12 Charming DIY's To Sweeten Up Your Life During The Hectic Holiday Season

Make your holidays even more awesome with this list of clever, easy ideas. Grab a handful of Unnamed Candy Brand, thank the DIY gods and get to making!

1. Create Pillows with Pictures

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Turn festive memories into cozy pillows using ink-printer fabric sheets. It's like scrapbook for your couch. Follow along right here.

2. Make Marbled Peppermint Marshmallows

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Martha, you've done it again. Make your own Candy-Cane Marshmallows and give them out as bagged treats or on top of hot chocolate.

3. Transform Crayons into Candles

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To make a holiday version of these wax and crayon candles, use festive colors. It's a great way to re-purpose broken crayons...just don't tell your kids that we sent you. Learn how to make them right here.

4. Prep Herbs in Advance

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Freeze herbs in olive oil before you start the crazy party prepping. Your herbs will be ready to go at any given moment - even if you aren't. Click here for the full instructions.

5. Decorate with a Gingerbread Garland

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Your house will smell amazing once you craft up this adorable Gingerbread Men Garland. Hang it up on a tree, the mantle, or even yourself. Now you'll smell pretty good, too.

6. Whip Up Your Own Lip Balm

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Chapped lips will be a thing of the past with this DIY Peppermint Cocoa Lip Balm tutorial. Make it in bulk for gifts or party favors. Take that, winter!

7. Design a Chalkboard Coffee Mug

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Serve coffee in personalized Chalkboard Mugs which can be customized over and over for any holiday. This DIY is a great way to make sure Uncle Bob doesn't claim your cup of joe.

8. Mix Up a Homemade Coffee Creamer

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And while you're playing barista, impress your guests with this awesome Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer recipe. Don't forget to brush your shoulders off while bragging that you made it.

9. Recycle Book Pages into Gift Bags

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Still need to wrap those stocking stuffers? Instead of buying fancy wrapping paper, use pages from a cheap flea market book. Learn how to make Book Page Gift Bags right here.

10. Build a Backdrop with Lights

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Follow this Holiday Lights Photo Backdrop tutorial to create an easy, whimsical set up in your very own home. No one else's greeting cards will stand a chance against yours.

11. Get Festive with Glittery Branches

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Turn your house into a glistening wonderland by covering branches with glitter. Lots and lots of glitter. Click here for the super cheap project.

12. Dine on Breakfast Cupcakes

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Cupcakes for breakfast? Says who? These Bacon Breakfast Cupcakes are perfect for handing out on a holiday morning. We'll take 8, please.