30+ DIY Christmas Door Decorations for a Very Merry Holiday
Santa definitely won't miss your house with these festive front-door decorating ideas.
If you're someone who loves the holidays, then you know that decorating for Christmas is a multi-step process. Before December 25 rolls around, you have to trim your tree, hang your stockings, untangle your Christmas lights, and — of course — make sure the outside of your home looks just as festive as it does on the inside. Even if you don't have the time or energy to deck out your porch for Santa's arrival, there are plenty of easy Christmas door decorations you can try. Not sure how to decorate your door for Christmas? Then you've come to the right place.
From Christmas wreaths to glittery banners to colorful swag, there are plenty of ways to jazz up your front door for the holidays. And while some Christmas door ideas are more elaborate, others make for easy Christmas crafts you can do with your kids. For a front door that sparkles just as brightly as your festive window decor and outdoor holiday displays, try out these Christmas decoration ideas. And pro tip: If you want to tackle more than one, you can always put up Christmas displays on the doors inside of your home, too. You can never have too much Christmas spirit, after all!
Gift Box Wreath
To make this fun vintage robot wreath, attach gift bows to a foam wreath form with hot glue, then attach some of the larger gift boxes, making sure they are spaced out. Fill in empty spaces with more bows, and create gift "piles" by gluing a few small boxes on top of the larger ones. Complete your wreath by gluing on a robot figurine (or any figurine of your choice) and giving it a Santa hat.
Stacked Magnolia Wreaths
String a trio of wreaths on a ribbon from your door for an entryway everyone will admire, and to really catch everyone's eye, go with magnolia wreaths instead of standard evergreen or pine.
Fairy Door Wreath
Take everyone's breath away with this enchanting balsa wood fairy door wreath, which is easier to make than it looks.
Natural Elements
Bundle up magnolia leaves and greenery with a simple burlap ribbon for a simple piece of door decor, which you can then decorate with dried oranges and pinecones.
Christmas Ornament Wreath
Believe it or not, a simple wire hanger serves as the base to this festive ornament wreath.
Mini Door Bell Trio
To make these clever "door bells," stack mini molds and Bundt pans to form bell shapes; affix together using epoxy. Hot-glue small ornaments to the bottom to create the clappers. Glue ribbon loops and a bow to the top for hanging. Add a swag of greenery, if desired.
Upcycled Plaid Door Hanger
An old plaid bag can be transformed into a unique Christmas door hanger with the help of some fresh greens and faux crabapples.
Get the tutorial at House of Hawthornes.
Ring of Roses
Use coiled felt pieces to make a colorful array of rosettes in a holiday color palette.
Skater's Entrance
For an unexpected piece of decor, hang up a pair of vintage ice skates and jazz them up with a bunches of evergreen, a fluffy pom-pom “snowball," and mini silver ornaments.
Ornament Rainbow Wreath
Group ornaments by color on a faux evergreen wreath — placing warm shades (pink, red, orange, yellow, gold) on one side and cool tones (blue, purple, green, silver) on the other — to create a cool rainbow effect.
Peppermint Twist Wreath
Set a sprightly tone with this high-impact wreath crafted from a sweet seasonal favorite: peppermint candies.
Boxwood Swag
All you need are some vintage bells, boxwood trimmings, a wire hanger, and some ribbon (along with a few other supplies you probably already have around the house) to make this pretty swag.
Get the tutorial The Honeycomb Home.
Basket Bouquet
Decorate a rustic tobacco basket with fresh greenery, bright berries, and pinecones, then add an oversized checkered bow as a finishing touch. Floral wire will help you keep your bundle together.
Light-Up Snowman Wreath
This snowman vine wreath doesn't just look good during the day — it also lights up so it can put on a show at night.
Get the tutorial at The Whimsical Wife.
Front Door Christmas Tree
Turn a tabletop tree into a beautiful front door Christmas tree with a few easy steps.
Get the tutorial at Mad in Crafts.
Star Wreath
Eucalyptus, green sprigs, and neutral ribbon can transform an ordinary wire tree topper into a farmhouse-inspired piece of door decor.
Christmas Door Decals
If you want to keep things simple and have a Cricut machine, decorate your door with a simple DIY door decal reading "be merry."
Get the tutorial at The Honeycomb Home.
Christmas Wreath Trio
You don't need snow to build a snowman, and this festive wreath trio proves it.
Get the tutorial at Decor and the Dog.
Cookie Cutter Wreath
For a door decoration that's anything but cookie-cutter, use red twist ties to string star-shaped cookie cutters together, then hang it all with a pretty red ribbon.
Moss Joy Hanger
Spread Christmas joy to everyone in your neighborhood with this easy-to-make hanging sign.
Get the tutorial at Uncommon Designs.
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