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15 Holiday Decor DIYs To Get Your Jingle On

Theresa Gonzalez

Theresa Gonzalez is a content creator based in San Francisco and the author of Sunday Sews. She's a lover of all things design and spends most of her days raising her daughter Matilda.

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Dec 14, 2023

The busiest time of year can also be the most fun for showing your creativity with some make-it-yourself holiday decor. We rounded up our favorite affordable decor DIYs to add some festive cheer to your door, walls, mantel and table. Grab some girlfriends for a holiday craft night or get the kids (or a kid!) involved in the making. Either way, you'll have something handmade to display for years to come. They make great gifts too!

Holiday Decor DIYs That Will Make Your Home Extra Colorful

Dried Orange Garland

There's something about the combination of citrus fruits and spices in this dried orange garland that is synonymous with the holiday season. The scent alone, divine!

Pom Pom Wreath

Once you know how to make a simple pom pom there's so much you can do to create colorful garlands, wreaths, and mobiles around your home this holiday and year round.

Holiday Card Display

What do you with all those holiday cards landing in your mailbox over the next few weeks? Here's a fun display that's easy to make. Choose a color scheme that fits your decor and get creative!

Edible Centerpiece

We love decor that we can also nibble on once the meal has been devoured. This holiday display is part centerpiece, part dessert and part conversation piece!

Mudcloth-Inspired Stocking

Give plain canvas stockings a boho vibe with this DIY mudcloth drawing technique. Try it on other fabric items too like wine bags and tablecloths.

Holiday Terrariums

These holiday terrariums are a sweet way to dress up your office desk. They make great teacher gifts too!

The Holiday Decor DIYs That Are A Must-Try

DIY Dreidel Pinata

Complete your Hanukkah decor with this DIY Dreidel Piñata, and fill it with candy and fun little trinkets!

Snow Globe Cake

Delight kids and adults with a snow globe cake made with a classic fish bowl. It doubles as dessert and decor!

Christmas Light Bar Sign

Give your bar cart the holiday treatment with a sign lit up with Christmas lights.

Hershey Christmas Trees

Naomi from Bakers Royale shows us how to turn Hershey holiday candy into fun place cards and decorative (and edible) trees.

Punny Tree Ornaments

Sleigh Christmas with these cheeky ornaments that also make great gifts!

DIY Advent Calendar

Get your glue gun and washi tape ready for the ultimate advent calendar. Take our inspiration or add your own personal spin of festive ornaments and trinkets.