10 Great Holiday DIY Projects

1. Sparkling Lightbulb Ornaments, Country Living  //  2. Vintage Inspired Tree Skirt, Smile and Wave  //  3. Five Handmade Gift Toppers, The House That Lars Built  //  4. Confetti System Ornaments, A Lovely Lark  //  5. Glittered Joy + Pinecones, Plaid  // 6. Holiday Gift Tags + Free Printable, Bubby & Bean  // 7. Brass Tack Ornaments, Fellow Fellow  //  8. Glittered Clothespin Gift Toppers, Creature Comforts  //  9. Advent + Activity Calendar, Little Chief Honeybee  //  10. Paper Gift Packets, Country Living

Despite my overall affinity for summer and disdain for winter, this is my very favorite time of year.  I'm not a fan of the desperately short days, dreary skies, or cold weather, but I absolutely adore the comforts and simple pleasures that come with the holidays.  It's the only time of year when I actually like to cook and bake, it's when my love for decorating is at its greatest, and it's when I feel more motivated than ever to work on DIY projects (and just make things in general).  This year is a little different because I have a baby coming in just a few weeks and both my work and personal 'to do' lists are overflowing, but I am determined to bust out at least a couple of projects before the season slips away.  So for this edition of '10 Great,' I decided to share ten holiday DIYs I've come across recently that look especially awesome.

Have you done any fun seasonal DIYs this year?  Have you decorated for the holidays yet?