I read a lot of food and lifestyle blogs, and many of them publish inspiring round-ups of seasonal recipes and ideas. That got me thinking: why not share a curated list of my favorite DIY holiday projects? This collection highlights creative, approachable projects—some from Studio DIY and many from other talented bloggers. While new projects for the season are on the way, here are plenty of ideas to get you started now.
Giant DIY Advent Calendar Tree via Oh Happy Day
Advent Calendars
- Giant DIY Advent Calendar Tree — Chiara for Oh Happy Day
- DIY Pegboard Advent Calendar — You Are My Fave
- DIY Punch Box Advent Calendar — Studio DIY
- DIY Walnut Advent Calendar — Sweet Paul
DIY Sparkly Gift Wrap via Grey Likes Weddings (Photo by T&H Photography)
Packaging
- DIY Crepe Paper Candy Wrappers — Such Pretty Things
- DIY Glittered Clothespin Gift Toppers — Creature Comforts
- DIY Glitter Dipped Pom Pom Gift Toppers — Sugar & Cloth
- DIY Sparkly Gift Wrap — Grey Likes Weddings
- DIY Chalkboard Gift Wrap — Nashville Wraps
DIY Ornament Garland via Pretty Quirky
Garlands
- DIY Fringed Star Garland — Confetti Pop
- DIY Mini Present Garland — Jenny for Oh Happy Day
- DIY Twisted Felt Garland — The Purl Bee
- DIY Bright Ball Garland — A Subtle Revelry
- DIY Bulb Ornament Garland — Pretty Quirky
DIY Tinsel Photobooth Backdrop via Lovely Indeed
Decor
- DIY Candy Lights — Brittany for Oh Happy Day
- DIY Christmas Bow String Lights — Studio DIY
- DIY Fringe Christmas Trees — The House That Lars Built
- DIY Paper Trees — Martha Stewart
- DIY Tinsel Photobooth Backdrop — Lovely Indeed
- DIY Faux Christmas Tree — Studio DIY
DIY Embroidered Christmas Bow Ornaments via Studio DIY
Ornaments
- DIY Clay Christmas Candy Ornaments — Fancy House Road
- DIY Embroidered Christmas Bow Ornaments — Studio DIY
- DIY Sequin Filled Ornaments — You Are My Fave
- DIY Cinnamon Ornaments — Katy Elliott
Sparkly Vanilla Bean Macarons via Kevin & Amanda
Edibles
- Sparkly Vanilla Bean Macarons — Kevin & Amanda
- Chocolate Forest Cake — chocolate & carrots
- Gingerbread Houses That Perch on Your Mug — Not Martha
- Peppermint Macarons — Studio DIY
DIY Christmas Shoe Bows via The Pretty Blog
And More!
- DIY Christmas Shoe Bows — The Pretty Blog
- DIY Sequin Bow Shoe Clips — Liz for Momtastic
If you want even more holiday inspiration, there are always additional projects and tutorials to explore on bloggers’ holiday and Christmas craft pages.