Forget buying expensive decorations this year. Instead, make your own using items you already have in your home.

Making your own decorations not only saves money and cuts out pointless waste, but is a great way to do something creative. Here are 20 ideas for DIY decorations to brighten up your home this Christmas.

 1   Recycled Key Snowman Ornaments

Tutorial via Crafts by Amanda

 2   Soda Bottle Penguin

Tutorial via Think Crafts

 

 3   Baby Food Jar Christmas Tree

Tutorial via Cupcakes with Sprinkles

 

 4   Reindeer Christmas Cups

Tutorial via The Pink Doormat

 

 5   Paper Tube Santa Claus

Tutorial via Craft Ideas

 6   Bottle Cap Snowman Ornaments

Tutorial via Mom Foodie

 

 7   Clothespin Snowflakes

Tutorial via Life at Cloverhill

 

 8   Olaf Sock Snowman

Tutorial via One Creative Mommy

 

 9   Plastic Spoon Christmas Trees

Tutorial via My Husband Has too Many Hobbies

 

 10   Mason Jar Lid Ornaments

Tutorial via Clean and Scentsible

 

 11   Egg Carton Candy Cane

Tutorial via Meaningful Mama

 

 12   Light Bulb Snowman

Tutorial via Ginger Snap Crafts

 

 13   Scarf Wreath

Tutorial via Tried & True

 

 14   Giant Coffee Filter Snowball Light

Tutorial via Crafty Nest

 

 15   DIY Christmas Village Out of Recycled Cereal Boxes

Tutorial via Paging Supermom

 

 16   Puzzle Piece Snowflake

Tutorial via Mama.Papa.Bubba.

 

 17   Snowman Face Garland

Tutorial via 1pureheart

 

 18   Egg Carton Jingle Bells

Tutorial via Powerful Mothering

 

 19   Wrapping Paper Wreath

Tutorial via Centsational Style

 

 20   Christmas Tree from Terra-Cotta Pots

Tutorial via House of Hepworths