Decorating for Christmas is one of my favorite things to do but every year it seems like there is not enough money in the budget for the beautiful displays I always want to buy. Christmas decor seems to get more expensive every year and the thought of spending a couple hundred dollars to decorate my house for less than a couple of months makes my stomach turn.
For the last two years, I have turned to the Dollar Store for affordable finds that I am able to turn into expensive looking Christmas decor all within a budget of $50 or less. If you are like me and enjoy crafting and being creative, then you really have an opportunity to make your Christmas decorations as unique as you are. It gives you the chance to make it your own and get exactly what you want – Christmas spirit without the price tag.
If you are looking for ways to decorate your home on a budget you can actually afford, then you are in the right place. We are sharing 11 of our favorite Dollar Store decorations that anyone can create, no matter how small the budget.
1. PLASTIC SPOON CHRISTMAS TREE
Source: One Project Closer
Find the tutorial over at One Project Closer
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Paper Mache Christmas Tree form
- Plastic Spoons
- Spray Paint
- Hot Glue
2. EASY DIY GLITTER STARS
Source: Useful Beautiful Home
Find the tutorial over at Useful Beautiful Home
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Glue Gun
- 3 Large Ornaments
- Cone Base
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3. DIY EMBOSSED FOIL LEAF WREATH
Source: eHow Crafts Blog
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Foil (baking sheet or foil oven liner)
- Cutting mat, foam board or magazine
- Gold spray paint
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Wooden embroidery hoop or wreath form
4. SNOWFLAKE DOOR HANGER
Source: Rae of Sparkles
Find the tutorial over at Rae of Sparkles
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- 5 packages of Dollar Store snow flakes
- Glue gun
- Thick ribbon
5. DUSTER CHRISTMAS WREATH
Source: Craftberry Bush
Find the tutorial over at Craftberry Bush
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- 4 or more Microfiber dusters
- White pipe-cleaners
6. SNOWMAN SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
Source: Debbie Doo's
Find the tutorial over at Debbie Doo's
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Craft paint
- Salt & pepper shakers
- Burlap fabric
7. CHRISTMAS TRAY
Source: Overstuffed
Find the tutorial over at Overstuffed
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Tray
- Buttons
- Glue Fun
8. WINTER VASES
Source: Design, Dining + Diapers
Find the tutorial over at Design, Dining + Diapers
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Glass vases
- Painter's tape
- Snow Tex
9. GLITTER CANDLESTICKS
Source: iLoveToCreate
Find the tutorial over at iLoveToCreate
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Candlesticks
- Tacky glue
- Large & Small grain glitter
- Disposable cup with water
- Old paint brush
- Wax paper or freezer paper
10. REFLECTIVE GEM ICICLE ORNAMENTS
Source: Mad in Crafts
Find the tutorial over at Mad in Crafts
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Dollar Store gems
- Floral wire
- Glue gun and glue
11. ORNAMENT GARLAND
Source: Pretty Quirky
Find the tutorial over at Pretty Quirky
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Ribbon
- Dollar Store ornaments
What are some of your favorite Dollar Store Christmas crafts?
