20 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts To Make And Sell In 2025
Looking for fun ways to make extra holiday cash without stress or a big investment?
These DIY Christmas crafts to sell in 2025 are perfect whether you’re a beginner crafter, Cricut enthusiast, or woodworking whiz. And all from the comfort of your home.
This list offers a mix of trendy and timeless crafts with budget-friendly materials. With these easy and fun DIY Christmas crafts to make and sell this year, you’ll be jingling all the way to the bank!
Bonus: Many of these crafts are kid-friendly, making them perfect for family fun or even a small side hustle for entrepreneurial teens.
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Trending Christmas Craft Categories
To maximize your profits, stick to trends shoppers love:
- Personalized holiday items
- Wooden and rustic decor
- Cute + functional stocking stuffers
- Cricut crafts with flair
- Kid-made giftables
- Upcycled or eco-friendly decor
20 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts To Sell (And How To Make Them)
Wooden Wonders
1. Beaded Holiday Garland
String red, white, and green wooden beads for mantel or tree garlands. It’s simple yet chic decor for any home during the holidays.
2. Rustic Wood Slice Ornaments
These snowman ornaments are not only adorable, they’re also incredibly easy to make. Paint festive designs or wood-burn personalized messages on wood slices for a cozy farmhouse touch.
3. Charming DIY Reindeer
Download and print a free wooden reindeer pattern. Then cut, paint, and glue the pieces together to create charming reindeer décor that’s perfect for your front porch or fireplace.
4. Countdown Advent Calendars
Create countdown calendars using paint, stencils, or vinyl decorations. You can buy ready-to-decorate calendars from Amazon or find budget-friendly options at the dollar store. You can also use scrap wood to make simple wooden advent calendars.
5. Upcycled Wood Wall Art
Save money by using scrap wood and add your design effortlessly with water slide transfers to create beautiful wall art.
6. Sweet Wood Block Trees
These woodblock Christmas trees may not be edible, but they sure look like a sweet treat! They’re a fun, easy project that adds festive charm to any mantel or shelf.
7. Merry Porch Sign
Create a cheerful porch sign with this simple tutorial. It’s perfect for adding holiday curb appeal or making a best-seller customers will love.
8. Festive Stocking Holder
Perfect for beginners, these DIY stocking holders can be personalized with any festive decorations to match your holiday style.
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9. Custom Reindeer Mugs
*Personalized items are a big hit with buyers
Create festive mugs with your Cricut and permanent vinyl, adding cheerful holiday sayings or designs. They make perfect Christmas gifts, cocoa bar accents, or stocking stuffers.
Bundle your custom mugs with hot cocoa, candy canes, and marshmallows in a charming gift bag for the ultimate holiday mug gift set.
10. Holiday Tea Towels
These charming Christmas tea towels are the perfect quick and easy beginner project for the Cricut Explore Air. With heat transfer vinyl, you can create endless festive designs. Think cheerful quotes, holiday graphics, or seasonal patterns.
They make delightful additions to any kitchen and thoughtful hostess gifts during the holidays.
11. Santa’s Cookie Plate
Make the holidays even more special with a “cookies for Santa” plate. This cute plate is so easy to make!
12. Christmas Tree Leather Earrings
Creating festive earrings with your Cricut is a breeze when you follow a good tutorial.
13. Stylish Gift Tags
Stylish hand-painted gift tags add a personal, artistic touch to every present. Use your Cricut to precisely cut them out. If you have Cricut pens, you can even write custom messages effortlessly.
Prefer a hands-on approach? Creating them by hand makes each tag uniquely special. Either way, your gifts will stand out with heartfelt charm.
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Trendy And Timeless DIY Favorites
14. Snowy Mason Jar Lights
Sprinkle Epsom salt and glitter on a mason jar, then add fresh greenery, wrap with twine, and top it off with a glowing tea light. The result? A simple yet sparkling holiday decoration that brings cozy charm to any space.
15. Cozy Potpourri Jars
Fill mason jars with oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and other simple ingredients to create a festive simmer pot gift. Finish it off with a tag and a ribbon for that perfect touch.
16. Vintage Candle Makeover
Transform plain candles and matchbooks into festive holiday décor using wrapping paper and Mod Podge.
17. Handmade Bottle Brush Trees
Bottle brush trees are trendy, unique decorations, and charming centerpieces. Plus, they’re easy to craft from scratch using just green sisal fiber and floral wire.
18. Peppermint Bath Bombs
*Great for stocking stuffers
Create adorable bath bombs using plastic ornaments or baking molds. They are budget-friendly gifts that both kids and adults love to give and receive.
Low-Cost Items: Price gift tags, bath bombs, and tea towels for volume ($5–$15) to encourage multiple purchases.
19. Cinnamon Stick Candles
Craft cozy holiday candles by bundling cinnamon sticks around simple white candles, tying them together with twine, and adding festive accents. These scented creations make charming decorations and thoughtful handmade gifts.
20. Luxe Winter Wreath
Make wreaths that mix natural textures with festive accents for a classy, high-end look.
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Bonus Tips For Selling Your Christmas Crafts
- Sell at craft fairs, local markets, or on Etsy and Facebook Marketplace.
- Bundle items into gift sets or holiday packages for higher ticket sales.
- Offer personalization for an extra fee—names, dates, or custom colors.
- Start promoting early! Shoppers often buy holiday items starting in October.
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