19 Easy and Creative DIY Outdoor Christmas Decoration Ideas

Outdoor Wooden Christmas Trees by Lovely Etc.

These sweet rustic wooden Christmas trees are my first outdoor Christmas DIY! These were cheap and easy to make using scrap wood and ta couple of basic tools. And they’re a great project for beginners since all you really need is a miter saw and a drill.

DIY Wood Reindeer with Free Plans from Her Tool Belt

How sweet is this wooden reindeer? I would never have guessed this was made using a single 1×8 board! You can use this reindeer on it’s own, make several, or pair it with that super cute sleigh (you can find that tutorial linked in the post.)

Upcycled Plates into a Snowman from House of Hawthornes

I’m always here for a clever upcycle and I love this simple snowman with his jaunty hat. I think this DIY strikes the perfect balance between fun and classy.

Santa Stop Here DIY Wood Sign from Unique Creations by Anita

My kids would be thrilled to have this fun North Pole sign. It’s made from inexpensive materials and would be easy to customize with whatever special Christmas details you want.

Wood Pallet Snowflakes from Designed Decor

I love the rustic charm of this pallet wood snowflake. A group of these would look amazing hanging from the porch eaves. At the link, they have step-by-step instructions along with measurements for making several different snowflake designs and sizes.

DIY Outdoor Wood Christmas Presents from It’s Always Autumn

These outdoor wood presents look simple to make but add so much fun to the porch. I love that you can easily customize these to any color scheme just by changing up the paint colors and ribbon.

Large DIY Lighted Christmas Star from The Navage Patch

This simple DIY star is made from inexpensive wood slats but packs a big punch. This star would look amazing indoors or outdoors and the lights add such a nice Christmasy glow.

Vintage Style Outdoor Decorations from Amber-Oliver

These huge candy canes look so fun to make using PVC pipe and tape. You could make just one or two or line your front walkway with these for a fun Candyland feel.

Christmas Countdown Sign for Outdoors from The DIY Dreamer

This Christmas Countdown sign is so fun – my seven year old starts asking how many days until Christmas as soon as summer ends! I love that this countdown is oversized for all to see and the addition of the marquee lights is so fun.

DIY Lighted Star Luminaries from Polka Dot Chair

I love the idea of hanging star luminaries on your porch when you don’t want to deal with hanging traditional outdoor lights. The luminaries themselves aren’t a DIY (although I’m sure you could make your own), but the tutorial shows all the details you need as far as how to hang them and figure out the light cords.

DIY Lighted Orbs from Pine and Poplar

This is another fun idea for adding more festive lights to the exterior of your home. These sweet lighted orbs look magical floating in the trees and are pretty easy to make using inexpensive materials.

DIY Lighted Grinch Sign from Artsy Pretty Plants

This fun lighted Grinch sign is such a fun spin on string art. I love how the simple outline is really all you need to convey the full Grinchiness of it. This is another project my kids would love for me to make!

DIY Trellis Christmas Planter with Lights from Momcrieff

This little Christmas planter is such a simple way to add Christmas cheer for cheap. It’s made primarily from free branch cuttings (love free!) and all the Christmas lights really make it shine beautifully at night.

Vintage Inspired Christmas Bells from 2 the Sunnyside

These oversized Christmas bells look gorgeous and you seriously wouldn’t believe what simple Dollar store items they used to make these. If you love a good trash to treasure project, this is definitely for you!

DIY Joy Sign with Wreath from Fynes Designs

This sweet Joy sign with the wreath as the ‘O’ is such a classic and I love the styling with the ice skates and mittens. This would be an awesome craft to make together with friends.

Upcycled Skis Christmas Decor from Confessions of a Serial DIYer

This fun ski decor started out as a pile of skis on the curb for the trash! This cute upcycle turned them into the perfect outdoor Christmas decor.

Lighted Outdoor Christmas Tree from Houseful of Handmade

This DIY outdoor Christmas tree has such a fun 3D shape. It’s made from inexpensive 2×4 and 4x4s and of course, I love those chunky Christmas lights. These would make a great addition to any Christmas porch or yard decorations.

Lighted Christmas Presents from The Craft Patch

This is another fun take on presents as decor. I love the clean white look of these gifts and how this version is lit from the inside. Plus they’re made from a simple craft material I’ve never used before which has me intrigued.

DIY Lighted Christmas Tree from The Handyman’s Daughter

This is such a fun, whimsical take on a wooden Christmas tree. There’s no real building required – just cutting – making this a great beginner project. And I love that it looks just as cute in the daytime as it does at night.

Ready for more festive DIY Christmas Ideas? Check out these posts next:

• 31 Charming DIY Wooden Christmas Trees to Deck the Halls
• The Best Way to Hang a Wreath on a Glass Door
• 23 Festive Front Porch Christmas Decorating Ideas

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