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31 Budget-Friendly DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decorations Anyone Can Make

Brittany Kline | Updated February 24, 2025 Uncategorized

Feeling overwhelmed by the cost of Christmas decorations? These DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations offer budget-friendly, creative ways to deck your halls with style.
Collage of DIY dollar store Christmas decorations: a Santa wreath on a black door, wooden slice ornaments with family photos and festive embellishments, and glittery pinecones in red, green, and blue. Perfect for affordable and creative holiday decor.
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A collage of creative and affordable DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations, including a Santa-themed door wreath, rustic mini wreaths with ribbons, snow-filled glass containers, and vintage-inspired ornaments, designed for indoor and outdoor use.

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

A collage of creative and affordable DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations, including a Santa-themed door wreath, rustic mini wreaths with ribbons, snow-filled glass containers, and vintage-inspired ornaments, designed for indoor and outdoor use.

1. Snowman & Wife Duo

Snowman & Wife Duo
Photo by Belindasdiys

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

Ornament Wreath
Photo by heybrooklynb

“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

Light-Up Star from Mini Christmas Trees
Photo by The Navage Patch

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

Candy Cane Lollipops
Photo by The Celebration Co.

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

Festive Frame
Photo by Make It With Micah

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

Christmas Village Into Gingerbread Houses
Photo by Life On Summerhill

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

DIY Garland
Photo by SimpleMadePretty

String mini ornaments, bells, or pinecones onto twine for a customizable garland. Drape it on a tree, mantel, or staircase.

8. Santa Tulle Wreath

Santa Tulle Wreath
Photo by Baby Rabies

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

Glitter Pinecones
Photo by Christmas Mosaic

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

Jar Lid Ornaments
Photo by Hunny I’m Home DIY

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

Decorated Mini Christmas Tree W Snow
Photo by Hip2Save

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

DIY Dollar Store Christmas Lantern
Photo by Prudent Penny Pincher

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

Snow Globe Jar Toppers
Photo by At Home With Shannon

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

Wine Glass Snow Globe Centerpiece
Photo by Popsugar

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

Reindeer Clothespin Ornaments
Photo by FactoryDirectCraft

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

Wrapping Paper Wall Art
Photo by MyTherapyTuesday

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

Button Christmas Trees
Photo by Treasure Books

Glue buttons of varying sizes onto cardboard cutouts of trees. Add a ribbon to hang them as ornaments.

18. Snowflake Window Clings

Snowflake Window Clings
Photo by One Little Project

Use glitter glue and wax paper to create custom snowflakes. Stick them on windows or mirrors for an icy effect.

19. Wood Photo Ornaments

Wood Photo Ornaments
Photo by Down Redbud Drive

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

DIY Bows
Photo by RusticDeisgnSky

Make bows from ribbons at the Dollar Store to decorate your tree, gifts, or wreaths.

21. Chunky Bell Garland

Chunky Bell Garland
Photo by Stacy C. | Holiday Finds: Art, Clothing, Decor

String jingle bells onto twine for a garland that jingles with every movement. Perfect for the tree or a doorway.

22. Gnome Christmas Ornaments

Gnome Christmas Ornaments
Photo by Our Crafty Mom

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

Santa Costume Wine Glasses
Photo by Splendid Ideas With Maria

Paint wine glasses to look like Santa, and use them as candle holders or decor.

24. Light-Up Star

Light-Up Star
Photo by The Navage Patch

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

Festive Tiered Tray
Photo by Love To Frugal

Paint or decorate a Dollar Store tray with holiday motifs for serving treats or drinks.

26. DIY Decoupage Christmas Coasters

DIY Decoupage Christmas Coasters
Photo by Exquisitely Unremarkable

Decorate plain coasters with festive landscapes using Mod Podge and napkins- yup, I said napkins!!

27. Faux Present Stacks

DIY Giant Presents
Photo by @macy.blackwell

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

Snowman Door Wreath
Photo by It’s Always Autumn

Turn your door into a snowman with paper cutouts and a scarf. Fun for kids and guests.

28. Candy Cane Wreath

Candy Cane Wreath
Photo by homegoodiys

Bend candy canes into a circle and glue them together for a wreath. Hang it indoors to prevent melting.

29. DIY Advent Calendar

DIY Advent Calendar
Photo by Bargain Bethany

Use small Dollar Store boxes or bags to create an advent calendar with treats inside.

30. Ornament and Holly Centerpiece

Ornament and Holly Centerpiece
Photo by Make It With Micah

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

Snowy Wine Bottles
Photo by Cleverly Inspired

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!

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About Brittany Kline

Hi, I’m Brittany Kline—a mom, home systems expert, and culinary enthusiast passionate about helping busy families simplify life—starting in the kitchen. With a master’s degree in education and years of experience creating streamlined home solutions, I specialize in practical meal planning, effortless home organization, and family-friendly recipes that make life easier (and tastier) for moms everywhere.

As a former educator turned household management pro, I understand the daily chaos that comes with raising a family. That’s why I’ve dedicated my work to helping moms take control of meal planning, grocery shopping, and kitchen routines—so they can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying family meals.

My recipes and meal-planning strategies have been featured in leading publications such as Forbes, TIME, USA Today, and Business Insider, among many others. Whether you’re looking for quick weeknight dinners or tips to make meal prep stress-free, I’m here to help you turn chaos into calm. Click here to read all of my posts.

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