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42 DIY Christmas Projects

From Scented Spice Coasters to Colorful Candy Wreaths

— December 12, 2013 — Art & Design
The holidays are quickly approaching, and these fantastic DIY Christmas projects will inspire holiday enthusiasts to get into the spirit while getting their hands dirty. These projects would make great family activities.

This DIY list includes clever Christmas recipes, outstanding handmade holiday wreaths, tree ornaments and more. The holidays can be expensive, but these intriguing projects will help consumers save money by encouraging them to make their own decorations, holiday sweaters and baked goods this season. These easy and inexpensive ideas are perfect for crafty, creative individuals who don't mind getting their hands dirty (be it with cookie dough or super glue).

Why not personalize your holiday decor by making it yourself? From the colorful candy wreaths to DIY celebrity spoof ornaments, these DIY Christmas projects will look great around the house this holiday season.
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Naturalistic Holiday Place Cards
Naturalistic Holiday Place Cards
These DIY Pinecone Place Cards are Perfect for the Holidays
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Christmas Door Ornament Snacks
Christmas Door Ornament Snacks
These Christmas Wreath Treats Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit
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Handmade Holiday Lids
Handmade Holiday Lids
The Proper Wheel DIY Nutcracker Jar Toppers Add a Christmas Flair to Caps
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Frosty Forbidden Desserts
Frosty Forbidden Desserts
These Yellow Snow Cupcakes are a Delicious Twist on Childhood Memories
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Minty Holiday Munchables
Minty Holiday Munchables
These Minty Oreo Cookie Balls Combine Chocolate and Mint in a Ball
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Printable Snowy Gift Wrap
Printable Snowy Gift Wrap
The 'Let It Snow' Printable Gift Wrap Makes a Great DIY Christmas Wrap
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Edible Christmas Adornments
Edible Christmas Adornments
These Do It Yourself Apple Chips are Tasty and Festive
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Silly Saint Nicholas Treats
Silly Saint Nicholas Treats
Santa Claus Christmas Cake Pops Combine Cake and Cookie Textures
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Festive Holiday Plate Decor
Festive Holiday Plate Decor
These DIY Christmas Plate Collages Turn Simple Dishes into Wall Art
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Melted Snowman Confections
Melted Snowman Confections
This Snowman Inspired Christmas Cake is From 'Handmade Charlotte'
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Scented Spice Coasters
Scented Spice Coasters
These DIY Cinnamon Stick Coasters are Perfect for the Holiday Season
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Holiday Beverage Suckers
Holiday Beverage Suckers
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Lollipop Mimics the Taste of the Starbucks Drink
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Fantasy Series Snowflakes
Fantasy Series Snowflakes
Krystal Higgins Created These Game of Thrones Paper Snowflakes
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Nutty Miniature Wreaths
Nutty Miniature Wreaths
This DIY Hazelnut Wreath Ornament is Perfect to Hang on any Christmas Tree
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Sporty DIY Holiday Wreaths
Sporty DIY Holiday Wreaths
This Sporty DIY Christmas Wreath is Made From Old Baseballs
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Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Indulge This Christmas with this All Day I Dream About Food Recipe
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Chic DIY Christmas Wear
Chic DIY Christmas Wear
Make Your Own Festive Party Wear with This Fashionable DIY
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Colorful Candy Wreaths
Colorful Candy Wreaths
Add Some Sugary Elements to Your Holiday Decor with This Gum Drop Wreath
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DIY Holiday Home Wreaths
DIY Holiday Home Wreaths
The Brit + Co. Ornament Garland is Adorably Creative
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DIY Rainbow Reindeer Ornaments
DIY Rainbow Reindeer Ornaments
This DIY Chindi Reindeer is a Perfect Pal for Your Christmas Tree
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Crafty Snowflake Jars
Crafty Snowflake Jars
These DIY Mason Jar Snow Globes Offer Some Fun Holiday Decor Ideas
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Red-Nosed Holiday Pops
Red-Nosed Holiday Pops
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Cake Pops are Adorable Delights
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Holiday Spiral Loaves
Holiday Spiral Loaves
Celebrate Christmas with Delicious Color Swirl Sandwich Bread
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Edible Cupcake Ornaments
Edible Cupcake Ornaments
The DIY Christmas Cupcake Favor Ornament Showcases Desserts on the Tree
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DIY Icicle Lights
DIY Icicle Lights
The DIY Colored Ice Ornaments from the Design Mom Blog are Super Fun
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Cardboard Christmas Tree Alternatives
Cardboard Christmas Tree Alternatives
These Cardboard Christmas Trees are Mess-Free and Fun
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Hideous Sweater Sweets
Hideous Sweater Sweets
These Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies Add to One's Holiday Party
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Recycled Pop Can Ornaments
Recycled Pop Can Ornaments
The Eco-Friendly Coke & Diet Pepsi Snowman Christmas Ornaments are Cute
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Festive Felt Trees
Festive Felt Trees
This DIY Felt Christmas Tree is a Crafty Holiday Decor Alternative
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DIY Celeb Spoof Ornaments
DIY Celeb Spoof Ornaments
Recreate Miley's Wrecking Ball with This Celebrity Christmas Decoration
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Re-Purposed Cork Decor
Re-Purposed Cork Decor
The Wire Christmas Angel Ornaments Put Drink Stoppers to Good Use
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DIY Light Bulb Decorations
DIY Light Bulb Decorations
These Upcycled Christmas Ornaments Use Old Bulbs
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DIY Tea Tag Wreaths
DIY Tea Tag Wreaths
This 'Around the World' Decor Will Showcase a Variety of Brewing Flavors
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DIY Crochet Christmas Ornaments
DIY Crochet Christmas Ornaments
Woodland Creatures Add Charm To Your Holiday Tree Décor
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DIY Umbrella Wreaths
DIY Umbrella Wreaths
This Tropical Drink Accessory Decor by Family Chic is Unorthodox
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Christmas Coned Confections
Christmas Coned Confections
'Love From the Oven' Whips up a Disguised Festive Cupcake
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Upcycled Ornament Planters
Upcycled Ornament Planters
These Terrariums are Made From Old Unused Christmas Tree Decorations
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DIY Tie-Dyed Ornaments
DIY Tie-Dyed Ornaments
The Brit + Co. Stained Glass Holiday Hack is an Inexpensive Personalization
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DIY Accessory Snowflake Ornaments
DIY Accessory Snowflake Ornaments
Mitten Christmas Tree Decorations are Made from Paper
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Upcycled Pallet Christmas Trees
Upcycled Pallet Christmas Trees
This DIY Turns an Old Wooden Pallet into an Unusual Christmas Tree
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DIY Christmas Decor
DIY Christmas Decor
Simple Projects to Jazz Up Your Holiday Interiors
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DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters
DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Give Yourself an Instant Ugly Sweater with the Set of Holiday Patches
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