DIY Christmas decoration ideas to try this year. 40+ Easy DIY Christmas decorations that you can make with materials that you already have in the house, or it won’t cost you a fortune. Quick and easy homemade Christmas decorations. Modern DIY Christmas decorations.
Christmas is one of the most important events, there’s no doubt about that! The festive season is not only for indulging in delicious sweets, spicy drinks, and being couch potato.
Apart from gathering around with family and friends, Christmas is a great period to test your crafting skills and make personalized ornaments.
Why spend a fortune buying Christmas decorations when you can make them yourself and save money? Making your own Christmas decorations allows you to create authentic and eco-friendly ornaments that you probably won’t find to buy.
DIY Christmas decoration ideas to try this year
From boho Christmas tree decorations to Swedish paper stars, you have plenty of Christmas decoration ideas to choose from and make with your group of friends, or your kids.
Turn your home into a sparkling winter wonderland so that your guests will be pleasantly surprised and your budget won’t suffer too much, apart from the money that you have to spend to buy the materials necessary to make these handmade Christmas ornaments.
Macrame angel Christmas tree ornament – tutorial
Making this beautiful macrame angel is so therapeutic. Once you learn the steps of creating this cute Christmas tree ornament, you will be able to make plenty for offering them as a gift to your loved ones, or maybe sell them on Etsy. These cute macrame angels are selling on Etsy for about $9-10 and if you make 100 or more, you do the math. Besides, the material is very cheap and if you buy macrame in bulk, the price will drop significantly.
Rope DIY Christmas tree star ornament
Gather around all the recycled materials you have in the house and make a list of what else you need for creating this farmhouse Christmas star. You might actually find pine cones in a nearby park, or buy them for a few dollars online. The tutorial will be shared soon, so keep an eye on this post and come back in a few weeks. You won’t regret it.
Festive floating candle holder
We all have laying around some empty glass jars. Fill them up with water, add a cute jute ribbon and some greenery leaves and place tea light candles inside the jar. When you do that, do it carefully not to spill water on the tea light candle. To amplify the Christmas spirit, choose scented tea light candles with fragrances such as cinnamon, apple pie, pine, or eucalyptus. This way you will not only decorate the Christmas dining table in grand style but will make your home smell amazing.
DIY Christmas paper star ornament
There are literally so many ideas for Christmas paper stars. From Scandinavian Christmas stars to farmhouse and more simple styles, choosing to make this ornament will allow you to play with the colors and create as many paper stars as you want. Buying them directly won’t cost too much, but why not make them yourself if you have free time and are willing to learn a new craft?
Dried orange garland for the Christmas tree and for attaching it around the house – tutorial
By far one of the easiest DIY Christmas decoration ideas to try this year, dried orange is not only looking beautiful, but it will make your home smell amazing without using room diffusers.
Making citrus garland is so much fun, especially if you have kids around. They will surely nip some orange slices to enjoy a delicious and healthy snack. Let the citrus aroma spread around your home to make this Christmas even merrier.
Boho wooden beads with tassel Christmas tree ornament – Buy it here directly
This simple DIY Christmas ornament is so easy to make, that you might get addicted. Wood beads can be used in so many ways and this is just one example, but you can actually make a fireplace garland with wooded beads too.
Sock snowman Christmas ornament – tutorial
DIY snow flower for wall decor – tutorial here
When I made this snow paper flower I didn’t actually know how it might turn out. After I have completed the first one, I decided to make a second one and create a tutorial so you can learn how to make one yourself. You have two options for making this snow flower; either leave it simple as you can see in the above image, or add led light behind. If you follow the video tutorial, you will know what I’m talking about. Overall, this paper snow flower is absolutely gorgeous and will look stunning placed on the door( indoors only), or attached to a wall.
Feather wreath Christmas decoration
Christmas cookies in glass jar to greet your guests
Snowman made out of boxes
This cute snowman is by far the easiest DIY Christmas decoration. If you have some empty Amazon boxes, you can literally wrap them in white paper and add the snowman face and that’s pretty much it. If you have no empty cardboard boxes in the house, look at the local supermarket. They always recycle cardboard boxes.
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Trendy Swedish Christmas paper star – tutorial
One of the most popular Christmas decorations is paper stars. This Christmas craft has been very trendy and for good reason. Is easy and simple to make and will add a touch of lushness to your home. You can make more than one and attach them on the walls, or hang them from the ceiling next to the Christmas tree. Another suggestion is to make two of them, bring them back to back, and glue them together and you have a nice rounded (like a globe) ornament. Hang it from the ceiling right on top of the Christmas dining table and you will have a unique hanging centerpiece.
Tulle pom pom garland Nordic Christmas decoration
Easy paper snowflake for Christmas decor – Tutorial
Greenery Christmas wreath to add a fresh vibe to your Christmas decor – Tutorial
Wood Christmas tree for wall for small spaces
Recycled empty bottles and turn them into authentic Christmas decorations – similar tutorial design
Scandinavian star with led lights
Simple decorative candle to welcome the festive season
Pine cones wall decoration
Fabric Christmas tree ornament
Handmade Japanese paper lamp – tutorial
Photo frame Christmas decoration – the perfect gift for someone you love
Bohemian macrame star Christmas ornament – Buy it here directly
Evergreen Scandinavian decoration for placing it on top of the Christmas dinner table
Christmas tree made out of baubles
Neutral tissue flowers for creating a minimalist Christmas table centerpiece
Wooden beads Christmas star decoration – Or buy it directly here
Rope Christmas tree cone – tutorial
DIY Paper Honeycomb Christmas tree – tutorial
Reuse an old ladder to create an original Christmas decoration
DIY Nordic Christmas decoration
Unique Christmas tree made out of pasta
Cutlery for Christmas dinner table
Decorative pine cones for the festive season
Ecological wood beads Christmas tree ornament – various shapes – Buy it here directly
Create a farmhouse style Christmas advent calendar
Handmade orange pomander tea light holder
Christmas Carol Music Ornament – Buy it here directly
Shabby Chic Burlap Christmas Stocking – Buy it here directly
Paper angels Christmas tree ornaments
Frosted decorative bottles from recycled bottles
Macrame coaster for a cozy boho vibe – tutorial
Pompom wreath – tutorial
3D paper Christmas star with led light – Click here for tutorial
Farmhouse Christmas Candy Cane wreath – Click here for tutorial
Festive green paper leaves wreath – Click here for tutorial
Handmade star tray Christmas Decoration – Tutorial
DIY macrame leaf wall hanging – Click here for tutorial
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