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December 9, 2019 · 16 Comments

6 Amazing & Easy DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations

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How do you decorate for Christmas on a budget? What is the easiest way to decorate for Christmas? I'm getting ready for the holidays and I have some easy Christmas outdoor decorations for you.

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.

DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations Holiday Orbs - I hot glued 2 plastic bowls from the dollar store together to create the orb form. I created a total of 4 orbs for my yard.

Let’s get started on our DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations

How To Make Holiday Balls, Spheres or Ornaments?

This is a DIY project to make oversized ornaments.

Materials:

  • 2 plastic bowls
  • hot glue gun
  • light strands
  • extension cord

I hot-glued 2 plastic bowls from the dollar store together to create large plastic balls. I created a total of 4 spheres for my yard. You could also find the forms at craft stores.

I wrapped each form with a different color light strand.

I wrapped each form with a different color light strand.

I laid them on the yard and ran extension cords out to them. I put the plus inside plastic containers to protect them.


I laid these giant Christmas ornaments in the yard and ran extension cords to them. I put the plugs inside plastic containers to protect them.

Do you like lights outside but don’t want all the work? I’ll show you 6 different Ways To Make Hanging Holiday Lights Easier

DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations Snowball Walkway - I grabbed plastic bowls from the dollar store. I sprayed the inside with Rustoleum frosted glass spray paint.

How do you make fake snow decorations?

Materials:

  • Small plastic bowls
  • Rustoleum frosted glass spray paint.
  • Hot glue gun
  • waterproof battery operated LED light

I grabbed plastic bowls from the dollar store. You could also look at flea markets for inexpensive bowls. I sprayed the inside with Rustoleum frosted glass spray paint.

I hot glued 2 bowls together.

I hot glued 2 bowls together.

I placed a waterproof battery operated LED light on the ground and place the "snowballs" in this shape over the light. I love how they light up and glow.

I placed a waterproof battery operated LED light on the ground and placed the “snowballs” in this shape over the light. I love how they light up and glow. This is a great idea to enhance your outdoor décor.

Are you a big fan of snowmen? Me too! I have a huge collection of cheap DIY snowman projects for you to check out.

DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations Silver Bells - I bought 4 silver plastic ice buckets from the dollar store. I hot glued a red ribbon in the bottom of the bowl, and then hot glued a red bulb to the other end of the bulb.

What Christmas decorations are made of silver? How to make Giant Silver Bells

Here is another one of my fun outdoor Christmas decoration ideas.

Materials:

  • silver bucket or flower pot
  • Red Ribbon
  • Red ornament/bulb
  • Hot glue gun

I bought 4 silver plastic ice buckets from the dollar store. I hot glued a red ribbon in the bottom of the bowl, and then hot glued a red bulb to the other end of the bulb.

I hot glued some red ribbon on the top so that I could hang the silver bells outside on a hook.

I hot glued some red ribbon on the top so that I could hang the silver bells outside on a hook.

Do you love elves, wreaths or giant candy canes? I’ll show you how I made 3 Holiday DIYs From Pool Noodles.

DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations Present Door - I cut a vinyl table cloth so that I would be using the decorative pattern.

How do you wrap a door for a present?

Materials:

  • Vinyl Table Cloth
  • Painters Tape
  • Bow

I cut a vinyl table cloth so that I would be using the decorative pattern.

I used painters tape and taped one strip vertical and one strip horizontal on my door.

I used painters tape and taped one strip vertical and one strip horizontal on my door.

I added a bow to finish it off.

I added a bow to finish it off.

You can also see my Santa & Snowman decorations, or my Nutcracker soldiers.

DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations Solar Lampshade Christmas Tree - I recently renovated my ceiling fan. I had replaced the lampshades and these were the original ones. I stacked them and added a solar light to the top to create a Christmas Tree.

How do you make a lampshade Christmas tree?

This will make the perfect addition to your beautiful outdoor Christmas decorations.

Materials:

  • Glass Shades
  • Solar Light

I recently renovated my ceiling fan. I had replaced the lampshades and these were the original ones. I stacked them and added a solar light to the top to create a Christmas Tree.

You could E6000 them together if you like.

You could E6000 them together if you like.

If you like to repurpose and upcycle, check out this Santa made out of a mop!

You won’t believe the beautiful holiday decor I made from these!

If you are looking for a wonderful DIY project to make your own ornaments that will be sure to get you in the spirit of Christmas, then check out these DIY Ornaments

DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations Luminary Recycled Jars - I bought waterproof color changing LED lights with plastic ice crystals at the dollar store. I placed them inside a recycled jar and set them on my railing.

How do you make luminaries?

Materials:

  • Mason jars
  • Filler
  • Waterproof color changing LED lights

I bought waterproof color changing LED lights with plastic ice crystals at the dollar store. I placed them inside a recycled jar and set them on my railing.

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Other amazing ideas include some of which I have my own step-by-step tutorial for

  • making oversized Christmas ornaments out of bouncy balls
  • Making snowmen out of a old fence posts
  • Huge ornaments (coming soon)
  • Make a tree shape out of wood crates (coming soon) or you could create a DIY pallet Christmas tree too.
  • Take tree branches and use them on your porch or in your home to hang ornaments.
  • Make giant paper plate lollipops (coming soon)
  • Use tomato cages and wrap them in fairy lights and add some fresh greenery or a faux garland to create easy trees.

It’s so easy to create festive decor for Christmas time. I think I need a North Pole sign too, what do you think?

I hope you have enjoyed this inside look at my outdoor Christmas decorating projects. I had so much fun making these DIY Christmas decorations. Merry Christmas!

Learn more about “Creating Seasonal Decor for Your Home” to create seasonal decor that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

6 Amazing & Easy DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations Video

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  1. Amy says

    December 12, 2019 at 9:42 am

    Thank you for hosting the party. Your easy Christmas yard decorations are wonderful. I love how pretty the Silver Bells are! Enjoy your week.

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    • Chas says

      December 12, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you so much Amy, always a fan of your recipes 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lauren Renee Sparks says

    December 13, 2019 at 2:19 pm

    Love the silver bells. Visiting from the traffic jam linky. laurensparks.net

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    • Chas says

      December 14, 2019 at 8:36 am

      Thank you so much Lauren, I’m so pleased you like them.

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    December 14, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    I love these ideas! Such an inexpensive and easy way to create very showy decorations. Thanks for sharing with Creative Compulsions!

    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • Chas says

      December 14, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Thank you so very much Michelle, I appreciate it and I’ll see you at the next party.

      Reply
  4. Antionette Blake says

    December 15, 2019 at 11:41 am

    Once again you knocked it out of the park with these DIYs.

    #trafficjamweekend

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    • Chas says

      December 16, 2019 at 6:59 am

      You are so very sweet and supportive Antoinette – thank you so very much!

      Reply
  5. Marilyn Lesniak says

    December 16, 2019 at 9:27 am

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Happy Holiday!

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    • Chas says

      December 16, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you for all you do hosting Marilyn. Happy Holidays to you my friend.

      Reply
  6. Julie says

    December 19, 2019 at 11:57 am

    Such clever ideas! The parcel front door is such fun!

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    • Chas says

      December 19, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you so much Julie

      Reply
  7. Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says

    December 21, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    Always love low budget decor that looks great, Thanks for sharing!

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    • Chas says

      December 22, 2019 at 7:52 am

      Thank you so much Sarah

      Reply
  8. Sharron says

    December 18, 2020 at 8:23 am

    Chaz.
    You are the most creative lady. I love the bells too. And what would we do without dollar stores.

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    • Chas says

      December 18, 2020 at 8:25 am

      Thank you for the kind words Sharron, and I’m thrilled you like the bells. You are so right, thrift stores and dollar stores are so great!

      Reply

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