41 DIY Christmas Decorations That’ll Save Your Bank Account
The holidays will be here before we know it, which means it’s almost time to spend all your money on festive decor and thoughtful gifts, right? Well, not necessarily. If you can recreate some stylish and seasonal Christmas decorations yourself, you’ll end up saving a ton (and have some fun in the process). So we tracked down 40 elevated DIY Christmas decor ideas that will save you money without making you compromise a gorgeous, decked-out holiday home. Whether you want something modern or traditional, understated or totally bold, you’ll find it on this list of DIY Christmas decor ideas that actually look high-end.
Coffee Filter Garland
You really can use anything to make pretty DIY Christmas decorations if you know where to look. This mock floral garland is made out of coffee filters. If you don’t have any of those lying around, use tissue paper and make an afternoon of it. Get the tutorial from Country Living.
Honeycomb Christmas Bulbs
These honeycomb Christmas bulbs by Studio DIY take oversized to the next level. The budget-friendly craft requires little effort, so you can even make them at the last minute if you’re running low on time before a Christmas party.
Black Paper Tablecloth
Ditch a fussy tablecloth and use black butcher paper instead. This way, you can decorate it however you want. You can channel your inner artist with a paint pen and draw on decorative details and/or customize place cards, and hey, it makes cleaning up after a holiday dinner much easier.