Christmas is a time to celebrate and brighten our homes with festive decor. We are here today to help you create stylish, inexpensive, and creative DIY Christmas decor ideas that will enhance your home and save you money. Enjoy less stress as you create the holiday home of your dreams.
Whether an avid crafter or an amateur, you will find several projects you can make this holiday season. You’ll find Christmas wreaths, ornaments, advent calendars, and more.
These projects will impress your family and friends, and they will never guess how easy they were to make.
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Why Decorate With DIY Christmas Decor?
Decorating with DIY Christmas Decor has long been a tradition, from decorating with all the kid’s handmade ornaments to vintage handcrafted tableware and crocheted doilies.
Handmade Christmas decor adds such a personal touch to the holidays.
What Are The Benefits of Handmade Christmas Decorations
- You can create unique, one-of-a-kind decor for your home.
- The cost of most DIY Christmas decor is less than store-bought, so you save money.
- Many projects are eco-friendly and sustainable, so you are helping the environment.
- Great family time. Many projects can be made with the kids and other family members participating. It makes for great family traditions and helps to build children’s confidence and fine motor skills.
- You will feel a sense of accomplishment and well-being. Crafting has been proven to improve confidence and reduce stress. During the stressful holiday season, we can all use a mood booster.
A Week Of Christmas
I’ve joined with some of my most creative friends to share a week’s worth of Christmas inspiration. Visit us daily this week for more ideas to decorate your home for the holiday.
Day 1 – DIY Christmas Decor Ideas
Today, we are all sharing our favorite inexpensive and creative DIY ideas. These ideas are easy to follow and require minimal supplies, so you can create beautiful and festive decorations that are budget-friendly.
You are sure to get several ideas that will work for your home. So let’s get started.
How To Make DIY Foraged Christmas Topiaries
By: The Pondsfarmhouse
Don’t you love using eco-friendly supplies to save money? Take a look at this Christmas Decor Idea that can be used on a dining table, mantel, or coffee table.
If you are looking for cheap and sustainable Christmas craft ideas? You will love this idea for making Christmas topiaries out of easily foraged twigs and dried oranges, perfect for holiday decorating.
How To Make A Bottle Brush Tree Christmas Wreath
By: Cottage on Bunker Hill
This bottle brush tree wreath is an easy and affordable winter DIY project. The materials cost about $20, but it looks much more expensive…plus it only takes about 15 minutes to make. Jennifer shares all her tips for this DIY Christmas Decor.
DIY Easy Christmas Ornaments
By: Cottage in the Mitten
Do you like an old-fashioned Christmas? If so, you’ll love Kim’s tutorial on how to make easy vintage ornaments with multiple purposes this Christmas season!
This is a creative Christmas Decor idea that you can get the kids involved in.
How To Make Snowflakes From Paper Bags
By: Stacy Ling
If you love oversized ornaments, you will want to check out Stacy’s tutorial. This is a budget-friendly way to decorate for the holidays. Here’s an easy step-by-step tutorial explaining how to make inexpensive snowflakes with paper bags and how to avoid the mistake Stacy made!
How To Make An Easy DIY Advent Calendar
By: Robyn’s French Nest
Do you want to be more intentional about how you celebrate Christmas? Robyn from Robyn’s French Nest shares how her family looks forward to their easy DIY Advent boxes every Christmas to make it extra special! Try these simple Advent boxes to personalize the Christmas holiday with your family. Robyn shares easy ways to make Advent special and memorable for all ages!
Make A Christmas Card Display Frame in 3 Easy Steps
By: Simple 2 Mom’s
If you want a creative way to display Christmas cards, check out Simply 2 Mom’s budget-minded DIY Decor solution.
This holiday season, display your Christmas cards with a festive and handmade frame. In just 3 easy steps, you can create a beautiful and unique way to showcase your holiday greetings decoratively.
Creative Name-Tag for Your Christmas Table Setting
By: She Gave It A Go
Brendt wanted to make something different for the holidays and thought of a fun idea. She created these easy DIY name tags!
They look so cute on top of a Christmas napkin, and the best part is everyone can take one home as a party favor.
More Christmas Decor Ideas from Christmas Past
Here are a few more of my favorite DIY Christmas Decor Ideas from Christmas Past. I hope you enjoy them.
How To Make A Patchwork Christmas Tablecloth
By: The Ponds Farmhouse
Are you looking for a farmhouse-style rustic Christmas Tablecloth Idea?
Here is how to make a simple Patchwork Quilt Christmas Tablecloth using several farmhouse-style, rustic, vintage-inspired fabrics.
Dried Fruit and Fresh Herb Garland
By The Ponds Farmhouse
I’ve recently shared this favorite Christmas Garland, but I wanted to share it again in case you missed it.
See how to easily make a unique, sustainable dried fruit and herb Christmas garland. I’ve made several dried fruit garlands for previous holidays, but this one is my favorite. Plus, it’s easy to save and reuse the following year.
How To Make Easy DIY Ticking Tassels
By: The Ponds Farmhouse
I love using ticking fabric, and so many DIY tassel decor projects incorporate this fun fabric. I’m sharing this tutorial to make an easy DIY tassel garland that includes five more tassel decoration ideas.
DIY Coffee Filter Floral Garland
By: The Ponds Farmhouse
This is another of my favorite creative Christmas decor ideas. It’s an easy and cheap way to make a DIY floral garland using coffee filters inspired by the Ballard Designs catalog. This is a simple coffee filter craft idea that looks high-end and is way cheaper than the Ballard version.
Coming Next
I hope you found lots of inspiration from today’s DIY Christmas Decor Ideas and Creative Christmas Decor.
Tomorrow, we will all share ideas for decorating your Christmas tree this year. So be sure to check back daily for all the inspiration.
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Jennifer Howard
Tuesday 7th of November 2023
I loved your topiary trees! So cute!!
Rachel
Wednesday 8th of November 2023
Jennifer, Thank you.
Brendt Blanks
Tuesday 7th of November 2023
Rachel, thanks for organizing this inspiring blogger tour. Your post is full with creative DIY Christmas ideas, and I'm grateful for the inspiration. xoxo, Brendt
Rachel
Tuesday 7th of November 2023
Brendt, Thanks so much.
AnnMarie | Simply2Moms
Monday 6th of November 2023
These are some amazing and creative DIY's! Thank you for sharing these!!
Rachel
Monday 6th of November 2023
Thanks so much.
Wendy
Monday 6th of November 2023
So many great ideas Rachel.
Rachel
Monday 6th of November 2023
Wendy, Thanks for stopping by.