15 Festive DIY Christmas Tree Crafts

Sometimes, one Christmas tree just isn't enough. Sometimes you want there to be a Christmas tree waiting in every room, decorating every surface, hanging on your front door, or resting proudly on top of your head! Lucky for you, we've got a crafty DIY Christmas tree for every situation. These Christmas tree crafts are fun for all ages and add fun homemade flair to your Christmas decor. We'd hate to outshine your main Christmas tree with our crafty constructions however, which is why this list also contains a ton of great ideas for flashy, festive DIY Christmas ornaments. Think of this list as your one stop shop for all your DIY Christmas tree needs!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Felt Christmas Trees

    We love that these trees have so much individual style and sparkle--depending upon who did the decorating! Straight and tailored, snowy and plain, fancy and sparkly....we love it all!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree

    Make merry this season with a tree to call your own. This pint-sized pipe cleaner pine tree is inspired by the spindly tree in A Charlie Brown Christmas.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree

    With a few basics like popsicle sticks & sequins, this has been one of our favorite holiday crafts to do - very colorful and very easy!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Foam Christmas Trees

    With a few materials, these easy to create trees are a fun little craft for the younger ones.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Yarn Christmas Tree

    These Christmas trees make an excellent addition to the fireplace mantle or Christmas dinner table. A fun, messy, and exciting craft for younger kids to try!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Egg Carton Christmas Tree

    Do you like to display fun door decorations during the holidays? Try making your own using recycled egg cartons, and display it proudly for everyone to see!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Christmas Tree Hat

    Transform a party hat into a Christmas tree you can wear on your head, with some green tissue paper, glue, and sequins.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Beaded Ornaments
    Beaded Ornaments

    (Ages 5-16)

    Make some cute holiday ornaments with easy-to-find craft items!

  • Visual aid of how to complete DIY Glitter Ornaments

    All That Glitters

    It's time to bask in the welcoming sparkle the holidays bring with a craft project that really shines--on your tree! Dust off the glitter stash! Golden memories are coming up next.

    It's Ornamental

    Below are some pivotal ingredient instructives you can use to make your Christmas tree show the best in glam!

    • Make sure you recruit your top-notch creative crafter.

    • Have plenty of plastic or glass ornament globes on hand.

    • Get some small paper cups and cleaning solution (rubbing alcohol works well) 

    • Stock up and retrieve some floor finish or floor wax.

    Select a non-toxic extra fine type of glitter.

    Next Stop Glitter Town!

    Now you can make winter days a whole lot brighter with some glittery applications! A shower of glitter can make any winter day shine warm and bright with holiday cheer. Here's a simple step-by-step glitter ornament guide to help you and your loved ones have a merry little Christmas this year:

  • Visual aid of how to complete Air-Dry Clay Ornaments

    Winter-fy your home with these charming DIY snowflake ornaments!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Swirly Ornaments
    Swirly Ornaments

    (Ages 3-11)

    Creating colorful ornaments for the Christmas tree is a great holiday tradition to start with your little ones.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Bird Seed Ornament

    Use a simple recipe to create these holiday shaped bird seed ornaments to hang from your trees outside.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Foil Punch Ornaments

    Repurpose extra pie tins into luminary decorations for your Christmas tree. Explore shapes, patterns, and light to create these ornaments that are a simple, yet unique, way to show off your holiday spirit!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Peppermint Wreath Ornaments

    Pretty, simple wreaths made entirely from peppermints! Just put them in the oven, and let them make some holiday magic.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Clay Ornaments
    Clay Ornaments

    (Ages 3-10)

    Use clay and cookie cutters to create these glittery homemade ornaments. A simple, festive craft project perfect for younger kids!


Get inspired!