60 DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas to Make Your Home Merry and Bright

These darling ornaments would look so sweet hung from doorknobs or tree branches. They're just incredibly lovely!

Get the tutorial at Simple As That.

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Dress up foam cones with sweater trimmings for a sophisticated-looking decoration that will turn all your guests' heads.

Get the tutorial at Bless'er House.

Bet you'd never guess that those stocking hangers are handmade! You can craft one for each member of the family.

Get the tutorial at The House of Wood.

Pretty and simple to recreate, this garland is a must-have for any rustic holiday home. The best part? You can keep it up all winter!

Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.

Turn the days of this sweet advent calendar as the weeks go on—or better yet, have your kids do it for you. They'll look forward to continuing the countdown each morning.

Get the tutorial at The House of Wood.

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Here's a fun way to repurpose extra wrapping paper: Turn it into a table runner!

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Inexpensive, whimsical, and adorable, this silly craft will have your kids feeling even more excited for the upcoming holiday. Trust us: You really can't mess it up.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

Who says you have to stop at just one garland? Add several more designs to the mix with this fun, layered tutorial.

Get the tutorial at Tatertots + Jello.

With little more than some fabric and ribbon, you can craft your very own Christmas stockings. Each one is a gift in and of itself!

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

These shiny beauties are so easy to make: Just cover Styrofoam cones with your mismatched collection of ornaments, attached via hot glue.

Get the tutorial at Country Living.

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Looking to make your Christmas stockings a little more whimsical this year? These cute yarn pom-poms are a great addition.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

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Oranges are such a gorgeous accent for the holidays, whether you're decorating or cooking with them. Make a simple, yet festive, dried orange Christmas garland perfect to drape wherever you please.

Get the tutorial at The Ginger Home.

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Christmas is an opportunity to go big or go home—and if you want to go big, these oversized ornaments made from balloons are no exception.

Get the tutorial at Creative Heart Studio.

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If you find yourself admiring those bottlebrush Christmas trees of yore in antique shops, you can now make your very own with acrylic paint and glitter.

Get the tutorial at Modern Glam.

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Do you play a lot of board games during the holiday season? Represent that family fun by crafting a Christmas tree fashioned from Scrabble tiles.

Get the tutorial at Thistlewood Farms.

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If you have some extra Mason jars lying around, put them to good use with this craft! You can transform a few random jars into charming, painted votives.

Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.

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Nodding to all-things-down-on-the-farm, these ornaments are simply farmhouse chic.

Get the tutorial at Lil Blue Boo.

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If you ever have trouble remembering the names of all of Santa’s reindeer, look no further than this cute sign you can make for your holiday décor!

Get the tutorial at One Thousand Oaks.

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Have you noticed how lace can look a lot like snowflakes? If you prefer a wintry look for your holiday decorations, these lacy ornaments fit the bill.

Get the tutorial at Little Yellow Wheelbarrow.

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Now here’s a creative DIY for the holidays! Using chunky yarn, you’ll embroider Christmas-inspired designs right onto old tennis rackets.

Get the tutorial at Sadie Seasongoods.

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Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t click your boots together and pretend you’re in a warm, dry locale! Bring the desert into your holiday décor with these sparkly cacti.

Get the tutorial at Hey Wanderer.

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With the help of a Cricut Maker, you can create your own tiny Christmas village displayed beautifully within an embroidery hoop.

Get the tutorial at My Sister’s Suitcase.

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A Christmas tree can always be dressed up with a tree skirt, but what about a planter? Create a handcrafted version to give your tree an even more personal feel.

Get the tutorial at Bower Power.

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Look! You finally have a use for all those old license plates you have stashed away. Bring them out of the basement (or score some at a flea market) to make this cool Christmas tree.

Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow.

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You’re of course putting your cookie cutters to good use this time of year, but you can also turn them into sweet lil’ ornaments too.

Get the tutorial at BluKatDesign.

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With its "R" neatly showcased, Ree would definitely love this ornament! It’s a simple and stylish way to give your ornaments the monogram treatment.

Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.

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Between the clay stars and fairy lights, this DIY will have you wanting to cozy up next to a fire and enjoy the sparkling lights.

Get the tutorial at Lily Ardor.

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These wooden bead stars have a Scandinavian vibe. They’re just the thing to hang on a wall or sweeten up a tree.

Get the tutorial at Gathering Beauty.

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Here’s a simple way to make a scented candle for the holidays! For this project, you’ll use fresh coffee beans, mulling spices, and a vanilla or cinnamon-scented tea light to create a delicious aroma for your home.

Get the tutorial at Love and Specs.

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To make your front porch look like a life-sized gingerbread house, you can craft up these saccharine creations.

Get the tutorial at The Sits Girls.

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