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12 Christmas in July Crafts that You Need to See

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July is here which means that Christmas is less than 6 months away. Whether you’re ready to start crafting for December now or just want to check out your options for the next few months, the Christmas craft ideas below are charming holiday ideas that you absolutely did not make last year. All new to FaveCrafts.com, these brand new Christmas crafts are special, stunning, and sure to impress. From tropical hues to more traditional printables, we are so excited for the following DIY Christmas ideas that we did not want to wait until September, October, or November to share them. Make sure to pin or bookmark these cuties if you’re not up for making Yuletide cheer just yet. They’ll be here when you get back.

Christmas in July

12 Christmas in July Crafts

DIY Pinata Christmas Trees

Merry Reindeer Art Board

Dollar Store DIY Ornaments

9 Tips for Planning Your DIY Gifts

If you are a responsible crafter who loves creating your gifts early (or just really want to try to be), check out our tips on how to plan your DIY Christmas gift!

 

 

Washi DIY Christmas Ornaments

 

What Christmas craft did you never get a chance to make next year?

 

Get A Head Start with Christmas in July Crafts

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I love Christmas as much as the next person, but it seems like every year, craft stores put out the holiday materials earlier and earlier. Just the other day I was at Michael’s and they had an aisle dedicated to Christmas ornaments already! It is absolutely crazy, but if you’re like me and have a strict budget, and just like to glitter everything on a daily basis, then you have to get started. I make hand-painted, homemade Christmas cards, so I have to get started early. I’m not quite sure when “Christmas in July” became such a trend, but it once it started, it has taken hold of July as a pre-season preparation. Christmas crafts have so many themes between a “White Winter Wonderland” to just the traditional colors of red and green. Since rustic crafting is still going strong, I wanted to focus on some rustic Christmas crafts.

Rustic Christmas in July Crafts

Rustic Christmas

 

Crafting is the easy and cheap way to change your decor more often. With holidays, they tend to stick to typical themes. Fourth of July is obviously themed red, white, and blue; Halloween is black and orange with pumpkins everywhere and scary stuff, and Easter typically sticks with pastels. Christmas? Christmas is such a big holiday that you can do anything to your taste. I always like a lot of color in my apartment. On a typical day, it has neutral colors with an accent color to make items pop. So when Christmas rolls around, it is easy to decorate because I just switch out the accent color for some cute DIY pillows and homemade centerpieces.

All of these crafts would look fabulous together. What I love about rustic themes is that they use “natural” materials to make beautiful and classic decor. I use that lightly, only because you can make anything rustic-looking. You always find burlap crafts and rustic weddings, but we need a rustic Christmas. If you’re already rocking the country home decor, then these will fit right into your home. They are super easy Christmas crafts that can easily be put up and put away.

 

5 Fabulous Rustic Christmas Crafts

Woodland Winter CenterpieceWoodland Winter Centerpiece

 

 

 

 

Winter WonderlandWinter Wonderland Candle Jars

 

 

 

 

WreathAll Is Calm Winter Wreath

 

 

 

 

Scrabble OrnamentJaw Dropping Scrabble Tile Ornament

 

 

 

 

Glittery Joy LettersSparkling Christmas Joy

 

 

 

My personal taste for Christmas decor? I grew up with the lights that had all the colors: red, green, yellow, some blue, and white. I feel those colors make my small space decorating just a little cozier, as long as I don’t go overboard on the decorations. Whatever is on my tree (usually those string of lights with the colors above) along with the general consensus of colors from my ornaments (my collection doesn’t have a theme—I’ve gotten a LOT since I was small), is the theme and color scheme that I choose.

What is your typical theme for Christmas? What is  a staple item that you center it around?

The Great Christmas Project Roundup

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Beat the heat this July by planning ahead for the coolest months of the year, and get started on your early Christmas spree by browsing the 7 Secrets of Holiday Crafting, Part 1 and Part 2! While you’re getting ready, you can fuel your creative fire by checking out the Christmas Crafting Guide for some preliminary DIY Christmas planning.

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Find Fabulous Christmas Craft Ideas for Christmas in July!

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Bit of Beach OrnamentsHappy summer, Christmas crafters! Now is the time for AllFreeChristmasCrafts to shine as we finish out the second most wonderful time of the year: Christmas in July! If you haven’t been inspired yet by a profusion of prospective holiday projects, it’s certainly not too late! With just a few days left in July, you can still participate in your annual Christmas in July crafting when you take a look at the collection, A Summer Christmas: 21 Christmas in July Crafts. We’ve got it all: new and old, decorations and gifts, elegant and rustic, you name it! With such a variety of Christmas craft ideas out there, you are sure to find just the inspiration you need for your Christmas in July crafts.

 

 New Christmas Craft IdeasBurlap and Lace Tree Skirt

When you’re looking for inspiration, it always helps to see brand new projects. Try crafting a beautiful shabby chic Burlap and Lace Tree Skirt. This gorgeous Christmas craft idea is easy to make when you follow these step-by-step instructions, and so unique! Maybe you’re just looking for something quick, just a little project to satiate that desire for holiday spirit in the heat of summer. Make the “I Spy” Ornament. This craft literally takes seconds and the results are beautiful. Are you feeling ambitious this July? Grab some unused shutters and learn how to make them into an absolutely fabulous Christmas decoration.

 

Spiral Christmas Tree OrnamentOld Christmas Craft Favorites

It’s hard to deny the effect of these old favorites. Having ranked highest in popularity on AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com, these projects have inspired so many other crafters and are sure to inspire you, too. These Christmas craft ideas were taken from a collection titled 2012’s Easy Crafts for Christmas: 100 Christmas Crafts for Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas, DIY Christmas Decorations, Handmade Christmas Ornaments, and Free Christmas Patterns, and their popularity is surely indicative of their ability to inspire. You will surely find Christmas craft ideas that you will love to make this summer, such as the Melted Snowman Ornament. How appropriate is this craft? After all, Frosty can’t be solid right now because he melts in the heat! Maybe now’s the time to get started on some Christmas beading. Try making a Spiral Christmas Tree Ornament. This little ornament is so beautiful and simple to make.

 

For more fabulous Christmas Craft Ideas, check out A Summer Christmas: 21 Christmas in July Crafts.

 

What Christmas in July crafts do you love?

Holly Jolly July: 8 Decorations to Start Quilting for Christmas

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I absolutely love the summertime fun of taking day trips to the beach, tending to healthy flowers in the garden,  and throwing outdoor BBQ parties. Yet, I also love Christmas cookies, bright red poinsettias, and making handmade quilted gifts for loved ones. Fortunately, I don’t have to pick between my favorite season and holiday — I can just combine them by making wonderfully festive Christmas in July quilt projects!

Although the holidays aren’t for another 6 months, all of the editors FaveQuilts are already getting ready for this year’s Christmas quilting projects. Check out our list of our most loved decorative Christmas quilts that you need to get started on today.

 

Christmas Quilt Kitchen Decor

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Creating your own Christmas-themed quilts for the kitchen is not only an easy way to save money, but also an easy way to add a burst of cheerful festivity to your home! For example, this pattern idea for a Christmas Tree Hot Pad  will come in handy when it’s time to take a Christmas ham or Christmas casserole out of the oven. If you have a few green and red layer cake fabrics handy, you can quickly piece together the multi-hued Christmas Joy Centerpiece to add a cute quilted Christmas decoration to any kitchen counter or dining room table. Personally, I like making minimalistic patterns for my quilted home decor; which is why I really love this extremely simple quilt pattern for this gorgeous Christmas Randot Table Runner.

 

Christmas Tree Quilt Decorations

Christmas-Tree-Skirt-in-JulyWhile palm trees are currently thriving in this July heat,  nothing gives you that Christmastime cheer like imagining a gorgeous, decked-out Christmas tree. Your family’s evergreen will really stand out this year if you start making your quilted Christmas decorations, like the Christmas in July Tree Skirt, before Santa comes to town! If you’re tired of overly tinseled trees, you’ll enjoy the simple, but stunningly classic pattern for the Starry Christmas Ball Ornament. Don’t forget to make personalized Christmas quilt patterns for your kids or grandkids with the Scrappy Christmas Tree Stocking.

 

Wall Hanging Quilts for Christmas

Christmas-Tree-Farm-Wall-HangingDon’t let the holidays sneak up on you — prepare yourself for the most wonderful time of the year by making an advent calendar quilt or a wallhanging Christmas quilt. Some of FaveQuilts‘ all-time favorite patterns include the Christmas Traditions Advent Calendar and the Merry Christmas Wallhanging. We also are pleased to bring you this NEW Christmas quilt pattern called the Christmas Tree Farm Wall Hanging, which features a whole forest of adorable and soft quilted evergreen pictures.

 

 

Don’t want to wait till December to start making these awesome Christmas quilt patterns? Check out more of our Christmas quilts below:

Deck the Halls: 8 Free Christmas Quilt Patterns eBook

99 Christmas Quilt Patterns and Projects

14 Christmas Tree Quilt Projects

 

What types of Christmas quilts have you made in the past?

Crafts to Help You Kick-Start Christmas in July

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Sparkly Santa Jar The sun is out, the sandals are on, and we’ve all got one thing on our minds…Christmas of course! Christmas in July is already here, but don’t worry. AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com has a list of 100 Easy Christmas Crafts for the Holidays to help kick-start Christmas in July! The magical holiday will be upon us before we know it so it’s time to check out these crazy holiday crafts.

Whether you’re looking for handmade Christmas decorations or easy Christmas crafts for kids, we’ve got you covered. Each project in this list of Crafts to Help You Kick-Start Christmas in July is easy to make and takes so little time. By December your home will be stacked with Christmas crafts from floor to ceiling!

Bask in the joy of Christmas in July with your friends. Invite them over for a crafting party and see who can make the most crafts from our list of 100 Easy Christmas Crafts for the Holidays. Between the handmade Christmas ornaments and the gift wrap ideas, you’ll have enough crafts to trade, give away, and keep for yourself.

With projects for gift-wrapping, ornament hanging, and spending time with your kids, you’re sure to find something in this list for you. It’s bound to be a craft-crazy Christmas in July!

Kids Crafts for Christmas

Easy Peasy Pom Pom Ornament

After a long day at summer camp, your kids will be overjoyed to come home to a table covered in Christmas craft materials. Get the kids involved in your Christmas in July crafting with these simple crafts for kids. They’ll love delving into their creative side to make Christmas crafts like Rudolph the Glove Reindeer and Fluffy Beard Santa. There’s nothing more magical than Christmas for a child, and they’ll love that they helped create that magic. These easy Christmas crafts for kids are minimal mess and maximum fun!

 

Chocoholic's Dream Ornament

Sweet Lookin’ Candy Christmas Decorations

No need to worry about cavities with these sweet lookin’ candy Christmas Decorations. Make these handmade Christmas decorations and let your eyes feast. You won’t believe how easy it is to recreate your favorite Christmas treats. There’s nothing sadder than when the dessert plates are empty at the end of the night but these sweet lookin’ candy Christmas decorations are here to stay!

Gift Wrapping Genius Crafts

Little Felt Gift Boxes

Become a gift wrapping genius with these gift wrapping genius crafts. Doesn’t it seem like every year you find yourself in a mad dash to purchase Christmas gifts for friends and family? Reduce the stress by making some handmade Christmas wrap this July. These gift wrapping genius crafts make every gift look special with bows, ribbons, and boxes. No matter what you give your loved ones, they’ll have a gift within a gift.

7 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts: Make Your Own Ornaments, Wreaths and More!

 

 

Hungry for more Christmas crafts? Check out our free “7 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts: Make Your Own Ornaments, Wreaths and More!” eBook!

 

 What type of Christmas crafts make you jump for July?

 

Celebrate Christmas in July with a brand new eBook

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AllFreeChristmasCrafts is currently celebrating the next best thing to December 25th… Christmas in July! This fun tradition involves celebrating Christmas early with all of the same fun traditions that are usually saved for winter. The weather outside is certainly frightful, so why not get going on your Christmas crafting? It’s never too early to make get crafty and this eBook is sure to help you get in the spirit. Not sure what to make? We’ve got you covered with our very first eBook, “6 Adorable Homemade Christmas Crafts for Summer” eBook.

Oh and one other thing… this eBook is completely free to download. That’s right folks, it costs absolutely nothing to get inspired and find six fantastic Christmas craft tutorials. So what are you waiting for? Download this eBook today! We’ve included all kinds of crafts – from a Ruffled Fabric Christmas Wreath to a Christmas Clay Pot Snowman. Cat lovers, listen up – there’s even a project called Crochet Christmas Mice. This crochet craft is designed specifically with your favorite feline in mind!

Download your very own copy today!

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