Add some festive holiday cheer to your home on a budget this holiday season with these indoor and outdoor DIY Christmas decorations.
This is the ULTIMATE collection of budget-friendly Christmas decoration ideas. There are over a hundred easy holiday decorating ideas for every inch of your home. From DIY Christmas wreaths for the front door to Christmas tree decoration ideas, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor DIY holiday decor ideas to choose from that make great Christmas crafts for adults and even kids. Your guests and the whole family will adore these creative and festive decorations. Whether you are looking for centerpieces, wall decor, DIY ornaments, garlands, or front porch decorations, there are tons of creative holiday décor ideas for inspiration.
Indoor DIY Christmas Decorations
Candles and Centerpieces
Snowy Mason Jar from Deco Art
Peppermint Candle Tray (source unknown)
Snowy Pine Cone Candle Jars from Crafts by Amanda
Evergreen and Burlap Candle (source unknown)
Here’s how to preserve evergreens for decorating
Cinnamon Stick Candles from Front Roe
Simple and Pretty Mason Jar Candle from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
Easy Holiday Floating Candle Centerpiece from 33 Shades of Green
$10 Candy Cane Stripped Candle Centerpiece from Ann’s Bridal Bargains
Wine Glass Holiday Candle Snow Globe Centerpieces from PopSugar
Dollar Tree Festive Candle Decorations from Passionate Penny Pincher
Lantern DIY Christmas Decorations (source unknown)
You can get these super cute lanterns at IKEA for $3.99
and just add holiday picks and ribbons for accents
Chalky Painted Mason Jars from The Frugal Homemaker
Christmas Village Jars from The Idea Room
Santa Claus Can Centerpiece from Sew Many Ways
Quick Candy Centerpiece from Good Housekeeping
Christmas Decorations in a Jar (source unknown)
apothecary jar, pine cones, ornaments, faux berries
Dollar Store Winter Vases from Taryn Whitetaker
Ornament DIY Centerpiece Decorations (source unknown)
round glass bowls or candle holders, ornaments, festive sprays, ribbon
Snowy Bottles Display from Cleverly Inspired
Joy Wine Glass Centerpiece DIY Christmas Decoration (source unknown)
Wine Bottles, White Spray Paint, Vinyl Sticker Letters or Stencils, Red and Silver Berry Bushes
Candy Cane Centerpiece from Living Well Spending Less
Farmhouse Pitcher Centerpiece
farmhouse pitcher, plaid ribbon, baby’s breath, and berry stems.
DIY Christmas Tree Ideas
Christmas Tree Wall Decor (source unknown)
Perfect for small spaces and apartments!
garland, mini lights, small round ormaents, zip ties, mini lights adhesive clips
Designer Dollar Store Tree from Saw Dust 2 Stitches
Burlap Woodland Tree from Live Laugh Rowe
Wood Tree Wall Decoration (source unknown)
Great for small spaces!
Easy Berry Tree from Sugar and Charm
Vintage Tree in an Olive Bucket from Cottage in the Oaks
Old Fashioned Garland Tree from Freutcake
Christmas Tree in a Vase (source unknown)
Black and White Buffalo Plaid Tree from Prudent Penny Pincher
White Snowman Tree Decoration (source unknown)
Simple Farmhouse Tree from Love Grows Wild
Modern Minimal Tree from Homey Oh My
Deco Mesh Snowman Tree from Crafty Morning
DIY Christmas Ornaments
Pine Cone Ornament from Make it Love it
Easy Epson Salt Ornament from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Dollar Tree Jenga Ornaments from The Crazy Craft Lady
Scrap Ribbon Tree Ornaments from Fireflies and Mudpies
Wood Bead Snowmen from Creating Me
Mini Gnomes from Ruffles and Rain Boots
Melted Peppermint Ornament from Hello Homebody
Scrabble Tile Ornament from Crafts by Amanda
Twine Ball Ornament from Thinking Closet
Mason Jar Lid Ornaments from Erin Spain
Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Easy Styrofoam Ball Snowman from Prudent Penny Pincher
Snowman from One Little Project
Scrabble Tile Ornament from Crafty Morning
Dollar Store String Ball from Coupon Closet
Wooden Slice Rudolph Ornament from Sugar Spice and Glitter
Baking Soda and Cornstarch Ornaments from Sheep Shop
Tiered Tray Decorations
Christmas Galvanized Tray from Priscillas
Buffalo Check Tray Decor from Prudent Penny Pincher
Farmhouse Winter Tray from Clean and Sensible
Winter Village Tiered Tray from Hymns and Home
Santa Tiered Tray from Living on Cloud Nine
Christmas Wall Decor
Free Christmas SVG File from Prudent Penny Pincher
Giant Craft Stick Snowflakes from Crafty Nest
DIY Wall Advent Calendar from The DIY Dreamer
$5 Giant Star from Little Bit Funky
Washi Tape Wall Tree Card Holder from Thyme is Honey
Gift Boxes Wall Decorations from Pretty Joys
Deer Head String Art from Clean and Sensible
Winter Woodland Sign from Blooming Homestead
Garlands
Make Your Own Garland for Less Than $5 from The Unoriginal Mom
Lighted Burlap Garland from Create Craft Love
Pinecone Garland from The Sweetest Occasion
Dried Orange Slices Garland from The Ginger Home
Pretty Burlap Garland from Simply Notable
Snowy Pinecone Garland from Town N Country Living
How to Make a Cheap Garland Look Expensive from Engineer Mommy
Gingerbread Man Garland from Lovely Little Kitchen
DIY Bow Tie Pasta Garland from The Gold Jelly Bean
Sugared Cranberry Garland from Freutake
Santa Reindeer Garland from The Proper Blog
DIY Button Garland from One Thousand Oaks
Christmas Table Decorations
Mini Stocking Utensil Holders (source unknown)
All you need is a pack of mini stockings from the Dollar Tree
Candy Cane Placeholder (source unknown)
candy canes, place cards, ribbons
Snowmen Place Setting Decorations from Stager Linda
Christmas Tree Folded Napkin from Publix
Gold Dipped Holiday Glasses from Momtastic
You can get wine glasses at Dollar Tree
Santa Napkin Rings from The Cottage at the Crossroads
Candy Candy Place Card from Spoonful of Sugar
How to Dress Up Dollar Store Plates from Classy Clutter
Other Indoor Christmas Decorations
Dollar Tree Snowy Village from Confessions of a Plate Addict
String Christmas Trees from Make Your Own Zone
$3 DIY Dollar Spot Pillow from Happiness is Homemade
Free Printable Framed Art from Prudent Penny Pincher
Plastic Spoon Mini Trees from One Project Closer
Gift Bow Cabinets (source unknown)
bows and coordinating ribbons, glue gun
Dining Room Chandelier Decorations from House of Noise
Paper Snowflakes Hanging from Ceiling from I Heart Organizing
Faux Wood Book Stack from Burton Avenue
Falling Snow DIY Christmas Decorations (source unknown)
cotton balls, fishing line
Holiday Wreaths and Bow on Refrigerator from Home Stories A to Z
Hanging Ornaments Window Decorations (source unknown)
assorted round ornaments, white curling ribbons, large bow
Easy Holiday Card Display from Thrifty Decor Chick
Hot Glue Gun Snowflake Decorations for the Window from We Lived Happily Ever After
Giant 3D Paper Snowflake Pendants from A Piece of Rainbow
Peppermint Bowls from Princess Pinky Girl
Outdoor DIY Christmas Decorations
Wreaths and Door Decor
Dollar Tree Snowy Woodland Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher
Candy Cane Wreath from Rose Bakes
Buffalo Check Hoop Wreath from Domestically Creative
DIY Snowball Wreath from Daisy Mae Belle
DIY Berry Wreath from That’s What Che Said
Christmas Evergreen Wreath from Frugal Homemaker
DIY Poinsettia Wreath from V and Co
Burlap Holiday Wreath Tutorial from Love of Family and Home
Peppermint Wreath from Gwynn Wasson Designs
Pinecone Cluster Door Hanger from Brown Sugar Toast
Red and White Yarn Wreath (source unknown)
Joy Wreath Tutorial from Renovated Faith
DIY Gift Box Wreath from Crafts Unleashed
Jingle Bell Wreath from The Humble Home and Garden
Snowflake Door Hanger from Staying Home Sawyer
Holly Berry Wreath from Polka Dot Chair
Santa Tulle Wreath from Baby Rabies
DIY Wrapping Paper Wreath from Centsational Girl
DIY Burlap Wreath from What’s Ur Home Story
Tinsel Garland Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher
Clothespin Christmas Wreath from Gwenny Penny
Snowman Door Decoration from The Creative Stamper Spot
Snowflake Door Decorations (source unknown)
Front Door Wrapped for the Holidays from Nap Time Decorator
Yard, Porch and Other Outdoor DIY Christmas Decorations
Reindeer Logs from Designer Trapped
Plastic Pumpkin Snowman Decoration from Crafty Morning
Pallet Christmas Tree from Jolene’s Crafting
Festive Porch Light from Thrifty Decor Chick
Burlap and Pinecone Hanging DIY Christmas Decoration (source unknown)
Holiday Porch Decorations from One Good Thing
Festive and Frugal Porch from On Sutton Place
Snowman Porch Pillar (source unknown)
black and orange felt + double sided tape + fabric for hat and scarf
DIY Giant Silver Bells from Kenneth Wingard
You can get plastic flower pots at Dollar Tree for $1
Free Printable Luminaries from Let’s Get Crafty
DIY Glitter Snow for Mason Jar Candles from The Inspired Room
Mason Jar Lights from All Things Heart and Home
Joy Porch Sign (source unknown)
Terra Cotta Holiday Decorations from Plough Your Own Furrow
Ornaments and Garland in Window Box Planter from Just Grand
DIY Starburst Ornaments from Listotic
10 Minute Chalk Pen Christmas Buckets from Finding Home Farms
Cheap and Giant Light Up Star from Little Bit Funky
Easy Christmas Porch from Centsational Style
Traditional Porch Garland
red bows, plain garlands
You can get both of these items at Dollar Tree
Plate Lollipops from Smart School House
Santa Logs from Smart Girl DIY
120 Frugal Christmas Decorations
100 Dollar Store Christmas Decorations
Anne-Marie Cosh says
Some really good ideas
Diane says
Lots of wonderful ideas
betty rice says
i like this a lot;
Phyllis Stanley says
Wonderful thrifty…got the look without big price tag. Upscale look for sure❤
Susan Gilligan says
I like making Christmas wreaths I have not made one in ages but I love ❤️ a few here and yes I would love ❤️ to know how to save money on craft stuff and what ever else I can save on stephy
Debbie says
Does the Dollar Store have fairy lights?
prudentpennypincher.com says
Unfortunately, Dollar Tree does not sell them, but you can get them at other dollar stores like Dollar General for about $3-$4. Micheals also has them and if you stack a sale with a coupon, you can get them for around the same price.