30 Festive DIY Christmas Decor Ideas On A Budget

Decorating for the holidays is fun and it gets everyone into the spirit of the season, but it can be taxing on your budget. Those great decor pieces can add up quickly, leaving you stuck deciding between what you want and what you can afford. Luckily, you can have perfect decorations without going even more broke around the holidays if you make them yourself. Check out these festive DIY Christmas decor ideas on a budget to make your home pop for less.

 

Awesome festive DIY Christmas decor ideas on a budget

Don't settle for less when it comes to your Christmas decor this year. Make your own so your home stands out while your bank account remains healthy!

 

A bow wreath

Make an inventive, colorful wreath using bows.

Find out how: designimprovised

 

The ladder tree

Make a ladder a Christmas tree!

Find out how: architecturedesigns

 

Gingerbread men

Gingerbread men are inexpensive, great decorations.

 

A festive scene

Use an apple, candle and cinnamon stick for a festive spread.

 

A holiday basket

Make a citrus holiday basket.

 

Gingerbread house

Don't forget the gingerbread house!

 

A gift parcel

Wrap a small box as a gift for a festive decoration.

 

Button tree

Use different sized buttons to make unique tree ornaments. HGTV recommends using a foam ball.

Find out how: woodhome

 

Homemade ornaments

Simple ornaments can be personalized with paint and glitter.

Find out how: woodhome

 

Bottle Santas

De-label your empty wine bottles, combine paint and fabric and voila—instant bottle Santas!

Find out how: woodhome

 

Candy cane vases

Any planter can be made festive by arranging candy canes around it. As noted by WhyChristmas, these treats have been part of the holidays for over two centuries!

 

Make some mistletoe

Use fabric to make mistletoe yourself!

Find out how: stayathomeartist

 

Dress up your table

Use ornaments, greenery and ribbon to make your chairs a winter wonderland.

Find out how: meredith

 

Paper gift pieces

Use paper sleeves as decor and gifts for guests.

Find out how: meredith

 

Table trees

Using only fabric, you can create unique trees to liven up your holiday table.

Find out how: meredith

 

Holiday barn

Using a simple children's barn toy, make a holiday-themed display.

Find out how: countryliving

 

Knit a wreath

Simply arrange balls of yarn and connect them with string and glue for a homey wreath. JoAnn Fabrics recommends using small foam balls for support.

Find out how: countryliving

 

Christmas village

Using plain card-stock pieces and wrapping paper, you can have your own holiday village.

Find out how: countryliving

 

Scrabble decor

Arrange letter tiles into holiday greetings on painted Scrabble trays for a fun piece.

Find out how: countryliving

 

Paper trees

You can craft elegant paper Christmas trees using scrapbook paper and patterns.

Find out how: meredith

 

Felt wreath

Make a colorful wreath with foam and felt.

Find out how: meredith

 

Gingerbread garland

Felt, buttons and string are all you need for gingerbread garland.

Find out how: mirror

 

Felt stockings

Use felt, decorations and your flair for design to make stockings that look store-bought.

Find out how: mirror

 

Pine cone topper

Grab some pine cones from outside and pair them with greenery for a stylish table topper.

 

Ornamental centerpiece

Some pine needles, ornaments and a plain serving dish are all you need for a statement centerpiece.

Find out how: midwestliving

 

Jazz up jars

Fill empty space with cheer using empty glass containers and pine branches.

Find out how: midwestliving

 

Branch into style

Arrange pine branches on your wall to hang cards, ornaments and more.

Find out how: midwestliving

 

Spice bouquets

Bunch together some fresh rosemary, marjoram, thyme and bay leaf for a great scent decoration for your table chairs.

Find out how: midwestliving

 

Natural name cards

For seating name cards, use dense stock paper, macaroni letters and a seasonal photo touch.

Find out how: buzzfeed

 

Cookie-cutter seating tags

Use actual seasonal cookie cutters paired with small tags for names to make your seating fun when you try out these festive DIY Christmas decor ideas on a budget.

Find out how: buzzfeed