Easy and Beautiful Dollar Tree DIY Christmas Porch Decorations
Are you looking for DIY Christmas porch decorations? I have several easy and beautiful creations you can make with items from Dollar Tree.
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One of my favorite things is to come up with creative ideas I can incorporate into my Christmas decorating. In today’s post, I am going to show you how to make some front porch Christmas decorations. These oversized ornaments make the perfect DIY Christmas decor to get you in the spirit of Christmas.
Welcome to our Christmas in July hop hosted by Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse. If you’re coming from Rachel, I’m so happy to have you here! After you are done with my DIYs please hop over to Jennifer from Cottage on Bunker Hill and check out her project, as well as the other Christmas in July projects from all of my friends!
DIY Christmas Porch Decorations
Huge Christmas Ornaments For DIY Christmas Porch Decorations
Large Christmas Tree Ornaments Materials
For this project, you’re going to need plastic bowls. I got these at the dollar store, but you can also find something similar at hobby lobby or a local craft store.
- 6 plastic bowls
- 3 small cups
- spray paint
- Folk Art Treasure Gold
- Fix All Super Glue
- Twine
- Embellishments
1. Spray Paint the Bowls and cups
We’re going to start by removing the labels from all the bowls.
I’m going to use white Rust-Oleum spray paint that is paint and primer.
I’m going to paint two of the bowls white, two bowls green, and two bowls red. I will let all of these dry completely before moving on to the next step.
I’m going to spray paint three small cups silver as well.
2. Paint the accents of the bowls
For this next step, I’ll be using folk art treasure gold paint. I’m going to use my finger to add accents. I’m just going to have fun building these accents by adding paint into all the grooves to add a little shimmer. There is no right or wrong way to do this. It’s kind of therapeutic actually. So I will add accents to the white, red, and green bowls.
Here they are all finished and now I’m going to let them all dry.
3. Drill the holes
Now I’m going to drill a hole through the top of each bowl, just three of them, one for each ornament. I will also drill a hole in the top of each of the silver cups.
4. Glue the bowls together
Next I will take super glue and put some around all of the edges and then take the other bowl with the hole side up and I set it on top. I want the edges to match so that they have a nice flat surface.
5. Add the twine to hang the bulbs
I’ve tied a knot in some twine and I’m going to stick the strings in and push the knot down through the hole then add a little bit of glue to secure it into place.
I’m going to take the other end of the twine and stick it through the hole of the silver cup and pull it through.
6. Hot glue the embellishments and final touches
I will use my glue gun to add a little hot glue to help hold this little cup in place.
Next, I’ve got a little decoration to add to the top. You can really add anything to your ornaments; jingle bells, fresh greenery, fairy lights, string lights, Christmas lights or red berries. The possibilities are endless.
Now they’re all finished and ready to be hung.
I hung them in my front porch, and there are many places you can hang these full large Christmas ornaments.
Now please continue on to see the video tutorial and several other options for lovely DIY Christmas porch decor.
DIY Christmas Porch Decorations Video
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- Black plastic plates
- Spray paint
- Hot glue
- Cardboard pieces
- Twine
- Hooks
- Garland
Step 1: Paint the plastic plates
Start by spray painting the black plastic plates using your chosen colors (red, white, orange, and teal). Let them dry completely.
Step 2: Cut and paint cardboard squares
Cut the plastic-coated paper plates into squares. You’ll need four squares in total.
Spray paint the squares with copper paint and let them dry.
Step 3: Assemble the bulbs
Once everything is dry, use hot glue to attach a small cardboard piece to the top of each paper plate.
Cut a piece of twine and make a loop by tying a knot. Hot glue the twine to the back of each paper plate.
Step 4: Hang your garland and large Christmas tree ornaments
Install three hooks above your entryway door. These hooks will be used to hang lights, garland, and other decorations.
Hang the Garland on the hooks around your door.
Hang the paper plates, which resemble bulbs, onto the Garland. Use as many as you prefer.
Step back and admire your finished paper plate bulbs. They are simple to make and budget-friendly.
Oversized Christmas Ornaments with Beach Balls Materials
Step 1: Blow up the beach balls
Inflate the beach balls and gather the Dollar Store buckets and glue dots.
Step 2: Assemble the oversized Christmas ornaments
Attach the glue dots to the buckets and stick them onto the beach balls. Use multiple buckets to secure the beach balls firmly.
Tie a piece of twine onto each bucket for hanging.
Step 3: Hang your oversized Christmas ornaments
Choose your preferred method of hanging. You can use Command hooks, tape, or painters tape on the back side of your porch.
Hang the beach ball ornaments on your front porch using your chosen hanging method.
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Terra Cotta Nutcracker Soldier
My neighbors down the street has these terra cotta soldiers that they put out every Christmas and I love them. I decided I was going to make my own and add a twist – make mine a terra cotta Nutcracker solider! You can find the full tutorial at Terra Cotta Nutcracker Soldier
6 Amazing & Easy DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations
How do you decorate for Christmas on a budget? What is the easiest way to decorate for Christmas? I’m getting ready for the holiday season and I have 6 amazing and easy DIY outdoor Christmas decorations to share. These outdoor decorations are a great way to get in the holiday spirit and bring Christmas cheer to your front porch, front yard, or any outdoor space. You can find the full tutorial at 6 Amazing & Easy DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations including how to take dollar store ice buckets and turn them into silver bells, wrap your front door like a Christmas present, and so much more.
More Christmas porch ideas include:
- Adding a Christmas tree or mini trees
- Creating a garland out of pine cones, and adding natural elements is inexpensive too.
- Add lanterns with candles to your walkway
- Add a wreath to your front door
- Add red bows and evergreen, or snowflakes to your railings and columns
- Give your porch a farmhouse feel by placing a vintage sled or antique sleigh on your porch, and you can find these at a flea market
- Place Christmas garlands around your door with a door wreath
- Add white lights for a festive glow
- Create a snowman out of old tires
- Create coziness by placing plaid blankets on the chairs, porch swing, or bench with some festive Christmas pillows or throw pillows
- Make some faux Christmas presents and place them on your Christmas front porch
- Don’t forget you can decorate your back porch as well with some fresh greens, place a gorgeous wreath on your back door, and add some small trees on your patio.
Christmas in July Hop
Welcome to our Christmas in July hop hosted by Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse. If you’re coming from Rachel, I’m so happy to have you here! After you are done with my DIYs please hop over to Jennifer from Cottage on Bunker Hill and check out her project
- The Ponds Farmhouse
- Cottage on Bunker Hill
- The Tattered Pew
- White Arrows Home
- Bricks n Blooms
- WM Design House
- Peacock Ridge Farm
- Design Morsels
- Midwest Life and Style
- Simply2Moms
- Shiplap and Shells
- Down Shiloh Road
- County Road 407
- Celebrate and Decorate
- Robyn’s French Nest
- Life at Bella Terra
Are you ready to create this winter wonderland to greet your guest? Create curb appeal and greet your neighborhood with front porch decorations. I hope this easy Christmas porch decoration inspires you to create ornaments of your own. There is no better way to bring a little holiday cheer to your front entry this time of year.
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Chas,
I love all your creative ideas. I appreciate you so much for joining today’s blog hop. Have fun at Haven.
Thank you so much Rachel for hosting and congrats on another fantastic hop
Chas, you never cease to amaze me! Those bowl ornaments are so pretty! And only you would turn beach balls into holiday decorations. So many great ideas here, my friend! So happy to be on the blog hop with you.
Thank you for the kind and sweet words Mary 🙂
What a fun craft Chas. You always have such great ideas.
Thank you so much Wendy
These look SO fun! What a great DIY!
Thank you so much Robyn
So many cute ideas. You are always coming up with such great easy crafts for every season on a budget.
Thank you Andrea, now I just need to figure out an amazing storage plan 😉
So many fun holiday crafts, Chas. And I love that they are all so affordable. My favorite is the Nutcracker. He’s so cute. Happy to be hopping with you today.
Pinned!
Thank you Jen, and the Nutcracker is one of my favorites too 🙂
I bet you are so fun to be around. Not just for the craft ideas but also because you actually like doing them. So many cute ideas. Enjoyed hopping with you today.
You are just so sweet Cindy, thank you so much.
Chas!!!! I was thinking about you, I’m not going to Haven so I won’t get a chance to see you this year. Have a fantastic time!
Oh bummer, I hope to catch up with you soon!
Chas, you are so creative. The bowl ornaments turned out amazing. See you at Haven.
Thank you so much Renae, and I can’t wait to see you too!
Wow! I love your ideas! Thanks for sharing.
You are the Dollar Store queen! This is a great idea and so creative!
I’m loving all these cute Christmas porch decorations, Chas! Thank you for sharing these great ideas with us.
So many fun Christmas craft ideas Chas! Pinned.
So creative Chas! Gettingt o be a lot like Christmas!
Thank you so much Linda