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    Home » Holidays » Christmas » 150 DIY Rustic Christmas Decorations

    150 DIY Rustic Christmas Decorations

    Published: Nov 10, 2023 · Modified: Sep 25, 2024 by Stephy 5 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Give your home a warm and cozy rustic makeover for the holidays with these DIY rustic Christmas decorations.

    100 Best Rustic DIY Christmas Decorations

    Deck your halls with the cozy charm home on a budget with these DIY Christmas decorations. There are both indoor and DIY outdoor Christmas decorations to choose from.

    From rustic Christmas wreath ideas to Christmas centerpieces, there is a sleigh full of Christmas crafts to bring some old-fashioned holiday spirit to every corner of your home. Whether you are looking for Christmas mantel decor ideas or Christmas porch decorations, there are plenty of rustic decorations for inspiration that will transform your home into a winter wonderland – both inside and out!

    These DIY projects are made with natural elements like pine cones, burlap, scrap wood, and evergreen branches that blend seamlessly with the rustic charm style and can be made for a fraction of the cost of store-bought holiday decorations. These rustic home decor ideas make festive and fun Christmas wood crafts and Christmas crafts for adults.

    So grab your glue gun and crafting supplies, and let’s turn your home into a rustic holiday wonderland one project at a time!

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    Indoor Rustic Christmas Decorations

    Wall Art and Decor Ideas

    Rustic Christmas Woodland Sign

    Winter Woodland Sign from Blooming Homestead

    DIY Light Up Sign

    DIY Light Up Sign from The American Patriette

    Joy Christmas Wall Art

    Joy Wall Art from Ana White

    rustic Christmas Star wall decoration

    Ribbon Star Wall Decor from Beyond the Picket Fence

    Rustic Pallet Christmas Tree

    Rustic Pallet Christmas Tree from Her Tool Belt

    Wall Mounted Advent Calendar

    Wall Mounted Advent Calendar from The DIY Dreamer

    Deer Head String Art 

    Deer Head String Art from Clean and Sensible

    rustic Reindeer christmas Wall Art

    Reindeer Wall Art from DIY Network

    Candles & Centerpieces

    Mini Christmas Tree Rustic Wood Box Centerpiece

    Mini Trees in a Box from The North End Loft

    Snowy Pinecone Luminaries

    Snowy Pinecone Luminaries from Crafts by Amanda

    Snowy Mason Jar 

    Snowy Mason Jar from Deco Art

    Rustic Mason Jars (source unknown)

    Burlap Evergreen Candle

    Burlap Evergreen Candle (source unknown)

    Wine Bottle Candle Decorations

    Wine Bottle Candle Decorations (source unknown)
    wine glass bottles + white taper candles + twine + pine twigs

    rustic Wood Candle Holders for christmas table

    Wood Candle Holders from Marty’s Musings

    Holiday log candle Table Decorations

    Holiday Log Table Decorations from Jenna Burger

    DIY rustic Pallet Wood Christmas Centerpiece Box 

    DIY Pallet Wood Centerpiece Box from A Night Owl

    DIY Christmas Centerpiece

    Holiday Centerpiece from Shanty 2 Chic

    cinnamon stick candle holder

    Cinnamon Stick Candle (source unknown)

    Stick Candle rustic christmas decorations

    Stick Candle Decorations (source unknown)
    glass candleholder + small pillar candle + sticks

    Pinecone and Fairy Lights Vases

    Pinecone and Fairy Lights Vases (source unknown)

    Lighted Branch Rustic Vase christmas decorations

    Lighted Branch Rustic Vases (source unknown)

    Mantel Decor Ideas

    Natural Christmas Mantel with burlap stockings

    Natural Mantel from The Lily Pad Cottage

    rustic Woodland Christmas Mantel with wooden joy sign

    Woodland Mantel from Cherished Bliss

    rustic White Christmas Mantel

    White Rustic Mantel from The Lily Cottage

    rustic lit up christmas Mantel with burlap stockings

    Cozy Elegant Mantel from All Things Beautiful

    O Come Let Us Adore Him sign on mantel

    O Come Let Us Adore Him Mantel from The Kim Six Fix

    Cozy Country Christmas Mantel

    Cozy Country Holiday Mantel from Love Create Celebrate

    Brown and Red Rustic Reindeer Christmas Mantel Decorations

    Brown and Red Reindeer Mantel Decorations from The Kim Six Fix

    Lush Greenery Christmas Mantel

    Lush Evergreen Mantel from HGTV (via Pinterest Video)

    Rustic Glam Christmas Mantel and Tree Decorations

    Glam Mantel and Tree Decorations from Yellow Bliss Road

    Snowy Woodland Mantel

    Snowy Woodland Mantel from 2 Ladies and a Chair

    Rustic Woodsy Christmas Mantel with christmas barn

    Woodsy Mantel from Creative Ambitions

    Reindeer Mantel and Let It Snow Banner

    Reindeer Mantel and Let It Snow Banner from Brandi Sawyer

    Vintage Christmas Mantel

    Vintage Holiday Mantel from My Blessed Life

    Rustic Christmas Mantel Decorations

    Country Mantel Decorations (source unknown)

    Rustic Merry Christmas Mantel with stockings hanging

    Merry Christmas Sign Mantel (source unknown)

    rustic christmas Mantel with wood sign and greenery garland

    Wood Sign for the Mantel (source unknown)

    rustic Wood Clock Advent Calendar for Christmas


    Wood Clock Advent Calendar from Thrifty and Chic

    Noel Mantel

    Noel Mantel from Time for Fashion

    No Sew Joy Banner

    No Sew Joy Banner from Stone Gable

    Other Rustic Christmas Decorations

    rustic christmas tree card holder

    Wooden Card Holder from Prudent Penny Pincher

    Merry Mail Card Holder

    Merry Mail Card Holder (source unknown)
    pallet wood + wood stain + hammer & nails + wood glue + twine + clothespins + acrylic paint + stencils + ribbon

    Wood Christmas Tree Decoration for the Wall

    Wood Tree Decoration for the Wall (source unknown)

    Pretty Burlap Garland Tutorial

    Pretty Burlap Garland Tutorial from Simply Notable

    Lighted Burlap Garland

    Lighted Burlap Garland from Create Craft Love

    Rustic Christmas Wood Nativity Statue

    Wooden Nativity Statue Craft from Sugar Bee Crafts

    Pinecone Garland

    Pinecone Garland from The Sweetest Occasion

    rustic Twig christmas Garland

    Twig Garland (source unknown)

    DIY Twine Balls

    DIY Twine Balls from Splash of Something

    Rustic Christmas Burlap Candy Cane Decoration

    Burlap Candy Cane (source unknown)

    Photo Stocking Hangers 

    Photo Stocking Hangers from Shanty 2 Chic

    Rustic Stocking Holder

    Rustic Stocking Holder from Honey Bear Lane

    Burlap Christmas Stockings

    Burlap Stockings from My Love of Style

    DIY Ornament Tree 

    DIY Ornament Tree Decorations from Shanty 2 Chic

    Wooden Tiered Tray Decorations

    Wooden Tiered Tray Decorations (source unknown)

    rustic Christmas Ladder

    Holiday Ladder from Craftberry Bush
    Tutorial for how to make the ladder: $10 Blanket Ladder

    Outdoor Christmas Decorations

    rustic pallet christmas Tree

    Pallet Tree from Jolene’s Crafting

    rustic christmas Reindeer Logs

    Reindeer Logs from Designer Trapped

    Rustic Wood Block Christmas Gifts

    Rustic Wooden Block Gifts from Daily Dose of DIY

    Pallet Candles

    Pallet Candles from Hometalk

    Rustic Reclaimed Wood Christmas Tree

    Reclaimed Wood Tree from Funky Junky Interiors

    Rustic Christmas Wood Snowmen Decorations

    Wood Snowmen Decorations from Crafty Morning

    Fence Post Snowmen

    Fence Post Snowmen (source unknown)

    Holiday Faux Planter Crate

    Holiday Faux Planter Crate from To Work with My Hands

    rustic scrap wood lantern decorations

    Scrap Wood Lantern Decorations from Diva of DIY

    Mason Jar Lights

    Mason Jar Lights from All Things Heart and Home

    Galvanized holiday Basket

    Galvanized Holiday Basket from The Polo House

    wood Pallet Christmas Tree

    Pallet Christmas Tree from Making It in the Mitten

    rustic wood Giant Star Christmas decoration

    $5 Wood Giant Star from Little Bit Funky

    Outdoor Rustic Glam Decorations 

    Outdoor Rustic Glam Decorations from Ribbons and Glue

    tage Sled with Evergreen and Pinecone Embellishments

    Vintage Sled with Evergreen and Pinecone Embellishments (source unknown)

    rustic Wood Pallet Tree with Christmas Ornaments

    Pallet Tree with Ornaments from Buzz Mills

    Wreaths for the Front Door

    Rustic Burlap and Pinecone Hanging Lamp Post Christmas Decoration

    Burlap and Pinecone Hanging Lamp Post Decoration (source unknown)

    Rustic Burlap Christmas Wreath

    Burlap Wreath from Love of Family and Home

    DIY Rustic Burlap Christmas Wreath

    DIY Burlap Wreath from What’s Ur Home Story

    Snowy Pinecone Wreath

    Snowy Pinecones and Berries Wreath from BHG.com

    Twine Star rustic christmas decoration for the front door

    Twine Star from Lowes

    Joy Door Hanger

    Joy Door Hanger from 20 Northora

    Rustic Burlap Christmas Wreath

    Rustic Burlap Wreath from Titi Crafty

    Little House Greenery Rustic Christmas Wreath 

    Little House Greenery Wreath from Life is a Party

    Easy One Hour Pinecone Wreath

    Easy One Hour Pinecone Wreath from Remodelaholic

    Mason Jar Lid Ornament Wreath 

    Mason Jar Lid Ornament Wreath from Funky Junky Interiors

    wood slice wreath

    Wood Slice Wreath from The Frugal Homemaker

    Rustic Christmas Tree Decorations

    rustic burlap Christmas tree

    Dream Tree Challenge from Make It Love It

    Rustic Christmas Tree Decorations

    Rustic Tree Decorations from Kristine In Between

    Woodsy Burlap Tree

    Woodsy Burlap Tree from The Lily Pad Cottage

    Christmas Tree Reveal 

    Christmas Tree Reveal from Shanty 2 Chic

    Rustic Christmas Tree

    $30 Rustic Christmas Tree from The Crazy Craft Lady

    No Sew Burlap Skirt

    No Sew Burlap Skirt from The Thinking Closet

    Rustic Christmas Ornaments

    Mini Deer Wood Pallet Ornament

    Mini Deer Pallet Ornament from Love Create Celebrate

    DIY Rustic Christmas Wood Scrap Ornament

    Rustic Scrap Wood Ornament from Dream Design DIY

    Pinecone with a Bow Ornament

    Pinecone Bow Ornament from Make It Love It

    Rustic Etched Birch Snowflake Christmas Ornament

    Etched Snowflake Ornament from Design Mom

    Rustic Twig Snowflake Christmas Ornament

    Twig Snowflake Ornament from U Create Crafts

    jenga christmas ornaments craft

    Jenga Ornaments from The Crazy Craft Lady

    Mason Jar Lid Ornaments

    Mason Jar Lid Ornaments from Clean and Sensible

    rustic plaid christmas ornament

    Plaid Ornaments (source unknown)
    plaid fabric scraps + foam ball + pins + red ribbon for hanging

    Twig Snowflake Ornament

    Twig Snowflake Ornament (source unknown)

    Rustic Flannel Star Ornament 

    Rustic Flannel Star Ornament from Artsy Creations

    Jute Twine Christmas Ornaments

    Jute Ornaments from Diva of DIY

    Christmas Chalkboard Art Ornaments

    Chalkboard Art Ornaments from Clean and Sensible

    Mini Woodland Wreath Ornament

    Mini Woodland Wreath Ornament from Thrifty and Chic

     Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament

    Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament from Serendipity Refined

    Glitter Twine Ball Ornament

    Glitter Twine Ball Ornament from The Thinking Closet

    Clothespin Snowflake Ornament

    Clothespin Snowflake Ornament from By Stephanie Lynn

    Rustic Twine Wreath Christmas Ornaments

    Twine Wreath Ornaments from Love Create Celebrate

    Twine Candy Cane Ornaments

    Candy Cane Ornaments from Anna Wight Design

    Frosted Pinecone Ornament

    Glittery Pinecone Ornament from Miss Mustard Seed

    Acorn Cap Ornamen

    Acorn Cap Ornament from Sweet Something Design

    rustic Music Christmas Ornament

    Music Ornament (source unknown)

    Rustic Angel Christmas Tree Topper

    Rustic Angel Tree Topper from Etsy

    Stamped Burlap Ornaments

    Stamped Burlap Ornaments from Bliss Bloom

    Wood Star Marquee Tree Topper

    Wood Star Marquee Tree Topper from Baby Savers

    Patchwork Star rustic christmas decoration for the tree

    Patchwork Stars from Made to Be A Momma

    Rustic Fabric Christmas Ornament

    Fabric Ornament from Shanty 2 Chic

    Rustic Christmas Decorations FAQ

    How to decorate country style for Christmas?

    Here are some ideas to transform your home into a cozy country Christmas retreat:
    Natural Elements are Your Best Friends: Start with nature’s bounty. Think pinecones, evergreen branches, holly berries, and wood. You can create stunning centerpieces, garlands, and wreaths using these items.
    Soft Lighting: Soft, warm lighting is the heart of country-style decor. Use string lights, candles, and lanterns to create a gentle, welcoming glow. Opt for vintage-style lights or mason jar lanterns for an extra touch of country charm.
    Rustic Textures: Add layers of comfort with rustic textures. This could be through burlap tablecloths, chunky knit throws, buffalo check pillows, or plaid ribbons. Use these fabrics for table settings, throw pillows, blankets, or even your tree skirt to add a festive, country flair.
    DIY Decorations: Embrace DIY decor because it adds a homemade touch that’s perfect for country-style decorations. This could be anything from hand-made ornaments and simple mason jar centerpieces to scrap wood signs and DIY wreaths made from natural elements. There are over a hundred different DIY projects here for inspiration.
    Vintage and Antique Accents: Incorporate vintage and antique items wherever possible. This could mean decorating with old sleds, vintage skis, or classic metal Christmas signs. These pieces tell a story and add a sense of history to your décor.
    Color Palette: Use a warm and earthy color palette in your decorating. Traditional reds and greens are always in style but don’t be afraid to mix in creams, browns, and gold for a more subdued, country look.

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    Comments

    1. Chantay Carey says

      September 19, 2019 at 3:44 pm

      I wasn’t into decorating for Christmas until I had my daughter 2 years ago. Thanks for the ideas. I can’t wait to make the house festive for her and get in the holiday spirit.

      Reply
    2. Pam says

      November 19, 2018 at 1:46 pm

      May I please have the directions for the plaid fabric ornaments.

      Reply
      • prudentpennypincher.com says

        November 19, 2018 at 4:17 pm

        Hi Pam,

        here is a tutorial that shows you how to make a plaid fabric Christmas ornament: https://www.onsuttonplace.com/diy-red-buffalo-plaid-christmas-ornament/

        Reply
    3. Maritza says

      October 09, 2018 at 4:46 am

      Nice

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 23, 2020 at 5:06 am

        So many beautiful ideas. Thank you.

        Reply

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