How to Decorate for Christmas

Looking for the perfect Christmas decor for your home? The Hometalk community can help you get your home festive for the holiday season. We have all the hacks and tips you need in our video tutorials, discussion boards, and slideshows. Find the inspiration you've been looking for in our top and newest projects. We can't wait to see what you create!

Decorating for Christmas
Pick out the perfect tree
The focal point of Christmas décor is your tree. Choose one that suits your wants and needs, including its size.
Decorating the tree
Decorate your tree with tinsel, ornaments, and lights as you see fit.
Deck the halls
Decorate your house with tinsel, lights, and ornaments to match the theme of your tree.
Hang up stockings
Stockings are an integral part of Christmas. Buy one for each member of the family or make them yourself to hang on the mantel.
Put up outdoor lights
Decorate the outside of your house for Christmas using lights.
Top Christmas Decoration Projects

Visit our top DIY Christmas decoration projects and decorate your space.

Christmas Decorating Videos

Browse our DIY video tutorials on how to decorate your home for Christmas.

How to Make a Gorgeous Topiary That’s Perfect for Fall and Winter

There is nothing better than that perfect seasonal decor to get into the holiday season. It feels, though, like autumn turns into winter so quickly sometimes that you don’t even have time to switch out your decor. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process of making a quick and easy topiary that will work for both seasons!

How to Make Beautiful Sea Glass Christmas Trees

Do you have a fabulous sea glass collection you wish to display? Then these sea glass Christmas trees are for you. These tree ornaments are a fabulous and unusual addition to your holiday decor.

8 Simple Steps to an Easy and Creative Christmas Topiary

Are you looking for a cute and clever way to decorate your porch for the holidays? Then today's DIY will most certainly interest you!We will be making a unique Christmas topiary out of an unusual item.Head to the home improvement store for the supplies you’ll need and let me show you how to make a topiary tree for the holidays.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

How to Make a Gnome House

Every Christmas home needs a DIY gnome house! Instead of buying or building one of these adorable Christmas gnome houses, you can make your own using a jar and clay. Here's how!

New Christmas Decorating Projects

Want to see what's trending in the world of DIY Christmas decor? Check it out.

Browse Christmas Decorations
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Easy DIY Miniature Trees for Your Christmas Village!
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How to Make a Book Angel
8 Simple Steps to an Easy and Creative Christmas Topiary
Dollar Store Christmas DIY
Dollar Store DIY Christmas Decorations
Cute Padded Denim Hearts Made From Your Old Jeans
Snowman and Santa Figures Made From Recycled Salt and Pepper Shakers
Make a Candy Cane Christmas Swag
Dish Angel - Light up Options
The Easiest Milk Carton Gingerbread House in a Few Steps
Holiday Yarn Trees
How to Print on Tissue Paper (and Why You'd Want To)
Snowman Tree Topper
How to Store Christmas Tree Garlands
7 Simple Steps to Make This Festive DIY Christmas Topiary
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Jewel Christmas Trees
Chicken Wire Christmas Card Tree
Dollar Store Tomato Cage Tree
Candle Snuffer With Dingle Dangle Bling
Light Up Holiday Bag Art
Make a Cereal Box Christmas Tree With Recycled Grocery Bags
Christmas Swag Dollar Tree DIY
Create a Christmas Holiday Tabletop Tree
DIY Deco Mesh Garland
Giant Jingle Bells
How to Make a Festive Gnome Treat Jar
DIY Felt Christmas Trees
How to Turn Plastic Cups Into Giant Festive Sparkle Balls
American Flag Pallet
Rustic Holiday Decor
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Christmas Gnomes
Plastic Wrapped Christmas Tree
Faux Fireplace Logs
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, You Are Made of Clothespins!
Bringing New Life Into Old Cross Country Skis
PVC Lit Candy Canes
The Trick to Perfect Christmas Bows—Every Time!
How to Make DIY Giant Lollipop Decorations for a Candyland Christmas
How I Made Faux Delft Tiles
Easy to Make Gnome Using Slipper
DIY Holiday Chicken Wreath
How to Make an Adorable Tie Dye Paper Plate Ornament Craft
Festive Painted Cardboard Garland
Christmas Ornament Topiary
Patriotic Pallet Flags.... With a Twist!
Decorative Christmas Eggs