This post is part of the 100 Days ’til Christmas Challenge — one small step each day to make the holiday season less stressful and a lot more fun.
Holiday crafts are one of those little things that make the season feel magical. A painted pumpkin on the porch, a handmade ornament on the tree, or a set of glitter-covered creations from your kids — it’s these simple projects that often become the memories everyone talks about later.
If you’re anything like me, you probably have Pinterest boards filled with holiday craft ideas you’ve saved over the years. Today’s challenge is about pulling those favorites out of “someday” mode and actually making a plan to do them. Choose just a few meaningful projects, jot down the supplies you’ll need, and set aside time so the fun part — the crafting itself — doesn’t get lost in the shuffle.
Think in Holidays: Halloween → Thanksgiving → Christmas
We’ve got three major holidays coming up, and each one has fun craft opportunities. You don’t need to do something for every single one, but picking just one or two crafts per holiday will give you festive fun without the stress.
🎃 Halloween Crafts
- For kids: pumpkin painting kits, paper bats or ghosts, DIY treat bags.
- For families: carving pumpkins together, making porch decorations, or creating costumes.
- For adults: Halloween wreaths, resin candy trays, or elevated porch décor.
🦃 Thanksgiving Crafts
- For kids: handprint turkeys, paper pilgrim hats, or gratitude jars.
- For families: a thankful tree, handmade place cards, or a decorated table runner.
- For adults: centerpiece arrangements, fabric napkin rings, or wood slice serving boards.
🎄 Christmas Crafts
- For kids: paper snowflakes, salt dough ornaments, reindeer popsicle sticks.
- For families: decorating stockings, building gingerbread houses, DIY advent calendars.
- For adults: handmade wreaths, embroidered ornaments, or candle making.
How to Actually Make Holiday Crafts Happen
Here’s where planning saves you:
- Pick your projects. Choose 1–2 for each holiday (or just one total if you’re busy).
- Make a supply list. Write down what you’ll need — and shop early. Craft stores sell out fast.
- Schedule time. Add “craft day” to your calendar so it doesn’t get squeezed out.
- Organize supplies. Keep everything in one bin so you’re not hunting for scissors and glue the day of.
Grab Your Holiday Craft Planner
To make this easy, I’ve put together a simple Holiday Craft Planner Worksheet you can print and fill out. It has space to list:
- Which crafts you want to do
- Supplies you’ll need
- When you plan to do them
- Who’s joining in (kids, family, or adults only)
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✅ Today’s To-Do List
- Open up your saved holiday craft ideas (yes, the Pinterest boards you’ve been collecting).
- Choose 1–2 crafts for each holiday — or just pick one total if life is busy.
- Write down the supplies you’ll need on the Holiday Craft Planner Worksheet.
- Add “craft day” to your calendar so it actually happens.
That’s it! A few quick steps today will make sure your crafts don’t stay stuck as “someday” projects.
