It’s Christmas in July, which means it’s the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday crafting. Today, I’m sharing a batch of budget-friendly and beginner-friendly Christmas wood DIY projects you can make using scrap wood, 2x4s, and affordable supplies from the hardware store. These DIY Christmas woodworking ideas are great to decorate your home or to offer as Christmas crafts to sell at markets or online.
DIY Gingerbread Lazy Susan Tray
This first DIY Christmas wood decor idea turns a wood round into an adorable gingerbread face that doubles as a lazy Susan. Using a stained wood round I had in my stash, I painted on the face using chalk paint, makeup brushes, and acrylic accents. After sealing it with polycrylic, I added lazy Susan hardware so it can function as a decorative yet practical tray. It’s the perfect piece for a gingerbread-themed kitchen or dining room setup.
DIY Interchangeable Holiday Sign Post
If you love Christmas wood ideas that can be used year-round, this signpost is a must-make. I started with a 4×4 fence post, added a cap, and built a sturdy base. Then I used 1×4 boards to make seasonal signs that attach using heavy-duty Velcro, making them easy to swap for each holiday. This would be an amazing Christmas DIY wood craft to personalize or even sell in bundles with different holiday sign options.
Rustic DIY Snowman Gift Box
Next up is a snowman-themed wood box made from a single 1×6 common board. It’s simple to cut and assemble with wood glue and nails or screws, and then it’s all about how you paint and decorate it. I went with a rustic whitewashed finish, added a wooden carrot nose, and painted on a sweet snowman face. It’s the perfect Christmas wood DIY for gifting cocoa kits, baked goods, or bath products. It also makes a great centerpiece for your holiday table.
How to Make 2×4 Wood Christmas Trees
If you’ve been searching for how to make 2×4 wood Christmas trees, this next project is for you. Using 2×4 studs from the hardware store, I made a set of rustic stacked Christmas trees in varying heights. I used beveled 22.5° and 45° cuts to achieve the angled look. These DIY 2×4 wood Christmas trees are super popular and sell well at holiday craft fairs. You can stain or paint them in festive colors, use them to hold wreaths, or keep them up through winter. These are one of my favorite Christmas DIY wood projects because they offer so many customization options.
DIY Christmas Wood Block Characters
Using leftover 2×4 scraps from the tree project, I also made mini wood block characters: a Santa, a snowman, and a gingerbread girl. These Christmas wood DIYs are a fun way to use up offcuts and personalize your decor. For the Santa, I used nautical rope for his beard and created a hat out of red fabric and burlap. The snowman features a cardboard carrot nose and a handmade fabric scarf. The gingerbread girl follows the same face painting style as the lazy Susan, but on a smaller block.
These would look so cute together on a shelf or entryway table, and they’re a perfect Christmas DIY wood craft idea to make with kids or as gifts for neighbors.
Ready to Start Crafting?
Whether you’re looking for wood Christmas DIY projects to fill your home with holiday cheer or you’re planning your booth for an upcoming market, these DIY Christmas wood crafts are easy to customize and made to impress. From 2×4 wood Christmas trees to sweet snowman boxes and signs you can switch out every season, there’s something here for every skill level and budget.
Let me know in the comments which of these projects is your favorite or if you plan to sell any of these at your local market this year. Happy crafting!
