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Shop-bought Christmas decorations can instantly get you more in the Christmas spirit, but they can sometimes feel like a bit of an unnecessary expense.
After all, for the remaining 11 months of the year they just sit in a box in your attic gathering dust! That’s why these frugal handmade Christmas decorations are such a great idea.
Handmade Christmas decorations will:
- Help you save money this Christmas
- Create special memories with your family
- Keep the kids entertained once they’ve finished school for the holidays!
Below are 18 beautiful handmade Christmas decorations to try making this year and save your money for more fun with your family during the holidays!
18 Handmade Christmas Decorations Ideas
We just love these super cute paper mâché baubles - you can make them any size you like and decorate however you want - they're simple, fun and make great keepsakes.
There is something about the fun created by decorating a tabletop with DIY Cone Christmas trees. Decorating your own cone tree is the most fun and a frugal way to make your decor match without spending a fortune.
All you need is an old sweater and some Christmas cookie cutters to make these simple sweater ornaments.
If you love rustic décor, you will absolutely adore this burlap ribbon Christmas tree craft. Most of the supplies can be found at your local dollar store making it a budget-friendly craft as well.
A quick, easy and affordable Christmas decor that can be used as a centrepiece on your table or as a simple decor around your home.
Try this super cute snowman luminaries with your kids - such an easy DIY handmade Christmas decoration idea!
Dress up your Christmas tree with these natural beeswax ornaments! These handmade Christmas decorations look absolutely beautiful.
In addition to being budget-friendly, this Mason Jar Snow Candle Holder is also fun and quick for instant gratification! And if you need supplies, the Dollar Tree carries most of the materials needed for this DIY Christmas Decoration.
These beautiful beach handmade Christmas decorations will add a unique and interesting look to your Christmas tree this year - and are very frugal to make!
Using upcycled corks, this wine cork decor is a cool and clever handmade Christmas decoration that your guests will love and your kids will have great fun making (plus - it gives you an excuse to start drinking that wine in the evenings!).
Easy and beautiful rustic pinecone heart ornaments on the budget.
This DIY wall-hanging can just as easily be turned into a Christmas-themed craft by adding more festive colours or even weaving fairy lights into the wool!
This beautiful Dollar Tree Christmas Mailbox Decor can simply be made using tin mini mailboxes from the Dollar Tree. It makes a great festive centerpiece to add to you holiday decor.
These Homemade Dog Paw Print Ornaments are so easy to make! All you need is a few ingredients that you are likely to already have like salt and flour. Dogs (or cats) will love being included in the Christmas fun!
The creator of this beautiful wreath made it for free by foraging materials from the garden!
Create a gorgeous DIY Christmas Duster Wreath easily and for less than a premade Christmas wreath would cost.
This easy and fun kid-friendly pipe cleaner Christmas trees craft is an easy and fun project to make together this holiday season!
This ornament is easy for kids of any age to make and turns into a keepsake for years to come!