1. Brown Bag Star Garland
2. Paper Chains
The ultimate nostalgic DIY is back on TikTok — but now with cute scrapbook papers, metallics and layered textures that make your childhood craft feel surprisingly chic.
3. Salt Dough Ornaments
An evergreen DIY! Mix flour, salt and water, then cut into shapes, bake and paint. These ornaments will last year after year, and are so personal to you.
4. Fabric Ruffle Trees
Scrap fabric + foam cones = dreamy ruffled Christmas trees that bring softness and texture to any mantel or shelf. The cottagecore girlies approve!
5. Pressed Tin Stars
Using sheets of tin from the craft store or aluminum roasting pans (yes, really), TikTok creators press and score the metal into geometric star shapes that look vintage, whimsical and a little Art Deco.
6. Felt Ornaments
From cozy mittens to tiny woodland animals or your favorite characters, felt ornament tutorials are everywhere. Made with simple stitches, this project takes no prior sewing experience!
7. Gingerbread House Garland
Upcycle leftover cardboard and cut it into gingerbread houses (or gingerbread men!), complete with faux icing details drawn in paint pen. It’s whimsical, crafty and the perfect cozy addition to any home.