When it comes to the holidays, there’s no better way to spend your time than to invest in a little bit of crafting.

Whether you’re making wreaths, creating ornaments, or decorating your table, there’s always something new to make. It really helps you to sink into the festive season.

If you’re looking for some new ways to make classy crafts that will take your Christmas décor up a notch, you’re in the right place.

I’ve gathered forty-one classy Christmas crafts you should make! Remember, each of these crafts has an opportunity to customize the craft to suit your unique tastes, so go wild.

Ready? Let’s dive in!

1. Map Ornaments

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Let’s kick things off with an homage to Christmas around the world. If you’re a world traveler, then what better time than the holidays to celebrate all the places you’ve been?

This super simple map homemade Christmas ornaments idea allows you to highlight maps from all the places you’ve gone.

2. Vintage-Inspired Pastel Wreaths

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The Christmas color palette is fairly recognizable – red and green. But what if you could make a classic piece of Christmas décor with a brand new spin on it?

This is a pastel ornament wreath that would look great on your front door, your table, or even on top of your tree.

3. DIY Christmas Card Holder

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This is a super clever technique to display all of your Christmas cards in one place. It uses a vintage shutter door, and the slats are the spots for the cards.

This is a lovely way to keep the Christmas spirit going for as long as possible. You can thrift the door, or you can find a similar one on Amazon.

4. DIY Cone Christmas Trees

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I’m a huge fan of using unexpected materials to create new and exciting crafts, and these Christmas tree mops are no exception.

All you need are some Dollar Tree mop heads and some foam cones like these to wrap the mop threads around. So simple, and they look great!

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5. Personalized Christmas Bags

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Ready to make gift time under the tree extra special? These DIY personalized Christmas bags are like stockings on steroids, allowing you to pack them full of presents for each person.

If you’ve got little ones, throw on a Santa suit and hand them each their bags for a Christmas they’ll never forget!

6. DIY Gem Christmas Stockings

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If you’ve never worked with resin before, this might be the best place to get started. These are DIY resin gems, which you can use to embellish anything you like (including stockings).

You’ll need an epoxy kit like this, and make sure to do this safely! Wear a mask and gloves to stay protected while you craft.

Find more Christmas stocking ideas here.

7. 3D Snowflake Ornaments

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Do you have a Cricut machine? These snowflake ornaments come together effortlessly with the right set of tools! These 3D ornaments are perfect for trees and hanging in corners.

Bring in a little taste of the winter wonderland in all the colors you like.

8. Felted Christmas Tree Soap

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Felted soaps are extra special, both as a piece of décor and as a gift to put in someone else’s stocking. If you’ve tried felting before, this will come together in a flash!

If you’re new to this, you can pick up needle felting kits like this one to get you started as well. Find more Christmas crafts to sell here.

9. Modern PVC Christmas Tree

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Looking for a unique way to do your Christmas décor this year? Instead of a tree, you can lean into the minimalistic, modern aesthetic with this PVC pipe tree.

This idea also uses ornaments in a colorful gradient to really bring home the look.

10. Mini Cabinet Wreaths

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Bring a little bit of Christmas whimsy to any door in your home, including your kitchen cabinets! These miniature wreaths are easy to make and look adorable hanging on their ribbons.

I love adding slices of dried orange or cinnamon sticks, so that these double as incense wreaths.

11. Snow Globe Crochet

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Christmas is a wonderful time to get into crochet!

This adorable snow globe crochet pattern comes together in just a few sessions for the experience crocheter, but it’s a great whole-season project for a beginner.

12. Vintage Christmas Light Garlands

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A classic winter garland already brings so much greenery and whimsy indoors, but you can take it one step further. If you’re a fan of the vintage aesthetic, these classic Christmas lights are the move.

The colorful lights really bring the whole aesthetic together.

13. Gnome Christmas Ornaments

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If you’re looking for something a little bit cuter, these gnome Christmas ornaments are just the ticket. They look adorable, but they’re easy enough to make with your kids.

All you need is some yarn, some felt, and a little wooden nose to complete the effect.

14. DIY Affordable Christmas Wreaths

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Have you ever tried to make a Christmas wreath from greenery you’ve foraged from your own garden? If not, it’s time! This is a super simple way to create a sustainable piece of Christmas décor.

All you need to get this done is some wire, or you can grab a pre-made Christmas wreath frame like this.

15. Unique Crochet Snowman Wall Art

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Bring the kids in for this next one! This adorable snowman catching snowflakes craft is the best way to add some winter wonderland décor to your gallery wall.

This art piece uses crocheted appliques and small craft buttons, which gives it a lovely sense of texture.

16. Clay Shooting Star Ornaments

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Bring the Scandinavian design aesthetic to your Christmas tree with some shooting star ornaments! These combine light greys and browns with natural textures for a modern ornament.

It’s easy enough to make with your kids, but chic enough that you can be proud to hang these on your tree for years to come.

17. Victorian Tinsel

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Back in the Victorian times, they really took their Christmas décor seriously. Why not bring a little bit of that to your modern Christmas tree?

This tinsel ornament is classically beautiful, and makes your tree look like it’s dripping in silver.

18. Watercolor Christmas Cards

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Christmas cards are meant to be really special, so why not put a little bit of extra effort into making yours unforgettable?

These are watercolor DIY Christmas cards that will bring a tear to your recipient’s eye. You can find pre-folded cards like these or make your own to get started!

19. Santa Napkin Rings

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Laying the table at Christmas is like setting the scene for a great family meal. That’s why I love taking everything to the next level, including the napkin rings!

These adorable fuzzy Santa napkin rings are so easy to make, and they’ll delight your guests to no end.

20. Christmas Tree Diamonds

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Break out your sewing machine and get more comfortable with the craft of sewing using this beginner-friendly Christmas tree diamond decoration pattern.

These are fairly traditional, but they’re unique enough to help your décor stand out above the rest.

21. Recycled Christmas Sweater Stockings

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I’m a huge fan of blending sentimentality with sustainability, and that’s what this hack does! Using old sweaters that you or your little ones have grown out of, you can make new stockings.

These will last the decades with you, making them the perfect choice to adorn your mantelpiece.

22. Clay Christmas Holly Earrings

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Looking for an appropriate Christmas gift and stumped for ideas? If your recipient loves jewelry, these clay Christmas holly earrings make for great stocking stuffers!

You can customize these to suit their idea color palette, and even make a set of your own so you can match. You’ll need some polymer clay like this to get started.

23. Crochet Mittens

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As the Christmas crafting season descends upon us, it’s time to break out the new crochet patterns. These adorable mittens can function as décor or actually be wearable!

Either way, they ring in the end of the year perfectly.

24. Modern Christmas Tree Sign

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If you want some new décor, but don’t want to spend hours and hours making it, this modern Christmas tree sign is the tutorial for you. It’s so easy, and the results look great.

You can also use this stencil approach to make some awesome new Christmas cards.

25. Crochet Star Garland

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I’m in love with rustic farmhouse tree decorations. They help Christmas to feel extra warm and cozy. This crochet star garland combines handmade elements with vintage, natural textures.

Altogether, that combination creates the ultimate vintage Christmas decoration.

26. Folded Star Ornaments

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Sometimes the simplest material can produce the coolest results. Case in point: these origami ornaments! Using the ancient art of paper folding, you can make a set of brand new ornaments.

These also work beautifully as adornments for your wrapped gifts. Make sure to use sheets of square origami paper like this to get the best results.

27. Clay Christmas Gift Tags

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In love with the Scandinavian design aesthetic, and looking for a unique way to wrap gifts this year? You can’t go wrong with these clay name ornament gift tags!

These tags can be used well beyond their time as gift wrapping, so they’re also sustainable. It’s a win-win!

28. Glittering Santa Mason Jars

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Get the kids involved in this glittering Santa mason jar craft. This can work as a luminary if you put some fairy lights in the bottom, or as a vase with a Christmasy bouquet on top.

In other words, it’s the perfect piece of versatile Christmas décor.

29. Oversized Christmas Ornaments

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Keep it classy with some oversized Dollar Tree Christmas ornaments.

Since most of these components come from the Dollar Tree, this is an affordable craft that nets you some classy results.

30. Cereal Box Christmas Trees

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Bring some sustainability into your Christmas décor scheme by upcycling a few cereal boxes into modern, sleek, chic Christmas tree figurines.

These are great for standing on mantelpieces or side tables, and they’re so easy to put together!

31. Felted Christmas Tree Garlands

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Christmas garlands are one of the best ways to bring a sense of greenery inside. But if you want something a little more whimsical, why not try these felt Christmas tree garlands?

These are so sweet and so easy to put together. You can even wind some flexible fairy lights like these around the strings to make them extra special.

32. Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries

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Continuing on the trend of sustainable holiday decorations, here’s another way to upcycle a mason jar! These snowy luminary jars instantly turn your home into a winter wonderland.

The best part is that this craft is so easy, even your little ones can get in on the fun.

33. Farmhouse Style Winter Star Wreath

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Create a farmhouse-style Christmas wreath that you’ll be proud to hang on your door for years to come. This tutorial uses affordable components to create something so sleek and chic!

Make sure to customize this and make it your own for a touch of unique whimsy when people enter your home.

34. Family Photo Ornament

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What better time is there than Christmas to look back on the past and remember all the good times you’ve had as a family?

These black and white photo ornaments are a beautiful way to pay homage to your family history.

35. Poinsettia Clothespin

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Poinsettias are one of the most iconic pieces of Christmas foliage, with those shiny red petals calling the holiday season to mind. That’s why I love this DIY clothespin ornament!

It’s such a clever way to call on the shape of a poinsettia without paying for flowers that will eventually wilt.

36. Snowflake Door Hanger

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Whether your Christmas season comes in winter or summer, there’s something about the holiday that just calls snow to mind. That’s why I love these snowflake door hangers.

These reusable, classy, chic hangers are so great for bringing Christmas décor to any door in your home.

37. Dollar Tree Santa Gnome

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I don’t know about you, but for me, one of the best parts of Christmas is getting to be a little bit silly with your décor. Case in point, this adorable Santa gnome wall hanging!

This little guy can come out every single year, so he’s well worth the investment.

38. Rustic Wood Slice Ornaments

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If you’re searching for a rustic set of tree ornaments, why not take fate into your own hands? Using wood slices like these and a little creativity, you can make a totally unique set you can call your own.

I highly recommend including some jingle bells on your ornaments so that when the tree shifts a little bit, you get the sounds of Christmas permeating your home.

39. Stenciled Potholders

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Looking for a great stocking stuffer or a quick and easy gift for a baker? This stenciled potholder will do the trick! You can customize each pot holder to suit your chosen recipients.

Include their favorite boxed mix in the holder, as well as some on-theme Christmas baking tools like these.

40. Salt Dough Gingerbread Garlands

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I love the idea of hanging gingerbread on the Christmas tree, but that quickly becomes a battle not to nibble the cookies off the branches. So, why not get the same effect without any actual cookie?

That’s where these super simple salt dough ornaments come in!

41. Christmas Card Display Holder

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Finally, let’s finish our list with another take on the classic card display holder. This card display is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to hang yet another piece of décor on their walls.

The shutter can simply lean against the wall, allowing you to put your Christmas cards in pride of place.