Discover 2024’s best Christmas crafts to sell. Dive into the world of trendy DIY gifts, know the buyers’ preferences, and master the art of profitable crafting this festive season!
The holiday season always brings a touch of magic, and what better way to embrace that enchantment than with handmade Christmas crafts?
Selling your handmade creations can be a delightful sideline if you’re passionate about crafting and want extra income.
Why Sell Christmas Crafts?
- Unique Gifts: Handmade crafts are one-of-a-kind. In an era where mass production is the norm, handcrafted items stand out, offering buyers the chance to gift something unique.
- Eco-Friendly Option: Many handmade crafts, especially those made from upcycled or repurposed materials, appeal to the eco-conscious buyer. Sustainability is trending, and your crafts could lead the charge.
- Support Local: Purchasing handmade gifts can mean supporting local artisans and the community. There’s a growing movement towards shopping local, and your crafts cater to that audience.
Remember, these crafts can also double as personal homemade gifts, bringing a touch of authenticity and love to Christmas gifting.
Who’s Buying?
- Eco warriors are looking for sustainable gift options.
- Shoppers keen on unique gifts that break away from mass-produced items.
- Locals are aiming to support community artisans.
- Individuals seek the authenticity and character that only handmade crafts can provide.
Where and How to Sell:
- Online Platforms: Websites like Etsy or your eCommerce site can attract a global audience.
- Local Craft Fairs: Engage directly with your community and understand your local market.
- Pop-up Shops: Collaborate with local businesses for a temporary space, especially during the festive rush.
- Pricing for Profit: Remember to factor in all costs—materials, time, platform fees, and shipping. Pricing is an art; you want to remain competitive while ensuring a profit.
Trends for Christmas 2024:
Stay updated with the latest trends. Sustainability is big, so crafts focusing on upcycled materials or eco-friendly processes will likely be more popular. Research colours, patterns, and themes predicted to be in vogue for 2024.
Many of these craft ideas could also double up as Christmas gift ideas. Apart from the obvious monetary benefit of selling these crafts, there’s a joy in knowing that someone’s festive season is brighter because of your creation.
And if you choose to gift them, the receiver will undoubtedly appreciate the time, effort, and love you’ve put into crafting something unique for them.
Crafting is not just an art; it’s a passion. By selling your Christmas crafts, you share a piece of that passion with the world while earning from your creativity. Happy crafting!
Craft Your Way to Christmas: Easy DIY Ideas to Sell or Gift!
Discover easy-to-make Christmas crafts that promise a profit and double up as heartwarming homemade gifts! Dive into our festive guide for inspiring holiday creations.
Festive Christmas Coffee Cup Sleeve
I'd buy one of these festive sleeves for my morning coffee throughout December. I'd probably buy one for my coffee buddies too.
A Simple Scandinavian Christmas Trees
Offer these Scandinavian-style trees as individual pieces or as a grouped mini forest decor. They're surprisingly straightforward to create using a basic doodle embroidery design.
How to Make Botanical-Inspired Air-Dry Clay Coasters
Craft a festive set of nature-inspired clay coasters using air-dry clay and leaves, perfect for the holiday season. These are quick and effortless to create and make for a cherished Christmas gift. Enhance them with golden accents for that extra festive sparkle, making them an elegant and sophisticated item to sell this holiday season.
Sell Christmas Crackers With Cracker Jokes
No Christmas table setting is complete without some crackers. These can be made with gift wrap or old road maps for a unique twist. Check out these other cool Christmas paper crafts.
How to Make Air Dry Clay Bowls (DIY Jewelry Trays)
These trinket dishes are easy and affordable with air-dry clay and endless decoration possibilities.
DIY Dog Christmas Stocking Pattern
This is one for pet lovers. The stockings are very easy to make and the pattern can be adapted to make a cat version of this pawsome stocking!
DIY Image Transfer Candles with Tissue Paper
Transform festive images by quickly printing them onto tissue paper from the comfort of your home. A simple hair dryer can transfer these enchanting designs onto candles. Not only are they a delight to craft, but they also make charming handmade items to sell.
Norwegian Christmas Gnomes
I have a friend who sells these simple wooden gnomes. They have proven to be very popular and profitable.
Handmade Oyster Shell Candles
The materials needed to make these adorable candles are affordable, especially if you can find the oyster shells on the beach or get them from your local fishmonger for free.
How to Make Super Cute Christmas Reed Diffusers
Elevate holiday décor with these unique Christmas reed diffusers. Using fillable Christmas baubles as bottles, they're infused with festive essential oils. A perfect craft to sell, they blend aesthetic appeal with delightful scents.
Christmas Cloche Decoration
Use scrap wood to make cute winter houses. Sell them as individual decorations or display them in a cloche for a fun holiday centrepiece.
How To Make Beeswax Candles
Natural element crafts consistently attract attention at craft fairs. Consider creating delightful beeswax candles for sale, infusing them with festive aromas like cinnamon and gingerbread.
Adorable T-Shirt Elf Plushies with Button Eyes!
This unique twist on the traditional elf is a sought-after Christmas craft that garners strong sales, likely due to its undeniable cuteness.
Mr. Foofs the Polar Bear Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial
These polar bears are so cute and fluffy that they are bound to be a good seller.
Farmhouse Planked Wood Snowflake Sign
Make a Pottery Barn sign knock-off for $2 that sells for over $200 in their stores. They will sell well at your craft fair with a hefty profit.
Simple to Make Repurposed Sweater Felt Garland
These beautiful upcycled Christmas felt garlands are so easy to craft that even kids can join in. Highly versatile, these garlands can double as tinsel, ribbons, wreaths, or even standalone Christmas ornaments.
DIY Reindeer Applique Plaid Christmas Pillows
Here's a festive craft idea to sell for sewing enthusiasts: Applique reindeer pillows. Consider incorporating other Christmas-themed applique designs like trees and mistletoe to diversify the collection.
DIY Fabric Stag Head Pattern
Fabric stag heads are consistent bestsellers at craft fairs. Consider crafting them in various patterns and colours, allowing customers to select one that complements their decor perfectly.
Turn Wool Sweaters Into Cozy Mittens (Free Pattern!)
Crafted from repurposed sweaters, these festive mittens are a sustainable choice. With this pattern, one sweater can yield three pairs. They're ideal for eco-conscious Christmas shoppers, blending style with sustainability. Check out these other ideas for upcycling sweaters for Christmas.
Felt Acorn Mini Christmas Wreaths
Craft these gorgeous mini Christmas wreaths to sell. They only take 10 minutes. All you need are some acorn caps and felt balls.
Denim Patchwork Quilted Stars Decoration
These hanging denim stars are a lovely, unique alternative Christmas decoration. You can even make larger quilted stars for heat mats on the dining table. This is another Christmas craft to sell to the eco-conscious buyer.
Beautiful Fast & Easy DIY Pinecone Wreath
Selling a handmade DIY pinecone wreath offers diverse creative possibilities. This easy-to-make craft radiates natural allure, fitting seamlessly into decor styles ranging from farmhouse to contemporary. It's a versatile decorative piece that is perfect for fall, winter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Tweed and Tartan Trees
Add a trendy Scottish feel to Christmas decorations with these upcycled fabric tweed, tartan and plaid tabletop trees. They are a popular item to sell at craft markets.
DIY Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm with Printable Labels
These little lip balm pots are perfect for stocking fillers for all ages.
DIY Fabric Mushrooms – Free Pattern
Adorable DIY fabric mushrooms crafted from leftover fabric, including sofa swatches and old denim pieces, offer a sustainable touch. They can be kept simple or adorned with glitter, beads, and trimmings for Christmas appeal. This effortless craft will quickly yield a basket brimming with charming mushrooms ready for sale.
The Best Wood Slice Ornament Ideas
You'll be amazed by what you can make for Christmas with all these adorable DIY wood slice ornament ideas. There are so many wonderful ideas to make. You can buy the blank wood slices with pre-drilled holes cheaply on Amazon and then decorate them to sell.
How to Make Easy DIY Gnomes (Free Pattern)
Cute Scandinavian gnomes are very popular at Christmas in all shapes and sizes; these ornament gnomes are perfect for a craft stall or to sell online.
DIY Elegant Poured-Resin Christmas Ornaments
Are you looking for a unique craft to sell? Dive into our DIY suggestion! Create stunning poured-resin Christmas ornaments that are captivating and simpler to make than you imagine!
Sew Rice Hand Warmers for Gifts
Market these tartan-crafted hand warmers as stocking stuffers for everyone. Make them in various festive fabrics to cater to a broader audience.
DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Men
Another Christmas craft to sell as a suitable stocking filler. A box of these spicy-scented soap scrubbers would make a lovely Christmas gift.
How to make holiday bath bombs
Crafting bath and beauty products is genuinely delightful! Bath bombs, in particular, are quick to produce, allowing you to create multiple batches simultaneously using straightforward tutorials. Plus, by altering their appearance and fragrance, you can offer various bombs for sale.
How to Make Macramé Christmas Ornaments
Keeping with the current Macrame trend in interiors, these cute Christmas ornaments are sure to fly off the shelf. You can make them in various colours to appeal to more punters.
DIY Oven Mitt Sewing Tutorial
In under 30 minutes, you can sew these festive oven mitts using minimal fabric—just two fat quarters will suffice. It's a fantastic Christmas craft to sell!
DIY Wood Veneer Christmas Ornaments
This is a craft idea for those who love to work with wood. The wooden ornaments look stunning and can be made in various festive shapes. I'm sure selling them would be easy.
DIY Fresh Baked Pies Cutting Board Sign – Reversible!
These cutting-board signs will sell like hotcakes. Make your own Christmas sign designs on Canva to offer various products for your Christmas sales.
Easy DIY Peppermint Bark Soap
This Peppermint Bark Soap offers a delightful, festive DIY Christmas craft that will sell well. Simple to make and infused with a tantalizing chocolate-peppermint scent, it's an ideal present for all.
Rudolph Hot Cocoa DIY With Printable Gift Tags
So easy to make and a popular stocking filler that will sell well.
Free Quilted Christmas Stocking Pattern
Discover the art of crafting a unique quilted Christmas stocking. This step-by-step guide will lead you to create a stunning patchwork stocking perfect for adorning a fireplace, and they are destined to be treasured family keepsakes!
Christmas Tree Centerpiece with Vintage Style
Retro-style Christmas decorations are always popular. And these hand-crafted Christmas trees are so unique they are bound to sell well.
How to make a felt Christmas bulb garland (or ornaments)
Channelling a nostalgic vibe, this felt rendition of vintage Christmas lights garland is set to be a hit. Given its charm, I'm confident many, including myself, would be keen to purchase.
Fun Dictionary Christmas Decoupage Baubles
Use an old dictionary and vintage images to make these unique Christmas baubles.
Christmas tree skirt sewing pattern
Crafted from various fabrics with diverse colours and patterns, these items are practical for concealing the base of a Christmas tree and are likely to be hot sellers. Check out these other Christmas sewing projects.
Punch Needle Snowflake Rug Pattern
If punch needling is your craft, these festive rugs are a great choice. If you are new to Punch, needling is easy to learn and a quick craft.
Crochet Gnome Garland
Everyone loves Christmas gnomes, and this crochet garland is so cute it's bound to be very popular.
Chunky Knit Stars
You only need popsicle sticks and chunky wool to make these gorgeous Scandinavian Christmas stars. They are made using a simple brading technique.
Vintage Wooden Thread Spool Ornament
Made with vintage cotton reel spools and printed Christmas lyrics, these crafted Christmas ornaments ought to be good sellers.
Crochet Bright Pillow - Free Crochet Pattern
Another Christmas craft to sell for crocheters. This pillow is adorable, and the colours are very bright and appealing.
Gingerbread House Homemade Clay Ornament
This is another clay Christmas ornament to make and sell, a charming gingerbread house.
Rudolph Christmas Stocking Pattern
This has to be one of the cutest Christmas stocking patterns I've ever seen.
Easy To Make Super Cute Christmas Cloche
These mini Christmas cloches are made with Nutella jars, but you could also use glasses from the thrift store. Just add spray-painted mini pine cones and plastic creatures. Kids will love them!
Hexagon Crochet Christmas Stocking
Another unique take on the traditional Christmas stocking with this free hexagon crochet pattern.
DIY Zodiac Christmas Ornaments: Vintage Art Meets Festive Charm
Looking for a unique craft that stands out? These DIY Zodiac Christmas Ornaments blend vintage charm with celestial elegance. Not only are they a joy to create, but they're also perfect for selling! Tap into the growing personalized, meaningful crafts trend and offer something stellar this festive season.
Easy Decorative DIY Denim Pot Holders From Your Old Jeans
These denim pot holders, crafted from repurposed jeans, offer a unique blend of sustainable charm and functionality, making them a captivating and eco-friendly product to craft and sell.
Make A Beautiful Beetroot Brooch with Scrap Fabric
If you want quirky jewellery ideas to make and sell, how about one of these fun beetroot brooches? They are in festive colours and easy to make from scraps, making them an affordable item to sell at craft fairs.
Sew Your Own Velvet Pomegranate Ornament with Free Template
Create a unique and luxurious Christmas ornament with this DIY Velvet Pomegranate Ornament. This handmade decoration is perfect for holiday markets or as a special gift, featuring a cut-open segment filled with red seed beads to mimic pomegranate seeds. With a free template and easy step-by-step instructions, this craft is simple to make yet looks beautifully intricate—ideal for anyone looking to sell one-of-a-kind festive pieces.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Monday 25th of September 2023
Love these ideas. Even if you don't plan to sell them they definitely are great for unique decor or as gifts. This post will be a feature this week. #HomeMattersParty
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 26th of September 2023
Thank you, look forward to seeing the feature. Christmas is my favourite time to craft as you can make loads of gifts.
Paula Short
Monday 25th of September 2023
I love these ideas. What wonderful inspiration you've given. Visiting today from Happiness Is Homemade 489 #39
Claire Armstrong
Monday 25th of September 2023
Thank you so much for visiting. Yes these are great ideas for homemade Christmas gifts as well as ones to sell.
Nan
Wednesday 13th of September 2023
So many crafts so little time. LOL Can't wait to start using the crafts. Thank you.
Claire Armstrong
Thursday 14th of September 2023
Thank you I hope you’ve found a Christmas craft here to inspire you.
Marcia
Tuesday 12th of September 2023
Wow!!! Very enchanted!!!
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 13th of September 2023
Thank you so much.