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Here are 35 of the best DIY Christmas decorations ideas to make for yourself and treasure forever. Nothing is more heart-warming than a homemade crafted Christmas decoration made with love.
HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
We always try and make at least one batch of homemade Christmas decorations at home each year, so we’ve built up quite a collection of homemade decorations.
My main focus is always on easy to make Christmas decorations, because I am no genius when it comes to crafting.
So, here’s my roundup of some of the easiest, loveliest decorations to make this Christmas. Make them by yourself or with your kids.
Also, before you get started, if you’re planning for your baby’s first Christmas… you might like to take a look at my roundup of gorgeous unique Christmas tree ornaments that can be personalised to mark the special day that is your baby’s first Christmas.
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EASY HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
PAPIER MACHÉ DECORATIONS
Paper maché is particularly great for making Christmas decorations with young children and toddlers.
Here are some fab ideas to get you crafting with paper maché.
PAPER MACHÉ CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION
This is a brilliant Christmas decoration to make with toddlers and young children. Paper maché is such a sensory delight for little hands. Find out how over on Buggy and Buddy.
PAPIER MACHÉ TREE DECORATION
This is a super simple papier mache Christmas tree bauble idea from Craft & Creativity.
CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS
Children’s Christmas tree decorations are particularly lovely additions to a family Christmas tree.
I also think that tree decorations can be a lovely homemade gift.
Speaking of which, if you’re looking for inspiration for homemade Christmas gifts, read my list of 100 ideas for easy to make homemade gifts.
Here’s a selection of ideas for simple Christmas tree decorations to make.
SCENTED SALT DOUGH CHRISTMAS GARLAND
Now these Christmas scented salt dough garlands from Rainy Day Mum are great for kids to make. Find out how to make them in our Easy Christmas Crafts to Keep Kids Occupied post.
TEA LIGHT SNOWMAN TREE DECORATIONS
How clever is this? One Little Project uses faux tea lights to create super cute snowman tree decorations that light up (safely!). Find out how to make your own over on One Little Project.
PIERNICZKI: GINGERBREAD COOKIE DECORATIONS
Gingerbread Cookies – Ren Behan … we made these last year and they are fantastic!
YARN WRAPPED STAR TREE ORNAMENT
There is a very easy to follow tutorial for these gorgeous, West Elm yarn wrapped ornament inspired star baubles over on Live Laugh Rowe
YARN WRAPPED RINGS
Yarn Wrapped Rings – Christopher and Tia Time
WOVEN CHRISTMAS HEART TREE DECORATIONS
Woven Christmas hearts from Danish blogger Radmegan
HANDMADE PAPER CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Here’s a list of ideas and how to make paper Christmas decorations. Paper can be a really cost-effective way to craft homemade Christmas decorations.
3D PAPER SNOWFLAKES
There’s a lovely tutorial for making these gorgeous 3D paper snowflakes over on Lea Griffith
DIY PAPER SANTA AND REINDEER GARLAND – FREE TEMPLATE
Download your free template for this gorgeous Santa and reindeer paper garland over on The Proper Blog.
DIY PAPER LANTERN ADVENT CALENDAR
This paper lantern advent calendar is so beautiful that it is both hard to believe it is just paper and that it is homemade.
But it is and you can find out how to make one over on The House That Lars Built.
DIY PAPER HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
Sometimes simplicity is perfection. That’s how I feel about these gorgeous simple white paper house Christmas ornaments. Find out how to make them over on Lea Griffith.
WOODEN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Wood is such a lovely tactile material to craft with. Here is a roundup of lovely wooden decoration ideas to craft and make at home.
BALSA WOOD CHRISTMAS TREES
These little balsa wood Christmas trees are really easy to make Christmas decorations. Find out how over on Lea Griffiths.
MINI DIY WOODEN CHRISTMAS TREES
If you like simple geometric shapes you will love these minimal wooden Christmas trees.
WOODEN POPSICLE STICK STARS
This is a great Christmas craft to get the kids making. They’ll be able to follow a really easy step-by-step tutorial and make these lovely DIY stars from wooden popsicle sticks. Find the tutorial over on A Girl And A Glue Gun.
WASHI TAPE WREATH
This washi tape wreath is also in my roundup of brilliant washi tape Christmas decoration how-tos and tutorials. See the roundup by clicking here.
NATURAL CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS
It’s always lovely to bring nature into the home, especially during the festive holiday season. Here are some great craft ideas for using things you’ve foraged to create gorgeous homemade Christmas decorations.
RUSTIC TWIG ORNAMENTS
This is a lovely and easy to follow tutorial for creating rustic twig ornaments over on Simple As That.
TWIGGY STAR AND RAFFIA CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Beautifully simple twiggy stars.
HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS BAUBLES
Here are some ideas for DIY Christmas baubles.
It can be so much fun once you know how to make your own Christmas baubles.
BOTANICAL CHRISTMAS BAUBLE
This gorgeous bauble is from my Dollar store Christmas DIY decorations roundup.
Click through to see 10 gorgeous ideas for decorations that are both easy to make and super cheap.
EASY PAPER BAUBLE TUTORIAL VIDEO
Follow Maggy from Red Ted Art’s easy tutorial to make some delightful paper Christmas baubles.
HOMEMADE SCENTED ORNAMENTS
You can also find this gorgeous scented Christmas ornament tutorial in my roundup of gorgeous ways to fill your home with the scent of Christmas.
HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS WREATHS
A Christmas wreath is a beautiful way to welcome guests and visitors to your home. Here are some easy to make wreaths that will look like you've spent hours making them - when you haven't!
EMBROIDERY HOOP CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Just look at what you can make using embroidery hoops!! So much easier than embroidering with them!!!
I love all of these Great ideas!
I like your Outdoor And Indoor Yarn Decorations For Christmas ,Its Awesome Images . I’ll Definitely try it on this Christmas.
Regards Prince…
What a great list of christmas decorations, very nice! thanks for hosting this excellent selections of decors. I also love decorating, especially christmas tree, that’s why I featured some of the best Christmas tree decorating ideas that hopefully you may also find useful. Happy Holidays, ya’ll!
Anne Walker
I love all of these ornament ideas!
What a great list of Christmas decorations. Definitely pinning this one.
These are GREAT ideas! I’m so going to make a bunch of them!!!! Pining!
xoxo
Cami
what a lovely range of crafts thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments
Thanks for the link up!! Love these Christmas ideas and what a wonderful opportunity to pin, pin, pin! So glad you shared this post on my Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. It’s a gem.
Blessings,
Sinea
Ducks ‘n a Row
Thanks for all the great ideas!
What a great roundup! Pinned! I popped over from Project Inspired– thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Love those button snowmen and paper dahlias! Thanks so much for including several of my Christmas ornaments today, I love Christmas! 🙂
Wow lots of great ideas xx
I have several different ones that I want to pin that look like so much fun to make! Thanks for putting together such a fabulous list and sharing it. Visiting from Marvelous Monday 🙂
Thanks for including my post, Alice 🙂