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21 DIY Air-Dry Clay Christmas Ideas: Easy Decorations & Gift Ideas

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.

collage of 21 of the best air dry clay christmas ideas

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.