25+ Quick and Easy Holiday Projects

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 11/04/2024 - 09:25

We've compiled 25 quick, easy and inexpensive holiday home decor projects to get your home ready for the upcoming holidays.  Many of these projects can be made from scrap wood, and you can customize to suit your home's style and space.

Build one, or maybe you want to build all 25, there's plenty of time - these easy projects can be built in just a couple of hours, and they are fun and festive to make.

We've included projects to help with dining, decor, outdoor displays, organization and host gifts - you can save money and get that custom look with a little bit of DIY.

Since it's all about quick and easy prep for the holidays, let's jump right into it and get ready for this holiday season TODAY!


 

 


1. Countertop Pie Safe

diy pie safe

Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Jig Saw, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, 1/4" plywood, dowel, knob, hinges, acrylic glass

A holiday without pie is like a star without light...

This DIY Pie Safe is not only super cute, but also functional to hold those dear pies! A pie safe that will look good on the counter year around, also makes a great hostess gift. Include a favorite recipe to make it the perfect gift!

 

 


 


 

 


2. Craftsman Style Picture Frame

diy frame

Image Credit: Sue Hill via Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Kreg Jig, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material

This DIY Craftsman Style Frame is a great way to add some holiday decor and simply switch out the picture when the holidays are over. Grab some holiday printables, and build a frame to fit! This picture frame plan is easy to modify for any size print. Looking for a last-minute gift idea?  This would also make a wonderful gift for mom from the kids or send a family photo to the grandparents to be treasured year round! Another quick and easy handmade gift the recipient will be sure to love!

 

 


 


 

 


3. Holiday Table Centerpiece

crate table centerpiece

Image Credit: Pneumatic Addict

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1 fence picket

I bet you have scraps laying around right now to knockout this super easy Mason Jar Crate Centerpiece. The fun part is finding the decor that goes inside....

Hmm, maybe mini Christmas trees, ornaments, candles, pinecones, or florals. If giving as a gift think about hot cocoa mix,bath salts, candy or a sweet treat... The options are endless, have fun with this one!

Another project that can be switched up and used all year long!

 

 


 


 

 


4. Wood Milk and Cookie Play Set

milk and cookie playset

Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material

Skip the sugar and craft cookies out of wood this year. We can't wait to see how you decorate your cookies! 

Christmas gifts for kids? YES! Build your own milk and cookie play set for Santa. This set can be used as decor throughout the holidays too.

 

 


 


 

 


5. Personalized Name Tags

diy name tags

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: Square dowel, cardstock, printer, hot glue, ribbon

Quick and easy DIY stocking name tags - so you can have personalized Christmas stockings!  Easy to add a name, change names, or change stockings since it's just a stocking name tag (instead of embroidered stockings).  We also love these name tags for place settings, on the backs of chairs, or gift tags.  

 

 


 


 

 


6. Faux Mantel

faux mantle diy

Image Credit: Petite Party Studio

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Kreg Jig, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material and moulding

This is a quick and easy Faux Mantel Plan that is a perfect way to decorate and give your space a comfy, festive feel! Add candles or hang ornaments for Christmas time, and change out the decor throughout the seasons. Also a faux mantle is a small enough project to store away for next year!

We also have a Faux Fireplace Cabinet with Hidden Storage plan that is a great year round solution to add storage and function to a space, check those free plans out here . Reader submitted photo.

 

 


 


 

 


7. Tall Wood Planters

tall cedar planters

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, cedar fence pickets

Add cheer to your entryway with some tall planters and evergreen trees! String some lights and create some holiday cheer before your guests even step a foot inside. These tall cedar planters are another DIY project that will not only create some curb appeal for the holidays, but change them out with seasonal plants when the holidays are over and enjoy all year long!
 

 


 

 


8. Wood Stocking Stand

diy wood stocking stand

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 2x material, hooks

 

Hang the stockings without a fireplace or drilling holes in the wall!  This quick and easy to build stocking stand cost under $20.  

 


 


 

 


9. Rustic Joy Sign with Wreath

diy wood joy sign

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner  
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, wreath, hanging hardware, craft paint

Here's some Christmas Wall Art that is inexpensive and easy to make! This JOY sign features a store bought wreath on a wood back. Perfect for a mantle, ledge or shelf or over a bed.  

 

 


 


 

 


10. Wood Tree Collar

wood tree collar

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material

For some extra charm around the tree, consider this Simple Christmas Tree Collar that lays flat to store away when the holidays are over! The look and functionality take the Christmas skirt to the next level. Stack gifts and decorate around the base of the tree with the help of this DIY Wooden Christmas Tree Collar!

 

 


 


 

 


11. Christmas Tree Shelf

wood tree shelf

Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio

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Skill Level: Beginner  
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, 1/4" plywood, hooks, shelf hanging kit

Decorate and display with a Wood Christmas Tree Shelf!  Perfect for Advent Calendar, displaying Christmas Cards, or hanging stockings. Our tree shelf features four shelves and hooks. 

 

 


 


 

 


12. DIY Lazy Susan

diy lazy susan

Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, turntable hardware

Make an easy place for the family and guests to enjoy some tasty treats.

Ah we love lazy susans, not only for large holiday gatherings, but regular meal time or family game night! So if you've thought about buying or building one, no need to put it off any longer. We have you covered with our free plans to build a lazy susan for the quickly approaching holiday season!

 

 


 


 

 


13. Stackable Wine Caddy

stackable and store wine caddy

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Jig Saw, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material + WINE!

This little wood wine holder stacks, stores, and you can use the top to serve!  It works as a gift box too for the wine lover.  Quick and easy DIY project that you can build with off the shelf pine boards and nail together. 

 

 


 


 

 


14. Charcuterie or Grazing Board

diy charcuterie board

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x and 2x scraps

I was able to build this grazing board or charcuterie board in about an hour.  It is so easy to build!  We love that you can customize it for your own requirements.  You can make it long and thin (like I did) for a table runner, or wider and shorter for a coffee table or to haul outdoors for smores.  It is VERY easy to customize and you can be creative with your wood piecing to get exactly what you want.

 

 


 


 

 


15. Portable Gift Wrapping Station

portable gift wrapping station

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner  
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, peg board, wood dowel

This fun and functional DIY Gift Wrapping Tool Box is so awesome and will make your gift wrapping experience so much more enjoyable! The best part about this little gift wrap toolbox, it's portable!

YES portable, take it to your family or friends house and have a gift wrapping party! After all that is what the holidays are all about, being together and making memories! Store away for next year once all the gifts are wrapped, or use it as a craft station. 

 

 


 


 

 


16. Christmas Card Display

diy card display

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, chicken wire, chalkboard, picture hanging kit

We love getting family cards and pictures in the mail, so we created this simple DIY Project.  A chalkboard and chicken wire frame, card and photo display. Using minimal tools and materials, create a nice framed display for all of those lovely holiday cards!

 

 


 


 

 


17. Letters To Santa Mailbox

letters to santa mailbox

Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, 1/4" plywood, hinges

The kids will love writing letters to Santa! Whip this cut little Letters to Santa Bin out with scrap 1x4s and 1/4" plywood. Paint it festive colors, or all white for a farmhouse Christmas look. Choose an optional hinge lid or fixed lid. 

 

 


 


 

 


18. Wood Truck Shelf

diy wood truck

Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material and plywood scraps

Storage might as well be cute! This darling truck shelf is made of scrap wood. The plans are easy and step by step. Perfect for a children's room.

 

 


 


 

 


19. Star Serving Tray

star serving tray

Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material and 1/4" plywood

Craft your own wood star serving tray!  Fill with treats and bites, and bring as the perfect hostess gift, or display at your next holiday party.

 

 


 


 

 


20. Wood Cup Tree

wood mug tree

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x and 2x material, hooks, knob

This farmhouse style cup tree holds four mugs and is a beautiful addition to the kitchen.  Made with just scrap wood and robe hooks, it's a quick and easy DIY project.  This cup tree would make a perfect Christmas gift or item for sale at a craft fair.  


 


 

 


21. Wood Candle Block Stand

diy candle stand

Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 4x4, flat moulding, flat lattice

  

Get festive with these Wood Candle Holders, add ribbons or bows to dress them up for the occasion! A simple DIY project using scrap lumber, makes it easy to bring a little wood element into a space. Easy to customize the height to suit your needs. Perfect for a table or mantle!

 


 


 

 


22. Light Up Holiday Sign

light up holiday sign

Image Credit: Ana White

Download Plans Here

 
Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, chalkboard, lights

Build a Light Up Holiday Sign! There's something special about the twinkle of soft white lights during the holiday season. This is a very easy DIY project, that you can build with just a chalkboard panel, some LED lights, a 1x2 frame and chalk!

We love that this little sign lights up for that Christmas sparkle!


 


 

 


23. Wooden Stocking

diy wood stocking decor

Image Credit: Live Laugh Rowe

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Jig Saw, Safety Glasses
Materials: Plywood, wood glue

Decorate with wood stockings! We love this version using an upcycled can to transform a piece of plywood into something festive! Using the right hardware, you could also use a mason jar or make it a small shelf to add candles. Lot's of options with this one!

 

 


 


 

 


24. DIY Wood Manger Nativity Scene

simple wood manger

Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio

Download Plans Here

 
Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Jig Saw, Safety Glasses
Materials: Cedar fence picket, 1/4" plywood, glue

Build your own wood manager using fence pickets to celebrate Christmas.  This simple beautiful wood display is the perfect backdrop for your Christmas figurines.  

 

 


 


 

 


25. Simple Ladder Display

diy blanket ladder

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material

In the colder season, more blankets are always needed. Cozy up your space with a DIY Blanket Ladder displaying festive blankets in textures in prints for the Holiday season. This is the EASIEST and CHEAPEST blanket ladder tutorial we have.

 

 


 


 

 


26. Christmas Tree Cupcake Stand

christmas tree cupcake stand

Image Credit: Ana White

Download Plans Here

 
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, hot glue

Here's a great way to save space and create a dessert display.  This easy to make tiered Christmas cupcake tray holds about three dozen cupcakes.

 

 


 


 

 


27. Lighted Floating Table Runner

led table riser

Image Credit: Ana White

Download Plans Here

 
Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Jig Saw, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, led lights

Elevate your dining table with a wood runner riser - this adds a beautiful wood texture to your dining space, separates out your centerpiece decor, AND it's lighted, adding a glimmer of glamour.

 

We hope you love these great DIY HOLIDAY PLANS, whether it's a last minute gift or holiday decor item, we hope you share your projects with us! Have a safe and wonderful Holiday Season. #anawhite 

 

 


 


 

 


28. Christmas Tree Serving Tray

christmas tree charcuterie

Image Credit: Ana White

Download Plans Here

 
Skill Level: Beginner 
Tools Needed: Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Nailer, Safety Glasses
Materials: 1x material, 1/4" plywood

Get ready to elevate your holiday gatherings with a charming DIY wood Christmas tree tray! This budget-friendly project can be built for around $20 using common lumber and just a few tools! We love it for hosting, giving as a gift or selling at a holiday craft fair.