Christmas in July: 10 DIY Projects to Start Now for the Holidays
Welcome, friends, to my Christmas in July DIY project ideas! This is the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday decorating. It’s hot outside, and a great way to stay cool is to stay indoors and craft!
I’m excited to share some of my favorite budget-friendly projects you can begin crafting right now. Each of these will store beautifully, ready for when you start your Christmas decorating.
Let’s get started!
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Why Start Christmas DIY or Craft Projects Now?
I love to get a head-start on my seasonal DIY or craft project because by the time November rolls around, I’m usually swamped with activities. As the calendar begins to fill, you may feel overwhelmed, and creating a unique Christmas decoration may be low on your priority list. Some of these projects require saving materials and foraging, so if you start now, you can have a good supply ready. Also, if you start planning now and complete a few of these projects, it will alleviate the stressful holiday rush and make your decor as unique as you are.
Recycled Magic
Recycle Wine Cork Christmas Tree Tutorial: Eco-Friendly Christmas Craft
Start collecting those wine corks today! This recycled wine cork Christmas tree tutorial is perfect for you! Made from upcycled wine corks, this tree is a unique, eco-friendly Christmas craft that will enhance your holiday decor.
Nautical Craft Inspo
DIY Decoupage Oyster Shell Christmas Ornament & Fun Craft Idea
Check out these decoupage oyster shell decorations. You should go ahead and get some free oyster shells at a seafood restaurant. You can easily add a custom napkin decoupage to make oyster shell Christmas ornaments for your Christmas tree, add them to a garland, or make them for Christmas gifts. I’m giving you all the details.
Budget Dollar Tree Craft
Turn Dollar Tree Tiles into Vintage Metal Christmas Ornaments
I’ve been saving these Dollar Tree wall tiles, knowing they would make amazing vintage-inspired metal Christmas ornaments. They are easy to work with, and with just a few supplies, you can quickly create amazing faux vintage metal Christmas ornaments.
Coastal Christmas
Create Sparkling Sea Glass Christmas Trees in Simple Steps
These sparkling sea glass Christmas Trees are easy to make in just a few simple steps. If you are lucky enough to have a collection of gathered sea glass, these make great memory gifts. If not, you can purchase some at a low price. This tutorial will teach you how to make a standing sea glass Christmas tree and a unique sea glass Christmas tree ornament.
Foraged Supplies For Christmas Decor
How To Make Foraged Twig Christmas Topiaries With Dried Oranges
It’s never too early to start foraging for DIY supplies. You will love these easy-foraged twig Christmas Topiaries. These DIY Christmas Topiaries can be made for almost nothing because all the supplies are gathered and recycled.
Sew Special For the Holidays
How To Make A Simple Patchwork Quilt Christmas Tablecloth
While it’s hot, take advantage of being indoors and start making this tablecloth. This simple Patchwork Quilt Christmas Tablecloth uses several farmhouse-style, rustic, vintage-inspired fabrics. If you can sew a straight line, you can make this project.
Paper Bag Craft
Easy Paper Bag Snowflakes: 7 Unique Designs
Learn how to make 7 unique paper snowflake designs for Christmas and beyond. You can make them with simple brown or white paper bags. But if you want to go crazy, start looking for some colorful bags and create unique snowflakes. Great kids project also.
Coffee Filter Craft
Looks DIY Floral Garland Using Coffee Filters, love
I’ll show you how to turn this inexpensive coffee filter craft into a delicate, paper-flower garland that adds whimsy to tables, mantels, and more. I’ve made this project twice because I accidentally tossed my first one in the trash! So you know it’s easy to make, and I love it.
Creative Tableware
Christmas Table Runner Tutorial In Red and White Plaid
This table runner is so easy to make and can be completed even if you don’t sew. Would you like a creative one-of-a-kind table runner for the Christmas holidays? This step-by-step tutorial will give you all the details to make your own.
Easy DIY Tassel Garland Plus 5 Tassel Decor Projects
This tutorial teaches how to make an Easy DIY Tassel Garland, plus 5 more tassel decoration ideas.
Bonus Christmas Project
paper craft
How To Make DIY Paper Christmas Trees
Another project for hot days to get your Christmas decorations started early. These adorable trees can be used alone, on a garland, or as ornaments. A cheap DIY Christmas tree made with regular white paper, magazine pages, or other decorative paper of your choice. Great craft to get the whole family addicted to.
These are just a fraction of the DIY ideas I have made for Christmas. I’ll be sharing more later this week and then some of my new ideas as we get closer to the holidays. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Well this was fun. It has been so hot I can hardly think Christmas but I’m here for it. There are so many ideas I’m not sure where to start I went through several posts and I’m coming back later today to go through some more Rudy was the cutest waiting for a treat, LOL Sending prayers and hugs always.
Diana,
Thank you so much for your continued Support and Encouragement! I’m so glad you found some ideas helpful. It’s so hot here and it’s making wish for Christmas weather at least. Have a blessed week.
Rachel, I just loved reading through your post today! You have given us so many great DIY’s for Christmas. Thanks for always sharing your fabulous ideas with us. I think I’m going to get busy and make some of these so I have them ready for Christmas! I absolutely love Christmas! It’s my very favorite time of the year. Also, Rachel, I love all your new outfits! You look so pretty! And, your hair looks so cute! So happy that you are feeling so much better. We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary-Ann,
I’m happy that you found some ideas that you want to make. Please let me know which ones you make and share a photo with me. I’ll share you design on my Dirt Road Adventures. Thank you for your sweet compliments and I appreciate your continued prayers. Have a blessed week.