15 Wooden Christmas Crafts to Make and Sell In 2024
Wood remains a staple during Christmas. From classic ornaments to rustic centerpieces and handmade gifts, many cherished items are crafted from wood.
This Christmas, why not do more than just celebrate? If you have a knack for crafting, it’s the perfect opportunity to make and sell holiday-themed wooden crafts. With a desktop laser cutter and engraver at your disposal, creating these pieces has never been easier. Ready to get started?
This article brings you 15 wooden Christmas craft ideas to make and sell in 2024. The goal is to spark your creativity and inspire you to launch a festive side hustle this holiday season.
1. Pallet Wood Christmas Sign
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Christmas signs are staples that instantly set the holiday mood. Mostly, they say “Merry Christmas” but can have any personalized message. These signs can work for both indoor and outdoor décor. You may hang them on the front porch to greet visitors or place them above the mantel.
Try using pallet wood for these signs; it gives them a sturdy, natural look. You can easily laser-cut any geometric shape out of it, and cut the greeting text. Once cut, painting is also an option. For easy hanging, you can add hooks.
2. Set of Christmas Tree Ornaments
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A set of wooden Christmas tree ornaments can change your simple tree into a festive masterpiece. Reindeer, angels, snowflakes, miniature Christmas trees, bells, stars – think of any design, and you can create it with a laser cutter.
To make these, start with thin plywood sheets. Choose geometries as per your choice. For example, a reindeer in a circular frame, a tree decorated with stars, or a personalized ornament with names. Once cut, you can sand down the edges for smoothness.
One use case of these ornaments is decorating trees but they can also serve as gift tags. We suggest selling these ornaments in a bundle.
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Learn More3. Standing Wooden Christmas Tree
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While natural Christmas trees are a tradition, standing wooden trees make excellent centerpieces for tables or mantels. These wooden creations offer a minimalist aesthetic while capturing the holiday spirit.
For crafting, start with MDF or thin plywood. The tree sides should have a slit in the center—one on the top half and one on the bottom half—so they can be slotted together to form a standing structure. You may engrave designs like snowflakes, stars, or baubles onto the wood.
4. Wooden Personalized Christmas Drink Tags
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Drinkware can be themed in festive colors, and adding a wooden drink tag is one way. For instance, you can design reindeer-shaped tags, each personalized with a guest’s name. Such tags are perfect for parties and can serve as keepsakes for the guests to take home.
Making and selling them is pretty simple. Just carve your desired shape out with a laser cutter and then engrave guest names. Their design should be such that they clip onto the rim of a glass.
5. Wooden Personalized Christmas Place Names
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Reindeer-shaped place names bring a festive, personalized look to holiday table settings. These wooden placeholders can be engraved with each guest’s name, perfect for a table set for family gatherings or holiday events.
With a laser cutter like xTool S1, you have a lot of customization options. Personalization can include engraving names or festive messages, and you can enhance the design by painting.
6. Personalized Christmas Wooden Gift Tags
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Gift-giving is the most cherished tradition of Christmas. Beyond choosing thoughtful presents, you can personalize the experience by creating wooden gift tags. These tags reflect the extra effort and love behind the gesture, making the moment more meaningful for your loved ones.
You can take thin basswood to laser cut the tags in the shapes of stars, Christmas trees, or snowflakes. Engrave names, messages, or holiday wishes onto each tag. Tie them to your gifts using twine or ribbon to complete the presentation.
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Learn More7. Wooden Christmas Village Houses
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The Christmas village houses create a cozy, charming scene for your mantel or windowsill. Usually, the houses come in different sizes and shapes, and when arranged together, they resemble a small village illuminated by soft lighting.
Making these house shapes and window and door cutouts is simple with a laser cutter. And with wood, you can also skip the painting part, if you need a natural texture. Place small battery-operated LED candles or string lights inside the houses to give them a warm glow.
8. Wooden Christmas Door Topper
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When decorating your entire home for the holidays, don’t forget the doors. A wooden door corner topper would be a yet stylish addition. You can feature “Merry Christmas,” or any welcoming message.
You may add shapes like trees, snowflakes or stars to match the holiday theme. Once cut, paint the piece in bright holiday colors like red or green. The topper can be easily fixed above door corners to bring a Christmas vibe to your home’s entryways.
9. Christmas Advent Calendar
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Counting down the days to Christmas is a beloved tradition, especially for kids who wait in anticipation. This type of advent calendar brings an interactive element to this practice. You can have small storage drawers or compartments for each day leading to Christmas, with surprises like candies or small toys.
For this wooden Christmas project, you’ll have to design the calendar in pieces and then assemble them. We suggest numbering the calendar through engraving. You can also use this calendar as part of a larger holiday game, where each drawer leads to a new adventure or family activity.
10. Wooden Pop-Up Christmas Card
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While technology may have replaced traditional invites, there’s still something special about receiving a physical card. A wooden pop-up Christmas card gives a tactile experience that digital alternatives can’t match.
Making an intricate design may be difficult with traditional cutting tools, but with a laser cutter, it’s a matter of minutes. Pop-up elements could be Christmas trees, snowflakes, or reindeer. Names can also be etched with a laser cutter.
11. Wooden Snowflake Earrings
Jewelry is always in demand, and Christmas-themed pieces are a great way to embrace the holiday spirit. One of the simplest pieces to start with is snowflakes. This elegant piece gives a Christmas vibe but can be worn all year round.
To make these, use a laser cutter to craft delicate snowflake designs from thin wooden sheets. Attach earring hooks to the top of each snowflake. You can paint them in metallic shades like silver or gold for a more polished look.
12. Santa Cookies and Milk Tray
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Setting out cookies and milk for Santa is a beloved tradition in many households on Christmas Eve. House owners often create a designated spot for Santa’s treats. Creating a personalized Santa tray is one way to make this experience more special.
You may start with a wooden blank, probably with natural grains, and start engraving sections for cookies, milk, and even a spot for a note to Santa. This tray adds a personal touch to the ritual and can be used year after year, becoming a cherished part of your family tradition.
13. Santa Boot Tread Stencil
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Create some Christmas magic with wooden Santa footprint stencils. It could be an excellent morning surprise for Children. Imagine their joy when they see Santa’s footsteps leading to the tree or the plate of cookies left out the night before!
Again, a laser cutter would help you achieve those precise tread cutouts. You may lay these stencils on the floor and sprinkle them with flour or fake snow to create realistic footprints.
14. Christmas Gnome Shelf Sitter
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A wooden Christmas gnome shelf sitter can be the perfect decorative piece to liven up your mantel, shelves, or any small space in your home. With their festive hats and quirky beards, gnomes keep the Christmas spirit alive.
You can cut the gnome shape using a laser cutter. Other details can also be added through engraving. Painting it afterwards is also an option.
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For a playful twist on holiday décor, a reindeer window peeker is a great choice. This fun decoration makes it look like Rudolph is curiously peeking through your window.
The design features the iconic antlers and red nose, which can be easily cut with a laser cutter. You can place it at the bottom of your window, and it will appear as though a mischievous reindeer is spying on the festivities inside.
We have shared 15 unique wooden Christmas projects to inspire a joyful and profitable season. We look forward to seeing even more fantastic creations from you. Whatever you craft, be sure to share your success stories with us.
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