These easy and affordable Christmas craft projects use dollar-store materials to create chic seasonal decor. Try these winter vases for a cozy farmhouse style, or adorn your tree with these sparkling gem icicle ornaments.
Dollar stores are treasure troves of affordable goodies that you can turn into show-stopping holiday crafts. Use these budget-friendly ideas to keep your wallet happy and your creativity pumping!
Reindeer Gift Bags
Add some festive flair to gift wrapping with these reindeer-themed gift bags. You’ll find everything you need to make them at the dollar store, including cute reindeer stickers and a festive ribbon. This is an easy craft that kids can make, too, and the result will surely delight anyone who receives one of these special packages this year.
You can make your antlers, eyes, mouth and ears out of paper to match the colors of the bag you’re using. Just downsize each item’s size so they’ll fit on the front of the gift bag. Draw the eyes on the brown or light brown paper and glue them to the bag in the space between the handles.
Draw a nose on pink paper slightly smaller than the brown eyes and glue it below the googly eyes.
You can also turn dollar-store frames into a whimsical Christmas village for your table, mantel or entryway. This craft is a great way to reuse old gold picture frames around the house, or you can pick up some inexpensive gold ones at the dollar store.
Snow Globes
Snow globes are a fun way to bring the magic of Christmas into your home. They are a great craft project for kids and adults alike. However, they can be delicate and are prone to breakage if not stored properly. Luckily, there are some easy steps you can take to protect your fun DIY snow globes from damage.
Before making your snow globes, ensure you have the right supplies. This includes clean jars free of cracks or scratches, water, glitter, and plastic confetti. You can find all of these items at your local dollar store.
You will also need a little bit of glue and glycerin, which can be found at most drug stores. Glycerin is an odorless liquid with a consistency similar to corn syrup and is safe for kids to use.
Once your materials are ready, let your child choose the plastic figurine they want to put in their snow globe. Once they have their choice, glue it to the lid of the jar.
Then fill the jar with water up to where the lid screws on. Add a small amount of glycerin to the water to help the snowflakes stay in place. Screw on the lid, then shake the jar!
If you don’t want to make a traditional mason jar snow globe, try a simple glass container with a wide mouth. This will allow you to add more to the jar for a bigger effect.
You can even use a baby food jar for this project. To complete the look, spray paint the outside of the jar with glitter spray paint. This will give the jar a festive and sparkly finish that is perfect for the holidays.
With these pretty jars, you can create a unique and fun decoration for your holiday table by adding some of your favorite photographs to the inside.
This will create a beautiful keepsake that you can look back on over the years. You can also decorate your jars with other items, like tinsel pom moms or fabric snowflakes, to make them extra special.
Mason Jar Luminaries
Adding the right holiday decorations is essential to creating a cozy and festive home. Whether you’re looking for DIY Christmas ornaments, wreaths, or centerpieces, there’s nothing like homemade decor to give your space a unique and personal touch.
And the best part is, it doesn’t have to break the bank. Thanks to the dollar store, creating a stunning holiday display for your home is easy and affordable.
These mason jar luminaries will brighten your table and bring a bit of rustic charm to the fireplace mantel or outdoor spaces. They’re also a great way to decorate for fall and other holidays, such as weddings and Valentine’s Day.
This project requires a little prep, but it’s quick and easy to make once your supplies are ready. Start by thoroughly cleaning your jars. Then, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to the jar, working one section at a time.
Then, apply colored tissue paper squares in a random, overlapped pattern over the Mod Podge. Once the entire outside of the jar is covered, tie a strip of raffia, ribbon or twine around the top edge. Place a tealight inside, and your luminary will be complete!
If you’re looking for a fun and easy Halloween craft to keep the kids busy this year, look no further than these glowing luminaries. They’re the perfect way to illuminate your front porch for trick-or-treaters or even light up the night sky in your backyard. Plus, they make the ideal addition to your Halloween party decor.
The glow from these jars is so pretty that you’ll want to leave them out for winter and Christmas! The best part is that you can use any type of glass jar. It’s a simple and budget-friendly craft that looks completely different each time you do it.
Gail Wilson is the creator and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life, where she shares her obsession with finding new ways to recycle old things and reinventing them into something beautiful and useful.
She believes that with a little imagination, almost anything can be made into something special, especially in crafting. She loves sharing her creative projects, including mason jars, that allow everyday items to find new life.
Rustic Mason Jar Ornament Tree
Adding a bit of rustic charm to your tree is simple with this mason jar ornament craft. A strand of twine wrapped around the base of an empty mason jar creates a festive decoration for your home or a beautiful gift for friends and family.
You can make it as simple or detailed as you want by choosing a material that fits your recipient. For example, if you know a sports fanatic who loves their team, use an image of their jersey to give them a unique ornament they’ll cherish forever. You can even incorporate other materials, like canvas or muslin fabric scraps, to customize your decoration.
You’ll love the rustic beauty of this simple Christmas mason jar craft, but it can also be a fun kids’ craft. Get the whole family involved in creating these reusable decorations to make a unique addition to your holiday decor or to give as gifts for friends and relatives. The best part is that they are easy to customize, so each one is unique.
A visit to your local dollar store will provide you with a wealth of ideas for creating beautiful holiday decor without breaking your budget. Be sure to shop after the season, as items are often marked down, allowing you to stock up on supplies for next year. Don’t forget to check out your local thrift stores for a great selection of items for your crafts.
Using your favorite images and some basic craft supplies, you can create a unique way to display pictures of family members. These DIY photo tin ornaments by One Little Project are a perfect example.
They’re inexpensive to make and will be a special keepsake for anyone who receives them as a gift. Plus, you can add a personal touch by including a special message with each ornament.