundt pans, chic ribbons and greenery
How to update an old Christmas wreath – perfect for giving a new life to old Christmas decor
DIY Origami French paper stars – perfect for decorating, including in vignettes or embellishing gifts
Mini Christmas Trees – perfect for creating a natural and equally beautiful decor using fresh Christmas tree branches
Mini wreath holiday cards – perfect for gifts or Christmas dinner settings, could be made with names too
Adorable cookie cutter Christmas tags – perfect for using all those old pieces of scrap ephemera
Pinecones and pine needles display – perfect for adding a touch of natural chicness in any place of your home
Christmas postage stamps – perfect for including in all kinds of creative projects, perfect for embellishing gifts or junk journals
Epsom salt frosted candle holders – perfect for decorating for Christmas, but can also be used all winter long
Coffee filter trees – perfect for including in Christmas vignettes or decorating on their own
Epsom salt luminaries – perfect for bringing a little bit of fairy snow magic inside
DIY Drop Cloth Wreath – perfect for decorating for Christmas, but also all year long if used in a white/neutral decorated home
DIY Christmas Crackers – perfect for gifting during Christmas dinner, everyone needs to wear that paper crown!
Reindeer place card holders – the perfect touch to your Christmas dinner setting
Vintage sheet music banners -perfect for quick decorating, can be made with dictionaries or old books
Christmas printable – perfect for including in Christmas vignettes or just for hanging around your home
Mini Christmas rosemary wreaths – perfect for including on your Christmas dinner, free printable tags included
Vintage tartlet tins candle centerpiece – perfect for decorating and bringing a little bit of nature indoors
Sheet music gift wraps – perfect for using ephemera sheet music (these would also look great if stained with coffee)
How to make scented pinecones – perfect for putting your favorite essential oils to good use and making your home smell like Christmas, all in a natural way!
DIY Vintage chic advent calendar – perfect for displaying on your wall or using as a decorative piece with a white ceramic platter; free printable included
Rustic Christmas bookshelf – perfect for a simple farmhouse decor
Gingerbread house paper bags – perfect for a fun Christmas activity, no matter the age
Apple candle holder – perfect as a centerpiece, can be made with other fruits too
DIY Folded book Christmas tree – perfect for including in vintage Christmas vignettes
Vintage Christmas favor ornament – perfect for all kinds of Christmas projects
Hostess gift burlap tree– perfect for gifting as a small seasonal party favor
Mini boxwood wreath – perfect for hanging all around your home, can be made from other types of greenery
Sugar cookie fabric bags – perfect for gifting, can be used with other tags too
DIY Amber glass Christmas Ornaments – perfect for Christmas decorating, made from transparent ornaments
How to paint a Christmas pillow – perfect for adding coziness
Candle centerpiece with greenery – perfect for using all the beautiful jars or bottles that you’ve been saving
DIY Snowballs – perfect for mimicking a little bit of snow
Neighbor gifts – perfect for spreading a little bit of the Christmas spirit
Christmas treat bags – perfect for holding your favorite treats during the holidays; free printable included
Chocolate cranberry mini cakes – just perfect! :)
Chocolate chip cookie wrappers – perfect for sharing your favorite cookie dough and the instruction to bake the goodies
Old fashioned gingerbread cookies – perfect for making for your family or your friends
Cookie cutter ornaments – perfect for hanging in your tree or gifting to foodie friends
Free printable Christmas gift tags – just print them, they are perfect for last-minute gifts
Red Christmas buggy – perfect for decorating all around your home
DIY Vintage Chic Christmas Banners – the banners come in different sizes, they are perfect for decorating your home or lovely Christmas tags!
Epic Chocolate truffles – perfect, perfect, perfect for Christmas or any other given day! :)
London Fog with a secret ingredient recipe – perfect for cozying up and curling under a blanket. You can even make your own Frenchified mug – DIY 5 Minute decal transfer on a coffee mug
Christmas candle display – perfect for turning a white colander into a unique candle holder
Citrus Christmas garland – perfect for decorating and for giving your home an amazing citrusy fragrance
Coffee orange sugar scrub – perfect for gifting to friends or to yourself! Put it in a chic vintage French apothecary jar to make the gift even more special!
DIY Gold foil Christmas postcards – perfect for sending thoughtful messages along with your presents
Epic charcuterie and veggie board – perfect for small gatherings but also for pleasing a crowd full
Tree inspired Christmas mantel – perfect for your home decorating in a simple, but super chic way
Free Vintage French Christmas Postcards – perfect for gifting or beautifully decorating your home for the holidays this year. Half wrap a chocolate bar and add one of the lovely postcards. Don’t forget to also write a thoughtful message on the back to make it even more personal
Homemade whipped body butter – THE perfect gift
Calligraphy wrapping – perfect for last-minute gift wrapping
Hope you love my picks for a DIY Christmas, could you choose just 1 or 2 favorites from all of these beauties? :)
Have a blessed Christmas,
Diana ♥
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Mary Beth
So many beautiful ideas! I saw a few things to make this year and some I’ll save for next year. Thank you so much for sharing and have a very Merry Christmas, Diana! xo
Diana | Dreams Factory
Happy you like them Mary Beth, I have a few quick ones on my short list, too! :)
Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year!