Christmas Crafting Supplies to Make the Season Merry and Bright

The most wonderful time of the year is also the most creative. At Plaid, you will find everything you need to DIY your way through the holidays, from acrylic paints and finishes to stencils, felt kits, tools, and downloadable patterns. With trusted names like FolkArt, Mod Podge, Apple Barrel, Bucilla, and more, it’s the best way to create handmade ornaments, gifts, and décor the whole family will love. Explore our collection of holiday crafting supplies to find everything you need to deck your halls with handmade cheer.

Arts & Crafts for Handmade Christmas Gifts

Skip the crowded stores this season and gift a Christmas present with a handmade touch. From pet gifts to gifts for him and her, Plaid offers the arts-and-crafts supplies you need to create something truly personal. Choose from wooden surfaces like plaques and frames, richly pigmented paints, specialty finishes, foam brushes, synthetic bristle brushes, and more. Add some personalization using our stencils, digital downloads, and paint pens, or stitch handmade stockings with a loved one’s name using the Bucilla seasonal felt kits. With everything you need in one place, Plaid makes it easy to create handmade presents for everyone on your list.

DIY Christmas Home Décor

Store-bought décor fills a room, but handmade décor fills it with meaning. At Plaid, you’ll find everything you need to create festive pieces for every corner of your home, from tree ornaments and mantel accents to a hand-painted holiday table setting. Start with our richly pigmented multi-surface paints, made for decorating wood, glass, ceramic, metal, and more. For glass surfaces, use Gallery Glass to create a translucent, faux stained-glass effect, paired with the Classic Christmas digital download featuring 20 festive patterns. Decorate your Christmas tree with hand-stitched Bucilla ornaments and tree skirts, or choose from our wide selection of Christmas stockings to hang on the mantel. Give your holiday table a handmade touch by painting napkins and plates with Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint, available in satin, metallic, and pearl finishes. With acrylic paints, stencils, paint pens, specialty finishes, and more, Plaid has the supplies to make your holiday décor distinctly your own. For inspiration, visit our Inspire & Create page to create home decor that is full of holiday cheer.

Questions to Consider While Shopping for Christmas Craft Essentials

• Am I crafting solo or hosting a family project, and how many supplies will I need?
• Do I have the right brushes, adhesives, and tools for the details I have in mind?
• What finish am I after: matte, glossy, metallic, or glitter?
• What surface am I working on, and do I have a paint made for wood, glass, ceramic, or fabric?
• Will the finished piece need to be dishwasher-safe and machine washable?
• Would the person I’m shopping for prefer a complete Christmas craft kit or an individual item?

FAQs

How can I use seasonal felt kits to make holiday decorations?

Bucilla seasonal felt kits are made specifically for crafting handmade holiday decorations, and they come in a range of festive Christmas styles. Each kit arrives with stamped felt pieces, floss, sequins, beads, and step-by-step instructions, giving you everything you need to stitch a finished piece from start to finish. Ornament kits like Tis a Night Before Christmas let you create a coordinated set of hanging decorations for the tree, while stocking kits such as Santa in the Workshop and Snowman Friends produce heirloom stockings you can personalize and hang on the mantel. You can even craft a statement piece for your space with the Lodge Santa tree skirt or the Christmas Toys wreath to tie your whole holiday look together. From the tree to the mantel to the front door, Bucilla felt kits make it easy to fill your home with handmade decorations you will treasure for years to come.

What materials are best for DIY Christmas decorating?

The best materials for DIY Christmas decorating depend on your project and the surface you’re decorating. For classic holiday color, FolkArt Metallics in Christmas Green and Bright Red add a festive finish, while FolkArt Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint works on wood, glass, ceramic, and more. For quick, even coverage on larger projects such as wreaths, signs, and ornaments, try Apple Barrel Spray Paint. Add sparkle with FolkArt Extreme Glitter in Red or Silver or Glitterific in shades like Silver and Aqua. Mod Podge Gloss and Mod Podge Matte are ideal for gluing, sealing, and finishing decoupage projects, while Gallery Glass in colors such as Ruby Red and Bright White creates a faux stained-glass effect on windows and other glass surfaces. For projects that involve stitching, Bucilla felt kits are available for creating stockings, ornaments, tree skirts, and wreaths. Complete your holiday crafts with wooden plaques and frames, stencils, paint pens, and synthetic-bristle or foam brushes to create personalized Christmas décor for your home.

Does Plaid offer dishwasher-safe mediums for Christmas crafting?

Plaid offers several dishwasher-safe options for decorating holiday mugs, glassware, and ceramics. Use Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe Gloss to decoupage, seal, and finish drinkware, or choose Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe Glitter for a sparkling finish. To paint designs directly onto glass or ceramic, try FolkArt Enamels, which become dishwasher safe after they are properly cured. FolkArt Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint is another versatile option for custom drinkware and can be paired with Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe Gloss for added protection. Each product requires curing before washing or use, so always follow the instructions on the label to achieve a durable, washable finish.

Where can I buy affordable acrylic paint for Christmas crafts?

Plaid offers a variety of affordable acrylic paints for Christmas crafts, with Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint as a budget-friendly choice for ornaments, signs, and seasonal décor. These versatile paints work on wood, canvas, paper, foam, and many other craft surfaces. For a convenient selection of festive colors, the Apple Barrel Top 8 Color Set includes shades such as Christmas Green, Pure Gold, and Pure Silver. The Apple Barrel Holiday Paints 32-Piece Set provides an all-in-one option with 26 seasonal paint colors, Mod Podge, and brushes. For projects that require paint suitable for multiple surfaces, the FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin 12 Color Set includes holiday-inspired shades such as Cardinal Red and Classic Green. Whether you need individual bottles or a complete paint set, Plaid offers options for a wide range of Christmas crafting projects.