99 DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts & Decor –On A Budget
Here are 99 fantastic tutorial ideas for making do it yourself Dollar Tree Christmas crafts and decorations 2024.
Decorate your home for Christmas and with handmade holiday decor, and make gift while keeping within your budget.
Thanks to dollar stores, we have incredible low-cost ways to make amazing crafts and decor for Christmas. You don’t need to spend a ton of money to have beautiful decor.
And thanks to the variety of tutorial ideas we’ve gathered from our DIY friends, you’ll have lots of inspiration to make just about anything you can think of.
One of the most popular decorations that you can make with Dollar Tree items is DIY Christmas wreaths. There are endless supplies for making wreaths at your local Dollar Tree store.
When shopping for your local dollar store Christmas crafts, keep your eye out for the essential craft supplies you’ll want to pick up.
If you haven’t visited a Dollar Tree during the holiday season, then you may be wondering what types of items does Dollar Tree have for Christmas in 2024? You can check out the Christmas supplies on their site.
I mentioned in my Dollar Tree fall post that the other benefit of Dollar Tree crafts and decor is that many of their items have a generic look, which gives you a blank slate to make really cool Christmas decorations or gifts.
Browse our inspiring tutorials below for the Christmas gifts and decor you can make on a budget this holiday season.
99 DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts & Decor
Snow Covered Holiday Mason Jar – An Easy Christmas Craft
Make these snow covered mason jars for cute holiday Christmas decor. The rustic wire and reindeer silhouette design are such cute added elements.
DIY Wine Cork Planter Ornament
How about making a tiny planter for your Christmas tree? Use wine corks and dollar store floral to make these adorable wine cork planter ornaments.
In addition to decorating your own tree, these also make great handmade gifts!
Dollar Tree Pizza Pan Christmas DIY
You'll never believe this rustic DIY holiday sign was made from a Dollar Tree pizza pan!
A little bit of rope, birch fabric, wooden balls and bows make this a simple project to make.
Dollar Store Christmas Ornaments
These easy-to-make, oversized DIY glittered Christmas ornaments are such a great idea! Add some golden sparkles to really dress them up.
Painted and Glittered Christmas Village
Here’s a Christmas craft tutorial that’s a ton of fun to make –a Pottery Barn inspired painted and glittered Christmas village. Which little house is yours?
Why pay lots of money for something you can make for cheap?
This Dollar Store Duster Wreath is Easy Farmhouse Christmas Decor!
Here’s a super creative Dollar Tree wreath with bottle brush trees. The wreath was made from dusters.
This tutorial will show you an easy way to use the duster to make this farmhouse, wintertime decor!
A Memory Christmas Tree
Isn’t this such a creative way for how to decorate a Christmas tree from Dollar Tree items.
It’s a DIY memory tree made with photos and other personal ornaments.
Make an Adorable Dollar Store Gnome with this Quick Tutorial!
Ruffles And Rain Boots got super creative and made this ridiculously cute DIY gnome using a sock and a mop! These little gnomes make great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers.
DIY Waterless Snowglobes - Thrifty Style Team
Look at the cute little white tree! If you’re wondering how to make a snow globe out of a Dollar Tree item, then check out the tutorial for these DIY Waterless Snowglobes from 2 Bees In A Pod.
Painted Christmas Ornaments - Just Paint It Blog
Here’s a great Dollar Tree craft to do with the kids. Make these painted, translucent tree ornaments from clear ball ornaments.
Vintage-Style Jingle Bell Christmas Swag
If vintage is your thing, then you’ll love decorating your home using these large jingle bells and Christmas florals.
These are the perfect seasonal decor.
Easy and Inexpensive DIY Tiny Christmas Trees
Here’s a simple Dollar Store Christmas decor DIY idea- use birch stems and wreath trimmings to make tiny Christmas trees!
Felt Santa Christmas Napkin Rings
I bet you didn’t even know that these adorable Santa Claus’ are napkin rings!
Such a cute way to decorate your table for Christmas dinner.
Foam board Christmas Barn DIY
What a cute ornamental DIY Christmas display.
This Hobby Lobby inspired red barn was made using a foam board.
Additionally, it was made for far less than the cost of purchasing it pre-made from Hobby Lobby!
DIY Dollar Store Marbled Ornaments
Make a unique Dollar Tree Christmas DIY ornament using a twist on the hydro dipping method I did for a swirly colored planter. And instead of acrylic paint, This Our Bliss used nail polish to make these.
Christmas Card Holder Display
Talk about unique! How creative was Birdz Of A Feather by repurposing a cheap rolling pin to make a Christmas card holder?
Dollar Tree Christmas Snow Globe Ornament
Here’s how to make a snow globe ornament from the dollar store. Isn’t the tiny holiday tree adorable?
Easy Dollar Tree Christmas Truck DIY
This cute Christmas craft is easier to make than it looks because this truck comes unpainted from Dollar Tree.
With a little bit of paint, you can turn it into a vintage DIY Christmas wall hanging.
5 Minute Holiday Hostess Gift [My Dollar Store DIY]
These handmade holiday hostess gifts can be made in just five minutes. Check out the tutorial, for these easy Dollar Store handmade gifts.
Dollar Store Christmas Camper Pallet Wood Sign
Campers are especially popular in 2020 and if you have camper friends or relatives, then you may want to check out this pallet wood and gift bag tutorial. It’s the perfect low-cost gift for someone with a camper.
Waterless DIY Snow Globe Ornament
Here’s another spin on a snow globe ornament. Little foam balls are used for snow effects. Did you notice it’s a tiny mini cooper with a tree on top!
DIY Sea Glass & Mercury Glass Votives
Make a dollar store Christmas centerpiece with these mercury glass votives. Atta Girl Says shows you in this tutorial, how to get this mercury look with clear glass jars.
DIY Wood Slice Deer Ornament - Creative Christmas
This wood slice deer ornament is a quick and easy craft using Dollar Tree materials.
Potholder Baking Mix Gift Set - Easy Dollar Store Gift Idea For Teachers, Neighbors, Or Friends.
If you have a Cricut, then you will love how easy this tutorial is. This DIY pot holder is a great idea to make as a gift.
Make Your Own Christmas Gift Wrapping Paper With Chalk Couture
This tutorial will show you how to turn Dollar Store shipping paper into lovely Christmas Wrap using chalk paint.
Decoupaged Christmas Gift Bag for Outdoor Christmas Decor
Make outdoor decor with this DIY Christmas sign made using Mod Podge and a gift bag.
DIY String Art Christmas Tree with Wire
Here’s a really great Do It Yourself decorating idea –and a super fun one too!
Make string art of a Christmas tree, but use green jewelry wire instead of string. This one can even be used to decorate outside.
How to Make a Mini Flocked Christmas Tree
These table top trees would be fun Christmas centerpieces to decorate your table with, as well as easy to make.
Grab the wreath form from Dollar Tree to quickly make the wreath.
DIY Buffalo Plaid Scarf Wreath
If you are fond of Buffalo plaid, then you’ll love this unique Christmastime Dollar Tree wreath decoration.
Christmas Chalkboard Wreath
Keep it simple by making a Dollar Tree wreath with a DIY chalkboard Christmas sign.
DIY Christmas Decoration: Snowflake Wreath
What a great way to make DIY Christmas decorations on a budget –make a dollar store Christmas wreath in the shape of a snowflake.
Homemade Gift in a Jar + Free Christmas Gift Tags
Here’s a simple, easy DIY homemade gift using a Dollar Tree mason jar and ribbon. Wouldn't this be a great Dollar Tree gift idea?
Blackboard Star Christmas Ornament
Make ornaments you can write on like a blackboard. These little star ornaments have holiday messages written on them.
DIY Dollar Tree Candleholders - The Latina Next Door
Here’s a tutorial that uses wine glasses with beads and twine to make Dollar Tree centerpieces.
Frosted Glass Tea Light Candle Holders
It amazes me what can be done with frosted glass spray paint. Here’s the tutorial on how to make these easy Dollar Tree centerpieces.
They’d be perfect for holding candy canes.
Grinch Countdown to Christmas
One of my favorite things about this winter holiday season is getting to watch The Grinch! This tutorial is for making a Grinch countdown to Christmas calendar.
Galvanized Bucket Farmhouse Style Christmas Ornaments
If you are looking for an easy ornament to make, this might be the tutorial for you. This galvanized bucket ornament lends itself to a farmhouse style tree.
Rustic Farmhouse Style Advent Calendar – An Easy DIY Project
Advent calendars are always fun- though I prefer mine to have chocolate inside :0}. Make this rustic advent calendar to go with your farmhouse decor.
DIY Grinch String Art Decoration
Make this Grinch String Art decor for under $10. Even though I didn’t get all the materials from Dollar Tree, you can get this color yarn and pins there.
Easy Potholder Doorknob DIY Pillow for Christmas
Have you thought about decorating your door knob? This potholder hanging pillow is a clever way to decorate your door for Christmas.
Dollar Tree Mason Jar Ornaments
These sweet little Mason jar ornaments are easy to make, using all Dollar Tree materials.
An Amazing Hack to Make a Christmas Swag
Be sure to also catch her video tutorial for making this cool Dollar Tree DIY.
Cut plastic spoons in half. Add glitter. & Magic! DIY Christmas Decor!
Looking for a Christmas tree craft for adults? This simple dollar store plastic spoon Christmas Tree looks high-end enough to display year after year.
DIY Mini Wreaths for Kitchen Cabinets For Christmas
If you want to make a little Christmas wreath, this is a great tutorial to follow.
These pretty mini wreaths are perfect for adding a little holiday decor to your kitchen, or for hanging on any door inside your home or on a window.
Repurposed Paper Napkin Wood Slice Ornaments
A little bit of Mod Podge will go a long way with these beautiful, professional-looking wood slice ornaments, decoratd with pine cones.
You're definitely going to want to check out this tutorial.
Snowman Door
Here’s a project to have fun with. Turn your closet doors into snowmen!
Cheap & Easy Dollar Tree Christmas Ornament Sign with Free SVG
Turn an existing Dollar Store ornament sign into a much cuter one with a Christmas printable free svg file and white chalk paint.
Water Free Snow Globe Ornament DIY
This dollar store clear snow globe ornament is so pretty. It’s rustic, yet soft due to the combination of burlap and the turquoise colored bottle brush Christmas trees.
Kid-Friendly Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees Craft
- These little Christmas trees are adorable. They look so Grinchy, don’t they? Make these with Dollar tree craft supplies.
How To Make Orange Pomanders With Spices
Who could have imagined oranges looking so beautifully decorated! These fragrant hanging decorations actually have antibacterial properties.
Dollar Tree Red Truck Gift Bag DIY Christmas Sign
Here’s a classic! And yes, these materials came from the Dollar Tree. Mix a red truck gift bag and buffalo check fabric to turn this gift bag into a Christmas sign.
Simple DIY Christmas Garland
There really couldn’t be anything more adorable than this baby mitten garland. Grab these at your local Dollar Tree to make this easy tree decoration.
DIY Christmas Decor: Jingle Bell Door Hanger
Here’s the perfect holiday home decor for farmhouse style lovers. Simple and quick!
Hobby Lobby Placemat Christmas Decor DIY
Here’s a fantastic use of Dollar store placemats! Check out this tutorial with video to see how to make this seasonal hanging decoration.
Christmas Display with Nativity Silhouette
How to make a lovely, illuminated DIY nativity display using items that can be found at any dollar store.
5 Minute Dollar Tree Christmas Wreaths
When it comes to a sense of style, the Latina Next Door is the place to go. She’s got a fantastic tutorial for this farmhouse wreath using a cutting board!
A Pom Pom Tree Christmas Craft! Adorable, Easy & Colorful!
Keep it simple, yet colorful with a super fun Dollar Store Christmas craft.
Dollar Tree Grill Pan Christmas Decor - DIY Home Decorating & Crafts
Make a Christmas serving tray really easily with this creative use of materials. Check out the tutorial at Southern Crush.
Dollar Store Christmas Sign
Chalk paint crafts are still going strong because they are so versatile. Make a Merry Christmas sign following this DIY tutorial.
Make A Snowy Diy Tomato Cage Christmas Tree!
Make an elegant and beautiful, fluffy, snow Christmas tree with dollar store feather boas.
Dollar Store Christmas Craft
Here’s a Dollar Store Christmas decoration that shows a sense of humor. What a terrific way to put a smile on your guest’s faces with this Christmas elf sign.
DIY Candy Cane Wreath
Here’s a quick tutorial for a candy cane wreath. Dollar tree actually sells wreath forms in the shape of a candy cane, making it an easy DIY.
How To Make Pretty DIY Farmhouse Tabletop Trees
These farmhouse tabletop tree decorations are easier to make than you think. The decorative paper is of classic cars and buffalo check, but you can choose any design.
How To Make An Adorable Christmas Gnome Door Hanger DIY
I’d be remiss to not show several DIY gnomes in a roundup for Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts! Here's a tutorial for making a gnome door hanger.
Our Dollar Spot Christmas tree
Now this one isn’t an official DIY tutorial, but I thought it was a good one to show. This is because of all the creative uses of Dollar tree supplies that were used as ornaments for this tree.
This entire tree was decorated for about $15 –including lights! Now that’s a bargain!
Galaxy Melted Crayon Ornaments
Melted crayon crafts are so much fun! The color possibilities are endless and somehow they always turn out looking awesome.
Take a look at this tutorial for a DIY melted crayon holiday ornament.
Handmade Christmas Ornament with Farmhouse Style
Here’s a DIY farmhouse sign ornament you’d think was store bought. Follow this Christmas tutorial to see how to make such a good looking farmhouse tree decoration.
How to Make Easy & Cheap DIY Snow Globes
Make real snow globes! You’ll need glycerin for these because when you shake them, they have the real effect of snow falling.
These are a classic Christmas decoration that the whole family will enjoy interacting with.
Easy DIY Dollar Tree Hot Chocolate Mug Gift - Instructions and Printable!
If you are in need of a quick Christmas gift idea, check out this DIY craft for turning a Dollar Store hot chocolate mug into a sweet handmade gift.
How to Make a Simple Christmas Floral Arrangement
These DIY crafters have a really good handle on floral design and arranging. Follow their tips to make a professional Christmas decoration with artificial flowers, or nature twigs.
DIY Dollar Store Tin Christmas Candles
Make lovely DIY candles from tins. This is a really fun and simple DIY dollar tree craft that you can keep reusing each holiday season.
Hershey's Kisses Christmas Tree
Here’s the Christmas craft that’s not going to make it through the season –at least not at our house :), but that’s the whole fun of it, right?
Make a chocolate tree decoration with a few simple inexpensive supplies.
Easy DIY Christmas Decor Idea: Cheap Dollar Store Centerpiece!
No need to shop for a Christmas centerpiece, because here's one you can make. The gold and red ball ornaments really dress up this rustic tabletop decoration.
Easy Flame Free DIY Snowman Luminaries for Kids
Make a luminary craft with these snowman lights. Light up your porch or front path with this easy to make DIY dollar store Christmas craft.
Easy DIY Marble Christmas Ornaments That Are Super Cheap to Make
These beautiful marbled ornaments are a blast to make, and easy too. Add soft and subtle color to your tree this year with this DIY Christmas craft.
DIY Farmhouse Rope Candle Holder - Country Decor
A Dollar Tree Christmas candle holder with a farmhouse twist. Check out Country Decor for this easy tutorial.
DIY Dollar Tree Lantern
Dollar Tree Christmas crafts can be so simple. With a few picture frames and a lot of hot glue, you can make this stunning tabletop lantern or centerpiece.
Dollar Tree Christmas Gift Bag Decor DIY - DIY Home Decorating & Crafts
Use a gift bag to make holiday decor for a quick and easy craft project.
Illuminated Snow Scene in a Jar
DIY Christmas penguin decor! Penguins rock.
And if you don’t already have an illuminated mason jar penguin decoration, then you can grab the tutorial here and start crafting one right away. Don’t be without one this holiday season.
Try this Quick, Easy & Colorful DIY Christmas ornament ASAP!
Here's another melted crayon ornament tutorial. This one uses a different technique to make the clear ornaments polka dotted.
Dollar Store Hot Chocolate Ornament
How cool is that! You’ll never guess how this DIY’er made this hot chocolate look real.
Hop on over to the tutorial to see what dollar store items she used.
This Dollar Tree Light-up Gnome Santa is an Adorable and Quick Craft
Here’s a DIY gnome that lights up! This Christmas gnome tutorial comes from one of our favorite gnome tutorial experts, so she’s your ‘go-to’ source on the subject of gnome crafts.
Make Fast Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments from Jenga Blocks!
Wood blocks and craft paint are the basic supplies needed to make these cute Christmas ornaments.
Dollar Store Christmas Crafts You Can Make in Minutes
Personalized ornaments always have a special place in my heart. It’s nice to have something personal on the tree to remember people on the holidays.
This tutorial will show you how to use photos and clear globes to make memory ornaments.
DIY Ribbed Glitter Ornaments
Be dazzled with glittery hanging ball ornaments. This is a sure way to glam up your tree trimmings.
Easy Snowman Fingerprint Christmas Craft
Get your kids involved in this Christmas decoration. Use a wood panel and have them dip their little hands in paint to get this adorable fingerprint craft.
Each year you’ll pull it out and be amazed at how much they’ve grown.
Make this Homemade Mickey HO HO HO Centerpiece in Minutes!
These fun little Mickey Mouse table centerpieces are fun to make. But they’ll be quicker if you have a Cricut or other type of cutting machine though.
DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Bell Ornaments
Add a little holiday cheer with these sweet and easy to craft ornaments.
How to Make a Dollar Store Fabric Mini Christmas Tree
Use burlap and a foam cone form to make this easy Christmas decoration.
Countdown To Christmas: DIY Paper Christmas Advent Calendar Village
Here’s a unique spin on an advent calendar. How about a Christmas cone village? Check out the neat tutorial.
DIY Popsicle Stick Reindeer Ornaments
Don’t forget about Rudolph. Some of the simplest Dollar Tree Christmas crafts are the best.
Rainbow Painted Nutcrackers
Snag up these wooden nutcrackers from your favorite dollar store now so you can make these adorable, colorful Christmas nutcracker centerpieces.
Night Light Bulb Christmas Ornaments
Turn night light bulbs into ornaments in no time with a little bit of Mod Podge and glitter!
How To Make A Simple Mini Christmas Tree With Ribbon
If you're in the mood for an easy Christmas craft, take a look at this Christmas tree with ribbons tutorial.
Decorate a Christmas Tray (Great for Last Minute!)
Make a sweet Christmastime serving tray using budget-friendly items.
DIY Red And White Christmas Mesh Wreath ~ Easy Peasy!
Have you thought of using mesh for making DIY Christmas wreaths? What a creative use of materials from this crafter. And it’s so pretty too!
Easy Reindeer Ornament Craft for Kids
Use a dollar store jingle bell for the perfect quick and budget-friendly holiday ornament and kid craft.
Easy Ornament from a Dollar Tree Gum Ball Machine
Turn a Dollar Store gumball machine into an snowglobe tree ornament.
If you are ready to start making things for spring, here are Dollar Tree Easter crafts. You may also love these 21 DIY Gnome tutorials, there are a bunch of Christmas ones as well.
For some other ideas on what to make for easy Christmas crafts, you may want to check out these tutorials for:
Handmade Christmas greeting card ideas
DIY clay nature ornaments
Christmas rock painting ideas
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