Christmas is one of my favorite times of year for decorating and crafting – even better when I can use dollar store supplies! Today I’m sharing 30 easy Christmas crafts made cheaply from items you can get at any dollar store!
Christmas Crafting: The Perfect Slowdown in a Fast-Paced Season
The hecticness of the Christmas season can overwhelm me sometimes. Well, a lot.
I’m sure I’m not alone in this. And somewhat ironically, crafting calms me a little bit.
It slows me down, gives me something to focus on besides my to-do list. I feel better when my creative juices are flowing.
I love that I also can produce some homemade Christmas crafts to include with my home decor, knowing I’m saving a little money as well as creating some unique pieces!
If you need to shift to a creative side of your brain or if money is tight and you want to try making some of your own Christmas decor – whatever the reason – DIY Christmas crafts with dollar store materials might be just what you need!
Easy, Classy Christmas Crafts: Thank You, Dollar Tree!
Today I want to share with you hand-selected crafts for Christmas using inexpensive dollar store supplies. “Hand-selected” as in, I think they are pretty enough that I’d put any one of these in my own house.
To me, these are high-end dupes or original creations, and each of these would contribute to a stylish and classy Christmas aesthetic.
These crafts can be used as your own Christmas decor, as gifts or party favors, or even to sell at craft fairs.
*Full disclosure – dollar stores in different areas may vary in what they carry; not all are created equal.
However, Walmart or craft stores should also carry similar items for the same or close to the same cost.
These crafts use mostly dollar store items, though they also may include materials that are on hand or likely hanging around the home. The point is that these Christmas crafts are CHEAP to create.
With many of them, you can customize colors or patterns or sayings to fit your own Christmas aesthetic in your home.
I also put together a list of my own 21 vintage-style, cottage core Christmas crafts in this post. Many of these are also made with inexpensive dollar store or Walmart supplies.
And this post has lots more – 50-plus! – Christmas crafts ideas – not necessarily dollar store materials (although some use them), but a larger variety of projects!
OK, on to the good stuff!
30 Elegant (and Cheap!) Christmas Crafts with Dollar Store Materials
Before you start, here’s my pro-tip: the real magic is not just in the craft itself but in the styling and staging of the project as well as the choice of embellishments and accents (ribbons, fabric, paper, etc.)
These crafts really level up when you make them your own put your own spin on them!
I love these adorable apothecary jars and use them for just about every season of decorating. You can fill them with Christmas candle, jingle bells, ornaments, Christmas-scented potpourri, pine cone mixture - just about anything that suits your color palette and decor style for Christmas! Go for varied colors or monochromatic - up to you! Can you believe that these are Dollar Tree centerpieces? This is perfect if rustic farmhouse is your theme for Christmas! These are so cozy and charming! Isn't this wreath just gorgeous? The red and black buffalo check never goes out of style for a cozy farmhouse wreath! This adorable piece of Christmas decor is made from one of those thin Dollar Tree wood craft signs! So, so cute and can be customized to your decor style depending on the fabric you choose! If you like a little bling for your Christmas holiday decor, you can create this elegant sparkly gem Christmas tree with just a few materials from the dollar store! How cute is this?! I love this idea using dollar store jingle bells to create a festive door hanger! Just 2 ingredients for these ornaments, both of which you can get at the dollar store - cinnamon and applesauce! I've personally done ornaments like this (and added white fabric paint for a little extra detail) and have used them in a variety of ways for decorating! Fun project to get the kids involved in too! Aren't these snowflakes so pretty! They are made out of popsicle sticks, which you can get at any dollar store! Amazing Christmas craft for an absolute bargain! How fun are these ornaments? These would look adorable on a Christmas tree or strewn in a door way or window pane! Can you even believe these gorgeous bells are made with metal bowls from the dollar store! I just love how oversized they are for maximum effect! This is one to try! Here's another Mod Podge craft using Epsom salt! I l absolutely love the magical result! I love this idea for an ornament or as just a small wall art sign! Easy to make with dollar store supplies - and you can customize your saying either by hand or printing a free printable of your choice! Mopheads are for more than just mopping! You can make these adorable Christmas trees with a standard cleaning supply! Cheap and adorable! Here's another way to vary the above idea - grab some plastic rope from Dollar Tree, wrap around Styrofoam, and paint in a metallic or monochromatic color! So classy! The pizza pan crafts have had their moment, and this idea is one of my favorites! The design is taken from a Dollar Tree calendar, and it's one of my favorite items from Dollar Tree to use in crafts (be sure to get them early!). These hanger frames are rustic and look adorable using a Dollar Tree calendar page! You can use any printable you'd like as well, but this is such an easy craft with cheap supplies using paint stirrers or painted rulers! I love a good repurposing of Dollar Tree Christmas decor! This end result on this one is just gorgeous! This ornament is so beautiful and perfect for a modern twist on rustic farmhouse Christmas decor! A dollar store ornament, a little spray paint and some pretty embellishments, and you're good to go! You can get all of the supplies for this adorable sign at Dollar Tree, including the vinyl! (And if you don't have a cutting machine, you can try these ways of making signs without a Silhouette or Cricut!). What a great idea for store tins! I love this idea for Christmas gifts for teachers and neighbors! I love this idea for a rustic ornament! This would even look adorable on a tiered tray or shelf as some mini Christmas decor accents! This ornament turned out so sweet! This is a simple project, with simple materials, but it looks classy and high end. How pretty are these! This is such a versatile project - one you can create for your own decor, involve the kids, or even sell at a Christmas bazaar! Candles are so cozy for Christmas - and lanterns just add to the effect! You can make a faux lantern like this using picture frames! If you love minimalist designs and classy holiday decor, you can make this sign with just a few dollar store materials! Subtle, pretty, chic decor. These gorgeous wall hangings are made from faux silver plates from the Dollar Store! You can free-hand write your message and design or use a rub-on transfer! What a classy look! This is a gorgeous dollar store upcycle - repurpose a Dollar Tree topper with some twine and lights! Just love it! All you need is paper bags and glue sticks for this one! Soooo easy and it's one of my favorites to hang every year! (Hint: this post also has LOTS of ideas with 'mostly' dollar store supplies!) I can think of so many ways you can customize an ornament door hanger like this! Choose ornaments consistent with your Christmas aesthetic, and you'll have an inexpensive, gorgeous Christmas door decoration! Dollar Tree has gotten on board with these adorable nutcrackers. If you like a more stream-lined monochromatic look for your decor, all you need to do is paint them in your classy color of choice - white, black, silver, gold ... all of them elegant options!
Apothecary Jars
Rustic Christmas Tree Christmas Centerpieces
Festive Farmhouse Rustic Christmas Wreath DIY in Just 3 Steps
Easy Dollar Tree Christmas Tree
Dollar Store Craft | Sparkly Gem Christmas Tree
Jingle Bell Door Hanger
Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments
Craft Stick Snowflakes
Night Light Bulb Christmas Ornaments
DIY Large Jingle Bells Made from Metal Bowls
Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries with Faux "Snow"
Farmhouse Ornament
Easy DIY Cone Christmas Trees
Metallic Rope Trees
Christmas Dollar Tree Pizza Pan Wreath
DIY Farmhouse Christmas Poster Hanger Frame
Shabby Chic Sign for the Holidays
Dollar Tree DIY Christmas Ornament Stars
Christmas Countdown Chalkboard Sign
DIY Dollar Store Tin Christmas Candles
Dollar Tree Mason Jar Ornaments
DIY Dollar Tree Rope Christmas Ornaments
Clothespin Snowflake Ornaments
DIY Dollar Tree Lantern
Framed Glass Floating Signs Minimalist Holiday Decor!
DIY Christmas SIlver Plaques
DIY Tree Topper from Dollar Tree Items
Paper Bag Snowflakes
DIY Ornament Door Decoration
Christmas Nutcracker Makeover
More Christmas Ideas
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If you tried any of these projects, I’d love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @100affections, and I’ll share in my stories!
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