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

Find the tutorial over at 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

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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

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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? 

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kumiko Ehrmantraut

A little about me: I love helping women take charge of their financial lives. As an Accredited Financial Counselor, I love teaching about money management and realistic budgeting. Away from the computer, you can usually find me behind a camera lens or coloring with my 4-year-old son. Want to share your financial journey with me? Tag @thebudgetmom on Instagram or give me a shout-out on Facebook. I WANNA SEE IT!

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