At Always the Holidays, we’ve got DIY projects and crafts for every holiday of the year.
Decorate your home with a DIY heart tree this Valentine’s Day and share your love by giving your friends and family tootsie pop flower Valentines. There’s nothing that says “I love you” like one of the fun Valentines ideas below.
Set a spooky mood this Halloween with pumpkin carving ideas – from creative cat pumpkins to classic jack-o-lanterns. You can set your finished designs outside next to this witch leg decor, or this Beetlejuice snake basket.
Get festive mailbox decorating ideas and learn how to make a snowflake calm down jar this Christmas. Don’t forget to get our recipe for magic reindeer food to give to Santa’s helpers!
There’s enough DIY projects and crafts to keep you busy all year long!
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…
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. The projects below are 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…
These witch legs decor ideas will make sure that the wicked witch won’t be flying away on her broom any time soon! Instead her feet and legs are being used in garden planters, as table legs and in so many other freaky ways! This witch themed DIY project is perfect for Halloween, because witches are…
Halloween is the time to really go all out in the way of decorations. And the decorations don’t have to stop with your home. These creative Halloween car decorations will make Halloween a mobile holiday too! Having your car decorated will allow you to spread spooky cheer all over town! Everywhere you drive will get…
It’s time to get into the Halloween spirit with these 30+ cheap and easy DIY Halloween Decorations. Get your spook on for this scary holiday! This is such a busy time of the year for so many of us. Pumpkins are getting carved, homes are getting decorated, Halloween parties are being planned and DIY Halloween…
Are you looking for quick and easy kids Halloween costumes? Below is a round up of the best costumes and costume kits for kids on Amazon. It has everything from princesses to dinosaurs! If you need a costume for your child this Halloween that is inexpensive, cute, and easy, look no further. In the list…
This adorable Peeps centerpiece will be the hit of your Easter table. The project is simple to do and uses edible grass for an extra tasty treat. The kids will love helping you make this fun table decoration. (It will be a miracle if all the candy makes it into the jar!) Join me me…
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 into spooky jack o lanterns and making fun Halloween inspired food. It is also time for decorating and this is one of my…
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 little DIY bottle cap snowmen ornaments are very easy to make and the kids will really enjoy helping you put them together. One of my favorite things to do in the holiday season, when my daughter was little, was to make Christmas crafts and let her take part in the process. Because we both love…
This Christmas Ornament Door Hanger is made from reclaimed wood, chicken wire and some Dollar Store ornaments. It makes a nice change from the traditional Christmas wreath. My husband and I changed the front door to our home last year. Instead of a solid door, we now have an oval shaped glass panel in it….
These printable Christmas gift tags are the perfect way to send just the right message to your gift recipients. Each of these holiday labels has a different Christmas message on it. One of these sayings will be just perfect for your friend or family member! Plus, they look beautiful on presents sitting under the Christmas…
This DIY peppermint candle will add a festive looks and aroma to any table. You won’t believe how easy (and fun) this holiday decor project is to make! Grab a bag of peppermints and let’s get started on this fun Christmas project. The second Sunday in December is celebrated each year as Worldwide Candle Lighting…
This clay pot snowman project is an easy craft to do with kids. Using garden pots for crafts is a fun way to recycle left over items into an adorable terracotta Christmas project that will add a touch of holiday decor to any table. Since I love to garden, I always have a bunch of…
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…
These spider ice cubes are simple to make and so effective at setting a mood at your next adult Halloween party because spiders are a symbol of Halloween. There are all sorts of Halloween inspired cocktails out there but using bugs in ice cubes turn any drink into a scary concoction! You’ll have all of…
Easter is a fun time for both kids and grownups. Join in the Easter fun at your house with these DIY projects, home decorating ideas and yummy recipes. It is one of the few holidays early in the year that rivals the popularity of Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving. There are so many items that are…
Do you need some last minute Christmas labels? Why pay retail price for Christmas tags when it is so easy to make your own? These Christmas gift tags will look perfect on your holiday presents and you can just print them out right on your printer at home! If you have kids, who are on…
Easter is a holiday full of thoughts of Easter eggs, Easter bunnies and all things spring. I thought it would be fun to combine all my family’s Easter thoughts into one pretty Easter printable for some pastel colored Easter Fun. Some of the words featured in this printable are symbols of Easter (like Easter baskets,…
These adorable Easter gift tag labels will add the perfect personal touch to all your Easter gifts. Are you looking for a pretty label to use for a special Easter gift, mason jar recipe or Easter basket? These festive gift labels have the most adorable designs. Do you have a teacher that your child would…
This adorable Easter bunny gift bag is the perfect last minute craft idea for your Easter goodies. It’s fun to make these gift bags, and also fun to receive them! Easter is such a fun time of the year for kids and grown ups alike. Everyone can find joy in this springtime holiday. There are…
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. What are you planning to do to show the green? These St. Patrick’s Day fun projects bring tasty food, decor and DIY to your home for one green filled day. This holiday welcomes fun the way we welcome spring at just about the same time – with a bang!…
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…