When it is cold outside – we love to craft! And a festive July season is the perfect time to crack out the art and craft box to get creative with some Christmas in July craft. We have a few clever ideas that will inspire your creative juices.
You don’t necessarily have to deck the halls entirely to impress your guests for Christmas in July. With a few special décor pieces, you can churn out a Christmas in July craft project special enough for the table, the benchtop or even the reception desk at work. Of course, the only limitation is your time and imagination!
So, it is time to get your hands dirty with some Christmas in July craft. Ho, ho, let’s go!
Christmas in July craft ideas to set the scene
#1 Craft baubles
Baubles go to Christmas like snow goes to winter in the alps. And there is nothing more fun and exciting for the kids than a treasure hunt to get their creative minds stimulated.
Our article Craft Baubles to Suit Every Style is packed with fun ideas for some Christmas in July craft. You could send the kids through the garden or go for a stroll on the beach to collect special items to put inside fillable craft baubles for this project. Or use any other small craft supplies to match your theme.
#2 Upcycled Christmas craft
There are plenty of Christmas in July craft ideas that you can undertake using bits and pieces around the home. They are lots of fun and light on the wallet too. Perfect for getting the kids involved.
From a creating a snowman out of a recycled sock and buttons, to used mason jars and shells or sand; check out Christmas Craft for Kids.
#3 On-trend themes for Christmas in July
Create a cozy winter theme for your Christmas in July decor. Take inspiration from a Scandinavian Christmas and create your own Hygge Wall Art masterpiece.
Add a little sparkle and sophistication with this Christmas Sparkle Tree Topper. You could use it atop your tree, or with some small adjustments and it is the perfect base for a table centrepiece or floral feature.
Christmas in July craft memorabilia
Christmas in July craft can be made into lovely keepsake gifts too. Below are two of our favourite ways to create a precious Christmas inspired keepsake.
#1 Christmas photo keepsake
Why let a great photo go to waste on your smart device or computer where only you can see it? Instead, cherish the image by transforming it into Christmas in July craft.
Discover some excellent ideas in our article How to Create Beautiful Gifts from Santa Photos. These photo craft ideas make great Christmas in July gifts or mantle pieces features.
#2 Light it up
Good enough to gift and perfect to cherish, this Christmas in July craft idea lights up the room at any time of the day or night. Using mini light-up scenes, like these ones from The Christmas Cart, you can create a stunning Christmas centrepiece like the one pictured below.
* Tip: we also sell fake snow so you can make the ideal Christmas in July craft piece for winter!
For more Christmas in July inspiration and ideas, check out The Christmas Cart’s Inspiration Gallery full blog archive here.