Stylish handmade Christmas decorations
These days, it feels like handmade crafts are more accessible thanks to the wide variety of parts and materials available at 100-yen shops.
Plus, there are many people on social media who share easy tutorials and creative ideas for making all kinds of things.
Why not try making some lovely Christmas items by hand—things you may have avoided before, thinking, “I only use them once a year…”?
We’re sharing lots of ideas you can make using things you already have at home, as well as projects using items that are easy to find at 100-yen stores.
We especially feature simple, beginner-friendly projects that are great even if you’re not very handy.
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Chic handmade Christmas decor (11–20)
Miniature house
How about making a miniature house that captures a warm Christmas scene? You could create an elaborate piece that includes the whole house, or focus on just a single room—both are great options.
Use something like a wooden case as the base, then paint it and add various Christmas-themed parts as you build.
You can even find miniature items suitable for room decor at 100-yen shops! Try combining plant elements like dried flowers as well, and create a lovely Christmas moment just the way you imagine it.
Mini Christmas tree made from a pine cone
Decorating a full Christmas tree can be tricky, but if you want something with a festive feel, pine cone Christmas trees are a great option.
Use a pine cone as the base of the tree, decorate around it, and build your tree.
You can use the pine cone as is, or paint it green or white—either works! Decorate with various materials like green moss, beads, ribbons, and small nuts.
For a base that keeps the pine cone standing steadily, a thinly sliced wooden disc works well.
Since they’re small, it’s nice to make several and display them together!
Easy with cardboard! A yarn Christmas tree
A Christmas tree made by wrapping yarn around a cardboard base has a warm, charming feel.
Cut the cardboard into a triangle and wrap your favorite color of yarn around and around.
If you change colors partway through, you’ll create a gradient for a more stylish finish.
Add yarn pom-poms or beads at the end to complete the tree.
Since you don’t use glue or scissors, even small children can work on it safely.
It fits anywhere and is the perfect size for a tabletop.
This is a Christmas tree idea you can get absorbed in making, using familiar materials that bring a cozy sense of warmth.
Complete with just two pieces of fabric! Easy Christmas tree
This Christmas tree made from two pieces of fabric is a simple project—just sew them together and fold—making it perfect for sewing beginners.
Cut the outer and lining fabrics into half-circle shapes and sew them together.
Simply changing the fabric patterns transforms the look completely, letting you style it in Scandinavian or natural tastes.
Picking cute fabrics with kids and experiencing hand-stitching can also give a great sense of accomplishment.
It’s a Christmas tree idea that adds warmth to your room and is perfect for winter décor.
A Christmas tree you can make with your kids!
This is an idea for a 3D Christmas tree made with construction paper and Christmas parts that you can enjoy as a parent-child craft.
A template is provided, so start by downloading and printing it out.
Place the template over the construction paper, secure it so it doesn’t move, and trace the lines with a hard object to leave indentations.
Then cut away the excess with scissors and assemble it into the shape of a tree.
There’s one spot where you’ll need to make a hole with an awl, so be careful to avoid injury.
Once the tree is complete, decorate it with line stickers and ornaments to give it a festive finish.
Christmas cards made with spare buttons
@kuumama.asobi Do you know this? 🎄 Spare buttons that come with clothes can have a magical makeover 🧵 You can make a cute and stylish Button Christmas Card 💌 Perfect for rainy or cold days, and cozy time at home ☕️ — ✂️ Materials ・Extra buttons (large, medium, small) *Two-hole buttons are great for faces! ・Colored construction paper (for the background) ・Felt stickers (for hats and scarves) ・Glue — 🧠 Learning benefits While arranging and gluing buttons, kids naturally develop fine motor skills, focus, and observation ✨ ✅ Considering size and placement boosts spatial awareness ✅ Choosing color combinations nurtures creativity 🎨 ✅ Gluing while counting builds number sense 🔢 — 🎨 Craft tips ・Decide the button layout before gluing to avoid mistakes ✨ ・Cut felt scarves on the shorter side for better balance ・Mix different button sizes to add dimension! — 📎 Save this for a weekend parent–child craft 🎅 At @kuumama.asobi, we share seasonal crafts and educational play ideas to enjoy at home 🌿 We want to support busy moms! Bringing you “fun to make, joyous to display” family time 💛 Likes, comments, and follows keep us going ✨ — 🪡#Button Utilization Techniques#HandmadeChristmasCard#HomeCraftsEducational playSimple DIY
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Let’s make a Christmas card by gluing extra buttons onto a base.
It’s easy to make, yet you’ll end up with a stylish, three-dimensional card! Line up two buttons vertically to make a “snowman,” or arrange them in a triangle to make a “tree.” Use felt, ribbon, and stickers to decorate and finish it into a lovely card.
Since buttons are thick, this won’t work for a folded card, but if you want to tuck a little handmade card in with a gift, definitely give this a try.
Stylish handmade Christmas decorations (21–30)
A Christmas card pieced together from fabric scraps
Here’s an idea for designing Christmas cards using stickers made from fabric scraps.
The patchwork look makes for a very lovely card.
You can easily make the fabric-scrap stickers by covering one side of double-sided tape completely with fabric scraps, then trimming off any excess that extends beyond the tape.
Once you’ve settled on a design, cut the sticker to match the shape, peel off the backing paper, and stick it onto the card base.
It’s also recommended to combine them with decorative elements made from stickers or craft punches!