Learn how to make paper Christmas decorations perfect for your holiday home! Get inexpensive ideas perfect for a variety of skill levels. There are stars, ornaments, trees, garlands, and more.
Welcome to the wonderful world of paper Christmas decorations, where the charm of the holidays meets the simplicity and versatility of paper.
It’s time to rediscover this often-overlooked craft supply that holds infinite possibilities for adult crafters and little elves alike.
If it’s been a while since you’ve explored the potential of paper for holiday decor, or if you’re just embarking on your crafting journey, prepare to be inspired.
Paper is a gateway to a vintage Christmas wonderland. It brings back memories of a time when decorations were handmade with love, filled with the warmth of the holiday spirit.
What else do I love about paper? It offers a rainbow of colors, textures, and patterns – possibly even more than your entire craft paint collection.
From vibrant hues to elegant pastels, and from sleek metallics to cozy plaids, your options are as boundless as your imagination.
Whether you’re crafting alone or involving the whole family, these paper decorations can be tailored to fit your unique holiday vision.
Here’s the best part: crafting with paper is incredibly budget-friendly. You can create stunning, eye-catching decorations without spending a fortune.
!It’s about making the holiday season merry, bright, and affordable!
In this collection, you’ll find over 25 paper Christmas decoration ideas that range from the classic to the contemporary. Each project is an opportunity to infuse your personal style into your holiday decor.
From intricate paper snowflakes to stylish 3D paper ornaments, and from festive garlands to elegant table centerpieces, these crafts are sure to spark your creativity.
Get ready to transform sheets of paper into festive works of art that will adorn your home with holiday cheer.
Don’t forget to share your favorite projects in the comments – I’m excited to see which of these projects capture your heart this holiday season!
Paper Christmas Decorations
Learn how to make the most unique Christmas paper crafts for your holiday decorating.
Christmas Village Wreath
Get free cut files and printable templates to make this DIY Christmas wreath. All you need are 8 - 10 pieces of cardstock, some bottle brush trees, and an inexpensive wreath.
DIY Christmas Banner
Learn how to make a simple holiday banner using scrapbook paper and pom pom trim.
Giant Poinsettias
These giant poinsettias are the best wall flowers to decorate your walls in winter, especially at Christmastime. They take some time, but the results are really amazing!
DIY Christmas Bulb Advent Calendar
Check out this DIY Christmas bulb advent calendar, complete with templates and a tutorial for some holiday fun.
Giant Ombre Paper Cone Christmas Trees
Make giant paper cone Christmas trees in ombre shades to decorate your holiday party. These would also look great on a large mantel.
Paper Snowflake Decorations
Snowflake decorations are a fun way to celebrate all the winter holidays! These are made from white paper, but I think they'd be fun in a variety of colors.
DIY Christmas Village
It’s amazing what can be done with just paper and glue. This cute paper Christmas village is a perfect night craft and special Christmas decor for sure!
You can get another paper village with silhouette designs here.
Honeycomb Ornaments
While these might be called honeycomb "ornaments," you don't have to hang them on the tree. They would look great hanging from the ceiling or in a doorway too. These unbreakable Christmas ornaments are sure to be a hit!
Retro Christmas Candles
Collect household paper tubes to make these whimsical vintage style candle decorations for Christmas! The outside is simple construction paper, but you could also use patterned paper as well.
Christmas Lights Garland
These paper Christmas lights are the coolest! Turn them into a unique garland. And the best part is you'll never have to change a bulb.
DIY Paper Star Garland
I love the mixture of gold paper and book pages to make this awesome Christmas garland! The variety of sizes of the stars is also a nice touch.
Paper Bag Snowflakes
Learn how to make large snowflakes out of paper bags! These are easy, inexpensive, and can be used for holiday or seasonal decor.
DIY Bottlebrush Christmas Tree Hack
If you don't have bottlebrush trees handy, make them yourself with this bottlebrush tree hack using crepe paper. They're so easy!
Giant Holly Leaves DIY
These giant holly leaves are the perfect way to fill a large space with festive holiday decor. Add some giant foam berries for an additional pop of color!
Pine Cones for Woodland Decor
Make these decorative pine cones from metallic gold paper and a circle punch. They are great for summer and fall woodland themes as well as the holidays!
Wrapping Paper Christmas Cones
This DIY is so cheap and cute! You will not only make one, you'll make 20! Come learn how to make a paper cone Christmas tree.
DIY Star Wreath
This wreath project is very inexpensive and the three dimensional stars make it pop. Make it your own by choosing your own colors/patterns to fit your decor!
Christmas Cake Toppers
This simple project adds the perfect, colorful touch to a holiday party! Make these DIY Christmas cake toppers with just a few supplies.
Paper Chain Kids Advent Calendar
Children can assemble their own easy holiday advent calendar using this tutorial! While it's a Christmas kids' craft, it's still cute decor too. You'll hang with Command strips!
DIY Paper Mistletoe Kissing Ball
For this holiday season, you can make a mistletoe kissing ball out of frosted paper. Download the free template and tutorial to start crafting!
Glitter Cardboard Star Ornaments
These star ornaments look stunning made with a unique glitter paint you'll love. I can't believe they were originally pieces of cardboard!
Christmas Balls to Decorate Your Tree
Add shimmer and shine to your tree this year with these unique glitter ornaments! The lights of your tree will glisten off of these beautiful paper Christmas balls. Perfect family project for the holidays!
Holly Christmas Wreath
Create a stunning Christmas paper wreath using your Cricut! I love the non-traditional color scheme of this wreath.
Accordion Fold Paper Trees
Add a modern-minimalist touch to your holiday decor with these DIY paper Christmas trees.
Christmas Tree Chain
These easy to make chains can be made with any paper and are a budget friendly way to decorate a home for Christmas.
Lacey Christmas Trees
These Christmas trees will become a wonderful embellishment for your home all winter. Combine them with some small paper houses to create a fairy Christmas mood!
Photo Ornaments
This last minute decoupage project can save you from a sad looking home during the holidays. You’ll love these paper ornaments – with a free template!
Winter Paper Luminary
Use the free printable template to make a winter paper luminary. Delicate and elegant, and very easy to make in a few minutes!
If you enjoyed these paper xmas decorations, let me know in the comments. I’d also love for you to check out these other ideas: