DIY Holiday Book Box

2 min read September 13, 2026 Amy Weir
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On December 1st, we set out 25 various Winter, holiday and Christmas related books that my kids unwrap and read each night. However, the only problem with so many books is that things can get a little crazy really fast. See how to create a festive Holiday Book Box to hold all those memory making holiday books. Keep your home and kiddos organized with a gorgeous wooden box all December long.

Project Time
45 to 55 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Begin this project by painting the bottom three sections of my wooden box. I painted mine deep green, mint green and white.

 

DIY Holiday Book Box step 1
Step
2

Next, add a few sprigs of faux eucalyptus in the bottom left corner of your box with hot glue.


DIY Holiday Book Box step 2
Step
3

Using floral wire cutters, cut off a few leaves and berries of faux holly. So perfect for the winter!


DIY Holiday Book Box step 3
Step
4

Using the hot glue gun, add your holly leaves onto the box.


DIY Holiday Book Box step 4
Step
5

Take a gorgeous ceramic ornament and adhere that as the final touch to your wooden box.


DIY Holiday Book Box step 5 part 1
DIY Holiday Book Box step 5 part 2
Step
6

With a chalkboard marker, write out "Holiday Book Box" onto a fun chalkboard ornament! Hang and glue your Mini Ornament Sign onto the box.

 

DIY Holiday Book Box step 6 part 1
DIY Holiday Book Box step 6 part 2
Step
7

Wrap and fill your Wooden Book box with your favorite Holiday books to enjoy all season long!


DIY Holiday Book Box step 7 part 1
DIY Holiday Book Box step 7 part 2

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