It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The season of magic, laughter, and sparkly decorations is upon us. But wait! Before you max out your credit card on pricey holiday decor, hold your sleigh bells. We’ve rounded up 25 affordable holiday decor hacks that are so easy to DIY, you’ll wonder why you ever shopped retail. Ready to deck the halls (on a budget)? Let’s go!
1. Pine Cone Elf Ornaments
Gather some pine cones, tiny hats, and a bit of paint. Voila! You have a small army of elf ornaments to bring joy to your tree.
2. Mason Jar Snow Globes
Fill mason jars with faux snow, miniature trees, and a sprinkle of glitter. Instant winter wonderland!
3. Yarn Wrapped Letters
Spell out festive words with cardboard letters wrapped in colorful yarn. Perfect for mantels and tabletops.
4. Cinnamon Stick Candle Holders
Wrap cinnamon sticks around a pillar candle and secure with twine for a rustic, aromatic centerpiece.
5. Sock Snowmen (OMG! So CUTE!)
Turn mismatched socks into adorable snowmen with just a few craft supplies. Trust us, you won’t believe how cute these are!
6. Wine Cork Reindeer
Save those wine corks! Add pipe cleaners and small pompoms to create charming reindeer ornaments.
7. Twinkling Terrarium
Place battery-operated fairy lights inside a clear terrarium along with some pine cones for a magical glow.
8. Holiday Card Display Frame
Transform an old frame into a festive card display with some clothespins and ribbon. Hang your favorite holiday greetings for all to see.
9. Gingerbread Garland
Make a garland out of gingerbread men and women (real or felt) to add a sweet touch to your holiday decor.
10. Jingle Bell Wreath
Thread various-sized jingle bells onto a wire to create a wreath that both decorates and jingles all the way.
11. Candy Cane Place Cards
Make your holiday table extra special with place cards made from candy canes glued together into festive shapes.
12. Snowy Mason Jar Luminaries
Coat mason jars with Epsom salt and white glue. Add tea lights for a snowy luminary effect.
13. Felt Christmas Trees
Cut out felt pieces in the shape of Christmas trees and stitch or glue them together. Perfect for a tabletop forest.
14. Glittery Candle Jars
Coat the inside of a jar with Mod Podge and glitter for a sparkly holder for your candles.
15. Rustic Twig Stars
Collect twigs and hot glue them into star shapes. Tie them with twine for a rustic, natural decoration.
16. Bottle Cap Snowflakes
Paint bottle caps white and arrange them into snowflakes for a quirky, recycled ornament.
17. Peppermint Candy Bowls
Melt peppermint candies in an oven-safe bowl to create a festive candy dish.
18. Fabric Scrap Wreath
Use leftover fabric scraps to tie around a wire wreath frame for a colorful and cozy decoration.
19. Burlap Stockings
Sew simple stockings from burlap and decorate with felt cut-outs for a farmhouse holiday look.
20. Holiday Handprint Art
Use the whole family’s handprints to create reindeer, Santas, or Christmas trees on canvas. A keepsake for years to come.
21. Book Page Trees
Fold and glue old book pages into cone shapes to make vintage-inspired paper trees.
22. Jingle Bell Napkin Rings
String jingle bells onto wire or ribbon and cinch around napkins for a merry table setting.
23. Pom-pom Garland
Make pom-poms from yarn and string them together for a fluffy, colorful garland.
24. Wine Glass Candleholders
Turn wine glasses upside down, place a small ornament inside the bowl, and use the base as a candleholder.
25. Coffee Filter Snowflakes
Cut and dye coffee filters into intricate snowflakes to hang in your windows or on your tree.
We hope you’ve found these ideas delightfully inspiring and budget-friendly! At homespir, our mission is to bring joy, creativity, and a personal touch to your home, especially during the holiday season. Happy crafting!
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