[Christmas Goods] A curated selection of easy and cute handmade items!
The long-awaited Christmas is here! This time of year, when the whole town sparkles more than any other, really lifts the spirit, doesn’t it? Many of you are probably planning Christmas parties with family and friends.
In this article, we’ll share ideas for handmade Christmas items that are perfect for your party! Warm, handmade decorations can transform not only your party venue but also your home and any space into something cozier.
We’ve gathered easy projects that kids and adults alike can make, so give them a try!
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[Christmas Goods] A curated selection of simple and cute handmade items! (21–30)
Christmas arrangement
Why not create your own original arrangement using easy-to-find materials? For example, if you use artificial flowers from a 100-yen shop, you can quickly make a lovely Christmas arrangement at low cost! To make it, simply place floral foam in a container and insert your materials.
If you want to enhance the Christmas feel, it’s great to add accents in gold or silver, or include items like red berries or small apples.
For an even more authentic Christmas touch, using fallen pinecones is also a good idea.
Let your own sense of style shine and create a seasonal arrangement that’s uniquely yours.
Christmas headband
It’s so polished you won’t believe it’s handmade! Here are some lovely Christmas headband ideas.
Use a store-bought headband as the base, wrap wire around it, then continue wrapping upward to form a spring.
Wrapping the wire around a pen helps you make a nice, even spring shape—highly recommended.
Next, make felt decorations like trees, Christmas lettering, or stars, and simply sandwich and glue them onto the small length of wire you’ve left at the top of the spring.
You can make the felt decorations double-sided, or if you’re short on time, leave the back plain.
It’s a versatile idea that’s great to keep in your craft toolkit.
[Christmas Goods] A curated selection of simple and cute handmade items! (31–40)
reindeer headband
Reindeer headbands that are perfect for Christmas and recitals! First, let’s make the base of the headband using construction paper.
Cut the paper into a long strip to fit the shape of the head, and glue two layers together for reinforcement.
Then attach black colored paper on top, roll it into a curve, and let it dry for a day.
This gives the once-straight base a rounded shape so it can fit on the head.
Once dry, glue reindeer antlers made from construction paper and colored paper onto the base, and you’re done! Not just reindeer—you can make all kinds of headbands depending on your ideas.
Natural-style ornament
Introducing Christmas ornaments perfect for those who love a natural vibe! Sparkly Christmas décor is great, but these are ideal if you prefer a subtly stylish, calm atmosphere.
Wood, linen, and other natural materials from the dollar store work just fine! Simply wrap ornament balls with linen fabric or rope for a natural look.
You can also fill clear baubles with dried elements, or connect cinnamon sticks into a triangle and add your favorite decorations—easy yet stylish ornaments in no time! They’re simple to make, so it’s great to craft them with your kids, too.
Pine cone ornament
As autumn and winter arrive, pinecones are a common sight in parks.
If you have children, there’s a good chance a few pinecones have made their way home with them.
A great way to use them is to make Christmas ornaments out of pinecones.
Decorate them freely with your favorite materials.
Since you don’t need cutters or sharp tools, even small children can join in the fun.
If you attach a small screw eye (called a heaton in Japanese) so it can be hung, you’ll have a finished ornament perfect for decorating the Christmas tree!
pine cone tree
When it comes to Christmas, it’s all about Christmas trees decorated with lights and ornaments! But if you find a full-sized tree too big for your room and a hassle to put away, a great alternative is a DIY Christmas tree made from pinecones.
With a bit of creativity, pinecones can be transformed into a very festive Christmas tree.
The key is to add color to the pinecones using things like spray paint.
A light coat of white spray can make it look like it’s dusted with snow, or painting the whole thing gold instantly gives it a glamorous feel.
Give it a try!
Advent calendar
An advent calendar that makes the countdown to Christmas even more exciting.
It’s a calendar that comes with a small gift every day until the 24th.
Let’s try making a handmade advent calendar! There are many methods out there, but this time we’ll introduce a particularly simple one.
The materials you’ll need are: an A4 clear case for the calendar frame, patterned paper you like to place inside the case, and origami paper for wrapping.
Because the clear case closes and serves as the calendar frame, it’s easy to carry.
And since you can keep using the case even after Christmas, nothing goes to waste.
Attach the little presents wrapped in origami to the clear case.
That alone completes a splendid advent calendar! Give it a try!