The Ultimate List of Christmas Ideas features crafts, recipes, decor, wreaths, and more. Savor the season and get inspiration for a new holiday project!
Each year, when the Christmas season rolls around, I send out a post called “Christmas Through the Years.” It highlights each year’s seasonal decor, and then goes a step further by providing links to all my Christmas categories. Even though it’s organized, I know there are projects and ideas that are missed, simply because the links are all over the place. I’ve wanted, for a long time, to provide links to EVERY Christmas idea I’ve ever shared, and have them all together…and I finally did it! What follows, in no particular order, are all the crafts, decor, recipes, wreaths, and other random ideas I’ve shared to celebrate the season. This year, more than ever, in addition to celebrating the season, we need to savor the season. I encourage all of you to enjoy every minute, and I hope this post helps you do just that.
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The Ultimate Collection of Christmas Ideas
- Heart Christmas Tree Ornaments: use on your tree or as Christmas gift tie-ons.
- Snickerdoodle Bread: the perfect homemade baked good for gift giving!
- DIY Snowman Wreath: an adorable door wreath made with items available in any craft store.
- Mitten Banner: super easy and festive no sew banner idea.
- Grain Sack Banner: use the included template to create this vintage grain sack banner.
- Buffalo Plaid Rag Ball Ornament: use cozy and colorful flannel to make these cute ornaments.
- Cranberry Citrus Bread: amazingly moist quick bread that freezes well.
- Chocolate Covered Candy Canes: they make the best hot chocolate stirrers!
- Shirt Pillow Covers: use old shirts to make festive Christmas decor!
- JOY printables: a trio of free printables that make frugal and fun wall art.
- Olive Bucket Christmas Planters: use little fresh evergreen trees for a budget-friendly winter planter idea.
- Buffalo Plaid Table Runner: a simple, no-sew table runner that anyone can make!
- Cranberry Icebox Cake: A cranberry icebox cake recipe that is the perfect, make-ahead dessert for the holiday season.
- Pom Pom Christmas Tree Pillow: one of my favorite projects ever.
- Christmas in the Guest Room: easy Christmas decor ideas your guests will love.
- Gift Wrap Ideas: gift wrap ideas that include free printable Christmas gift tags along with holiday gift wrap inspiration.
- Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies: includes two versions, one from scratch, and a semi-homemade recipe.
- Grain Sack Christmas Trees: easy tutorial to make fabric covered cone Christmas trees.
- Noel banner: see it HERE. Get it HERE.
- Red ball ornament filled vases: super simple way to add color and charm to your Christmas coffee table.
- *2017 farmhouse printable wall art: a cute red truck, red boots, & a red front door.
- *2017 gift tags: print and cut out for a completely custom look!
- Grain sack ribbon: make your own ribbon from antique grain sack fabric. No sewing!
- Grain sack ribbon bow: easy and beautiful bow tutorial using vintage fabric.
- Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments: handmade tree ornament recipe that uses just 4 ingredients. The most popular Christmas post on the blog!
- Cranberry skillet crumble: an easy and festive dessert idea.
- Advent calendar: printable advent calendar that’s perfect for kids.
- Wool felt star garland: a handmade garland to sew by hand.
- DIY dried oranges: simple dried oranges for potpourri or simmering scent.
- Simmering scent: this homemade collection makes a lovely handmade gift.
- Christmas recipe card: print and use for all your favorite Christmas recipes.
- Red lantern planters: festive porch planter idea using lanterns and fresh greenery.
- Tabletop Christmas trees: ideas for decorating with smaller trees.
- *2018 printable wall art: a wreath, a Christmas tree, and a darling red truck.
- Fresh greenery wreath: includes tips for cutting and placing the fresh greenery.
- *Countdown to Christmas paper chain: prepare for Christmas day with this paper chain featuring the classic Christmas carol, Away in a Manger.
- 2018 Christmas tablescape: simple and classic ideas for a Christmas table.
- 2018 Christmas porch: use these 5 steps to assemble a fabulous Christmas porch that is welcoming and festive.
- Air dry clay ornaments: includes printable step by step directions.
- *2018 gift tags: an easy digital download to print your own custom gift tags.
- Cake mix quick bread: delicious and sweet bread that begins with a cake mix.
- Hot chocolate: warm and cozy drink for Christmas that cooks in the Crockpot.
- Wreaths on rockers: inspiration for porch chairs that’s budget-friendly & quick.
- Grapevine tree planters: a planter idea for the holidays that’s easy and beautiful.
- 2018 Christmas tour: berries, boughs, and festive pops of red.
- Pine cone & rag ball centerpiece: perfect for the entire holiday season.
- Ironstone Christmas tree: a clever way to decorate shelves for Christmas.
- Mixed greens wreath: make this DIY mixed greens Christmas wreath (with fresh or faux greenery.)
- *2019 printable wall art: just print and frame to add a colorful and festive touch to your home.
- Homemade Wassail: fill your home with the scent of Christmas!
- *2019 gift tags: an easy way to brighten & customize your gifts.
- 2019 Christmas porch: ideas for lighting, the door, and a sitting area.
- Blue & red table: bring the unexpected to your Christmas table by adding touches of blue.
- Traditional Pecan Tassies: sweet and delicious tiny pecan pies.
- Christmas garland ideas: Christmas garland ideas and sources to deck your halls for the holidays!
- Cinnamon Dolce icebox cake: inspired by Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Lattes, this no bake icebox cake is creamy and delicious.
- Sugared cranberries: delicious as a garnish, appetizer, or snack.
- Christmas punch: a delicious blend of tart and sweet.
- Pomegranate centerpiece: fresh greens & pomegranates are all you need!
- Christmas tree cut outs pillow: includes the templates for this no sew project.
- DIY holiday to winter wreath: this wreath takes your door from Thanksgiving all the way through winter.
- Wool felt ball Christmas garland: a cute DIY project for all ages.
- Holiday centerpiece idea: works for Thanksgiving all the way to Christmas!
- Using pinecones in holiday porch decor
- Old English cream cheese holiday dip: a classic recipe that everyone will love!
- DIY Mod Podge holly pots
- *2020 Christmas Printable Wall Art: features a vintage sled, an evergreen tree, and a red ticking stocking.
- Decor ideas for Christmas shelves that includes tiny boxwood wreaths.
- Very simple foyer Christmas decor
- *2020 printable Christmas gift tags
- A custom, personalized sleigh print: use your family name, or your favorite Christmas phrase!
- A unique Christmas packaging idea that includes the holly pots mentioned above!
- *Printable tags for your homemade baked goods.
I’ve wanted to write this post for a few years, and I’m so glad it’s finally finished! I will keep adding to the list as I share new content each holiday season. Once again, I want to thank each one of you for your support and friendship. This year especially, I am so grateful that you take the time to come here. Until next time…
