Celebrate and decorate for the holidays (while saving money) with these creative Christmas Upcycle Crafts and DIY Decor Projects.

These are upcycled crafts and DIYs you definitely don’t want to miss.
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Upcycled Christmas Decorating Ideas and Crafts
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to deck the halls with creativity and sustainable flair!
This blog post is your go-to guide for thrifty, easy, and fun Christmas upcycle crafts that will not only add a personal touch to your decorations but also contribute to a more eco-friendly celebration.
Get ready to turn everyday items into festive treasures and make this Christmas season a showcase of your crafting ingenuity.
Christmas Upcycle Crafts
These Christmas upcycle crafts are thrifty, easy, and fun!
DIY Boxwood Wreaths - 2 Easy Ways
These easy boxwood wreaths are sure to add an extra touch of holiday cheer to your home.
DIY Soda Can Bells
Make your own sustainable holiday decor and make DIY soda can bells. Transform aluminum pop cans into antique gold bells.
Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
Adding holiday decor just got easier with this Christmas tree wall hanging. They're easy, cute, and you'll probably want to make a few (even as gifts)!
DIY Farmhouse Scrap Wood Block Houses (Crafty Christmas Decor)
If you're a DIY-er, be sure to put that scrap wood pile to good use. These adorable winter houses have copper chimneys, but you could easily substitute a twig or other embellishment.
P.S. If you're looking to make something similar, without the power tools, be sure to check out this Dollar Store Christmas Village Craft.
Cardboard Christmas Tree Collar
This DIY Cardboard Christmas Tree Collar is super cute and budget friendly. All you need is a big cardbaord box and wood grain contact paper.
DIY Jute Rope Holiday Bells
Get creative with a dollar store paper cup and rope – make these DIY holiday jute rope bells to decorate for Christmas.
DIY Christmas Countdown On Wood Ironing Board
Counting down to Christmas day just got a lot easier - not to mention beautiful - with this DIY Christmas countdown wood ironing board.
DIY Acorn Christmas Ornaments
Put those old plastic Easter eggs to use, and turn them into beautiful, rustic DIY acorn Christmas ornaments to adorn your tree.
Tin Can Christmas Tree Hack
This tin can Christmas tree hack is a clever and inexpensive way to decorate for the upcoming holiday season.
Paint Stick Reversible Wood Plank Sign
Add rustic charm to your home decor. Follow this tutorial to create a customizable and reversible wood plank sign using paint stir sticks.
Paint Stick Christmas Tree Collar
Transform a laundry basket into a piece of DIY Christmas decor - with this tutorial for an unfinished wood Paint Stick Christmas Tree Collar.
DIY Upcycled Wire Christmas Ornaments
Transform humble wire hangers into charming star-shaped tree decorations with these Upcycled Wire Christmas ornaments.
Christmas Tree Farm Sign
This Christmas Tree Farm Sign is made from scrap cardboard, a plain wood sign, and a few supplies you most likely already have on hand.
Christmas Gift Tags
Don't throw away your cereal box and instead use it to make a few Christmas Gift Tags!
Mini Corrugated Tree Ornaments
These Mini Corrugated Tree Ornaments are made with a recycled box and a few other supplies I already had on hand. An easy and inexpensive Christmas craft!
Easter Egg Gold Bells
A cereal box and plastic Easter eggs come together to make super cute and festive Hanging Gold Bells.
Pie Pan Christmas Craft
Grab a dollar store pan and chalk paint to make this cute pie pan Christmas craft to decorate your kitchen this holiday season.
Large Jingle Bells
Follow this step-by-step tutorial for a brilliant DIY project that turns metal mixing bowls into show-stopping large jingle bells! These make great Christmas ornaments for large trees.
Pizza Pan Christmas Countdown Clock
Transform a dollar store pizza pan into s rustic faux wood clock that you can use to count down to Christmas.
Easy To Make Unique Denim DIY Christmas Tree
Head to your local thrift store and pick up some denim to make these unique DIY denim Christmas trees. These are truly upcycled Christmas decorations.
Easy DIY Upcycled Sweater Christmas Ornament {Pretty Enough to Sell}
Try this DIY repurposed sweater Christmas ornament! It’s easy, cheap, and looks so classy, especially if you love rustic or farmhouse style!
Repurposed Vintage Scrabble Ornaments for Christmas
Turn the classic game of Scrabble into repurposed vintage ornaments in just a few easy steps.
Upcycled Christmas Wrapping Paper Tree Centerpiece
Not sure what to do with old wrapping paper scraps? Put them to good use by making this cute wrapping paper Christmas tree centerpiece.
Wine Cork Snowman
Save your wine corks and put them to use – create a farmhouse-inspired wine cork snowman craft to add to your winter home decor.
How to Repurpose a Vintage Chair into Christmas Decor
If you're planning a vintage Christmas theme this year, you'll love this creative idea for turning an old chair into unique vintage Christmas decor.
Mercury Glass Votives & Sea Glass Jars Decorated for Christmas
Need a few table decor ideas? Try these votives and glass jars that have been decorated just for the Christmas season using Dollar Store supplies.
Vintage Thread Spool Mini Wreath How-To
Another vintage Christmas decor idea except this time it calls for thread spools. They'll be connected in a way to make a small vintage wreath.
A Christmas Muffin Tin Vignette
Grab a Dollar Store muffin tin, a few old photos, and some Christmas embellishments to make this Christmas muffin tin vignette.
Miniature Snow Scenes for Christmas
These miniature snow globe Christmas scenes make the perfect centerpiece for a living room table, dining room table, or fireplace mantle. You can use homemade Christmas decorations or DIY recycle Christmas decorations for the scenes.
DIY Christmas Tree Plastic Spoon Craft
Turn plastic spoons into a DIY Christmas tree! A craft so easy, even your kids can make one. Finish the look with cinnamon sticks, candy canes, reindeers, penguins, or any other winter decor you prefer.
DIY Christmas Light Bulb Garland
Easily spruce up your fireplace are with this DIY Christmas light bulb garland. All you need are some old light bulbs, spray paint, and a few supplies - no hot glue required!
Pickle Jar Christmas Terrarium
Have a few jars you'd like to get rid of? Before you think about tossing them in the trash, use them to make a Christmas terrarium. You can easily add a snowman, Santa, and old ornaments.
Christmas Wreath from a Repurposed Metal Tray
Metal trays make some of the best Christmas decor, especially when you're looking to do a farmhouse theme. Upcycling projects like take Christmas craft ideas to a new level!
Advent Candle Holder
Create a simple variant consisting of cups and saucers on a tray. This would make beautiful tabletop decor.