20 Christmas in July Crafts! (Easy to Make DIYS)

20 Christmas in July Crafts!

Christmas in July is a thing!

Do you celebrate Christmas in July?

Christmas below the equator is during the Summer months, so Christmas in July was born to give the southern hemisphere a "Winter" Christmas.

Some people go all out and give gifts and decorate. It's perfect for early Christmas crafting, holiday spirit and making the perfect gift ahead of time.

In the northern hemisphere, we typically don't celebrate it or we use it as a way to get ahead of the busy schedule of the Winter holiday.

Some people get upset because retail stores get their Christmas stuff out mid June so that it's ready for Christmas in July. Like they are just trying to make money...and while that's still probably true, I love being able to buy holiday and seasonal items this time of year so I can work smarter and ahead of the upcoming holiday season rush.

Seriously, July is an awesome time to knock out a few holiday crafts so you can just sit back and watch Hallmark Holiday movies and cuddle up during December.

Get those Christmas cards made and your newsletter written up...leaving a little space to fill in later.
Get some new ornaments made, try a new recipe, do some holiday crafts, give the kids a fun activity to do during Summer break to help you get ready and jump start on the Christmas season.

Trust me, your future self will thank you for getting some great ideas and fun crafts made ahead of time. Make some fun ornaments, Christmas decorations, Christmas gifts, and other holiday craft projects. 

Here's a list of 20 awesome crafts to make in the warm summer heat so you are ready for the holiday rush--in a very "unrushed" relaxed way. Hopefully these get your creative juices going!

 
Which Christmas in July craft project will you be making as a Christmas diy this week? Click the pictures for the full tutorial. 

Here's 20 Christmas in July Crafts!

Layered Snow Globe made with the xTool M1 Laser Cutting Machine

Learn how to make a layered diy snow globes scene using a laser cutting machine and wood sheets. 

I am having so much fun using my new xTool laser cutter. It's easy to set up and can cut all sorts of materials.

Today I'm sharing these cute little layered snowglobe scenes and how simple they are to create--this is a free file too!

Colorful Christmas Tree Display

It's Christmas in July!

This wooden Christmas tree display is painted in bright, non-traditional Christmas colors, it really just screams Christmas in July! Handmade decorations are the best!

Learn how easy it is to make a Wooden Christmas Tree Display in just a few minutes with some scrap wood from the pile.

Miniature Cabin in Woods Cloche

This tiny little miniature cabin in the woods is the perfect craft for a July afternoon...plus it's so cute!

Make the tiniest and most adorable Winter scene captured in a bottle.

I love working on Christmas projects in July because it's warm outside, I feel like being busy...and I'm not swamped with holiday have-to's, events and busyness.

Rhinestone Encrusted Star Ornament

Turn a metal star from the dollar store into a gorgeous rhinestone encrusted ornament!

This sparkly ornament encrusted with bling is the perfect addition to the tree, an ornament on the table or a opulent handmade gift for a friend!

Let me show you how easy and fun it is to make this rhinestone encrusted star ornament!

You could make this with just the outline, using cookie cutters!

Sublimation Ceramic Ornaments

Learn how to make custom sublimation ceramic ornaments for the perfect Christmas tree addition, handmade gift or heirloom keepsake.

I love ornaments. There can never be too many! I love turning art, treasures and childhood trinkets into ornaments. Today I am showing how to turn custom art into high quality ceramic ornaments, easily!

These can be used for decorating the tree, of course, but also work great for gift toppers, drink charms, teacher or neighbor gifts, custom merchandise or heirlooms for grandparents, parents and children.

Marbled Wood Slice Ornaments with Plaid Crafts

Marbling is the most amazing craft and it's easy!  These show-stopping wood slice cute ornaments take just 15-20 minutes, minus the drying time.  Plaid makes it easy with their awesome line of Marbling Paints and pour paints.

Plaid Marbling Paints are mixed and ready to pour. They don't blend together, so all the individual colors stay bright and vivid.

Josephine Knot Macrame Ornaments

Learn how to tie a Josephine knot! 

Macrame is all the rage and a fun project for the holidays. This is the perfect macrame craft for beginners--that totally shouts "not made by a beginner!" You will love this--once confident with this knot, you can go big!

This cute knot makes the perfect little handmade ornament. Great to give as a handmade gift, use as a gift tag or just decorate your Christmas tree with the finished products. 

Just a couple supplies and a few minutes to make each one. Great for a tween/teenager craft too! Fill the Christmas tree with these gorgeous ornaments for a natural look!

O What Fun Vinyl Pillow

O what fun! This layered iron-on pillow is perfect for the Christmas holiday, but basically any time of year because of the non-traditional colors. 

I love using my Cricut Maker Machine to whip up projects in minutes. It's a great way to make handmade gifts, decor or other fun things for the holidays...and it literally only takes minutes!

I love the lyrics to jingle bells and the fun it inspires when we sing it at the top of our lungs in the car, A Christmas Story, style. It's one of my favorite songs and a fun way to celebrate any time of the year.

Merry Little Christmas Sign

Merry Little Christmas Felt Holly Berry Wood Sign: Christmas in July!

Hope you've been following the Christmas in July projects this week.  It's winter in the southern hemisphere, so Yuletide or Yulefest is celebrated in many places...and I love to spend some time in July crafting for Christmas.  

I get swamped in December and never get to all the projects I'd like to...so I'm encouraging you to get a head start too!  This time with some home decor that can decorate the home early in December or given as a gift right at the start of the season.

Make a Merry Christmas sign for holiday decorations or as a great gift!

JOY Porch Sign

Have JOY this holiday season and make this fun rustic front porch sign.

It doesn't take long to get this sign out on the porch, but it will need to dry overnight...it's the perfect time to make it early and enjoy it all Winter long. Plus, turn it over and put a different set of 3 letters on the other side...check out the post to see more!

I love having a welcoming sign on the front porch--and I've done it a few different ways!  Affiliate links included in post.

Matchbox Advent Calendar

Matchbox Diorama Advent Calendar!

When I was growing up my mom had a darling advent calendar for us to
open once each day before Christmas.  My mom was crafty and creative and always made the holidays cheery for us...she was also big into miniatures!

Each little matchbox was a little diorama scene to see each day as the excitement filled us.
I decided I must make one for myself and my children...look at those miniature candy canes!

Nativity Wall Art Sign

Oh Holy Night Christmas Nativity Sign!

Vinyl Nativity wall hanging--this is a big piece of plywood!

Making holiday decor just puts me in the Christmas spirit!

Toilet Paper Roll Advent Calendar Punch Box

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar!

The perfect Christmas countdown!

Or countdown for any other occasion!

Tied with a ribbon and bow for a little gift!

This would be fun to make and give to friends too--help the excitement last all month!

Wood Nativity Set

Perfect Nativity Set for Children!

I love nativity sets for Christmastime and I love the ones that children and younger kids can handle.  

They are so curious and want to act out the story several times a day.  I think it's important to have a set that is hands on.

My friend brought her wood nativity set to church for singing time with the children.  I loved it and asked if I could trace the shapes.  

I fell in love with the palm tree, but made mine have a large base so it would be taller than the people.  I also added a cow.  I drew them out onto 3/4" pine boards and took them to my dad's house.  

My daughter and I took turns using the band saw to cut them out.  It was pretty tedious, but worth it.

Marbled Resin Ornaments

It's Christmas in July! Typically this is celebrated because of the southern hemisphere celebrating during their Winter season. I love Christmas in July, because it gives me a chance to get started on things for the holidays that I'd skip because I'm too busy!

Wood slice ornaments are perfect to give as neighbor gifts or to deck the tree with matching handmade ornaments. Make stunning wood slice ornaments using high gloss resin and the dirty pour technique. Resin pouring is a highly addictive craft, let’s get started!

Christmas Tree Button Frame

Jeweled Vintage Buttons Christmas Tree Decor!

 Make a stunning addition to your Christmas holiday decor with this vintage button tree. Just an old frame, burlap, hot glue, some colored paper and buttons is all it takes!

I love buttons.  When I was little, one of my favorite things was going through my mom's button jar.  Buttons are so cool!  I found little jeweled ones, big and small, I wanted them all.  

Since then, I've collected my own jar of buttons...I buy them at yard sales and get tons of vintage buttons just like my moms.  I decided to make it a piece of Christmas inspired seasonal art!

I made this originally in North Carolina and it's one of my favorite easy Christmas crafts!

JOYful Anthropologie Inspired Pillow

This pom-pom pillow brings me so much joy! I just love the creative ideas and non-traditional holiday colors. I love the textures and the layers. The sparkles too! 

Make a joyful pom-pom pillow inspired by Anthropologie in this fun and simple tutorial. Using brightly colored iron-on vinyl and colorful trims and pom-poms to make the Joy pop!

Grinch Face Ornament

Make a darling Grinch inspired ornament, filled with green candy for the perfect finishing touch! This is great for neighbor or friend gifts, a loving teacher--maybe filled with some cash, or family members. This cute craft takes less than 30 minutes, get supplies from dollar tree, and you've got the perfect last minute gift.

Are you ready for the onslaught of Christmas crafts? If you are going to get any crafting done for the holidays, it's best to start now before the hustle and bustle of the season is in full swing.

Acrylic Ornaments 3 Ways

Hey friends, I've just discovered acrylic blanks and I love them. Let me show you three ways to create an acrylic ornament.  Works for great Christmas gift tags! Which ornament is your favorite?

Decorate your Christmas tree, make gifts for the neighbors or make a few to sell for the holidays! These ornaments are minimalistic and classy. Let's get started!

Sticker Nativity Set (I have some available in my Etsy Shop)

Make a darling Christmas Nativity set with wood blocks in this creative craft kit. These cute little Christmas nativity stickers have been a hit on my website since 2012. 

These cute stickers are not my art, but I love using them as the perfect Nativity sets for children. Tell the sweet story of Christmas easily with these hands-on blocks. 

That's it!

Which one of these Christmas in July easy crafts did you like best!?

I love the ones that require my wood shop. I never want to go out in the cold, snow of Winter to the garage to cut things out of wood. July craft ideas are my favorite...I can work with fake snow but I am not cold and it's way easy to craft.

Mix up some Christmas cookies and make Christmas ornaments and watch a Christmas movie, just have a July Party!

I love the reminder of Christmas in July, because I can get things cut out in a cool/air conditioned environment--and I can remember the birth of Jesus Christ every day.

Plus, future me is so happy about it too!

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