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.
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The ladder tree
Make a ladder a Christmas tree!
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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.
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Homemade ornaments
Simple ornaments can be personalized with paint and glitter.
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Bottle Santas
De-label your empty wine bottles, combine paint and fabric and voila—instant bottle Santas!
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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!
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Dress up your table
Use ornaments, greenery and ribbon to make your chairs a winter wonderland.
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Paper gift pieces
Use paper sleeves as decor and gifts for guests.
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Table trees
Using only fabric, you can create unique trees to liven up your holiday table.
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Holiday barn
Using a simple children's barn toy, make a holiday-themed display.
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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.
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Christmas village
Using plain card-stock pieces and wrapping paper, you can have your own holiday village.
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Scrabble decor
Arrange letter tiles into holiday greetings on painted Scrabble trays for a fun piece.
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Paper trees
You can craft elegant paper Christmas trees using scrapbook paper and patterns.
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Felt wreath
Make a colorful wreath with foam and felt.
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Gingerbread garland
Felt, buttons and string are all you need for gingerbread garland.
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Felt stockings
Use felt, decorations and your flair for design to make stockings that look store-bought.
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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.
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Jazz up jars
Fill empty space with cheer using empty glass containers and pine branches.
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Branch into style
Arrange pine branches on your wall to hang cards, ornaments and more.
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Spice bouquets
Bunch together some fresh rosemary, marjoram, thyme and bay leaf for a great scent decoration for your table chairs.
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Natural name cards
For seating name cards, use dense stock paper, macaroni letters and a seasonal photo touch.
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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.
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