These three quick and easy Christmas DIYs are perfect for keeping the kids, tweens, and teens busy during those last few exciting days before Christmas Day. If you are looking for more crafts, you could also try my Christmas Gnomes, Minecraft Inspired Snowman, or Crafts With Books.

Decoupage Ornaments

Materials

  • Round glass or plastic ornament
  • 1” fabric squares
  • Mod podge
  • Foam brush
  • Glue gun
  • Decorative embellishment if desired

Instructions

1: Apply the mod podge in small sections on the Christmas ornament. Then attach the first fabric squares. Be sure to smooth them down and push out any air pockets.

2: Repeat process until the ornament is covered and then allow to dry completely.

3: Apply a second coat of Mod Podge and allow your mod podge Christmas ornament to dry overnight.

4: Once dry, apply decorative embellishments with a glue gun. Reattach the top of your ornament, and you’re good to go.

Next, the second of our simple Christmas crafts – mason jar ring wreaths.

Fabric Wreath Christmas Ornaments

Materials

1/8 yard of cotton fabric
2 – 4 Mason jar rings
Scissors or rotary cutter
Glue Gun or Floral pins (You can find them on Amazon)
Ribbon or twine
Decorative embellishments (optional)
Each 1/8 yard of fabric will cover two rings

Instructions

1: Cut your fabric into 1″ wide x 7″ long strips. However, don’t panic if they are not exact; it’s not a big deal. We used a variety of color combinations and patterns for each wreath, but you can also make the strips all the same.

2: Next, wrap the fabric strip from the inside and tie it in a knot. Ensure the knot is sitting on the outside edge of the ring.

3: Continue to tie strips until the ring is full. To make your wreath ornament look “full,” you may want to scrunch the strips up a little and pack as many as you can onto the ring.

4: Cut a length of ribbon or twine to serve as your hanger. Then tie it around the ring at the top. If you like, glue a decorative embellishment.

Dollar Store Fabric Decoupage Plate Craft

Materials

One fat quarter of fabric
One plate – A transparent plate or a single color plate works best.
Mod podge
Foam brush
One pair of kitchen scissors or wire cutter

Instructions

1: Using the foam brush, spread the mod podge onto the back of your plate.

2: Smooth fabric over the plate. If you are using a patterned fabric, ensure the side you want to see is pressed against the plate. Press the fabric down gently but firmly to make sure there are no bubbles. Turn over the plate and see if there are any spots you missed with the mod podge. Allow the fabric to dry completely.

3: Trim the fabric around the outside of the plate. Apply another coat of mod podge and allow to dry 24 hours, and voila, you have a personalized Christmas plate.

These plates can be washed. However, we recommend not putting them in the dishwasher and washing them by hand instead.