Sure we all enjoy Christmas but there are some years where we struggle and DIY Christmas Decor is the only way to go!
Even if we have the funds for fancy decor, DIY Decor gives a more personalised Christmas and that’s always a good feeling!
Decorating your house for the festive season is one of the more enjoyable things that life has to offer but over the years with the cost of living crisis as well it’s become more of a hassle and the fun has been taken away.
In this article I will be sharing with you guys 20 DIY Christmas Decor ideas that won’t break our pockets this year and will still have enough festivity to it that will make everyone feel at home!
I hope you have a notepad and pen or notes app lol, however you take down notes or jot your ideas down, get ready!
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1. Paper Snowflakes
Creating beautiful delicate snowflakes out of paper is a very simple but sometimes tedious task but once it’s done it looks so good, you wouldn’t have thought you made it yourself!
What you need:
•Paper
•Ruler
•Scissors
•Pencil
2. Pinecone Ornaments
Pinecone ornaments are one of the most simple DIY Christmas Decor ideas, all you need to do is make sure you have some pinecones around and add some paint and glitter to change your natural rustic decor into Christmas decor!
What you need:
•Pinecones
•Snow spray/ paint
•Paint brush
•Various glitter
•Ribbon
•Scissors
•Hot glue
•Ornament hanger
3. Mason Jar Centrepieces
Mason jars always make it to these DIY projects, you can honestly use them for so much! But today we are using them for our centrepiece! Add anything you like to the jar, fairy lights, ornaments, holly & other natural things!
What you need:
•Mason jar
•Elastic bands
•Frosted glass spray
•Battery fairy lights
•Fake flowers
4. Cinnamon Stick Candles
Cinnamon stick candles are a very creative touch for those who aren’t very artistically inclined lol! It takes a simple task of wrapping cinnamon sticks around a candle for a rustic Christmas vibe!
What you need:
•Plain candles
•Cinnamon sticks
•Scissors
•Ruler\ measuring tape
•Elastic bands
•Ribbon
•Twine
5. Homemade Wreath
Easily craft a wreath using all materials that are around you & outside, there’s nothing like a good old thrift and when you can create something so beautiful out of random odds and ends it’s even more beautiful!
What you need:
•Wire frame
•Eucalyptus
•Seed heads
•Pinecones
•Bay leaves
•Moss
•Nigella
•Floral scissors
•Reel wire
•Ribbon
6. Festive Garland
Bring together various different things around your home for a very personalised festive garland, you can use plenty of things from popcorn to flowers!
What you need:
•Garland
•Tulle
•Ornament hooks
•Alligator clips
•Thread
•Wire cutters
7. Clothespin Snowflakes
Create beautiful elegant snowflakes by using painted clothespins! The best thing about this DIY Christmas decor idea is that you can literally put these decorations anywhere!
What you need:
•Wooden clothespins
•Craft glue
•Hot glue gun
•White acrylic craft paint
•White glitter
•Silver ribbon
8. DIY Stockings
DIY stockings are always fun. Putting together personalised fabric for each of your family members! (My fav thing to do on personalised stockings is have name initials!)
What you need:
•Fabric of your choice
•Thread
•Scissors
•Fusible interfacing
•Rotary cutter & mat
•Pencils
•Sewing pins / clips
•Newspaper / brown paper
•Iron / ironing board / sewing machine
9. Felt Ornaments
Felt ornaments are a fun little project for you and the family, you can choose anything to create and add to your decorations and it will fit perfectly!
What you need:
•Felt
•Carpet / button thread
•Needles
•Embroidery thread
•Beads
•Computer / printer
•Embroidery transfer pen
•Scissors
10. Pine Branch Centrepiece
Make an arrangement of pine branches, flowers and different ornaments for a rustic natural centrepiece.
What you need:
•Pine branches
•Pinecones
•Bucket
•Floral foam blocks
•Fake flowers & berries
•Ornaments
•Snowflakes
•Ribbon
•Hot glue gun
11. Upcycled Christmas Cards
Turn all your old Christmas cards into beautiful vintage ornaments with meaning! I absolutely love this idea because it brings out the Christmas spirit!
What you need:
•Old christmas cards
•2 inch circle paper punch
•Craft knife
•Glue sticks / hot glue gun
•Small cutting mat
•Thread
12. Gingerbread House
A Gingerbread house makes a quality decorative piece especially a centrepiece, it gets everybody’s stomachs going! Now this is a DIY article but of course if you don’t have the time to make this yourself from scratch you could still buy one to put together and add your own decor (still DIY!)
What you need:
•All purpose flour
•Baking powder
•Ginger
•Cinnamon
•All spice
•Salt
•Butter
•Light brown sugar
•Eggs
•Molasses
13. Holiday Pillows
Decorate some lovely festive pillows this year and let your family snuggle up and feel the love! You can add some personalised festive patterns or Christmas quotes.
What you need:
•Pillow cover
•Acrylic craft paint
•Paint brush
•Embroidery thread
•Sewing machine
•Washable fabric marker
14. Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
Easily create an advent calendar using fabric, envelopes or anything else creative you can think of, on a mini tree, so cute!
What you need:
•Mini Christmas tree
•Bags / fabric
•Ink stamp pad
•Number stamps
•Treats (for inside!)
15. Felt Tree Skirt
For this DIY Christmas decor idea all you need to do is glue or sew felt of your choice together to form an elegant skirt for your free to use for many years!
What you need:
•Felt
•Pom-poms
•Twine
•Scissors
•Glue
•Sewing kit
16. DIY Snow Globes
Make your own snow globes this year, following a few simple steps will give you the most fancy & fun looking decor to show off to your family and friends!
What you need:
•Mason jars
•Distilled water
•Glycerin
•Figurines / trees / ornaments
•Tinsel glitter
•Sandpaper
•Epoxy
17. Yarn-Wrapped Ornaments
Wrap some yarn around ornaments or even create your own festive / personalised stencils out of cardboard to create unique decor.
What you need:
•Ornaments
•Cardboard
•Scissors
•Hot glue gun
•Pencil
•Yarn & twine
18. Christmas Tree Cones
Gather some household items and create the most beautiful but simple diy project, these Christmas tree cones are a great addition the your Christmas decor.
What you need:
•White poster board
•Clips
•Yarn
•Hot glue gun
•Glue
•Scissors
19. Holiday Chalkboard Art
Now I know I’ve probably said loads of these DIY Christmas decor ideas are simple and fun but this Holiday chalkboard art really is! I love doing this because it adds the most personal touch to your house (especially on bedroom doors!)
What you need:
•Rope
•Hot glue gun
•Chalk paint
•Wooden sign
•Sponge brush
•Chalk marker
•Acrylic paint
20. Cookie Cutter Ornaments
To finish off our list we have a fun project for the whole family to enjoy. Trace and cut photos or Christmas patterns with your cookie cutter shapes to create fun ornaments!
What you need:
•Cookie cutters
•Christmas paper / photos
•Card stock
•Pencil
•Scissors
•White craft glue
•Needle
•Ribbons
•Beads
All of these DIY Christmas decor ideas will give your home a personalised, creative and festive touch that everybody will remember this year!