In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite easy to build Christmas themed DIY projects!
I know things are always a little crazy this time of the year, so I hope this helps you get a jump on the decorating (or gifts!) with a few quick projects you can make over the weekend.
Each year, I like to make a seasonal project or two. Sometimes it’s something decorative, sometimes it’s something practical. But, over the years, when I look back, they’ve always been some of my favorites.
So, I’ve listed my top 10+ favorite DIY Christmas holiday projects that I hope can inspire you to create one of your own!
Click on any of the project images or highlighted links to take you to the tutorial for how to build each one.
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Christmas Tree Shaped Tiered Candy Stand
This might be my favorite Christmas project of all time. Made from scrap wood and wood glue (seriously…it’s that easy), this adorable two tone tree shaped tiered tray is the perfect display for holiday cookies and candy.
I even shared my favorite 3-ingredient candy recipe in the post *wink wink* Check out how to build the tray and make the candy here.
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Scrap Wood Christmas Tree Art
This adorable Christmas tree sign is quick to make and easily customizable to any size you need.
It was inspired by one of my all time favorite DIY projects ever–this simple pumpkin sign and these wooden sunflowers.
This holiday season, I decided to take that same concept and make a fun little Christmas tree.
If you’re ready to make one of your own, grab your jig saw and let’s get building!
How to make it: Scrap Wood Christmas Tree Art
DIY Decorative Wooden Christmas Sled
Tis the season for all the fun Christmas DIYs. Even better if they’re made from scrap wood like this simple wooden sled!
This adorable decorative sled is a super easy project and you can likely find everything you need to build it from your scrap pile with just a few basic tools.
Then once it’s built, feel free to add a custom logo, festive design, or monogram to make it your own. If you’re ready to see how you can build your own, let’s dive in to the how-to!
Stackable Wooden Christmas Tree
What’s so cool about this design is that, while it’s obviously, super cute to decorate for the holidays, it’s also easy to take apart and store away since the pieces all fit inside each other.
This is such a fun weekend woodworking project to get you in the holiday spirit, but it’s also a great option for small spaces (like apartments or bedrooms) where you may not have space for a large tree.
Whether you add this next to your existing tree, or use it as your main Christmas tree, it’s sure to bring a little Christmas joy to your space this season.
Snowflake Shelf
This is an oldie, but goodie. This DIY snowflake shelf was a project from years ago that I built simply from 1×4 boards.
It’s large, but so fun to make and decorate. If you’ve got a wall to fill, this is an excellent, easy Christmas DIY that you can easily make in a weekend, and leave up until spring!
Light Up Wooden Snow Art
A couple years ago I saw a kind of wall art Christmas light up village thing at a store and thought it would be cool to make something similar.
It had a ton of little intricate cut out details, but I’m too impatient for that, so I went with a more simple design with just a couple of trees.
This is one of those simple projects that are so much fun to customize. Learn how to make a light up wooden art piece here.
Scandinavian Scrap Wood Christmas Village
This scrap wood Christmas village is SO fun to make and, again, only requires some scrap wood and wood glue to make. I made it using ¼″ plywood so it’s easy to cut and super lightweight!
I’ll show you how to get started making one of them, then you can get creative designing the rest in whatever shape you want! Grab the tutorial and details on this Wooden Christmas Village here.
Scrap Wood Ornament Signs
Another fun scrap wood project (have you noticed a theme, here??), these easy scrap wood Christmas ornament signs let you get creative with your colors, size, and shape.
Mix and match to make these fit with your own Christmas style–whether you’re more modern, traditional, rustic. This tutorial shows you how to make them, but your creativity lets you make them YOUR OWN.
Scrap Wood Lantern Post
This fun project uses some scrap wood and an old spindle to make an ADORABLE Christmas lantern post.
You can set this next to your front door, by the tree, or anywhere it’ll be covered (it’s probably not best out in the elements). Customize your own little sign to hang on it and stick a little battery candle inside.
Check out how to build your own Christmas lantern post in this tutorial.
Christmas Tree Stand Storage Trunk
This is one of my all time favorite furniture builds. Not only is it eye catching, but it’s SUPER simple in design, and it doubles as both a Christmas Tree Stand, AND a hope chest.
So, if you’re limited on space, you can fill it full of your seasonal decorations, and when it’s time for the tree, pull them out, set them up, and just stick the tree inside. No need to find floor space for BOTH the tree and the chest *wink wink*
Grab the free building plans for this hope chest Christmas tree stand here.
Large DIY Wooden Lantern
I shared a small, simple lantern above, but this one is quite a bit bigger and a little more detailed.
If you’re looking for something a little more challenging and decorative, this is a really fun DIY project that’s perfect for decorating for the seasons. Fill it with lights, poinsettias, Christmas balls, or ribbon!
Check out the step by step tutorial to build this DIY wooden lantern here.
Christmas Tree Truck
This project is a two in one–it’s a simple stocking hanger box, BUT I made it cooler by making the box a trailer and building a little truck to “pull” it.
This project was so fun, but you have to get creative 😉 Check out this adorable DIY Christmas Truck and stocking trailer tutorial here.
Christmas Pillows
While I mostly deal with woodworking projects, I do really love to sew, especially in the winter months.
If you’re up for an EASY sewing project, I’ve got two fun pillow cover ideas that are perfect for Christmas and winter.
This snowflake pillow cover is easy to make, but totally customizable with anything you want…not just a snowflake. Do a pumpkin or leaf for fall, a flower for spring, a dog, a cat…ANYTHING you want. Personally, though, I’m a fan of the snowflake 😉
And this Grinch pillow cover is an easy and fun DIY to try as well! If you’re into sequins, this is the one for you 🙂
Now, I’m in the mood to make a few more easy Christmas DIYs to add to the list!
I hope you found your next project (or two!) from this easy Christmas DIYs list and if you enjoyed it and want to save this for later, be sure to pin it!
In the mean time, happy building, friends, and Merry Christmas! May this season bring you joy, hope, and sawdust 🙂
