18 DIY holiday decorating projects for that homemade feel

Ideas for trimming the tree, styling a stellar dinner party tablescape, making wintry wreaths and more

Image | DIYs for the holidays

Caption: (Photo, left: Lady Hayes; right: Cindy Chau)

Homemade decorations, no matter how imperfect, can have the loveliest effect when you're decking your halls. We're drawn to all the glittery, quirky, cosy pieces that have lots of personality.
We've curated a collection of our festive DIY projects from recent years. Below you'll find easy-to-follow instructions for making ornaments, stockings, wreaths, bundles of winter greenery and much more. Some projects come together quickly, and are perfect for when you only have a few spare moments, while others are great for tackling on a blustery day when you've got more time to indulge in the holiday vibes.
We've also included clever ideas to transform everyday grocery store items into adorable decorations. Plus, if you're planning to host a dinner party, our stunning styling ideas for tablescapes will wow your guests. So plug in your glue guns, turn on your favourite holiday movie (perhaps one that will inspire your decorating) and enjoy an evening of crafting.
Food garland, 3 ways

Image | Grocery Store Decor

Caption: (Photography by Rachel Simpson)

DIY stockings

Image | DIY Stockings

Caption: (Photography by Lady Hayes)

A winter greenery chandelier

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A chestnut centrepiece

Image | Grocery Store Decor

Caption: (Photography by Rachel Simpson)

A Victorian tablescape from Steven Sabados

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Caption: (Photography by David Bagosy)

3 tablescape designs for under $25
A sugared fruit centrepiece that's a scene-stealing still life

Image | crop The $25 tablescape challenge: Cindy Chau’s sugared fruit centrepiece

Caption: (Photography by Cindy Chau; styling by Cindy Chau and Denny Ancheta)

A winter wonderland design that combines fresh and faux elements

Image | Debi Traub tablescape

Caption: (Photography by Debi Traub)

A clementine design that's pretty as a present

Image | The $25 tablescape challenge: Lady Hayes’ clementine design

Caption: (Photography by Lady Hayes)

A 4-step upcycled centrepiece

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Caption: (Photography by Lady Hayes)

An aromatic shower bouquet

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Caption: (Illustration: Katie Flohr)

A fully foraged holiday sunburst wreath

Image | foraged wreath

Caption: (Photography by Lady Hayes)

Magical winterland terrariums

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A no-sew DIY table runner

Image | DIY Floral Runner

Caption: (Photography by Wade Muir)

A candy cane vase

Image | Grocery Store Decor

Caption: (Photography by Rachel Simpson)

A faux floral wreath

Image | DIY Wreath

Caption: (Photography by Lady Hayes)

Outdoor urns made with evergreen or everlasting materials

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Caption: (Photography by Lady Hayes)

Little world ornaments

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DIY charger plates

Image | DIY charger plates

Caption: (Photography by Lady Hayes)