40 Festive Dollar Store Christmas Decorations You Can Easily DIY

1. DIY Candlestick Holders

These DIY candlestick holders or candy dishes are so easy to make and you can create one for around $2. You just glue the candlestick to the glass candle holders. Top them off with ribbon and fill with candles, candies, or whatever you want. These are so gorgeous and so cheap and easy to DIY.
Tutorial: tidymom

2. Berry Wreath

The Dollar Store always has these amazing red berries (not the real kind, mind you) that you can use to add a splash of color to flower arrangements. You can also use them to create this amazing Christmas wreath. The berry sprigs are about $1 each, and you use as many as you want to make the wreath as thick as you want. You’ll also need a wreath form and some hot glue.

Tutorial: thatswhatchesaid

3. Winter Vases

Those cylindrical clear vases look beautiful when you add snow effects and turn them into these winter vases. These are so easy to make with Snow Tex by DecoArt and a brush. Just create the snowy effect in whatever pattern you want and then fill them with ornaments, pine cones, whatever. These would also make wonderful gifts and cost around $2 each to make.

Tutorial: designdininganddiapers

4. Framed Reindeer Silhouettes

Take those red and gold sparkly reindeer that you get at the Dollar Store – they’re normally 2 in a pack for $1, and turn them into gorgeous hanging prints when you frame them. Really, this is the easiest thing and it’s so cheap to make. It turns out so elegant and perfect for hanging near the tree, over the mantel, or giving away as a gift.

Tutorial: savedbylovecreations

5. Glitter Candlesticks

Those inexpensive candlesticks can look like you bought them at a high end department store when you add just a bit of glitter. Just coat them in gold or silver, or even red, glitter and they’ll be the perfect complement to your Christmas décor. This is a project the kids will love to help with, and it’s really easy. You just paint them with glue and add your glitter.

Tutorial: ilovetocreateblog

6. Handwritten Christmas Plates

Take some inexpensive white plates and add your own holiday message, turning them into gorgeous accents for the dinner table. These would also make a wonderful gift for friends and family, and they’re really cheap and easy to create. Use paint markers or Sharpies to create your message. Kids will also love this one as they can create Christmas pictures and give them to parents or grandparents as gifts.

Tutorial: pitterandglink

7. Mini Stocking Table Décor

You don’t really even have to do anything for this project. Just pick up a few of those smaller stockings from the Dollar Store, they’re normally around 50 cents each, and use them for utensil holders at your dinner table. You can decorate the stockings if you wish, but they’re lovely just the way they are, and they are the perfect accent for your Christmas dinner.

Tutorial: princesspinkygirl

8. Snowflake Wreath

So, Dollar Store has these really cute snowflakes that you can use for decorating the tree. You can also use them to create this amazing wreath. Just later them in a wreath shape and glue them all together. Top them off with decorations or leave them plain and just add a nice bow or ribbon. You can get several in a pack for around $1, so this is a really inexpensive wreath but it looks really elegant.

Tutorial: mamainthedeep

9. Dollar Store Angel

This adorable little angel is made from Styrofoam and other supplies that you can pick up at your local Dollar Store. I love this project! It’s so easy to do and the angel is such a sweet addition to your Christmas decorating. You can use her as a tree topper or just place her on the mantel.

Tutorial: organizedisland

10. Snowman Mason Jar Lotion

This is a really cute idea, and one that won’t cost you much time or money. You can turn an ordinary mason jar into this adorable snowman lotion jar. Imagine giving these out as gifts. You can even fill them with lotion that you get from the Dollar Store and one large lotion jar will fill a couple of snowmen. Or, fill it with homemade lotion and make it extra-special.

Tutorial: momspark

11. Paper Cube String Lights

Add a special element to your Christmas lights with these easy to make origami cubes. The lights are a couple dollars at the Dollar Store and you just add the origami cubes in plain white or if you really want to be creative, draw on them or color the paper before you make the cubes.

Tutorial: witandwhistle

12. DIY Snow Village

Take those really inexpensive village pieces from the Dollar Store and add a snowy effect to create this gorgeous snow village. A little Mod Podge and white glitter, and you’ve got a gorgeous snow village that will perfectly accent any table, mantel, or bar. Add some white or silver trees and fake snow and you’re all set.

Tutorial: confessionsofaplateaddict

13. Star Wire Ornaments

These wire star ornaments are a bit more complicated than many of the DIY Christmas projects on the list, but they’re definitely worth the extra time. You’ll need the wire of course, and a template to create them. Once they’re done, they’re gorgeous and you can customize them in so many different ways.

Tutorial: alyssaandcarla

14. Mason Jar Snow Globe

This mason jar globe is such a cute little project and so very easy. You can add whatever you want inside it, but I really like the little Christmas wreath hanging from the center. Mason jars are so inexpensive when it comes to crafting, and you can get an entire case at the Dollar Store for less than $10. Imagine creating a case of these to give as gifts! Each one will cost you less than $3 to make.

Tutorial: foxhollowcottage

15. Gem Icicle Ornaments

I love how elegant these DIY gem icicle ornaments are. You just take the gems and create an “icicle” using wire and tacky glue to hold them all together. This is such a neat idea and really makes your tree look sophisticated. You could use different colored gems but I love the look of the all clear ones.

Tutorial: madincrafts

16. Chalkboard Countdown Plate

Kids will love this countdown plate that you can make with an inexpensive plate from the Dollar Store. Just cover the plate on the inside with chalkboard paint, which you can get at any home improvement store, and write “Days Til Christmas” with white paint pen. You can add decorations like a bow or just leave it plain. Kids can count down the days until Santa comes!

Tutorial: lizziscreations

17. Sequin Sparkles Ornaments

If you like your tree to be decorated with unique ornaments, this one is definitely for you. Just add sequins to a foam ball and embellish however you want. These are great for decorating trees indoors and out, and they leave you so much room to be creative.

Tutorial: caughtonawhim

18. Wooden Snowman Spoons

Cheap wooden spoons from the Dollar Store make wonderful snowman decorations. If you’re making a baking basket for someone special as a gift, these are a must to add in. You just paint the spoons, which you can get for around $1 for 2, and draw the faces on with Sharpies. Add a ribbon, too to make them extra-special.

Tutorial: eyeballsbydaycraftsbynight

19. Giant Glitter Ornaments

I really love these giant ornaments! Decorate the porch or windows with ornaments that you make from giant Styrofoam balls and glitter. Do them in a range of colors or stick with one color if you want something a bit more elegant. You can find Styrofoam balls of different sizes and create loads of them for decorating.

Tutorial: freshpoppydesign

20. Glitter Fruits

Glitter just screams Christmas and these glittered fruits scream easy and inexpensive Christmas décor. You just take some cheap fruit from the Dollar Store, cover each with glue and add your glitter. Use them to decorate the tree or place them in a bowl on the dinner table. They’re also great for creating wreaths.
Tutorial: laurengeige