I love Christmas, but I don't love how much decorations cost. You could spend a month's salary on decking out your house. Instead of going broke, why not make your own DIY Christmas decorations? There are tons of great ideas that will only cost you a couple of dollars. Here are some inspirational ideas. Click the link for the how-to. Here's to having the best looking house on the block.
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1. Front Door Ribbon
Source: blog.kensingtonfurniture.com
This fast and easy decor for your front door looks festive and is way cheaper than a wreath.
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2. Snowflake Door Hanging
Source: thebudgetmom.com
You can buy these plastic snowflakes at any dollar store and then you can simply use hot glue to connect them.
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3. Epsom Salt in the Bottom of Cylinder Vases
Source: pinterest.com
The salt looks a little like snow and you can top it with Christmas bulbs for an inexpensive decoration everyone will love.
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4. Snowy Branches
Source: motanuhomedecorideas.xyz
All you need to make this is some glass glitter, which you can glue to branches from your own backyard.
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5. Simple Greens and Candles
Source: evolutionofstyleblog.com
You can find cheap candle holders like these at the dollar store. Fill them with inexpensive candles and fake greens for a festive holiday look.
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6. Painted Santa Logs
Source: snowmancrafts.co
Raid your firewood pile to get the supplies to make these adorable Santa friends.
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7. Outdoor Christmas Planters
Source: designeddecor.com
A few leftover boughs from your tree and a couple of bulbs and you have the perfect outdoor Christmas decor.
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8. Branches in Jars
Source: domainehome.com
When you trim your Christmas tree, save the branches and stick them in vases or jars with a couple of small ornaments.
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9. DIY EASY Origami Christmas Trees
Source: blog.birdsparty.com
These are super easy to make and look great scattered all over the house.
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10. Simple Noel Sign
Source: onekindesign.com
Isn't this cute? And it's so inexpensive to make!
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11. Use Your Fruit Basket
Source: martysmusings.net
Put your fruit somewhere else and then fill your basket with evergreen scraps, berries and pinecones.
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12. Snowy Pinecone Candle Jars
Source: craftriver.com
Not only are these really easy to make, but they'll only cost you a couple of dollars.
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13. Fill Old Lanterns
Source: onsuttonplace.com
Fill a couple of old lanterns with ornaments and add a bow for a cheap and unique Christmas decoration for your table.
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14. Nature's Christmas Decoration
Source: knickoftime.net
You can probably find the branches and pinecones in your backyard or the park, making this a super affordable decor idea.
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15. Use What You Have
Source: evolutionofstyleblog.com
Raid your cabinets for festive looking containers that you can fill with candles and winter greens.
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16. Use Those Old Wine Bottles
Source: christianpf.com
What a great way to use the wine bottles sitting in your recycling bin!
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17. Festive Painted Bottles
Source: woohome.com
Here's another fun way to make use of your empty wine bottles. Cute, right?
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18. Adorable DIY Rustic Felt Christmas Trees
Source: littlehouseoffour.com
You can make a ton of these without going broke. Perfect!
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19. JOY on the Wall
Source: onsuttonplace.com
This is totally cute and super easy to do without having to spend a bunch of money.
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20. DIY Lettered Pallet Sign
Source: theturquoisehome.com
You can easily customize this to say whatever Christmas message means the most to you.
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21. Beautiful Christmas Tree on the Wall
Source: apartmenttherapy.com
This is cheap and saves space. What more could you ask for?
What's your favorite way to decorate for the holidays? Will you be using any of these ideas?
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