How to Make Easy Homemade Christmas Decorations
I don’t know about you, but Christmas can easily become expensive, overwhelming, and challenging. Having four young children and homeschooling, I am home all day. I need simple, cheap, and easy Christmas decorations. I have found the best way to go about this is to make my own. That’s why today, I am bringing you 30+ cheap and easy homemade Christmas decorations!
Little Debbie Tree Cake
How stinking cute are these clay Christmas ornaments? The Little Debbie Christmas trees are iconic and this deserves a place on everyone’s tree! Many of the materials are easy to acquire and inexpensive.
Gnome Christmas Ornaments
These adorable DIY Gnome Christmas Ornaments are simple to make in just 5 minutes! Perfect ornament craft for kids and adults alike to add to your Christmas decor!
Dried Orange Garland
A garland of orange slices is great for decorating your Christmas tree or you could hang it on the wall, the back of a door or even on the banister. You can even display it during the spring or summer.
Wooden Christmas Tree
This is a great Christmas craft project that you and children alike, will be proud to put on the porch every year.
Cinnamon Ornaments
All you need is 2 ingredients to make these super simple and easy Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments! A great DIY holiday craft or fun Christmas gift for both kids and adults to make and customize!
Christmas Terrarium
Learn how to easily make a Christmas terrarium to display on your mantle, as a centerpiece for your holiday table, or give as a gift!
Simple DIY Christmas Wreath
With just a small bit of supplies, you can make your own wreaths in just a few minutes. You don’t need to go over the top, sometimes, simpler is better.
Paper Chain Advent Calendar
The classic paper chain Advent calendar is such a fun way to count down until Christmas! Learn how to make an easy construction paper chain Advent calendar with this simple tutorial.
Pine Cone Pom Pom Ornaments
Here’s an easy peasy craft for the holidays. Your little ones will love creating these pine cone pom pom ornaments. An adult will need to help with the hot glue, but otherwise, this is a child-friendly project.
Beaded Wreath for Christmas/Winter
Beaded wreaths are great for several reasons: they’re easy, quick, and cheap! These look so trendy and modern, yet have a classic feel. Also included is tutorials for other seasons!
Paper Bag Snowflakes
Make pretty paper bag snowflakes with this easy guide! Perfect for winter decor, these easy DIY snowflakes add a cozy seasonal touch.
Scented Pine Cones
These DIY scented pine cones are a great, festive way to freshen your air during the colder months. They make a fun little gift idea, too!
Christmas Mason Jars
They’re super quick to come together–about 30 minutes total, and they’re really a great piece because they don’t take up too much room, but they do fill in and provide a place to tuck other things, even gifts!
Cute as a Button Christmas Tree Ornaments
Whether you are buying new buttons or sifting through your grandmother’s stash, these happy little trees are addicting to make. The hardest part is choosing your buttons. Don’t worry, they only take about 5 minutes to make, so you can make a bunch with as many buttons as you’d like!
Felt Star Ornament with Snowflake Embroidery
Hang your finished decoration on the Christmas tree, use it as a gift tag, hang it from a kitchen cupboard door handle, use it as a bag or planner charm, use it as a bookmark – honestly the options are endless!
Christmas Garland with Yarn
You only need two materials to make a beautiful Christmas garland with yarn that is perfect to adorn your mantle, entertainment center and more!
Oversized Christmas Ornaments
This creative DIY project not only adds a personal flair to your holiday decorations but also lets you indulge in a fun crafting activity with family and friends.
Merry Christmas Banner | FREE PRINTABLE
This free printable “Merry Christmas” banner will fit into your decor no matter your style and color scheme. It’s a simple DIY that you can print off, cut and hang in no time!
Buffalo Plaid Ornaments
Learn how to make buffalo plaid handmade ornaments from scrap wood, fabric, and appliques. Perfect to add to your buffalo plaid Christmas decor!
Toilet Paper Roll Gnomes
Jumping on the gnome decoration trend, these are truly unusual, fun, and resourceful.
Pinecone Garland
This pinecone garland is a perfect addition to your holiday decor. The craft costs less than $5 to make and is something you can keep for years to come.
Christmas Votive Holders
You can make DIY Christmas votive holders in no time at all. Add battery-operated candles to decorated mason jars to light up your mantel or shelf.
Pista Shell Christmas Tree
Are you in search of creative ways to upcycle your pistachio shells? Look no further – the Pista Shell Christmas Tree might be the perfect solution!
Felt Christmas Tree Garland
This is a very easy project, and if you’re looking for ideas for festive garlands, these pretty Christmas garlands are sure to add a cute touch to your Christmas decor.
Let it Snow Sign Using Dollar Store Craft Supplies
This is a simple, quick, affordable project. Not just specific to this particular sign, you could use anything your Dollar Store has in stock and apply the same process.
Cone Christmas Trees (From A Dollar Tree Mop Head)
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add some holiday cheer to your home, you’ll love these DIY cone Christmas trees. Made from Dollar Tree mop heads, these trees are simple and fun to make, and they add a touch of whimsy to any room.
Victorian Tinsel Christmas Ornaments
These Victorian Christmas ornaments have the same look and all the charm of the original Cornish tin tinsel, but are incredibly easy to make with materials you can easily find at a craft store.
Keepsake Ornaments with Clothing
If you are looking to create keepsake ornaments, this is a wonderful place to start. Many of us have clothes from loved ones that we cannot part with, whatever the reason may be. This is a great way to honor someone or preserve someone’s memory while upcycling in a special and thoughtful way.
3D Sheet Music Ornaments
The perfect mix of vintage nostalgia with a sweet handmade touch, learn how to make 3-dimensional Christmas ornaments using lovely printed sheet music.
Repurpose Sweaters Into Oversized Ornaments
All you need to create oversized, cute sweater ornaments are Styrofoam balls and an old sweater.
Pine Cone Angel Ornament
These are so simple and sweet. Another kid and budget friendly ornament craft to do this holiday season!
Frosted Christmas Luminaries with Faux “Snow”
Use textured epsom salt and Mod Podge to make these gorgeous mason jar Christmas luminaries! These are easy and so pretty for winter.