Budget Friendly Crafts that will Sleigh the Holiday Season + FREE Downloadables!

06 Dec 2024

Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year and Christmas crafts are the perfect way to celebrate and get excited with the little ones in your life. While your wallet might be feeling the chill, your Christmas crafts don’t have to! Let’s deck the halls with DIY Christmas cheer and make this Christmas one to remember – with some tree-mendously delightful crafts on a budget!

We've linked instructions in each title, so click away for more in depth tutorials on each craft.

Paper Christmas Trees 

A Tree-mendous Gift!
Spruce things up by making these simple tree tops with paper or leftover wrapping paper and don’t forget a sprinkle of imagination. You can create tiny tabletop trees that are perfect for any space. Decorate them with glitter, stickers or whatever you tree-asure from your craft stash. 

Santa and Reindeers Treat Placemat
The Sweetest Surprise

Turn a simple piece of paper into Santa's new favourite stop with handmade treat placemats! Download the fun placemat below and you can even add a little ho-ho homemade charm by colouring and decorating them. It’s a gift that will for sure earn you a spot on Santa’s nice list!
Santa's Treat Placemat

Santa's Treat Placemat

Download and print this cute placemat for Santa and his helper's treats!

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Salt Dough Ornaments 
A-Dough-rable Keepsakes!

Want a gift that really sticks around? Salt dough ornaments are easy to make and can be made into any shape you can imagine. Whether it’s a snowflake, a star, candy cane or even a mini snowman, these ornaments are bake-tacular!

Finger Paint Christmas Lights
Get your creativity shining bright this holiday season!

Bring some sparkle to your holiday crafting! Start by printing out the Christmas light template—your blank canvas for holiday magic. Dip your fingers in your favourite paint colours and press them onto the paper to create each bulb. Once your masterpiece is complete, you’ve officially lit up the holidays with your creativity! 

Light me up Christmas Craft

Light me up Christmas Craft

Save and print to create your own Christmas light craft!

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Christmas Hats 

Top your Holiday Game!

These hats are a head-turner in the best way possible. With some paper plates, googly eyes, felt or even old fabric scraps, you can craft the best personalised hats with minimal supplies. These hats will scream, “You’re the star on top of my tree!”. Perfect for party props or as gifts for the kids!

Christmas Wreaths 
A-Door-able Decorations 

Are you wreath-lessly devoted to holiday decorating? Whether you go for the classic green and red or something a bit more wreath-fined, these lightweight creations are as easy on your budget as they are on your walls!

There you have it – five fa-la-la-fabulous gift ideas that prove thoughtfulness doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Whether it’s a salt dough ornament or a paper tree, these DIY projects will make your loved ones feel merry and bright. So, grab your craft supplies and let the holiday magic (and puns!) begin. May your season be filled with joy, laughter and plenty of savings!