100 DIY Christmas Decorations to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays
'Tis the season to get crafty.
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One of Ree Drummond's favorite Christmas activities (besides baking her famous cinnamon rolls, of course) is making sure both The Lodge and The Merc are decked out in fabulous holiday decorations for everyone to enjoy. If you're like Ree and go crazy for all things festive, you'll love the challenge of a project like any one of these Christmas decoration ideas.
Everything here is DIY, which means you can spend a blissful afternoon making festive décor to your heart's content. You'll find homespun stockings, delicate garland, inventive wreathes, and so many more homemade holiday decorations ahead. Make your tree sparkle with beautiful Christmas tree decorations and DIY Christmas ornaments or add some twinkle to a fun sign for Christmas mantel décor ideas. Some of these projects even double DIY outdoor Christmas decorations.
We have tons of cute ideas for making every inch of your home festive if you want—from inside the kitchen all the way out to the porch! You'll be able to use these year after year, and some of them make great DIY Christmas gifts if you want to make the most out of your crafting skills. Creating these decorations will get you even more into the holiday spirit (if that's even possible!). So, grab your coziest blanket, craft supplies, and your Santa hat because it's time for an epic session of Christmas crafts.
Pom Pom Christmas Light Garland
Make your home so merry and bright with this Christmas light garland crafted from colorful pom poms and yarn. It would look so cute strung across your mantel!
Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.
Christmas Mason Jar Sign
Bring a little farmhouse style to your holiday season with this sign featuring a mason jar filled with glittering paper poinsettias. The buffalo check bow makes such a fun finishing touch.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Dollar Store Wreath with Bells
Would you believe this stunning wreath is made with materials from the dollar store? Mix faux eucalyptus and evergreen foliage with little red berries and incorporate gold leaf-painted tins for added festive flair.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
Christmas Bow Backdrop
Need a photo backdrop for your Christmas party? Look no further than this green, gold, and white bow backdrop for the perfect Instagram-ready display.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Santa’s Laundry Christmas Wreath
It’s laundry day at the North Pole! Dress up an ordinary wreath form using checked fabric and then string Santa's famous suit and hat across it using bakers twine.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Christmas Balloon Wreath
Make your Christmas décor really pop with this playful balloon wreath. Top it off with a pink paper bow that's sure to bring smiles to all of your holiday guests' faces.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Christmas Tree Farm Sign
This Christmas tree farm sign is brimming with festive farmhouse charm! You can add your family's name for an extra personal touch.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
Wood Christmas Card Wreath
Looking for a fun way to display all those Christmas cards coming your way? Try this simple wooden wreath that's dressed up with a cute red checked bow. It's easy to make using 1 8′ 1×3 board and wood clothespins to hang your cards.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
Dollar Tree Candy Cane Wreath
This wreath will knock everyone's socks off this Christmas! Transform red and white striped dollar store socks into two candy canes to create the base for even more festive touches.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
Jingle Bell Wood Bead Garland
Add a little farmhouse flair to your classic garland strands with this version that incorporates wooden beads, jingle bells, and Christmas ribbon tassels.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
Christmas Cloche
Capture the spirit of the holidays with this Christmas cloche filled with a glittering white church adorned with holly and faux snowflakes.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
Outdoor Christmas Trees with Lights
Spread some holiday cheer outside your home with this charming wooden Christmas tree made from 2x4 pieces. Place it in a festive bucket, then string it with lights for the finishing touch!
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
Christmas Flower Arrangement
One of the simplest ways to add festive cheer to your home is by adding fresh seasonal foliage to the vases you already own. Here, evergreens, berries, eucalyptus, and white roses come together to make a lovely arrangement.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
Scandinavian Felt Christmas Trees
You can't go wrong when decorating with mini Christmas trees—especially when they're as whimsical as these Scandinavian-style felt trees. Bonus: They're super easy to sew.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Felt Poinsettia Christmas Wreath
This DIY poinsettia wreath will make such an elegant statement on your door. To create this piece, just take a wreath form and wrap it in red ribbon, then embellish it with plenty of felt poinsettia petals.
Get the tutorial at Skip To My Lou.
Christmas Tree Collar
Make sure every inch of your Christmas tree is decked out this year by crafting your own tree collar. This version built from wood pallets and spray painted to say "North Pole Freight Co." is so charming.
Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.
Rosemary Wreath Christmas Place Cards
This is the prettiest place setting we ever did see! With a few sprigs of rosemary and some twine, you can easily recreate these mini holiday wreath place cards. Just be sure to add the sweet name ribbons too!
Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.
Giant Outdoor Christmas Cone Trees
These weatherproof Christmas tree cones are made of poster board and duct tape, so you know they'll last through the years. We love the festive color combination of red, green, and silver, too!
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Vintage Skate Door Hanger
You can't top the Christmas nostalgia that this charming door hanger brings to the table. It's made of vintage skates sprayed with glitter paint, wrapped in ribbon, and topped off with festive greenery and bells.
Get the tutorial at Fynes Designs.
Mason Jar Centerpieces
These pretty mason jar centerpieces will ensure your table looks every bit as appealing as your Christmas dinner. Fill them with Epsom salt, cranberries, and juniper to copy this look.
Get the tutorial at Yellow Bliss Road.
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