DIY and Crafts — christmas

Add that Christmas glow to your dining table or mantel with my DIY Christmas candles! This is such a fun one—definitely pairs well with wine and friends for a holiday crafting night! I used colorful wax sheets and teeny clay cutters to make the cutesy little shapes. Then they just stick right on to your taper candles of choice. The result is so cute you won’t want to burn them (but you should!). Head over here to check out the full DIY video! You could also use small scissors to create your own custom shapes if you’ve got a steady hand. Come...

I’ve got the funnest new spin on the advent calendar. I turned a simple vending machine into a super cool way for the kids to count down the days until Christmas! I fill my DIY advent vending machine with trinkets, candy, money, and advent activities and let each kid have one crank every day. I love how versatile this idea is – it will grow with your family as you switch up the ideas each year! I snagged the red version of this vending machine for a super Christmas-y look, and added a combo of red, green, and pastel balls so that...

These DIY candle holders have everything – a whimsical shape, a happy color combo, and a healthy touch of sparkle. Find out how you can make your own peppermint candy candle holders below! If you like to work with clay, this’ll be a fun project. I used oven-bake clay to shape some candy-striped ribbon, then molded it into a bow shape and added a candle holder for taper candles. Head here if you want to see the full DIY video. Supplies: Oven-bake clay in white, pink, and red Clay tools Gold candle cups Iridescent glitter paint Paintbrush Instructions: Step 1: Start...

Who doesn’t love the retro charm of oversized colorful Christmas light bulbs? I took that inspiration and ran with it to create this disco Christmas light garland. Of course, you could also do a more classic red and green color pattern, but I stuck to my tried-and-true rainbow palette. This garland would also look adorable outside of your house so long as you’re not worried about rain or snow! Check out the full DIY tutorial here. Let’s get to crafting this groovy Christmas garland! Supplies: Foam light bulbs Disco tiles Alcohol inks Large needle Baker’s twine Instructions: Step 1: Remove the...

With five days left till the big day, are you in the spirit yet? If not, these Whoville tree cinnamon rolls are sure to do the trick! Make the dough the night before and serve up on Christmas morning to be a household hero. Who knows? This just might be a new family tradition. Or you can make and take to a holiday party to delight all your friends. Pair with a viewing of your favorite version of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and you’ve got magic in the making. See the full tutorial video here. Ingredients: Dough 2 cups whole milk 4...