Cheap Christmas decoration ideas are a must for our household every year! I love coming up with themes like “rustic Christmas” or a “blue Christmas” to help me pair down on decoration ideas and stay within budget.
Once you’ve created your Christmas budget, you might be wondering how you can manage holiday activities, gifts, giving, food, and travel on such a small budget. You might even be tempted to forget Christmas decor so you can spend in other categories.
However, with these cheap Christmas decoration ideas I’m about to share with you, you can still make your home cozy and cheerful for Christmas. Some of these ideas are so amazing too. I’m talking about Christmas decorations you can make yourself, table settings, wreaths, and more.
Some of these ideas are sure to knock your socks off and I’m so excited to present these to you. So, I won’t delay any further. Let’s get into these 17 cheap and easy DIY Christmas decoration that will help you save money for other things this holiday season.
17 Cheap Christmas Decoration Ideas That’ll Blow Your Mind
Christmas Unicorn Gift Bag – Tikkido
Isn’t this unicorn gift bag the cutest? Not only can you use this to package your thoughtful gifts this year, but these would be perfect for a unicorn-themed place setting. Think a little outside the box when you come up with your Christmas theme this year. It will make coming up with homemade Christmas decoration ideas that much easier.
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Miniature Christmas Card Village – What’s Up Fagans
Did you keep your Christmas cards from last year? If so, this is the perfect Christmas decoration to make yourself this year. These are so cute and definitely much cheaper than some Christmas village sets.
DIY Leopard Print Ornaments – Amber Oliver
If your cheap Christmas decoration theme involves animal prints, you’ll love this easy DIY Christmas decoration! I mean seriously, look at this! It’s so cute and the directions are really easy. Not to mention that this is super affordable compared to the animal print ornaments that I found online that aren’t even as cute as these.
DIY Mason Jar Luminaria – The Budget Decorator
I love this cheap homemade Christmas decoration idea because it adds a bit of coziness to your holiday decor. Many of these items can be found at your local dollar store, making this an incredibly budget-friendly decor idea.
DIY Mini Garland Christmas Tree – My Design Rules
Here’s another dollar store Christmas decoration idea you can make yourself. All you need is a few craft materials, some garland, and other accessories to pull this look off.
DIY Christmas Tree Wreath – Craftivity Designs
The DIY Christmas tree wreath above is probably my favorite! If your cheap Christmas decor theme is black and white, this wreath will perfectly add a nice touch to the overall theme. I also love the added pops of gold, but you can easily change those out for any color you like. Click here for some more wreath inspiration!
Paper Pinecone Ornament – The Hybrid Chick
I love any cheap Christmas decoration idea that involves using things I may already have on hand. All you would really need is some Christmas scrapbook paper, ribbon, and old ornament decor to pull this off. I’m sure I have all of those things and these paper pinecone ornaments would be a nice added touch to any cheap Christmas decoration theme.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Art – The Soccer Mom Blog
This ugly Christmas sweater art is too cute for words! I honestly wouldn’t even call this ugly, but it’s pretty cute how you can take a theme everyone loves and turn it into holiday artwork. This is a perfect homemade Christmas decoration project to add some holiday cheer to your home this year.
Frosted Pinecone Tutorial – Press Print Party
I wish I had this tutorial when I came up with my rustic Christmas decor idea a few years ago. This type of project is a perfect easy DIY Christmas decoration for any rustic theme. All you need is some pinecones from your backyard, fake snow, and ribbon. Meanwhile, folks are charging over ten bucks online for frosted pinecones. If you’re crafty enough, you may can turn this into a holiday side hustle. What do you think?
DIY Shoe Organizer Advent Calendar – The Little Frugal House
I’m sure any kid would love this DIY shoe organizer advent calendar. Too bad my three year old wouldn’t leave this alone the entire holiday season because I’d sure love to use this idea. Pack it up with some of your kid’s favorite things and I’m sure it would be a fun way for them to countdown to Christmas.
Recycled Paper Tree – Hello Nature Blog
Raise your hand if you have plenty of coupons, magazines, and paper lying around your house? If so, this is the perfect DIY Christmas tree decoration! Not only is it environmentally friendly, it’s basically free Christmas decorations. Who wouldn’t love that?
Easy Lighted Ribbon Christmas Tree – Ann’s Entitled Life
Here’s another homemade Christmas decoration idea that I’m in love with. These are so pretty and easy to make. Not to mention, incredibly affordable. If you’re looking for some cheap Christmas decoration that will add a little ambiance, these are perfect for you.
A Small Plaid Christmas Tablescape Centerpiece – Small Stuff Counts
Every holiday party has a good centerpiece and I love this one because it’s really simple to make. Plus, if you’re looking to recreate a plaid Christmas decor theme, you’ll love the added plaid touches on this one.
Mason Jar Rustic Ornament – North Country Nest
You might be noticing a trend here but I love rustic looking Christmas decor ideas. Why? Well, because rustic can be extremely cheap. You use stuff you already have on hand to add some holiday cheer. If you have some Christmas fabric and mason jar lids, you can easily make this Christmas decoration yourself. If not, the Dollar Tree and the Walmart fabric section is your friend!
Dollar Store Christmas Camper Wood Pallet Sign – Our Crafty Mom
This is another great homemade Christmas decoration idea using a wood pallet from the Dollar store. I won’t give it away and tell you how she adds the picture in there. You’ll have to go see for yourself, but this is an amazingly cute and cheap Christmas decoration idea that will be a hit this year.
DIY Inkjet Photo Transfer Wood Ornaments – South Lumina Style
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without added sentimental touches and this is a perfect cheap alternative. Personalized photo ornaments can be incredibly expensive, but not this homemade photo transfer wood ornament. For the price of one, you can make photo ornaments for the entire family, including the dog!
Mermaid Sequin Fabric Monogram Christmas Stockings – Tikkido
Last, but not in any way least is this incredible DIY stocking. If you’re going for a mermaid Christmas theme, these mermaid sequin monograms would be a perfect added touch. Seriously, these colors are gorgeous, but by making them yourself you can have any color you want. Plus, these are super affordable compared to most sequin stockings found online.
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Cheap Christmas Decoration Ideas Within Your Reach
As you can see, there’s nothing to creating your own cheap Christmas decoration ideas. You don’t have to be super crafty, nor do you need a lot of money to recreate these looks. So, if your Christmas budget is a little slim this year and you want to create a little holiday cheer, look no further than these amazing 19 homemade Christmas decoration ideas.