100 Popular DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas That'll Put You in the Holiday Spirit

In addition to the grand evergreen in your living room, add greenery to other, more unexpected spots, like on each tread going up the stairs. If you don't want to worry about watering, opt for fake trees.

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Though the unexpected, vibrant color palette is totally on-trend for a modern celebration, this DIY wreath would look just as fabulous in a traditional red and green palette or even a more muted white and silver. All you have to do? Use a hot glue gun to affix pom-poms to a foam wreath form.

If you have kids or pets—or simply lack the floor space for a traditional evergreen—opt for something a little more unique: a hanging tree made out of foraged branches. Simply string the whole thing together, hang, then add lights and ornaments as you normally would.

A warm, neutral color palette lends Scandi vibes to your decor and—surprisingly—looks just as festive as more traditional shades of red and green. If you're missing that pop of color, you can always add a touch of red.

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The chocolate variety is nice, but pretty packages tied up with string are even nicer. The kids will love digging into a true present each day, and you'll have fun picking and choosing what goes inside of each one.

For a fun spin on the classic snowflake cut-outs, opt for something a little more elevated, like these abstract stars. They're just as easy to make—all you need are paper and scissors.

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Let's be honest: Most gingerbread is nice to look at, but doesn't taste all that great, so why not turn your work into a garland? To recreate the sweet idea, simply use a skewer to poke a hole in the gingerbread right after it comes out of the oven. Once cool, string the cut-outs on colored yarn. (You can also make gingerbread ornaments this way!)

You can create unique art for your mantle or bookshelf by tracing the shape of your choice onto a cut wooden board. Then, hammer in nails around the perimeter. Finally, wrap yarn around all of the nails in various directions to create a cool, multi-dimensional piece.

There's something so sweet and sentimental about kids' Christmas crafts—plus, they'll be so proud to see their creations front and center. For a fun group activity, recreate this quirky, but cute tree with a couple shades of polymer clay.

Macrame is not only trendy, but it's a great option for Christmas decor, since it adds that cozy textural element.

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Who would ever think you could make such chic Scandinavian-inspired Christmas decor out of something as simple (and eco-friendly) as scrap wood?

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For floor-to-ceiling festivity, don't forget to look up. A strand of evergreen garland looks super sophisticated draped over the right chandelier.

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It takes just five minutes to put together a batch of DIY "snow" you can use to flock tabletop trees, berry centerpieces, wreaths, garland, and more.

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One of the easiest—and most affordable—ways to infuse your home with some holiday spirit? Print out free or low-cost printables and swap them into pre-existing frames around your house for the season.

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When you're focused on getting your tree up and the mantle decorated, it's easy to overlook other rooms, like the bedroom. But a few simple touches—like a garland on the headboard, a pom-pom wreath, and a big, chunky knit blanket—go a long way to make the space feel extra cozy for the Christmas season.

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Dip into your stash of yarn to create a whimsical strand that looks great on the mantle, the entryway table, the banister, or even open shelving in the kitchen. You can also make shorter strands to decorate gift wrap.

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Make your home feel like a holiday haven, especially after dark, by adding a set of twinkle lights to more than just the tree. Think: the garland on your stairs, the mantle, or even surrounding a big mirror on the wall.

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Dried orange slices are easy to make and add a cool, vintage-vibe to your Christmas decor. To really lean into the fruit theme, you can also use cranberries for wreaths and garland.

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If your kids have some sort of playhouse in the backyard, deck it inside and out. It adds a festive touch to your yard, plus gives the little ones another avenue to feel the magic of the season.

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Skip the traditional green garland this year in favor of a playful ornament-studded option. For a more modern spin, use a rainbow of colors, as shown here. Or, for a more classic look, opt for shades of white and silver.

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