Fir sprigs meet their colorful match in a door adornment made from recycled cardboard and paper bags. Personalize it with paint and embellishments (anything from paper flowers to a simple holiday greeting).
Learn how at bkids.typepad.com.
Los Angeles-based gifting guru Simone LeBlanc just got picked up at Terrain, but there’s plenty to see on her home site. Case in point? Box adornments that double as little gifts.
Learn how at simoneleblanc.com.
Frosty’s tasty cousins are dipped in white chocolate, have orange sprinkles for noses, and are dusted with edible glitter. The only place they’ll melt is in your mouth.
Learn how at icingdesignsonline.com.
Blogger Abby Larson’s new book, Style Me Pretty Weddings, hits shelves next week, but we couldn’t wait to pop the question about jazzing up ho-hum vases in time for the holidays.
Learn how at stylemepretty.com. Preorder the book ($20) here.
Old-school laundry detergent appears to ice up and cling to pipe cleaners when mixed in boiling water. (Who knew?) The result is an ethereal “snowflake” that you can hang on the tree.
Learn how at deliacreates.blogspot.com.
Scandinavian design dynamo Lotta Jansdotter took time from launching her new Fish’s Eddy linens collection to tip us off about DIYing place card names directly onto the tabletop.
Learn how at jansdotter.com.
The biggest gift: a good dose of family time. Spend it making stringed presents crafted from recycled cereal and raisin boxes wrapped in crepe paper.
Learn how at ohhappyday.com.
Hodgepodge serving sets are no match for personalized cups and trays. Treat guests to mugs of warm cider on their way in, use them instead of place cards, or gift them during coffee service.
Learn how at ispydiy.com.
Deck the halls with handmade illuminators. The season gets extra jolly when you embellish a string of large-bulb lights with vibrant sequins and beads. Choose neutral colors and they can stick around all year.
Learn how at designlovefest.com.
Paint-safe, patterned tape strips are the soul of this heartfelt project from Brit + Co. Bonus: They’re space savers for shoe box-size apartments.
Learn how at brit.co.
Give the Festival of Lights faux glow with empty toilet paper rolls. Your little dreidel spinner can decorate each light however his heart desires (glitter, sequins, and yarn are fair game).
Learn how at creativejewishmom.com.
Nail these no-fuss decorative discs (which double as gift tags) without leaving the kitchen. Grab those cookie cutters, rolling pins, and drinking straws.
Learn how at abeautifulmess.typepad.com.
Squirrel away acorn shells and transform them into bright spinners. Modeling clay and matchsticks are the only other things you need to make them go ’round.
Learn how at matzosoup.com.
Play reindeer games with sticks found at your local park. When you glue them to baked modeling clay, you get an ornament more alluring than a bright, shiny nose.
Learn how at younghouselove.com
The hippest holiday traditions blend the best of the old school with the freshest of the new. Emily Schuman’s rope-handled platter serves equal parts handiness and happiness.
Learn how at cupcakesandcashmere.com.
This geometric take on a UK tradition requires adult help for cutting and assembly. Your little reveler’s job: Giggle like crazy when they snap and confetti bursts out.
Learn how at designsponge.com.
Brooklyn-based crafter and Sweet Paul editor Paul Lowe suggests stringing these (from a mantel or the tree) or clustering in a candy dish (yes, they look good enough to eat; no, you shouldn’t).
Learn how at sweetpaulmag.com.
Spiral strings on core board create a textured tableau (glittered yarn adds sparkle). It’s a great way to put fine motor skills to festive work.
Learn how at makeandtakes.com.
Clothespins count down the days until the big guy in red arrives. The twist: On the back of each date, write a special activity for your family to enjoy together. (Cookie decorating, anyone?)
Learn how at simplymommie.com.
Who knew that in-season foliage like rosemary, plum, and olive leaves makes dip-dyeing plain white napkins a snap?
Learn how at remodelista.com.
Everyone can join in a DIY Hanukkah game. Recycled containers adorned with felt and trim hold foil-wrapped chocolate and a dreidel. It’s party-favor gold.
Learn how at prudentbaby.com.
Tongue-in-cheek crafter Erica Domesek crafts edibles as well as she does giftables. These artful, updated sweets are a bit of both.
Learn how at psimadethis.com.
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