Feeling like Christmas decorations are too expensive and your home won’t have that festive sparkle?
It’s frustrating to see beautiful decor in stores that’s way out of budget, leaving you wondering how to create that cozy holiday magic without overspending.
With DIY Dollar Store decorations, you can make stunning, affordable, and creative pieces to bring your home to life this holiday season without breaking the bank.
31 Budget-Friendly DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decorations Anyone Can Make
1. Snowman & Wife Duo
Paint these Dollar Store bowls white or matte clear, add cute eyes and smiles, and a small hat and scarf to create adorable snowmen. Use tealights or fairy lights to light them up for Christmas porch decorations or table centerpieces.
2. Ornament Wreath
“Hang” ornaments on a metal hanger for a festive and bold decoration. Hang it on your door or above a fireplace to get a lovely accent decoration.
3. Light-Up Star from Mini Christmas Trees
Transform Dollar Store mini Christmas trees into a stunning light-up star decoration to hang on your wall. Aarrange the tree branches into a star shape, glue them down, and add string lights for a cozy, glowing display.
It’s an affordable and eye-catching way to brighten up any holiday space!
4. Candy Cane Lollipops
Create oversized candy cane lollipops using Dollar Tree fuzzy yarn and hair curlers. Simply wrap the yarn around the curlers to form the candy cane shape and secure it, then add a festive ribbon for a fun decoration to display in vases, wreaths, or your front yard!
5. Festive Frame
Using inexpensive phot frames and a big gift bag, you can create a beautiful picture window scene inside any room of your house!
6. Christmas Village Into Gingerbread Houses
Use Dollar Store ceramic or toy doll houses, paint them brown or red, and add white paint swirls and glitter for a snowy village scene.
7. DIY Garland
String mini ornaments, bells, or pinecones onto twine for a customizable garland. Drape it on a tree, mantel, or staircase.
8. Santa Tulle Wreath
With a classic white tulle, a Santa hat, and a simple foam wreath form from the Dollar Store, you can create a festive decoration to hang on your door and spread lots of holiday cheer!
9. Glitter Pinecones
Collect pinecones or buy them at the Dollar Store, add glue, and sprinkle glitter. Arrange them in a bowl or use them as tree ornaments- the perfect DIY for young kids and the family.
10. Jar Lid Ornaments
Decorate jar lids with paint, ribbon, and mini decorations for a charming ornament. Hang them on your tree or attach them to gifts.
11. Decorated Mini Christmas Tree W/ Snow
Want to glam up that inexpensive mini tree from the Dollar Store? Use fake snow spray, holly, ribbons, and a small bucket to make a realistic baby pine tree for your centerpiece!
12. DIY Dollar Store Christmas Lantern
Are you a fan of lanterns, but don’t want to pay $20+ for some cutesy holiday themed ones? You can use photo frames, foam board, some salt or felt, and some cute mini trees to make a DIY Christmas lantern!
Add some fairy lights, and bam, you’ve got a lantern to put on your porch at night or your table to set the mood for a nice holiday feast.
13. Snow Globe Jar Toppers
Turn small gift jars into adorable snow globes by creating mini scenes on their lids and filling the jars with hot cocoa mix or festive treats.
Use Dollar Store faux snow, mini figurines, and clear plastic ornaments to craft the snow globe on top, making these jars the perfect combination of decoration and gift!
14. Wine Glass Snow Globe Centerpiece
Whether you use this on your coffee table to have a little light while you watch your favorite holiday rom-com or have it on the table to light up your feast, these centerpieces are perfect for the season!
Use wine glasses you own or buy some new ones for decorations (I suggest plastic ones!), and use fake snow and little figurines and pine trees to make things merry and bright.
15. Reindeer Clothespin Ornaments
Paint wooden clothespins brown, add googly eyes and red noses to create reindeer. Use them as ornaments or to hang Christmas cards or photos around your house or on the tree.
16. Wrapping Paper Wall Art
Wrap small boxes in festive paper and stack them for a decorative display. Hang them on the wall or place them by the tree.
17. Button Christmas Trees
Glue buttons of varying sizes onto cardboard cutouts of trees. Add a ribbon to hang them as ornaments.
18. Snowflake Window Clings
Use glitter glue and wax paper to create custom snowflakes. Stick them on windows or mirrors for an icy effect.
19. Wood Photo Ornaments
Paint Dollar Store wood slices with holiday designs or use this nifty trick to get your photos right on the wood! Perfect for gifts or a fun DIY ornament party with your kids.
20. DIY Bows
Make bows from ribbons at the Dollar Store to decorate your tree, gifts, or wreaths.
21. Chunky Bell Garland
String jingle bells onto twine for a garland that jingles with every movement. Perfect for the tree or a doorway.
22. Gnome Christmas Ornaments
Craft adorable gnome ornaments using Dollar Store shower curtain hooks, mop heads, and holiday socks. The hooks form the base, the mop strands make the gnome’s beard, and a festive sock creates the hat.
These “rugged” ornaments are perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your tree!
23. Santa Costume Wine Glasses
Paint wine glasses to look like Santa, and use them as candle holders or decor.
24. Light-Up Star
Form a star shape with Dollar Store string lights and secure with wire. Hang it in a window or on a wall.
25. Festive Tiered Tray
Paint or decorate a Dollar Store tray with holiday motifs for serving treats or drinks.
26. DIY Decoupage Christmas Coasters
Decorate plain coasters with festive landscapes using Mod Podge and napkins- yup, I said napkins!!
27. Faux Present Stacks
Buy some foam blocks or grab your own boxes from shopping land wrap them up like presents- stack them on your porch for a bold statement.
Forewarned- the bigger the boxes, the more wrapping paper you need.
27. Snowman Door Wreath
Turn your door into a snowman with paper cutouts and a scarf. Fun for kids and guests.
28. Candy Cane Wreath
Bend candy canes into a circle and glue them together for a wreath. Hang it indoors to prevent melting.
29. DIY Advent Calendar
Use small Dollar Store boxes or bags to create an advent calendar with treats inside.
30. Ornament and Holly Centerpiece
Create a stunning holiday centerpiece with Dollar Store ornaments, faux holly, and electric candles. Arrange the ornaments and holly around the candles on a decorative tray or plate for an elegant and festive display that’s perfect for your dining or coffee table!
31. Snowy Wine Bottles
Paint or decorate empty wine bottles with glitter or fake snow for table decor.
Final Thoughts
Making your own Dollar Store Christmas decorations is an inexpensive way to add charm and festivity to your home while embracing your creativity.
With just a few inexpensive crafty supplies and simple DIY steps, you can craft timeless decorations that bring the joy of the holidays into every corner of your home. Have fun creating and celebrating!
