December 12, 2012

How can I decorate my home for Christmas without spending a fortune? Where can I find some DIY Christmas decorations?

Every year when I walk into stores and see all of their beautiful Christmas decorations, I want to buy it all! I think, “Yes, it’s worth it to spend a small fortune on all of these Christmas ornaments because I want my tree to look like it belongs in a department store window.” and “Oh, that wreath is a bit pricey, but it will look so beautiful on my door.”

But then I remember that I don’t want to go into debt for Christmas. Mr. Remarkable and I have not gone into debt a single Christmas so far and we intend to keep it that way. Period. Sigh, bye bye fantasies of a beautiful home….

At least waving goodbye is what I had to do a few years ago, but with Pinterest, those fantasies are much closer. I have compiled a list of some fun holiday decorations that will cost much less than what they would in the store. Not to mention, they will have sentimental value because you have made them yourself.

Homemade Christmas Decorations

• Snowman Candle Holders
• Mesh Candy Cane Wreath
• Collection of DIY Wreaths
• Bow Tree Topper
• Glitter Trees
• Candle Decoration with Wine Glasses and Beads
• Easy Tile Coasters using drink napkins
• Christmas Scripture Chain
• Yarn Christmas Tree tutorial
• Glittery Santa Belly Jar
• Burlap and Christmas Lights
• Milk Jug Snowmen
• Large Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
• This is a gallery of pictures with nice Christmas decorations that you could make on your own, but there are no specific tutorials
• Knit Christmas Stockings (free pattern!)

Homemade Christmas Ornaments

• Gingberbread Ornaments
• Snowman ornament using a glass ball ornament
• Simple Felt Monogrammed Ornaments plus 4 other ornament ideas
• Scrappy Stocking Christmas Ornament
• Vintage Glittered glass ball ornaments
• Wrapped up Photo ornament plus 29 other ornament ideas
• Oragami Star Ornament
• Knit Elf Christmas Ornament

Homemade Christmas Cards and Christmas Card Displays

• Thumbprint Reindeer Card plus 4 other cards
• Foam Board Christmas Card display
• Homemade Christmas bird card plus 34 more cards
• Fingerprint Cards for kids to make
• Simple Christmas Cards using patterned paper
• Christmas Card Tree
• Lots of display ideas including a Christmas Card garland

Kids Homemade Christmas Decorations

• Baby proof ball ornaments
• Popsicle Stick Nativity Craft
• Sled Ornament
• Cardboard Christmas Tree to display
• Simple ornament bunting
• Felt Christmas tree for the wall
• Cinnamon Ornaments
• Christmas Rock for Holiday Guests
• Printable Christmas Tree Cone
• Hot Glue Glittered Snowflake Ornament

Homemade Christmas Treats

• Peppermint Bark
• Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Reindeer
• Snowman Mini Donuts
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix
• Pretzel Hugs

Merry Christmas and happy decorating!

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