Whether your winter decorating style is cozy, cute or sparkly, you are sure to find something you love in this list of 40+ DIY winter decorations for your home.
When the vibrant hues of the holiday season fade away, and the festive lights are tucked back into their boxes, the post-holiday blues can sometimes set in.
But who says the end of the holidays has to mean an end to cheerful and heartwarming decor?
That’s where the charm of DIY winter decorations comes into play, turning the coldest months into a season of cozy, glittering wonder.
In the quiet aftermath of New Year celebrations, there’s a unique joy in transforming your living space into a winter wonderland.
It’s not just about filling the void left by Christmas ornaments; it’s about embracing the serene beauty of winter and its understated elegance.
From charming snowmen standing guard on your mantelpiece to delicate snowflakes adorning your windows, this winter decor extends the festive cheer well into the new year.
Winter Decor Themes
Everyone has their own style when it comes to decorating – here are some common themes if you aren’t sure where to start:
Sparkly – shiny snowflakes, touches of silver or gold, natural elements like pine cones and trees tipped with glitter.
If you’re like me, you’ll find joy in blending these themes to reflect your personal taste. The beauty of DIY is in its versatility and the freedom it gives you to put your unique spin on your winter decor.
To spark your creativity, I’ve curated a list of over 40 homemade winter decorations, each brimming with potential to brighten up your home during the chilly months.
These projects range from simple crafts that you can whip up in an afternoon to more elaborate creations that might become a winter tradition in your household.
So, grab your crafting tools and let’s banish the winter blues together!
Scroll down to explore a range of ideas that promise to infuse your home with warmth, charm, and a sprinkle of winter magic.
Whether you’re crafting solo or involving the whole family, these projects are sure to lift your spirits and beautify your space this winter season.
1
Pom Pom Wreath
This started as a Christmas wreath, but the idea here is that you use neutral colors of cream, copper, and gold to make your wreath last until winter. This is easy to make!
Don’t buy a felt garland for winter decorating when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss with some cute snowflakes and you'll have one in minutes.
Want to keep that feeling of a first snow for the entire winter? You can do this with this snow day in a jar! Add ornaments or other Christmas-y type items until after the holidays are over, then you can remove them and this jar stands on its own.
Sarah made this fun winter ski wreath by spraying a leftover Christmas wreath with fake snow. You could wrap it with ribbon, but she chose to knit the blue 'ribbon' scarf for her wreath.
You're probably thinking that these trees look not only pretty, but complicated to make. But they aren't! You're going to use trim pieces along with salt wash to get this look. You might keep this up all year, not just for the winter.
I love the idea of a garland that can take you from Christmas all the way through winter! You're just going to need some felt, and you can make this in any color you like.
I love how easy this winter wreath is to make! You just need a scarf and a wreath form. If you want to dress it up a bit, you can add an embellishment like these bells.
I love the simplicity of this DIY! You just stitch winter designs on thrift store baskets using yarn. Sketch out your design with chalk first and it is super easy.
Learn how to make fake or faux birch logs to decorate around the holidays using pool noodles from the dollar store! Decorate the fireplace when it's not in use.
Trees make everyone think of Christmas, of course – but when you use white yarn and twinkle lights, they're perfect for winter decorating too. You won't believe how easy they are!
This easy winter shadow box houses a retro Christmas camper, bottle brush trees, and twinkle stars! Easy to put together and festive for during and after the holidays.
A lot of people don't know this about me, but pine is my favorite candle scent of all time! I love it all year, not just during the holidays. And the stripes on these candles make them perfect for decorating all season.
Do you love the mountains? I live in the PNW so it's a normal part of life to see a snow capped mountain here. These pillows that look just like mountains really float my boat!
If you use white clay for this craft, it becomes very versatile. These cute little trees with tealights are perfect for lighting up when the night starts early.
Kate already had some scrap wood and glue and paint – all she needed was $2 worth of dowels to make this cute winter project! It's an inexpensive version of a $250 Pottery Barn find.
Bleached pinecones are big for the holidays and winter season. Make a simple garland you can keep up on your mantel through the beginning of the new year with this project.
This fun snowman hat centerpiece came together with some found items around the house and outdoors. Add a few purchased items and you have an inexpensive centerpiece!
Learn how to make these apothecary jars (they hold candy!) for your holiday mantel or decor. Put red candy in them for the holidays, then afterwards you can fill them with white candies or any other cute winter goodies you like.
If you’re looking for a way to make large, pretty snowflakes for winter home decor, these clothespin snowflakes are amazing! Add a bit of glitter to make them seasonally appropriate.
This mini paper forest is crafted out of various shades of blue cardstock, as well as some white and silver-foil paper. This treescape is easy to put up and easy to take down!
Learn how to make a winter pom pom wreath with this easy tutorial! This wreath will look great on your front door all winter long and is a great neutral wreath through the holiday season.
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