The Best Cheap Christmas Decorations
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You don’t have to break the bank to decorate your home for the holidays. Here are my favorite cheap Christmas decorations ideas for when you want Christmas decor on a budget.
Christmas Wreath Made with Candy Canes
This festive wreath uses candy canes shaped into hearts or circles for a sweet and charming door accent. Hot glue, ribbon, and a touch of greenery are all you need to make it look polished.
Hang it on your front door or use it as a centerpiece. It’s low-cost, playful, and brings a seasonal twist to your holiday décor.
Paper Snowflake Garland
Create a dreamy winter vibe with handmade snowflake garlands hung across windows, walls, or tables. Fold and cut paper into intricate snowflake shapes, then string them together with twine or thread.
It’s an easy activity to do with kids or friends and adds that classic snowy feel indoors. The best part? It only takes a few sheets of paper.
DIY Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments
DIY papier-mache fillable ornaments are the perfect blank canvas for your creativity. Add glitter, tiny messages, faux snow, or colorful confetti to personalize each one.
You can hang them on the tree or give them out as party favors. It’s a relaxing, hands-on craft that makes your holiday decor feel more thoughtful and unique.
Christmas Tree Napkin Fold
A folded napkin in the shape of a tree instantly adds holiday flair to your table. Use green cloth napkins and finish with a decorative topper like a tiny star or cinnamon stick.
It’s a simple detail that guests will notice and love. You don’t need fancy tableware when small creative touches do the trick.
DIY Hot Cocoa Bar
Turn a basic Santa hat into a cheerful holiday door piece by filling it with faux greenery, ribbon, candy canes, and a playful elf figure.
Hang it upside down so the brim becomes a festive “vase” and secure everything with floral foam or hot glue. This fun twist on a wreath adds personality and charm while staying budget-friendly.
Minnie Mouse DIY Ornaments
Make these adorable Minnie Mouse ornaments completely with materials from the Dollar Tree. I made four for around $5 total.
Click here for my DIY Disney ornament tutorial.
Santa Hat Door DIY
Turn a basic Santa hat into a cheerful holiday door piece by filling it with faux greenery, ribbon, candy canes, and a playful elf figure.
Hang it upside down so the brim becomes a festive “vase” and secure everything with floral foam or hot glue. This fun twist on a wreath adds personality and charm while staying budget-friendly.
Gingerbread Cookie wreath
Bake or buy gingerbread cookies and arrange them in a circle to create a sweet-smelling wreath centerpiece.
Use frosting to hold them in place, then decorate with candies and ribbon. This doubles as decor and a treat your guests can nibble on. It brings warmth and fun to the table with minimal effort.
Christmas Stockings DIY
Personalized stockings add charm and functionality to your celebration. Use fabric, felt, or even old sweaters to stitch or glue your own festive designs.
Add names or initials to make each stocking feel special. Hang them on the wall, fireplace, or gift table to instantly bring in the holiday spirit.
I hope this post gave you lots of ideas for cheap Christmas decorations. Any questions? Leave a comment below.
