--- title: "Budget Holiday Decor Tips for Girls with a Tight Wallet ..." description: "Front Door Ribbon; Snowflake Door Hanging; Epsom Salt in the Bottom of Cylinder Vases; Snowy Branches; Simple Greens and Candles; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/budget-holiday-decor-tips-for-girls-with-a-tight-wallet/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-05-25" --- # Budget Holiday Decor Tips for Girls with a Tight Wallet ... 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. ## 1. Front Door Ribbon ![red, room, furniture, interior design, christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zr/fl/iwghx66o5846d6ded3654770996195_596x937.jpg) Source: [blog.kensingtonfurniture.com](https://blog.kensingtonfurniture.com/kensington-furniture-style-blog/10-easy-christmas-decorations-anyone-can-master) This fast and easy decor for your front door looks festive and is way cheaper than a wreath. ## 2. Snowflake Door Hanging ![christmas decoration, wheel, christmas tree, christmas, flower,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hr/cl/eu4i7nfx5846d52fba374213801282_600x914.jpg) Source: [thebudgetmom.com](https://goo.gl/ja0qHQ) You can buy these plastic snowflakes at any dollar store and then you can simply use hot glue to connect them. ## 3. Epsom Salt in the Bottom of Cylinder Vases ![green, glass, bottle, vase, lighting,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ux/lu/oz9fwztd5846d704ef5ca270074590_500x719.jpg) Source: [pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/73324300160822900/) The salt looks a little like snow and you can top it with Christmas bulbs for an inexpensive decoration everyone will love. ## 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. ## 5. Simple Greens and Candles ![candle, lighting, flower, glass, centrepiece,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fz/yt/mt4jwftv5846d53349ccf696198545_596x800.jpg) Source: [evolutionofstyleblog.com](https://www.evolutionofstyleblog.com/five-ways-to-decorate-for-holidays-on) 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. ## 6. Painted Santa Logs ![red, christmas, holiday, christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w5/ws/wusn45jv5846d788a5de9817795313_500x718.jpg) Source: [snowmancrafts.co](https://goo.gl/yhRg7X) Raid your firewood pile to get the supplies to make these adorable Santa friends. ## 7. Outdoor Christmas Planters ![flower arranging, floristry, plant, flower, christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/td/zx/vqtphw7n5846d5340d9c0949030625_600x827.jpg) Source: [designeddecor.com](https://designeddecor.com/outdoor-christmas-decorations-on-a-budget/) A few leftover boughs from your tree and a couple of bulbs and you have the perfect outdoor Christmas decor. ## 8. Branches in Jars ![flower arranging, branch, flower, christmas tree, floristry,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z7/nx/s05eoe1j5846d53513e25670866016_585x808.jpg) Source: [domainehome.com](https://www.mydomaine.com/design-and-decor-4628438) When you trim your Christmas tree, save the branches and stick them in vases or jars with a couple of small ornaments. ## 9. DIY EASY Origami Christmas Trees ![christmas tree, christmas decoration, art, OBirdsParty.com,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ps/ju/tmistol25846d5362235b799721926_600x1001.jpg) Source: [blog.birdsparty.com](https://www.blog.birdsparty.com/2015/12/diy-origami-christmas-trees-paper-tutorial-crafts-holidays.html) These are super easy to make and look great scattered all over the house. ## 10. Simple Noel Sign ![room, lighting, furniture, christmas decoration, interior design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qc/mf/u3ckubz95846d535ed277333328110_498x750.jpg) Source: [onekindesign.com](https://onekindesign.com/2013/11/22/73-brilliant-scandinavian-christmas-decorating-ideas/) Isn't this cute? And it's so inexpensive to make! ## 11. Use Your Fruit Basket ![flower arranging, flower, floristry, flora, plant,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ao/vh/zm0dyw4k5846d83714bec785038987_600x848.jpg) Source: [martysmusings.net](https://www.martysmusings.net/christmas-tree-luminaries/) Put your fruit somewhere else and then fill your basket with evergreen scraps, berries and pinecones. ## 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. ## 13. Fill Old Lanterns ![floristry, flower arranging, christmas decoration, centrepiece, lighting,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/on/eo/q04mcmu05846d53794792969462680_550x825.jpg) Source: [onsuttonplace.com](https://www.onsuttonplace.com/christmas-decor-ideas-home-tour/) Fill a couple of old lanterns with ornaments and add a bow for a cheap and unique Christmas decoration for your table. ## 14. Nature's Christmas Decoration ![tree, christmas tree, branch, christmas decoration, twig,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/c8/x6/ooe3j7in5846d8cf388a6398620250_500x750.jpg) Source: [knickoftime.net](https://knickoftime.net/2014/12/pine-cones-natures-christmas-decor.html) You can probably find the branches and pinecones in your backyard or the park, making this a super affordable decor idea. ## 15. Use What You Have ![plant, flower arranging, centrepiece, branch, flower,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rp/ex/l1f8jtjz5846d94ca4609453944638_500x751.jpg) Source: [evolutionofstyleblog.com](https://www.evolutionofstyleblog.com/five-ways-to-decorate-for-holidays-on) Raid your cabinets for festive looking containers that you can fill with candles and winter greens. ## 16. Use Those Old Wine Bottles ![centrepiece, dress, gown, flower, lighting,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tz/w4/td85ro1j5846d538d199e890298370_600x864.jpg) Source: [christianpf.com](https://seedtime.com/diy-christmas-decorating-ideas/) What a great way to use the wine bottles sitting in your recycling bin! ## 17. Festive Painted Bottles ![red, wine bottle, bottle, drinkware,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qc/cy/a12mcbi65846d538e5555453351149_600x800.jpg) Source: [woohome.com](https://www.woohome.com/diy-2/45-budget-friendly-last-minute-diy-christmas-decorations) Here's another fun way to make use of your empty wine bottles. Cute, right? ## 18. Adorable DIY Rustic Felt Christmas Trees ![tree, christmas tree, plant, christmas decoration, twig,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mw/o7/awjhgde55846d9a225d26364121601_600x827.jpg) Source: [littlehouseoffour.com](http://www.littlehouseoffour.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) You can make a ton of these without going broke. Perfect! ## 19. JOY on the Wall ![room, furniture, wall, living room, shelf,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lc/fn/gc0ys92y5846d5399ccb0088619323_550x825.jpg) Source: [onsuttonplace.com](https://www.onsuttonplace.com/joy-free-christmas-printables/) This is totally cute and super easy to do without having to spend a bunch of money. ## 20. DIY Lettered Pallet Sign ![font, art, calligraphy, llely, light,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m0/l8/hagj7sbg5846d539d3046933035692_600x900.jpg) Source: [theturquoisehome.com](https://theturquoisehome.com/diy-christmas-lettered-pallet-sign/) You can easily customize this to say whatever Christmas message means the most to you. ## 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? 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