17 Easy DIY Christmas Decorations on a Budget

While you are out shopping, find some adorable Christmas fabric for these fabric ornaments. With a hot glue gun, a Styrofoam ball and a little patience, you’ll have a beautiful ornament to keep or give as a gift.

You may have heard of Elf on a Shelf, but what about an elf on your front door? Turn an old picture frame into a whimsical Christmas Elf Wreath.

If you have a smaller space, a tabletop Christmas Tree may be just what you need. Everything you need can be found at the dollar store!

Intertwine a fun baking experience with ornament making! They are simple to make and leave your home smelling of Autumn spices for days.

This no sew felt Christmas tree ornament is so easy to make. It is an ideal holiday decor project to do with your kids - simple and fun!

Mason Jars are used in many ways, why not in craft projects? Turn that mason jar into a winter wonderland display with this craft.

Another fun and relatively inexpensive craft project is to make K-Cup Snowmen. Build the snowman’s body with the K-cups and then add his features with construction paper and markers.

Building a Christmas centerpiece doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. If you look through your decorations from past years, you may find just what you’re looking for to put this centerpiece together.

A simple origami style craft is to make 3D paper stars. In a matter of minutes, an entire room can be filled with whimsical stars of any color, style or theme.

Candy Canes are as iconic for decorations as Christmas trees themselves. This candy cane wreath is a neat twist on the peppermint treat.

Turn trash into a treasured decoration by making bottle cap snowman ornaments. A few strips of felt, hot glue and paint to create something unique for your Christmas tree.

Be inspired by the flavors of winter by using dried fruits and herbs to create a wreath! Look around your kitchen and choose what speaks to you.

A little burlap and fabric can create farmhouse inspired Christmas ornaments. The great part of this craft is the ability to adapt the instructions to your own style by interchanging the design of the fabric.