Christmas is by far my favorite holiday, so I go all out decking the halls! While I have my favorite decorations, it is fun to mix it up and add new ones each year or style them differently. However, Christmas decorations can get a bit pricey. So, check out these amazing dollar store Christmas decor ideas that let you celebrate and spend the extra money on gifts for your loved ones instead!
1. Dollar Store Nutcracker Makeover
This makeover breathes new life into the traditional nutcrackers for a fun, fresh and feminist take on the classic decor idea. (via Bower Power)
2. DIY Jingle Bell Napkin Holders
There’s nothing like the sound of jingle bells to get you in the holiday spirit. Check out these adorable DIY jingle bell napkin holders using $1 scrunchies from the dollar store with jingle bells glued on. Bet you never would have guessed just by looking at them! (via This and That Creative)
3. Giant Paper Plate Lollipops
These giant paper plate lollipops are a fun way to decorate your front yard. At less than a dollar each, you can line your whole driveway without spending a fortune. (via Smart Schoolhouse)
4. Dollar Store Santa Belt Jars
These adorable Santa belt jars and super easy to make and would be great to decorate your own house for a party or to give as a gift. (via Little House of Four)
5. DIY Glam Garland Wreath
Going for a glam and girly holiday look this year? I’ve got the perfect DIY wreath idea for you! (via Miss Kris)
6. Dollar Store Snowman Clothespin Magnets
Use them as magnets to hang up holiday cards or as regular clips to secure bags of holiday goodies. (via Eyeballs by Day Crafts by Night)
7. DIY Snowman Soap Dispenser Craft
This would make a fun afternoon activity with kids to transform their soap dispenser into a snowman for the holidays! (via Kid Friendly Things to Do)
8. Giant Christmas Ornaments from Dollar Store Supplies
Before you finish humming your favorite Christmas carol, you’ll be done making these larger than life Christmas ornaments made of a play ball and cake pan from the dollar store. (via Smart Schoolhouse)
9. How to Make Winter Village Snow Globe Jars
I cannot get enough of these large glass jars! I get mine from Target and can switch out their contents each season to go along with the holiday. For instance, for Halloween you could fill them with candy corn and then come Christmas you can make this cute little snow village jars that are like giant snow globes. (via Kelly Elko)
10. Dollar Tree Snow Globe Ornament
Speaking of snow globes, you can make your own from plastic wine glasses from the Dollar Tree! (via Pitter and Glink)
11. Fluffy Village Christmas Wreath
Can you believe that this wreath is made out of $1 dusters from the dollar store?! So clever! (via Fynes Designs)
12. Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
This would make both a fun craft to do with your kiddos and a cute way for them to decorate their rooms for the holidays.
13. DIY Peppermint Candy Bowls
Buy a bag of peppermint candies at the dollar store and transform them into a bowl. A literal candy bowl! (via Princess Pinky Girl)
14. $1 One Minute Snowman Candle
Always using the I don’t have the time or the money excuse? Well, that won’t work for this beyond easy dollar store Christmas decor idea! (via Fox Hollow Cottage)
15. DIY Paper House Christmas Ornament
I adore these cute DIY paper houses that would be adorable as ornaments, to make a garland, to tie to gifts…so many uses I can think of! (via Lia Griffith)
16. DIY Doily Christmas Trees
Use as a cake topper or add to your Christmas village. These doily Christmas trees are so quaint and cute–not to mention cheap to make! (via Oui Oui Oui Studio)
17. Candy Cane Wreath
We buy candy canes in bulk at our house because you can eat them, hang them on the Christmas tree, arrange in jars…there are so many uses and now you can add to that list, make a wreath with them! (via Crafty Morning)
18. Easy Dollar Store Christmas Decor That Looks Expensive
This video includes a couple of the dollar store Christmas decor ideas we mentioned above plus one new one. I think it is so helpful to see these DIYs in a video because it shows you just how easy they are to make and that really makes me want to try them! (via HGTV)
19. How to Make a Christmas Ornament Wreath with a Hanger
I never would have thought to use a hanger to create a DIY wreath – so clever! (via Delightfully Noted)
20. Dollar Store Snowflake Wreath
Don’t you love when a project is so easy that you can figure out how to make it just by looking at a picture of it? (via Pinterest)
21. Dollar Store Fishbowl Snowman
Isn’t amazing that she found all the supplies to make this giant fishbowl snowman at the dollar store? This would be a fun decoration for your home or for your classroom. (via Yesterday on Tuesday)
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