Get your creative juices flowing and start planning your Christmas ornament crafts, wall hangings, tabletop trees and more. Here are 5 ideas for Christmas decorations to make right now. Get crafting and capture the essence of the holiday season. Why head to the craft store when you can use items you already have lying around your house? For instance, save up your old sewing patterns and use them to create a tabletop tree. You can also use burlap scraps to make an advent calendar. When it comes to Christmas decorations to make at home, you can never get to creative.

Whether you are new to the world of crafting or want to challenge yourself, there are plenty of projects to try. Get inspired to craft and evoke the spirit of the holiday season all year long. Make a tree you can hang on your wall or a sign you can display on a mantel. This is a great way to celebrate the spirit of the season and unleash your creativity on a quiet afternoon.

5 Ideas For Christmas Decorations to Make

Split Tree: Roll up your sleeves for this simple and unexpected Christmas project. What makes this craft special is that it requires the use of wood and saws. If you have access to these supplies and want to make something that everyone will go crazy for, this is the project for you. Get in the spirit of the season and make Christmas trees. Crafts like this one aren't easy to construct but the result is worth the effort. Use paint to make your project come to life.

Sewing Pattern Christmas Tree: If you want to make Christmas trees crafts but don't have access to wood or heavy duty tools, this project is perfect for you. Use old sewing patterns to cover a Styrofoam cone and display it on a tabletop or mantel. In fact, all you need for this project is a cone, some leftover paper and a hot glue gun. This project is perfect for frugal crafters. You can never run out of ideas for Christmas decorations to make when you have leftover materials in your recycle bin.

Holiday Countdown Calendar: Chalkboard paint is super trendy right now - you've probably seen a ton of craft projects that use it. Get in the holiday spirit and capitalize of this trend by making a calendar to count down the days. You can also use a recycled cereal box for this project. Trendy and eco-friendly - what could be better? Everyday, you and your kids can gather around your homemade calendar and count down the days until Christmas. This is one of those christmas decorations to make at home and share with the family when it's completed.

Burlap Advent Calendar: Looking for free christmas decorations to make now and save for later? Create this advent calendar and store it for now. This Pottery Bard knock-off is both simple to create and fun to display. Don't worry if you don't have a sewing machine - this project can be completed with glue or a needle and thread. Plus, if you opt for mock burlap fabric, you can save big on fabric. Use vinyl or fabric for the numbers and fill each pocket with little goodies!

Seasonal Blocks: Need ideas for christmas decorations to make? Use a 2x4 to create a fun display for your mantel. Like the Split Tree project, you'll need some woodworking tools like a saw. That's the most challenging aspect of the project - once you've created the blocks, use Mod Podge, glue and scrapbook paper to spell out the season. You can make a set of blocks for winter, fall, summer and spring!

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