Make your home look festive for Christmas on a budget with these DIY dollar store Christmas decor ideas.
From DIY Christmas wreaths to DIY Christmas centerpieces, there are plenty of DIY Christmas dollar tree crafts to make without breaking the bank. There are both indoor and outdoor Christmas decor ideas included here.
Items You Can Get At Dollar Tree for $1:
- glass candle holders
- candles (pillar, jar, votive, taper, tea light candles)
- glass vases, jars and bottles (including mason jars)
- twine
- burlap (red, green and regular)
- bakers twine
- garlands
- Christmas bows
- Christmas ribbons
- ornaments
- Christmas florals
- fake snow
- wreath forms (foam, wire, etc)
- wreath hangers
- Christmas candy and candy canes
- crafting supplies (Mod Podge, Spray Adhesive, Glue Gun Sticks, Buttons, Glitter, Felt etc.)
- Christmas craft supplies
- glassware (including wine glasses)
- serveware
Items You Can Get at Walmart for $1:
- Christmas village figurines (small ones are less than $1)
- Acrylic paint ($0.50 for small bottles of Apple Barrel paint)
- Christmas picks (Dollar Tree does have some picks, but not as much selection as Walmart).
- Clip Ornaments ($1-$3, depending on size)
- Paint brushes
- White & Black spray paint (other colors are $3)
- Wood and Chipboard Letters
- Christmas Chenille Stems (Pipe Cleaners) – $0.88
- They also have a dollar craft corner where you can get a number of items too
- Christmas Lights ($2 for 100 ct.)
Candle DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decor
Snowy Pinecone Luminaries from Crafts by Amanda
Burlap Evergreen Candle (source unknown)
Tall Jar Candle + Burlap Ribbon + Twine + Evergreen Spig
Here’s how to preserve evergreen for decorating
Wine Bottle Candles (source unknown)
Wine Glass Bottles + White Taper Candles + Twine + Pine Twigs
Dollar Store Christmas Candle Snowmen from Good Housekeeping
Snowball Candleholder from Just Another Hang Up
Wine Glass Snow Globe from Pop Sugar
Wine Glass Ornament Decoration (source unknown)
Small Round Ornaments + Wine Glasses + White Votive Candles + Mirror Candle Tray
Tea Light Christmas Decorations from Craft Ideas
Dollar Tree Christmas Candles from Passionate Penny Pincher
Christmas Bow Candle from Prudent Penny Pincher
Christmas Candles from Creative Me Inspired You
Glitter Candles from Two Sisters Crafting
Snowflake Candles from Midwest Living
Dollar Store Christmas Candle Holder from Coupon Closet
Wreath DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decor
Candy Candle Wreath from Martha Stewart
Santa Wreath from Baby Rabies
Christmas Ornament Wreath from Six Sisters Stuff
DIY Dollar Store Ornament Wreath from Tip Junkie
Dollar Store Snowflake Door Hanger from Rae of Sparkles
Peppermint Wreath from Gwynn Wasson Designs
Christmas Ribbon Wreath from Shelterness
Floral Moss Wreath from The Inspired Room
Burlap Christmas Wreath from Love of Family and Home
Clothespin Wreath from Gwenny Penny
DIY Burlap Wreath from What’s Your Home Story
Coffee Filter Wreath from Lil Luna
Berry Wreath from That What Che Said
Gift Bow Wreaths from Design Improvised
Christmas Cookie Cutter Wreath from Dollar Tree
Glam Wreath from AOL.com
Candy Cane Garland Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher
Christmas Pom Pom Wreath (source unknown)
Framed Ornament Wreath from Artsy Chicks Rule
Twine Star from Lowes
Snowflake Wreath from A Fish Who Likes Flowers
Other DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decor
Dollar Tree Christmas Snow Scene from Prudent Penny Pincher
Christmas Snow Village from Confessions of a Plate Addict
Silver Faux Fruit (source unknown)
Decorative Fruit + Silver and White Glitter ($1.50 Walmart) + White Spray Paint + Spray Adhesive
Snowman Door from The Creative Stamper Spot
Snowflake Curtains from HGTV.com
Window Ornament Decoration (source unknown)
Assorted Round Ornaments + White Curling Ribbons + Large Bow
Wrapping Paper Cabinets from Country Living
Gift Bow Cabinets (source unknown)
Dining Room Chandelier Decorations from House of Noise
Falling Snow from Pinterest
Cotton Balls + Fishing Line
Lighted Burlap Garland from Create Craft Love
Snowman Bowl from Rosyscription
Dollar Store Fishbowls Snowman from Smart School House
Doily Christmas Basket (2:53 in the video tutorial) from Youtube
Winter Vases from Taryn Whiteaker
Christmas Candy Vase from Good Housekeeping
Dollar Store Framed Reindeer from Saved by Love Creations
Christmas Apothecary Jars (source unknown)
If you happen to already have some glass jars around the house then this is an easy decor idea. Just buy some gift bows, candy canes and ornaments from Dollar Tree. If you don’t have the jars, you could find some at a thrift store for under $5.
Giant Craft Stick Snowflakes from Crafty Nest
Glitter Globe from Camille Styles
Mason Jar Christmas Snow Globe from Fox Hollow Cottage
Pine Cone Christmas Trees from Scissors and Spoons
Rustic Christmas Balls from Splash of Something
Centerpiece DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decor
Snowy Mason Jar from Deco Art
Joy Bottle Centerpiece (source unknown)
Wood Letters + Red Acrylic Paint + Burlap Ribbon + Wine Bottles + White Spray Paint + Christmas Ribbon
Rustic Christmas Mason Jars (source unknown)
White Chalk Paint + Mason Jar + Christmas Pick + Twine
Snowy Bottles Christmas Display from Cleverly Inspired
Candy Cane Centerpiece from Living Well Spending Less
Ornament Centerpiece from Midwest Living
Mini Tree DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decor
Ornament Mini Christmas Tree from One Project Closer
Silver Spoon Christmas Tree from High Styler Style
Peppermint Mini Christmas Tree from One Project Closer
Mason Jar Christmas Tree from Country Living
Table DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decor
Gold Dipped Holiday Glasses from Momtastic
Monogrammed Place Card (source unknown)
Glittery Letters ($0.98 each at Walmart) + Pinecones
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
Holiday Shakers from Country Living
Holiday Tiered Serving Tray (source unknown)
Glass Taper Candleholder + Various Plastic Christmas Plates + Red Charger + E6000 Glue
Snowman Spoons (source unknown)
Wooden Spoons + White Spray Paint + Black & Orange Acrylic Paint
Cheryl Kelley says
I love this store, I go at lest 2 times a month. I enjoy the the crafty things you can do with some of the products. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, Cheryl Kelley
prudentpennypincher.com says
Thank you Cheryl. I love it too! So many cool things to find for great prices 🙂
Empressolivia says
Wonderful ideas
Mamamojo says
THANK YOU SO MUCH
FOR ALL YOUR VERY CREATIVE IDEAS. I LOOK FORWARD TO TRYING THESE FOR GIFTS THIS YEAR.
Kay says
Thank you for the ideas !!!
Maria says
I would like to know where I can get giftboxes that you show. Instead of using a basket . I appreciate your help.
prudentpennypincher.com says
Hi Maria, you can get Christmas gift boxes at Dollar Tree. They have a large assortment in various sizes. Here’s a link to some on the Dollar Tree website.
Nicole Lowe says
I loved seeing so many different ideas in this particular pin. I will be making my list and “checking it twice” for decor and gift ideas! Thanks so much!
Glenda Pritchard says
I just visited your site today. You have great idea’s. Looking forward to trying some of them.
Belinda aka (B) says
My first time to visit your website. Lots of great ideas, I look forward to trying some of them.
Thank B
Alyssa carlson says
This is amazing and you are awesome Haha so many ideas for making Christmas decorations affordable and cute!!
Joetta Johnston says
Love the angels made out of the plastic wine glasses they are so easy to make and with flickering tea lite the glows beautfuly. For
Diane P Anderson says
Wow! What a great selection of ideas. I can see using several ideas right away. They are simple yet effective. Thanks a lot for this post.
Christyisrc says
Great ideas.
BERNICE says
Thank you for sharing these beautiful and creative ideas for Christmas. I am excited to try them. Wal-Mart will be the only place here in Hawaii that I would find most of these items or a thrift store. Merry Christmas to you.
Annie says
WOW! I’m on Christmas Craft Overload!! Can’t wait to run out to the Dollar tree!
Val says
Wow! I am so excited to start some of these awesome décor ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Abby says
Wow I love all of these!!! Simply great ideas!
Scarlet says
So many fun diy christmas decor ideas! And I like knowing they are inexpensive since they are from the dollar store. I like the snowflake curtains you mentioned best.
Tonya Pinkston says
I was wondering about the Dollar Tree Christmas stars ornaments door hanger. I keep looking at it and I can’t see how it is attached. E6000, hot glue, fishing line? I have several of these from last year that I used for a New Year’s Eve party. This is actually quite lovely.
prudentpennypincher.com says
I would lay the snowflakes out on the floor to form a pattern. Then, use a hot glue gun to glue the edges together where the snowflakes overlap and use a string or fishing line for hanging by attaching it with hot glue to either side of one of the top snowflakes.
Hope that helps,
Stephy