Homemade Christmas Ornaments, DIY Christmas Decorations, Christmas Gift Ideas, and More

Homemade Christmas Ornaments
DIY Christmas Decorations
Classic Christmas Characters
Make Your Own Christmas Wreath
Christmas Gift Ideas
Recycled Christmas Crafts

AllFreeChristmasCrafts is proud to present the Top 100 Christmas Crafts of the Year! The projects in this list were popular with crafters month after month and week after week. When you felt like crafting homemade Christmas ornaments or DIY Christmas decorations, these tutorials caught your eye. From quirky projects inspired by beloved Christmas characters to beautiful homemade wreaths, there's a way to add a touch of holiday magic to your home this holiday. You can also spread cheer with some DIY gift ideas, or use your imagination on the contents of your recycling bin. We know you'll love these ideas–they're your favorites, after all!
 

Homemade Christmas Ornaments

Trimming the tree is one of our favorite annual traditions. It's so much fun to rediscover those old ornaments that have been kept in a box for the last year or so. Ornaments can celebrate major life events like weddings, anniversaries, and births. Put your own personal touch on your tree this year with a few homemade Christmas ornaments. Whether you like to work with yarn, paper, fabric, or glue, there's an ornament in this list for you to try. Gather family and friends for a decorating party, or spend some time in quiet reflection as you work on an ornament of your own design.

1. Pasta Angel Ornaments
2. Melted Snowman Ornament
3. Rory the Reindeer
4. No Sew Quilted Star Ornament
5. Sparkly Crochet Snowflake Ornament
6. Victorian Beaded Christmas Tree Ornament
7. Simple Paper Flower Ornaments
8. Ribbon Angel Christmas Ornament
9. Crochet Wreath Ornament
10. Gold Tipped Pine Cone Ornament
11. White Pearl Christmas Ornament
12. Simple Salt Dough Ornaments
13. How to Make a Cork Reindeer Ornament
14. Tissue Box House Ornament
15. Crochet Snowflake Ornament
16. Beaded Icicle Ornament
17. Five Fingers Snowman Ornament
18. Spiral Christmas Tree Ornament
19. 3D Paper Ball Ornaments
20. Tear Drop Paper Ornaments
21. Snowy Owl Ornaments
22. Acorn Nest Ornament
23. Beaded Angel Ornament
24. Sheet Music Christmas Ornaments
25. Vintage Style Christmas Baubles
26. Frosted Glass Ornaments
27. Crochet Snowflake Ornaments
28. Mini Crochet Christmas Ornaments
29. Mini Jar Snowman Ornament
30. Mini Fabric Tree Christmas Ornaments

DIY Christmas Decorations

Deck your halls with DIY Christmas decorations! Snow-inspired projects were a huge hit this year. If you live in a warm climate, you'll enjoy bringing a bit of the chill indoors with snowman crafts, handmade snowflakes, and DIY winter decorations. Garlands, luminaries, and table top trees are just a few examples of the stunning pieces of home decor you can make.

1. Rustic Wood Snowman Head
2. Epsom Salt Luminaries
3. 50 Cent Ornament Art
4. Brilliant Button Snowflake
5. Crochet Snowflake Garland
6. Thrifty Christmas Yard Decorations
7. Dollar Store Glass Hurricanes
8. White Christmas Mason Jar Luminaries
9. Wire Christmas Tree
10. Beaded Candy Canes
11. Mantel Pine Cone Christmas Tree
12. Colored Ribbon Tree
13. Stunning DIY Lanterns
14. Super Sparkly Beaded Christmas Decorations
15. Pine Cone Tree
16. Fat Quarter Tree
17. Christmas Acorn Garland
18. Pretty Crystals Snowflake
19. Knitted Mini Christmas Stockings
20. DIY Pine Cone Garland
21. Elegant Origami Paper Star
22. Beaded Snowman Strand

Classic Christmas Characters

Over the years, we've added loveable characters to our collection of Christmas icons. Angels and snowmen have been around for ages, while the elves, Santa, and reindeer are newer additions to the Christmas story. As you'll see from these crafts, there are tons of creative ways to bring your favorite Christmas characters to life. 

1. Poinsettia Angel
2. Salt Dough Snowmen
3. Fuzzy Yarn Snowman
4. Clay Pot Snowman
5. Tear Drop Beaded Angels
6. Adorable Old Fashioned Snowman
7. Little Paperclip Angel
8. Pine Cone Reindeer
9. Beautiful Snowflake Angel
10. Paper Bag Reindeer
11. Printable Christmas Stencils
12. Pretty Paper Angels
13. Pine Cone Snowmen
14. Crochet Snowman Jar Cozy
15. Sweet Pasta Angel
16. Sock Snowmen
17. Tropical Angels

Make Your Own Christmas Wreath

Wreaths are such an important part of holiday decorating. After all, a wreath is often the first sight that greets visitors when they come to your door at Christmastime. Some of the handmade wreaths in this list can withstand the snow and cold, while others look lovely above the mantel.

1. Winter Coffee Filter Wreath
2. Ruffled Organza Snow Wreath
3. Gorgeous Glitter Pine Cone Wreath
4. Winter Willow Wreath
5. Candy Cane Wreath
6. Mini Beaded Christmas Wreath
7. Light Up Frosted Glass Ball Wreath
8. Snowman Light Bulb Ornament

Christmas Gift Ideas

It's said that it's better to give than to receive, and there's no better time than Christmas to remember that adage. If you're nervous about breaking the bank this holiday season, don't be! You don't have to dip into your savings to give your family members and friends something they will love. These DIY gift ideas will stand out amongst the crowd of presents under the tree.

1. Christmas Treat Jar
2. Knit Stocking for Christmas
3. Candy Christmas Train
4. Rudolph the Reindeer Crochet Hat
5. Christmas Bells Ribbon Rings
6. Adorable Mini Snow Globe Necklace
7. "We Love You" Jar
8. Mary Lou's Holiday Stocking

Recycled Christmas Crafts

You can practice the 3 Rs all year long: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Dig through your recycling bin to find craft supplies that are cost-effective and eco-friendly. Mason jars, soda bottles, and old Christmas cards are just begging to be upcycled into something fresh and new.

1. Night Sky in a Bottle
2. Recycled Penguins
3. Upcycled Plastic Cup Snowman Ornament
4. Coffee Filter Snowflakes
5. Yogurt Bottle Snowmen
6. Toilet Roll Yule Log Ornament
7. Creamer Bottle Snowman
8. Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament
9. Cardboard Cutout Snowman Ornaments
10. Folded Christmas Cards Ornament