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10 DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations

October 21, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

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Spruce up the outside of your home this holiday season with these inspirational DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations!

A collage of festive and DIY friendly outdoor Christmas decorations

There is nothing I love more than to see a rustic display outdoors during the Christmas season. It brings me back to memories that are warm and inviting to relive in my mind, year after year. I can almost smell the hot chocolate or the earthy scent of evergreens in the air when I think about it now. To help you create a wonderful display this year, here are 10 DIY outdoor Christmas decor ideas to inspire you.

10 DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations

If you are hosting a holiday party this year, these easy DIY Glitter Epsom Salt Luminaries from The Inspired Room might be perfect to light the way.

Pretty glittering luminaries made in jars

For another luminary idea, why not make these Vinyl Luminaries from Lowe’s? I love how simple they are and they can be used year after year, too.

lit and glowing diy luminaries made from vinyl flashing

DIY Cuteness has a very nice looking DIY North Pole Sign that is sure to delight the neighborhood especially if yours has lots of kids.

sign on a red and white post that says North Pole

I saw these wood reindeer all over when I was looking for ideas to put in this list and this tutorial for them is perfect and easy to follow from Designer Trapped. I just love the rustic feel of them, don’t you?

diy wooden reindeer made from firewood log

17 Apart has a very nice and frugal craft on their blog for DIY Tomato Cage Lighted Trees. This is a great way to get more use out of your last season’s gardening stuff and use it for Christmas!

really pretty lighted outdoor christmas trees made from tomato cages

While there are no real instructions on this simple potted outdoor decor from Plough Your Own Furrow, I think it’s a pretty simple idea that doesn’t really need explaining and looks amazing and simple.

large clay pots on a porch decorated with evergreen sprays, oversized pine cones, and red christmas ornaments

I love the look of a giant sized candy confection for Christmas and this tutorial on How to DIY Gingerbread your House form the Hallmark Channel is so simple and cute!

decor to make the exterior of your house look like a gingerbread house

For a vintage flair, make these DIY Lighted Outdoor Christmas Gifts from DIY Vintage Chic. They are much cheaper than the ones the big name stores are selling and look great.

diy outdoor lighted gifts

Make this DIY Joy Pallet Sign from Re-Fabbed for a nice touch for your porch, near your mailbox of just anywhere in your yard. This would also make an amazing handmade gift. (Interested in making this project, but you don’t have pallets? Read our tips for finding free or cheap wood pallets.)

diy porch sign with letters joy

Country Living has a great post on some Country Decor Ideas that you can bring some country charm home or decorate your country home. I especially love the hay bale tree!

hale bales stacked in the shape of a christmas tree and decorated with large ornaments

I just love this time of year and going to look at everyone’s outdoor displays, don’t you? Are you considering making any of these DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations? If so, let me know in the comments!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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