27 Christmas Decor DIY Ideas
It’s that time of year again! It’s time for Christmas music, decorating, and shopping!
If you’re looking for some fun and festive ideas for Christmas decor DIY, we have just the list for you.
Here are 29 Christmas Decorating Ideas to help you get your home ready for the holidays.
Many of these Christmas decor ideas are easy to do and you can use things that you already have at home.
If you’re looking for some ways to save money on Christmas decor, we have some ideas for you too.
You can make some of these DIY Christmas decorations with things you find at the dollar store.
1. Christmas Card Holder
The Christmas cards are already rolling in and I wanted a fun way to display them!
I made this DIY Christmas card holder with a piece of wood and some mini clothespins.
I stained the wood and then added some vinyl lettering to the front.
I used the words “Merry Mail” and “Happy Mail” but you could also use the names of your family members.
I added a sawtooth hanger to the back and then used some twine to attach it to the wall. I love how it turned out!
2. DIY Christmas Card Holder
If you have a lot of Christmas cards coming in, you’re going to need a place to display them.
This DIY Christmas card holder is a perfect solution and it’s so easy to make.
You’ll need a wood board, some clips, and a little bit of paint. You can also add a Christmas phrase or word with a stencil to make it even more festive.
3. Christmas Card Display
The holiday season means it’s time to send and receive Christmas cards from friends and family.
Rather than letting them pile up on the counter, display them using this easy DIY.
All you need is a wood dowel, some twine, and a drill. If you want to get fancy, you can even add a wood topper to the ends of the dowel.
4. DIY Christmas Card Display
Make use of all those Christmas cards you receive by creating a display. You can hang them on the wall, on a door or even from the ceiling.
I love this idea of hanging them from a garland on the wall.
You can use a simple string of greenery or make your own by hot gluing faux greenery to a piece of twine.
Then, use mini clothespins to hang the cards from the garland.
5. Christmas Card Garland
Display your Christmas cards with this easy DIY garland. All you need is some twine, clothespins, and a little greenery.
Clip the cards to the twine and then add small sprigs of greenery to the clothespins. You can use real or faux greenery for a pop of Christmas color.
6. DIY Christmas Card Garland
We’ve all been there. You’ve got a stack of Christmas cards, but you don’t have a good spot to display them. This is the perfect solution.
Simply punch a hole in the top of your cards and then string them together with some festive holiday ribbon.
After the holidays are over, you can even take this down and store it with your Christmas decor to enjoy the memories again next year.
7. Christmas Card Tree
I love to see how my Christmas card display evolves over the month of December.
As I get more and more cards in the mail, I add them to the wall until it’s completely filled up!
8. DIY Christmas Card Tree
If you receive a lot of Christmas cards from friends and family, you know it can be hard to know how to display them all.
Instead of just putting them on the fireplace mantle, why not make a Christmas Card Tree to display them all?
This is a great way to add a little extra Christmas decor to a small space by utilizing the wall.
I love the idea of using gold thumbtacks to create the star shape on the top of the tree.
You could also use a small star sticker or cut out a star from gold paper and attach it to the wall with double-sided tape.
9. Christmas Card Wreath
You can also use your Christmas cards to make a festive wreath. Start by cutting a 3-inch circle out of a piece of cardboard.
Then, cut a 1-inch circle out of the middle of the cardboard circle to create a wreath shape.
Next, cut the front of the Christmas cards into 1-inch strips.
Then, glue the strips around the cardboard wreath shape until it’s completely covered.
Add a ribbon bow and you have a cute Christmas card wreath to hang on your door!
10. DIY Christmas Card Wreath
We love a good upcycling project, and this one is perfect for displaying your favorite Christmas cards.
Start by cutting a large circle out of a piece of cardboard to create your wreath base.
Then, use a glue gun to attach a variety of greenery to the cardboard. After the glue has dried, add a bow to the top of the wreath.
Use ribbon to create a hanger for your wreath.
After that, it’s time to add your favorite Christmas cards! Use mini clothespins to attach the cards to the greenery.
11. Christmas Card Book
If you have a collection of Christmas cards you’ve received over the years, this is a great way to keep them all in one place.
You’ll need a binder, some decorative paper, and a hole punch to get started.
Cut the decorative paper to the size of the binder, punch holes in the paper, and then add the cards to the binder.
You can organize them by year or by sender. This is a great way to look back at all the cards you’ve received over the years!
12. DIY Christmas Card Book
Start a new tradition of making a DIY Christmas card book.
This is a great way to display all of the cards you receive each year while also creating a keepsake.
Just hole punch each card and tie them together with some holiday ribbon.
Then, store them with your Christmas decor so you can look back on them each year.
13. Christmas Card Frame
Don’t know what to do with all of those holiday cards you receive in the mail? Turn them into a festive gallery wall!
Simply cut a piece of string or ribbon to the length of your frame and attach it to the back of the frame with tape.
Then, use mini clothespins to hang your cards along the ribbon.
Pro tip: To avoid damaging your cards, use a hole punch to create a small hole in the top of each card and hang them using the hole.
14. DIY Christmas Card Frame
We all love getting Christmas cards, but it can be hard to find a place to display them all. This DIY Christmas card frame is the perfect solution!
Simply attach a piece of chicken wire to the back of an old frame, and use clothespins to attach your Christmas cards.
You can even add some greenery and a bow to the top of the frame to give it a festive touch.
15. Christmas Card Shadow Box
Collect Christmas cards from friends and family and display them in a fun way with a DIY Christmas Card Shadow Box.
You can make your own shadow box or buy one at a craft store.
16. DIY Christmas Card Shadow Box
Instead of tossing all of the Christmas cards you receive every year, turn them into a beautiful piece of holiday decor.
This Christmas card shadow box by The Happy Housie is an easy and fun way to display all of your cards in a new and creative way.
This project is so simple and can easily be customized to match your existing Christmas decor.
You can use a shadow box like this one to display the cards, or use a regular picture frame and some chicken wire to create a unique display.
17. Christmas Card Jar
If you’re anything like us, you save Christmas cards from family and friends every year, but then what do you do with them?
We love the idea of displaying them in a jar or bowl on our coffee table or shelf.
You can add some faux snow or greenery to the jar to make it feel like a Christmas decoration, too!
18. DIY Christmas Card Jar
This DIY is perfect if you have a lot of Christmas cards that you don’t want to throw away.
You can put them in a jar and use them as a cute Christmas decoration. You can even write your own Christmas cards and add them to the jar.
This is such a simple DIY, but it’s a great way to display all of the cards you receive during the holiday season.
19. Christmas Card Album
Turn your Christmas cards into a beautiful album to display in your living room.
Simply punch holes in the cards and tie them together with some pretty ribbon.
You can add a few decorative touches to the album by gluing on some small ornaments or greenery.
This is a great way to keep your cards organized and you can look through the album and enjoy the cards you’ve received for years to come.
20. DIY Christmas Card Album
Get inspired by your favorite scrapbooker and create a keepsake album for all the Christmas cards you receive.
Use a hole punch to create holes along one side of the cards, then bind them together using ribbon.
Add a new hole and ribbon to the top of the album to create a loop for hanging.
21. Christmas Card Tags
If you’re anything like us, you end up with a bunch of extra Christmas cards at the end of the season.
Instead of throwing them out, upcycle them into pretty gift tags. Just cut the card into a tag shape and punch a hole in the top.
Then use a rubber stamp and ink to add a message and string with twine.
22. DIY Christmas Card Tags
Put all of those Christmas cards from friends and family to good use by cutting them into gift tags.
You can even use a hole punch and ribbon to turn them into ornaments for your tree.
23. Christmas Card Ornaments
Turn your favorite holiday cards into ornaments with this easy DIY. Snip a circle out of a card and glue it to a paper circle cutout.
Then, you can add a border of glitter glue, or leave it as is. Add a hole and a ribbon, and you’ve got a sweet ornament to hang on the tree.
Pro tip: If you’re using a photo card, cut around the faces of the people in the picture to make the ornament.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed these DIY Christmas decor ideas. We also hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
