DIY Projects and Crafts for Every Holiday of the Year

Halloween is not just the time for kids to have fun! Check out these easy 70+ adult Halloween party ideas for food, games and decorations to make sure you have a treat of a party. If you like entertaining, you’re in luck! This post has tips to make your next Halloween party the most memorable …

There are countless retail Halloween costumes that you can purchase for your adult Halloween party, but why not make your own instead? With a few supplies and a bit of creativity, you can come up with something that no one else at the party will likely be wearing. Maybe you’re looking for some gothic Halloween …

Are you looking for a party favor gift for your favorite gal pals? This s’more in a jar project is the perfect idea for you!  We love making recipe in a jar gifts on Always the Holidays. They are easy and fun to create and very well received by the recipient. Today we’ll be incorporating …

With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s time to get creative for your holiday table. This DIY baked cornucopia centerpiece is a different take on the traditional cornucopia that is so often seen this time of the year. It’s time to decorate your holiday table in style. Sure, you can purchase a cornucopia, but why not try baking …

If you love inexpensive craft ideas for fall, this DIY tree centerpiece is for you. It’s easy to make and will look great as a part of any DIY fall decor projects or in your Thanksgiving tablescape. I love the colors of fall. Everything is changing and the trees take on a wonderful palette of colors …

Let’s welcome Autumn with these delightful DIY fall decor ideas. When the cool weather hits, it is time to bring the warm colors of autumn indoors with beautiful and inexpensive fall decorating ideas that use pumpkins, leaves, gourds, and so much more. I love this time of the year. Everything changes in such a dramatic …

This adorable clay pot love bug candy dish is super easy to make and sure to capture your heart. The Valentine’s Day terracotta bug craft uses two different sized clay pots and a few inexpensive craft supplies.  Use it as a centerpiece filled with conversation hearts for the highlight of your Galentine’s Day party table. …

Are you planning on having a Halloween party this year? This graveyard picket fence is the perfect way to display your favorite Halloween sweet treats. Halloween is the time for carving pumpkins and making fun Halloween inspired food.  It is also time for decorating and this is one of my favorite kid-inspired DIY Halloween decorations. …

July 20 is National Fortune Cookie Day.  This sweet treat with a fortune inside is a popular feature that ends a night out at your favorite Chinese restaurant. It’s not often that we think of fortune cookies in the middle of the year. Other than having them as a treat at Asian restaurants, the little cookies …

This easy to make Valentine’s Day heart tree is an inexpensive but pretty way to dress up a mantle or side table. It uses branches from your yard and a few Dollar Store supplies and takes just minutes to put together. The finished tree is the perfect way to decorate for Valentine’s Day because hearts …

These adorable Turkey Cookie place card holders will do double duty at the Thanksgiving table by showing the kids where they should sit. Imagine how delighted to see their names poking out of one of these cute little guys? November 2 is National Cookie Monster’s Day. These cute turkey cookies are something that he would drool …

Did you know that the second Saturday in December is one of this month’s food holidays known as National Gingerbread House Day? Let’s celebrate by following this gingerbread house tutorial. Making gingerbread houses has always been one of my favorite Christmas memories. My daughter and I would make one each year and it was always …

Fall is here, which means it’s the season for pumpkins and sharing gratitude! If you want to try your hand at a fall themed project, try making these adorable mini pumpkin planters for succulent. These succulent planters are particularly appropriate during the month of October, because October is home to several pumpkin-themed national days. October …

This adorable scarecrow wreath door autumn decoration will usher in the fall and delight the guests to your home, both young, old and young at heart. I’m so grateful fall is here – it’s my time of the year. As in, I bake and craft and decorate my way through the next four months and …

Fall is such a fun time of the year. I get to be a kid again, making fun Halloween recipes and DIY projects. This easy to make wine cork pumpkin comes together in a few hours and looks great in any fall vignette. Pumpkins are on our minds this month. They’re major symbols of Thanksgiving …

Looking for a fast and easy decoration for your tabletop for fall?  What could be easier than this hurricane lamp popcorn table decoration? This pretty vignette is made from supplies you may have on hand or outside and looks wonderful on the dining room table. It is perfect for a fall table and can be used …

St. Patrick’s Day is a one day holiday that centers around celebrating with friends. This St. Patrick’s Day Banner is perfect to set the mood for a party. I don’t normally do much in the way of decorating for this fun day, but I do like to have a bit of green around the house …

This St. Patrick’s Day Printable uses an old Irish blessing and turns it into a fun holiday decor item. When my daughter was little, I used to decorate for national days and for all of the holidays throughout the year. I no longer do this other than at the end of the year, but the …

These fun Valentine Party Poppers are very easy to make, fun to fill and the kids will love to help you make them (and POP them!)  Are you looking for something fun to add to your Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day) party? If so then you must try these festive poppers. They’re a quick and …

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It is a time to show your loved ones how many they mean to you in little ways. These fun Valentine ideas will have your home and kitchen full of romantic food and home decor ideas that will spell the message “I love you” around your home. Many …

This wine cork heart door decoration gives a Valentine’s Day feel to the front door for the upcoming romantic holiday. It’s also a great way to decorate for Galentine’s Day. Hearts are one of the main symbols of Valentine’s Day, making this door decoration festive and meaningful!  My husband and I did a make over on …

This wine cork heart wall hanging project is very special to me. It started out as a fun project to share on my blog and ended up reminding me of a very special time in my life. It’s a perfect decoration to hang in February, as hearts are one of the main symbols of Valentine’s …

This Valentine’s Day wall hanging is inspired by my favorite Valentine’s Day candy – Conversation Hearts. I made two versions of it. One version has the names of my family members and the other has some Conversation Heart inspired sayings. This wall hanging makes the perfect holiday decoration because of its use of colors. Red, …

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. For many that means candy treats, home made Valentine’s Day desserts and gift giving. If you give gifts on Valentine’s Day this easy DIY Valentines Day gift tag will add a decorative touch to your packages. You could even write a romantic quote or a little love note to …

Looking for a cute fall craft? This autumn floral bow took me just a few minutes to make and is just the right size for all sorts of uses. I love making floral bows with wire edged ribbon. I use them in so many ways – for basket vignettes, for door wreaths in each season …

During Halloween, you’re bound to see ghosts everywhere, from ghost-themed snacks, to easy DIY costume ideas. My favorite way to incorporate ghosts into the holiday is by making these DIY Halloween scrap wood ghosts. The local home stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s often have scrap pieces of 4 x 4 timber. This size is …