Get inspired with these gorgeous air-dry clay Christmas crafts. From embroidered ornaments and mushroom decorations to table-top trees, coasters, jewellery and festive gift ideas. Simple, stylish and perfect for adult DIY lovers.
Air-dry clay has become one of my go-to materials for easy, creative crafting year-round. I already have a growing collection of adult air-dry clay projects on the blog. And if you’re after seasonal inspiration, I also put together a whole selection of spring and summer clay crafts.
But as we head into the festive season, it felt like the perfect moment to pull together a dedicated list of Christmas air-dry clay projects. From ornaments and garlands to handmade gifts and decorative accents, these ideas are simple and stylish. Ideal for adults who enjoy crafting with materials that don’t require kilns or specialist equipment. Air-dry clay is wonderfully versatile. Roll it, stamp it, texture it, paint it, and the results look far more impressive than the effort involved.
Whether you’re in the mood for understated Scandinavian-style decorations, colourful painted baubles, personalised gift tags, or something a bit quirky, this roundup gathers the best Christmas clay inspiration from around the internet (plus a few of my own favourites). Time to get those cookie cutters out and bring some handmade charm to the season.
Christmas Air-Dry Clay Crafts for Festive Decorating & Gifting
Get inspired by this festive roundup of creative air-dry clay projects. Think embroidered ornaments, mushroom crafts, Scandi gingerbread houses, table-top trees, gift-ready coasters, holiday jewellery and more. Easy, stylish, and perfect for adults who love handmade Christmas décor.
Uinque Embroidered Clay Christmas Ornaments
These embroidered air-dry-clay ornaments take Christmas crafting up a notch — crisp clay shapes stitched with colourful thread and dotted with tiny beads for a festive sparkle. With easy templates for trees, wreaths and baubles, they’re the perfect blend of simple, modern and beautifully handmade.
William Morris Air Dry Clay Ornaments
Create beautiful DIY air-dry clay ornaments with vintage patterns such as those of William Morris, decoupage & metallic accents. A holiday craft tutorial full of charm, perfect for tree decor, gift tags & handmade Christmas.
Air Dry Clay Candle Holders
The air dry clay candles are easy to make and look fabulous on any Christmas tablescape or mantle. They have been decorated with a beautiful marble effect.
Make clay nature print Christmas decorations
These decorations are made from air dry clay and decorated with leaf
prints. They are really easy and fun for young people to make and look so
lovely hanging from a tree!
Air-Dry Clay Poinsettia Ornaments
These air-dry clay poinsettia ornaments are a festive favourite, layered petals, rich holiday tones and a touch of sparkle make them the perfect little handcrafted accents for your tree or gift wrap.
DIY Clay Mushroom Ornaments
This adorable mushroom craft turns air-dry clay into magical little toadstool ornaments — quirky, woodland-inspired, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight on any Christmas tree.
Santa Handprint Christmas Ornament
This fun Santa handprint ornament DIY lets you turn a child’s palm into a festive keepsake — cute, personal and full of character. Great for a tree or gift tag that’s sure to spark smiles.
Air Dry Clay Gingerbread Ornaments
This playful tutorial shows how to turn air-dry clay into charming gingerbread-style ornaments—think cookie-cut silhouettes, frosted finishes and that cosy, handmade feel. Ideal for adding a whimsical twist to your Christmas tree.
A Christmas DIY Gift – Clay Coasters
How to make an easy but pretty DIY Christmas gift! These clay coasters are the perfect gift and can be customized as well!
Tea Light Holders
These faceted air-dry-clay tea light holders from Gathering Beauty are sleek, modern and festive — perfect for bringing a soft glow to your holiday table or gifting as a handmade home décor piece.
DIY Holiday Jewelry with Air Dry Clay
This air-dry clay jewellery project turns mini cookie-cutter shapes into festive brooches and necklaces—perfect for winter gift giving or decking yourself out in holiday flair.
DIY Clay Christmas Ornaments
This tutorial shows how to whip up classic air-dry-clay Christmas ornaments in cookie-cutter shapes, stamped or plain, then painted or plain for a fresh, handmade look—perfect for adding that personal touch to your tree, gift wrap or garland.
Clay Gift Tags
Have fun making these super cute clay gift tags! Personalize your Christmas presents and use them as keepsake ornaments. It's so easy!
DIY Clay Christmas Tree
These gorgeous table-top Christmas trees are dotted with tiny holes that glow beautifully when you pop an LED candle underneath. They’re minimalist, modern, and unbelievably easy to make — the kind of project that instantly elevates your festive décor without looking like a ‘craft’. Perfect for mantels, centrepieces, or anywhere you want a soft, cosy Christmas glow.
DIY Clay Bell Ornaments
These adorable DIY clay bell ornaments from Zevy Joy are a gorgeous twist on classic Christmas décor — simple to make, beautifully textural, and perfect for adding a soft, handmade jingle to your tree or gift wrapping.
Christmas Clay Stars
These charming clay star crafts (made with air-dry clay) are an elegant twist on Christmas star decorations — roll out, stamp festive motifs, poke a hanging hole, and you’ve got handmade pieces perfect for gift-tag toppers, tree décor or even adorning packages.
Easy DIY Air Dry Clay Gingerbread House Ornaments
These air-dry clay gingerbread houses have all the cosy charm of a Scandinavian Christmas , simple shapes, clean ‘icing’ lines, and just the right amount of whimsy. Think minimalist gingerbread villages you can hang on the tree or tuck into gifts for a sweet handmade surprise.
Watercolour Clay Ornaments
This tutorial showcases beautifully modern water-colour-style air-dry-clay decorations — think stamped trees, bells and stars painted in pale washes and finished with a glossy faux-ceramic glaze. A chic twist on classic holiday ornaments for a refined yet handmade look.
Marbled Clay Coasters
These marbled clay coasters with monogram detail from Craving Some Creativity are a brilliantly chic air-dry-clay project that transition beautifully into the festive season—imagine them in rich holiday tones and paired as a stylish handmade gift under the tree.
Colourful Clay Ornaments
This tutorial is a lovely pick for handmade holiday flair, textured air-dry clay decorations with candy-cane colours, stamped names and loads of charm. Ideal for hanging, gifting, or even creating a custom garland for your festive décor.
Christmas Clay Angel
This cute little clay angel comes together with just a few simple shapes, but the result is delightfully quirky. A handmade guardian with tons of charm, perfect for gifting or letting it flutter onto your own Christmas tree.

If you are looking to get ahead for the next season, check out these heartfelt Valentine’s air-dry clay ideas, including these unique embroidered heart pendants.

