Our stomach almost turns at the thought of the holidays. In less than one week, the season’s holidays will put all last-minute shoppers in an absolute frenzy.  “Is there enough time to still place online orders?” “Are my fav stores running out of items?” With so much pressure, we are surprised more people don’t have an ulcer! Rather than concentrate on the inevitable, take a breath and challenge yourself with creativity. Handmade items are all the rave helping to set your items apart from those commonly purchased. This holiday season, treat your loved ones to decorative items made from your own hands. Below are several diy projects to help you decorate your home and heck off gifts from your shopping list.

(Ornaments)

• Recycled Cardboard Christmas Ornaments (Crafting a Green World)
• Pinecone Map Ornament (Turtles & Tails)
• Chipboard Bird Ornament (Better Homes & Gardens)
• Floating Ornaments (Martha Stewart)
• Snow Globe Ornament (Craftberry Bush)
• Time Capsule Ornament (Disney Family Fun)
• Handmade Yarn Wreath Ornaments (Christopher & Tia)
• Cable-Knit Ornaments (Better Homes & Gardens)

(Garlands)

• Crocheted Candy Garland (via Whip Up)
• Felt Flower Garland (Better Homes & Gardens)
• Pomegranate and Magnolia-Leaf (This Old House)
• Snowball Holiday Garland (In My Own Style)
• Paper Chain Garland (Good Housekeeping)
• 4 Garland Projects (The Inspired Room)
• Christmas Card Garland (Make it Takes)
• 10 Garland Ideas (A Beautiful Mess)

Rubber Stamp Holiday Card, Oh So Beautiful Paper

(Holiday Cards)

• Cootie Catcher Card (Disney Family Fun)
• 7 Holiday Card Ideas (Good Housekeeping)
• Abstract Snowscape Card (Alpha Mom)
• Rubber Stamp Holiday Card (Oh So Beautiful Paper)
• Ornamental Charm (Better Homes & Gardens)
• Modern Holiday Cards (Sunset)
• Beautiful Holiday DIY Cards (Oprah)
• Drying Mittens (Disney Family Fun)

Solar-Powered Wreath, Not Martha

(Wreaths)

• Golden Acorn Wreath (DIY del Ray)
• Peacock Feather Wreath (HGTV)
• Solar-Powered Wreath (Not Martha)
• Yokoo  Soopa PomPom Christmas Wreath (Urban Outfitters)
• Edible Wreath (Country Living)
• Felt Flower Wreath (Tatertots & Jello)
• DIY Holiday Wreath (Poppy Talk)
• Colorful Vintage Wreath (Curbly)
• Holly Jolly Pink Wreath (Midwest Living)

Spruce and Berry Filled Mason Jars, Iowa Girl Eats

(Miscellaneous)

• Anthropologie-Inspired Penmanship Gift Tags (Flamingo Toes)
• Seashell Mini Trees (Coastal Living)
• Spruce & Berry Filled Mason Jars (Iowa Girl Eats)
• Ornament Tabletop Tree (Dollar Store Crafts)
• Christmas Table w/ Chandelier Garland & Bobeche Trim (Martha Stewart)

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser, Heather Bullard

(Holiday Gift Ideas – inspired from Etsy’s 101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials)

• DIY Printed Candles (Instructables)
• Chalkboard Coasters (Crazy Wonderful)
• Mason Jar Soap Dispenser (Heather Bullard)
• Etched Mommy Tree Plate (It’s Taylor Made)
• Tea Time Mug Rug (Wild Olive)