25 Best Christmas Wood Crafts That Will Add Rustic Holiday Charm to Any Space
You wood'nt believe how easy these are to make.
There is something about wood that is so homey and warm it makes for wonderful decor, especially during the holidays. And let's be honest, aside from the smell of Christmas trees, there aren't many scents more wonderful than fresh sawdust. But you don't have to be a wood-smith wonder to make most of these Christmas wood crafts. There are plenty of ideas here you don't even have to break out the table saw or sanding paper to make. Why not give the chalkboard Christmas trees—so funky and fun—a whirl? And the super handy Merry Mail Christmas card holder just requires a little paint and seasonally colorful bakers' twine. Bonus, many of these projects are so simple they are ideal Christmas crafts for kids, which is never a bad thing.
But we know that some of you love a bigger project and want to seriously get your DIY on, so we've rounded up some Christmas wood crafts that you build from scratch, including a reclaimed wood Christmas tree and star, a perfect Christmas porch decoration, and a super cute snowflake wall shelf you won't want to take down even after winter's over. All of them make perfect holiday gifts, too, because what shows you care more than something handmade? If you're still looking for more Yuletide gifts after checking out these cool projects, head over to our list of crafty Christmas presents.
Homespun Ornament
Celebrate the home where you greet Santa every Christmas with an ornament featuring your humble abode.
To make: Mod Podge a photograph of your house to an oval wood crafting blank. Once dry, attach a length of felt or twine to the edge with hot glue. Use an awl or small drill bit to create a hole in the top; thread a ribbon through the hole to hang.
Wood Slice State Ornaments
Celebrate your family's travels with these ornaments that have painted state decals on each wood slice. We think these also make the perfect gift for friends or family who travel often—and it doesn't have to be limited to states!
Wooden Bead Snowman Ornament
We promise this sweet DIY Frosty won’t melt while he hangs on your tree this holiday season.
To make: Paint three wooden craft beads with white acrylic paint. When dry thread a piece twine through the holes of the beads and knot to hold together. Attach two black gem mini crystal rhinestones for the eyes and four for the buttons with hot glue. Snip a short lengths of orange felt and attach just below the eyes with hot glue. Attach stick arms to the side of the middle bead with hot glue. Flock arms, if desired. Wrap a thin length of red felt to a mini black top hat with hot glue. Glue a string to the top of the hat for hanging. Glue hat to snowman’s head.
DIY Personalized Wood Christmas Sign
Whether you're making it as a gift or Christmas decor for your own home, a personalized wood sign—particularly with a smiling Santa!—is especially charming.
Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.
Holiday Tree Marquee Sign
Turn a slab into a shining sign in just a few hours with this easy project.
Get the tutorial at Lolly Jane.
DIY Painted Christmas Sign
Super snazzy, this Joy to the World wood sign gets extra points for incorporating a grapevine wreath, a crafting favorite, into it.
Get the tutorial at Landeelu.
DIY Christmas Countdown Calendar
Keep track of how many days are left until Christmas with this minimalistic countdown calendar.
Get the tutorial at The House of Wood.
Wooden Stocking Door Hanger
Put some holly—or some colorful Christmas baubles— in this cute striped stocking door hanger.
Get the tutorial at Erin Spain.
Christmas Snowman Game
The grown-ups will be asking to sit at the kids' table thanks to this wooden game of chance that's as fun to make as it is to play.
Get the tutorial at Chica and Jo.
DIY Oversized Wood Bead Garland
Whether wrapped within pine or left on its own, this wood garland is simple, modern, and stylish.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Wooden Christmas Row Houses With Lights
Decorate your mini Christmas village however you want. Make sure to add plenty of snow!
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
DIY Christmas Lantern Post
Light the way for Santa with this candlelit lantern post. These instructions use scrap wood for the entire post.
Get the tutorial at Woodshop Diaries.
Pallet Tree
Upcycle an old shipping crate by painting a tree on a sanded and stained pallet and decorating it with pretty pom poms.
Holiday Ribbon Star
A few nails and some pretty Christmas ribbon are all you need to makeover a piece of square scrap wood.
Get the tutorial at Beyond the Picket Fence.
DIY Snowman Ornament
These wood slice Christmas ornaments are all the more special because the snowmen are made with your children's thumbprints. You can even add essential oils to turn them into yummy-smelling air fresheners!
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
Reclaimed Wood Christmas Tree and Star
While this crafter chose weathered white planks for her project, you can add any color you want to match your outdoor decor.
Get the tutorial at Funky Junk Interiors.
Snowflake Wall Shelf
There's snow way you've ever seen a cooler shelf than this!
Get the tutorial at Wood Shop Diaries.
Chalkboard Christmas Trees
These whimsical wooden blocks decorated with Christmas tree shapes have a soft, worn look thanks to chalk paint, which the blogger roughed up with sandpaper.
Get the tutorial at Ginger Snap Crafts.
Tree Wall Shelf
You can store gifts, display a Christmas village, prop up your holiday cards, and so much more in this tree-tastic shelving unit.
Get the tutorial at Jaime Costiglio.
Wooden Christmas Trees
If rustic farmhouse is your style, these easy-to-make wood slice Christmas trees will be a perfect addition to your mantel or tabletop this holiday season.
Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.
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