60 Cheap, Easy DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas That Will Sleigh Your Whole House

Turn colored pencil shavings into art with this creative Christmas card design idea. A twig trunk and a wooden star complete the 3D design. Get the details here. 

These easy-to-make cards are cute as a button! Use cards with rounded corners for a cozier, homemade look. Get the details here. 

Put your leftover corks to good use! These wine-cork reindeer are finished off with twig legs, antlers and cute, red pompom noses. Get the details here. 

Use tiny pompoms to transform plain pinecones into festive ornaments. Get the details here.

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Cotton balls and red paper cutouts create a cute, easy-to-assemble Santa-themed card. Get the details here. 

These candy cane reindeer with googly eyes and squiggly pipe cleaner antlers have plenty of personality. Get the details here. 

If you have some old road maps lying around, repurpose them by decoupaging them onto clear plastic ornaments. Accessorize with a miniature Santa's sleigh and reindeer decals. Get the details here. 

These playful snowman place settings are a fun way to make your Christmas table even more festive. Get the details here. 

This fun, temporary "fireplace" is created with cardboard boxes, white paper and rectangles of brick-colored paper. Get the details here. 

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These adorable mini-Christmas trees would make great table decorations for Christmas dinner. They can be easily created using old corks and sprigs from a pine or fir tree. Get the details here. 

These orange and clove tea light holders are so pretty and will diffuse a lovely holiday scent throughout your home. Get the details here. 

With the help of some festive paper and ribbon, toilet paper rolls can be cleverly repurposed as tiny gift boxes. Get the details here. 

Tie three candy canes together with ribbon for instantly festive place card holders. Get the details here. 

This is a cute one for the kids! Create miniature sleds using popsicle sticks and accessorize them with sprigs of needles and bells. Get the details here. 

Making candles can be really intimidating because you have to buy a whole bag or block of wax and choose the right combo of scents. However, this TikTok creator was resourceful with things he had around the house and just melted dollar-store candles to fill his new bowl candles. He then decorated them in fun wintery items to create beautiful candles. 

Check out how he did it here.

Patterned paper doilies can be transformed into a lovely, snow-covered Christmas tree centerpiece. Get the details here. 

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A few buttons and ribbons can add some whimsy to jars of holiday treats. Get the details here. 

No sewing or knitting skills are required! Create adorable pompom hats by wrapping yarn around an old paper towel or toilet paper tube. Get the details here. 

Did you stockpile pasta this year? Use up some of that farfalle by painting it red or gold and creating garlands for the Christmas tree. Get the details here. 

Set the holiday mood at home with a cute snowman decoration on your front door. Get the details here. 

A reshaped wire hanger makes a great armature for an ornament Christmas wreath. Get the details here. 

This easy and fast DIY decorating idea is possibly one of the cheapest on this list. All you need is a lot of thick, red Christmas ribbon (you know, the kind you'd wrap a present with). Mark the middle of your front door and where the ribbon should cross, and boom! You have a front door as pretty as a present. 

Check out the details here.

It's a classic! Paint clothespins and accessorize with yarn scarves and pompom noses to create adorable little snowmen. Get the details here.

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Cut out paint chips to create tri-colored Christmas tree cards with a modern, minimalist vibe. Get the details here. 

Plenty of crafts use hot glue, but the glue can be the decoration itself! Paint snowflake patterns on a window using a hot glue gun, then peel them away. Get the details here.

Transform a plain pillar candle into a fancy holiday centerpiece by lining it with cinnamon sticks and holding it together with a length of burlap or ribbon. Get the details here. 

Create your own reindeer-shaped stamp using a cookie cutter and half a potato. Get the details here.

Artificial tea lights can be transformed into cute snowmen with glowing noses. Get creative with hats made of felt or earmuffs made of pipe cleaners and mini pompoms. Get the details here. 

If you have a knack for origami, try your hand at these folded Christmas tree napkins. Get the details here.

Have a flair for painting? Try your hand at some adorable woodland creature ornaments that will add a playful touch to your tree. Get the details here. 

With just some toilet paper rolls and some construction paper, you’re halfway to making an adorable Christmas village! This Christmas craft is a perfect way to bond with your elementary school aged children. This craft from @one_little_project would look great on your mantle. 

Create with a blast from the past with this 90s inspired Christmas perlerbead craft from @artkalbeads! This craft is perfect for older kids looking to beat some winter break boredom. It could also double as keychains, making it a perfect stocking stuffer! 

Clear out your sewing kit while also creating some adorable Christmas cards with this craft from @inspiremyplay. You can make trees, wreaths, and even snowmen in a multitude of colors. To add more razzle-dazzle, clip some pipe cleaners or glittery craft paper to add even more magic.

To beat some winter blues this holiday season, this Santa-focused Christmas craft is perfect for creative kiddos. Follow in @the_rural_headteacher’s footsteps, find some stones outside, and paint Santa’s face using simple non-toxic craft paints. 

These wrapped yarn ornaments from @one_little_project are so cute and so fun to make. Using yarn, glue, sewing pins, and styrofoam trays you can make beautiful homemade Christmas ornaments. They look amazing on your tree and make amazing gifts!

This craft from @muinteoirclara would look so cute around a mantlepiece or a staircase railing. To make these carol singers, all you need is some construction paper and some glue sticks. Don’t forget to add some sheet music of your favorite Christmas music to complete the look! 

If you have a bored preteen at the house, try this Christmas craft from @cltaylorauthor. Air dry clay removes the need for a hot oven so all you need is mold and paint. This Christmas craft is great for a tree or a gift for grandma! 

This Christmas craft from @leahdamon works double as an ornament for your tree and a fun activity! All you need is some string, wooden beads, white craft paint, and a Sharpie to make your snowman come to life. Use the Sharpie to create some fun faces! 

This Christmas craft by @playtime_with_immie_and_oscar is perfect to help little kids beat the winter blues! Create this melty snowman with some construction paper, googly eyes, craft paint and a footprint. Don’t forget to give your snowman a smile with a black marker!

Blow away winter boredom with this DIY mitten puzzle from @momming_a_princess! Simply cut out cardboard in a mitten shape, have your child decorate them using markers or paint, then cut out a shape in the middle like a triangle and a square. This activity will also help with logical reasoning and fine motor skills! 

Create Santa and other cute Christmas critters with this craft by @hope_earlyyears. All you need is some old wooden spoons, felt, and hot glue. Perfect for your kitchen! 

Imagine the smiles you’ll bring this Christmas season with this craft by @happytimesdayhome. Simply fold some white cardstock and have your little ones paint up some cut up paper rolls green. Then, take some hot glue, the paper roll to the card, and then draw on a tree trunk with a brown marker. Don’t forget to have your kid sign their masterpiece! 

How cute is this Christmas craft from @lizzyandlois? For this yuletide activity, you’ll need some wrapping paper, cardboard, and a pom pom garland from your local craft store. Perfect for anywhere you need a pop of Christmas cheer in your home! 

This easy DIY craft from @lookwhatmamafound would look perfect near a nativity or anywhere else that needs an angelic touch! All you need for this craft is doilies, construction paper, glue sticks, and some shimmery glitter. 

There’s no place like gnome for the holidays! These gnome ornaments from @happytimesdayhome are the perfect Christmas craft to recycle your cardboard boxes from deliveries. Plus, they are oh so cute! 

If you’re looking for a fun craft to do with your little ones, consider this one from @dsimpson666. Simply go foraging in your backyard or a nearby nature park and find a couple of perfect Christmas tree pinecones. Then, head back home and paint them with green craft paint and glitter! 

This Christmas craft from @mrsgreenartartbaby is a perfect way to recycle your paper bags from the grocery store! Simply cut a paper bag so it lies flat, draw on your design with pencil or chalk, then paint over with craft paint. To give it a little extra pop consider using neon colors! 

Make your holidays sparkle without having to worry about burnt out bulbs with this garland inspired by twinkling Christmas lights. According to @craftymumofgirls, cut some cardstock into bauble shapes and color them in using watercolor paints. Once dry, punch a hole into the top and use some string and make them into a garland! 

It’s always the thought that counts! Inspired by @mrsgreenartartbaby, take some old wrapping paper and some paints and let your creativity take over. Your gifter will love their personal touch to your Christmas gift! 

Create your own community of snow people without all of the icy mess with this adorable winter craft from @ecocraftkids. All you need for this fun indoor activity is some cut up paper and glue sticks. As an added bonus, this fun Christmas craft also fosters fine motor skills and focus! 

Make use of any extra cardboard lying around with this cute craft idea from @abbyteh. Cardboard, cotton balls, construction paper, googly eyes, and a single red pompom are all you need to recreate this kid-friendly craft idea. 

Transform cheap, cone-shaped party hats (look for some at a discount or dollar store!) into adorable, Christmas tree-themed partywear, like @mrsgreenartartbaby did. Cut strips of fringed paper and glue or tape them in place around each hat, adding different colored layers as you work your way up toward the point. Finish it off with a star!

Transform playful paper straws into the cutest little Christmas tree craft you’ve ever seen with just a few snips with scissors, plus some glue to hold the whole craft together—like this idea from @craftsbycourt. 

Turn empty toilet paper rolls into a slew of fun character friends. Start by painting your base coat and facial accents and allow it to dry completely, then accessorize by gluing on cotton balls, pompoms, buttons, or whatever else you desire to complete the look. Check out this pic shared by @_tigertribe_ for inspo.