20 Awesome DIYs to Do Now for the Holidays
Plan on getting a head start this year for the holidays? I know it’s not even Halloween yet, but if you’re like me, I always get caught scrambling near the end of November. I’m always exhausted and never really ready to enjoy them when they do come. So this year I promised myself I would be a little more prepared. Too early for you? Then perhaps bookmark them for the upcoming season. I’m loving some of them! The cardboard Christmas tree is perfect for a holiday away from home — just fold and pack. The baby moccasins might take some time to make and are so adorable for a special little one, the paper stars would be perfect to decorate a gift, adorn a tree, or hang from the ceiling in front of a window. Here’s 20 awesome “do now” DIYs for the holidays:
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Paper Stars
A great idea to top gifts with or hang from tree or ceiling!
Get the instructions at Home by Linn -
Pretty See-Through Mason Jars
Use for tea lights, this version of the painted mason jar looks like stained glass.
Get the instructions at Lilyshop -
Stick Hobby Horse
A perfect handmade gift for a little one.
Get the instructions at chickabug.com -
Makedo Christmas Tree
Perfect for a holiday away from home, just fold and pack
Get the instructions at instructables.com (Photo/Author Makedo) -
Paper Garland
Make some beautiful paper garlands for all the indoor doors!
Get the instructions at Sweet Paul Magazine -
Geometric Tags
Embellish a gift with these lovely geometric clay tags or ornaments.
Get the instructions at Creature Comforts Blog -
Handmade Moccasins
An adorable little gift idea for that special someone.
Get the instructions at domesticreflections.blogspot.com -
A Little Scandinavian
Make a Decahedron Himmeli Mobile (a little Scandinavian holiday inspiration).
Get the instructions at Aunt Peaches -
Recycle Sweater to Mittens
Make your own mittens from an old recycled sweater.
Get the instructions at A Beautiful Mess -
Plant Some Bulbs
I always forget to do this and end up buying them, but this year I plan to plant some bulbs! Love these planted in old tins.
Inspiration from http://johanna-vintage.blogspot.com -
Origami Stars
Get started on making some adorable origami stars to string about.
Get the instructions at minnamayblog.com -
Paper Ornaments
Make some lovely ornaments for the tree.
Get the instructions at A Lovely Lark -
Rustic Snowflakes
Gather twigs now for this fun fall craft.
Get the instructions at littlethingsbringsmiles.com -
Set Up A Wrapping Paper Station
Set up a handy wrapping station (this one brilliantly hiding behind a closet door)!
Get the instructions at armelleblog.com -
Origami Star
A charming DIY ornament template by Jun Mitani.
Get the instructions at http://uponafold.com.au -
Wrap It All Wine Totes
Make these 70's inspired macrame wine bottle totes.
Get the instructions at designsponge.com -
Vintage Book Flowers
Add these book-inspired vintage book flowers to a gift.
Get the instructions at bhg.com -
Star Garland
Make this adorable garland using cardboard stars (with holes punched in the center and jute string).
Image from kotiliesi.fi -
DIY Holiday Paper Decorations
Beautiful paper garland downloadable templates from House and Home. (Author: @Sarah Hartill Photographer: Michael Graydon).
Get the instructions at houseandhome.com
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