How to Make Holiday Crafts

Need some Holiday crafts to decorate your space? Here at Hometalk we have crafts for every holiday. Take a look at our top, best, and newest projects. Go on in and watch a DIY video tutorial to help guide you, or let us know what you think on our discussion boards. Ask a question about holiday crafts and make your home a holiday haven.

Flower Pot Uncle Sam

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How to Make Holiday Crafts

Use appropriate colors: Stick to the theme of your holiday. Use greens and reds for the festive season and shades of orange for Halloween.
Make a wreath for Christmas: Twist a wire coat hanger into a ring. Decorate it with flowers and small leafy branches. Finish it off by spraying with snow in a can.
Carve pumpkins for Halloween: Trace a design on the pumpkin. Cut out a lid and remove the flesh. Carve out your design. Place a lit candle inside and replace the lid.
Make a 4th of July banner: Cut red, white, and blue craft paper into flag-shaped pieces. Lay them out, alternating between the three colors, then staple to a string.
Make waxed leaves for Thanksgiving: Melt paraffin wax in a small crock pot. Dip various fall leaves into the wax. Fresher leaves yield better results.

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Top Projects for Holiday Crafts

Looking to make holiday crafts yourself? Here are the top holiday craft projects.

Flower Pot Uncle Sam

I'm excited to be hosting Hometalk TV again, and I’m making more seasonal decor with terra cotta flower pots! This time… a flower pot Uncle Sam! With just a few easy to find materials you can have your own nifty flower pot Uncle Sam in a day. This project is so easy that you don’t need any crafting experience in order to do it yourself. Check out my step by step guide and get started! You can see more of my crazy creations here

Chas' Crazy Creations

How to Make an Easy & Affordable DIY Americana Scarf Wreath

Make this beautiful scarf wreath in under fifteen minutes using a Dollar Tree laundry basket and scarves in patriotic colors! This patriotic-inspired wreath is inexpensive and fun to make. Check out the list of supplies, then keep reading and I'll show you how to put one together!

Craftidly | Dawn Stewart

Make an Easter Egg Topiary

I am always looking for holiday decorating ideas and when I spotted these jumbo Easter Eggs, the gears started turning and here is what I came up with ! You can see more of my crafts and creations here.

Chloe Crabtree

How to Create Fun Patriotic Lights

Today, I have an exciting project to share with you that will add a dash of patriotic flair to your upcoming 4th of July festivities.Prepare to be amazed as we transform an ordinary pool noodle into a stunning piece of outdoor decor that will have your neighbors talking.This red, white, and blue craft is perfect for those who want to showcase their patriotic spirit while adding a touch of creativity to their outdoor spaces. So, grab a pool noodle and let's embark on this DIY adventure together!This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode. You can see more of my crazy creations here

Chas' Crazy Creations

How to Make a Carrot Swag

Make a Carrot swag for your front door this spring with just a few simple supplies! Wire, wirecutters, scissors, faux tulips and some ribbon are all you need!

Chloe Crabtree

American Flag Door Hanger Created From Vintage Rulers

Just a few simple supplies from the hardware store and my favorite DecoArt paints are needed to create a Vintage Ruler American Flag Door Hanger to welcome guests and celebrate all Summer long.

Beth @CreativelyBeth

Painted Lawn Stars

I'm always up for new, unique ideas to add to my list of event planning decor and someone I know shared a photo with me of these amazing red, white and blue sprayed stars on a lawn. I had to try it and they came out really cute. I'm totally going to keep this project in mind the next time I have an outdoor party--you can do any color that's available in water-based spray paint and what's even better is that it won't kill your grass!

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team

How to Make an Easy Carrot Flower Arrangement for Spring or Easter

Create an easy blooming carrot arrangement for a Spring or Easter table centerpiece with these easy steps.

Mary @ Home is Where the Boat Is

How to Make a Carrot Swag

Make a Carrot swag for your front door this spring with just a few simple supplies! Wire, wirecutters, scissors, faux tulips and some ribbon are all you need!

Chloe Crabtree

American Flag Door Hanger Created From Vintage Rulers

Just a few simple supplies from the hardware store and my favorite DecoArt paints are needed to create a Vintage Ruler American Flag Door Hanger to welcome guests and celebrate all Summer long.

Beth @CreativelyBeth

Painted Lawn Stars

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team

How to Make an Easy Carrot Flower Arrangement for Spring or Easter

Create an easy blooming carrot arrangement for a Spring or Easter table centerpiece with these easy steps.

Mary @ Home is Where the Boat Is

Need ideas for DIY holiday crafts? Check out these slideshows.

DIY Holiday Craft Videos

Watch DIY hoilday craft videos to get some direction for your own project.

Decorative Spring Basket DIY

Make a decorative basket for spring in minutes using Dollar Tree supplies!

Craftidly | Dawn Stewart

Easy Light up Heart

This project is easy and inexpensive. Great for Valentine's day, gift, or night light. Make it with your friends for Galentine's Day! You can see more of my crazy creations here

Chas' Crazy Creations

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Holiday Craft Projects

Check out the best holiday craft projects that Hometalk has to offer.

Pizza Pan Flag

I like to make round wreaths/signs and these metal pizza pans for only $1 are a great option to use. Let me show you how easy is it to turn a pizza pan into some cute America decor!

Shelly L Nemeth

DIY Easter Egg Candle Holders

Plastic easter eggs combine all different shapes, sizes and colors. They are one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to add color to your Easter decor. Today I'll show you how to take plastic eggs and turn them into cute candle holders. Here is what you'll need:

Pamela - DIY vibes

Transform Dollar Store Terra Cotta Pots Into Easter Table Decor

Using some acrylic paint, moss and Terra Cotta pots from Dollar Tree, I now have a adorable Easter Tablescape

Melissa Lopes

Giant Peeps Topiary

When Easter comes around, I can't help but jump for joy when stores start lining their shelves with those oh-so-cute, squishy, and colorful PEEPS! Bunnies, chicks, whatever you please , these marshmallow goodies have become a staple of this happy holiday. So, I thought why not incorporate them into my spring decor? I love the element of playfulness they add to my everyday topiary.

Julien K., Hometalk Team

Repurposed Wooden Spindle Carrots

Old wood spindles are easy to find on old cribs or chairs. Instead of using them as fire-starters, why not easily turn them into cute carrots? Fun for garden-inspired, Spring & Summer decor.

Lora Bloomquist

How to Make Stunning Cross Stitch Decor With a Pegboard

We’ve all been in that situation where we have decorated a room, only to then be unsure as to what might work best on the walls. While one solution may be to search countless shops for the wall art that suits the space, another may be to simply make your own.This DIY project is all about using pegboard and yarn to create some cross stitch wall decor in just a few easy steps. Furthermore, while this specific project may be focused on creating the US flag, I'm sure it will offer food for thought if you’re planning to create other designs too.

Kara S.

Pizza Pan Flag

I like to make round wreaths/signs and these metal pizza pans for only $1 are a great option to use. Let me show you how easy is it to turn a pizza pan into some cute America decor!

Shelly L Nemeth

DIY Easter Egg Candle Holders

Pamela - DIY vibes

Transform Dollar Store Terra Cotta Pots Into Easter Table Decor

Using some acrylic paint, moss and Terra Cotta pots from Dollar Tree, I now have a adorable Easter Tablescape

Melissa Lopes

Giant Peeps Topiary

Julien K., Hometalk Team

Repurposed Wooden Spindle Carrots

Old wood spindles are easy to find on old cribs or chairs. Instead of using them as fire-starters, why not easily turn them into cute carrots? Fun for garden-inspired, Spring & Summer decor.

Lora Bloomquist

How to Make Stunning Cross Stitch Decor With a Pegboard

Kara S.

Popular Holiday Craft Discussions

Here are the popular discussions happening right now on the topic of holiday crafts.

How do you remove stickers from plastic milk cartons???

/> Wendy

I'm getting ready to make some Halloween decorations using gallon plastic milk jugs & am having trouble removing all the stickers. I can get the top layer off, but not the paper layer underneath...help?

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Any suggestions on how to make my eyes glow blue for Halloween?

/> Molly

I'm attempting to make a "White Walker" costume, from Game of Thrones. I'be ruled out costume contacts - they aren't safe and I'm told even the glow in the dark ones don't actually glow. There must be another way I can make a blue glow that doesn't require wires on my face?

Any suggestions on how to make my eyes glow blue for Halloween?

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New Holiday Craft Projects

Searching for what's hot and trending in holiday crafts? Look no further.

How to Make a Fall-Inspired DIY Hot Wheels Pumpkin Centerpiece

Who would have guessed you can create fall decor using Hot Wheels tracks from Dollar Tree? In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a DIY pumpkin centerpiece out of kids' toys. This Hot Wheels pumpkin is an easy and inexpensive fall decor piece for the season.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Meredith - Arts & Classy

How to Create a Chilling Halloween Graveyard

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to spookify your lawn than by turning an old pallet into a chilling graveyard scene? In this DIY guide, I'll walk you through the steps to transform simple materials into the creepiest Halloween decor you've ever seen.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Mitch Couch

How to Craft a Boo-tiful Halloween Wreath With Recycled Plastic Bags

Save all of your plastic shopping bags to make this super fun Halloween plastic bag wreath.Head over to Chloe's website to see more of her amazing craft projects! This DIY project is not only eco-friendly but also a whole lot of fun.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Chloe Crabtree

Rusty Jack-O-Lantern Topiary

This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.Turn our buckets and pails into this perfect fall topiary with cinnamon.

W M Design House

How to Create a Spooky DIY Topsy-Turvy Halloween Cauldron

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to add some spooktacular vibes to your decorations than with a DIY Topsy-Turvy Halloween Cauldron?In this guide, I'll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating this eerie masterpiece that's sure to bring some spine-chilling fun to your Halloween setup!This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Mitch Couch

How to Make a Rustic Stick Flag - Easy 4th July Craft

Head to your backyard for most of the supplies you're going to need for this fun patriotic project. Today, I'm going to show you how to make a rustic American flag DIY using sticks. This is a super easy craft that's perfect to do with kids, whether for 4th July, Memorial Day, or all year round.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.