DIY Christmas Decorations for Your Front Door and Porch
DIY Christmas Decorations for Your Front Door and Porch
If you're looking for inspiration on what Christmas decorations to hang this year—in addition to learning what's the best way to hang Christmas lights—a tour of the Lodge at Christmas might be just what you need! Displaying collections of sparkly tabletop trees, plaid stockings, winter greenery, and a giant, stunning tree with shiny Christmas tree decorations, there’s no shortage of seasonal spirit in Ree Drummond’s guesthouse. But Ree knows that outdoor Christmas decorations deserve to be just magical as what you find indoors, which is why she has traditionally outfitted it the Lodge in white twinkle lights, lining the eaves and doors with strings and strings of outdoor Christmas lights.
Coming up with creative DIY outdoor Christmas decorations and holiday porch décor is definitely as essential as all of the lights, signs, garland, and more that you look forward to putting up indoors. Whether you’re decorating the front porch with DIY Christmas wreaths or your yard with cute reindeer, these ideas are guaranteed to look top notch this December. Ahead, you'll find outdoor holiday decorations that'll allow you to perfect your woodworking skills, repurpose old, unused items, score materials at the flea market, and make a trip to the dollar store for some budget-friendly finds. The options are endless for fun holiday outdoor decorating ideas!
Outdoor Winter Planters
Create an evergreen front porch display by using your tree trimmings to fill outdoor planters. Then, tie it all together with a natural wreath for the front door.
See more at Love Grows Wild.
Colorful Front Door Display
Go big with this elaborate Christmas display, including an oversized Christmas light garland, colorful wreaths, and gold nutcracker statues.
See more at Sugar & Cloth.
DIY Wreath Doormat
If you love a minimal style, then this wreath doormat is perfect for your front steps.
Get the tutorial at Home Made by Carmona.
DIY Pom-Pom Wreath
Add a major pop of color to your front door with this super charming pom-pom wreath.
Get the tutorial at DIY in PDX.
DIY Ice Skates Frame Door Hanging
Create a door display worthy of any farmhouse with this ice skates frame idea. Place it on your front door for an inviting look.
Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.
DIY Christmas Sign Paddle Board
For a decoration that would be perfect to gift or place on your porch, try these adorable candy cane-inspired paddle board signs.
Get the tutorial at Back to the South.
DIY Burlap Holly Pillow
Decorate your porch rocking chairs with these fancy burlap pillows, dressed up with lace and holly.
Get the tutorial at Seas the Crazy.
DIY Jingle Bell Tree Door Hanger
Skip the traditional wreath and make this jingle bell tree instead! It'll make a lovely sound every time you come and go this holiday season.
Get the tutorial at Occasionally Crafty.
Plaid Front Porch Display
Go all out with your love for plaid this Christmas by making a gorgeous front porch display. Incorporate pillows, ribbons, garland, and lanterns.
See more at Design Improvised.
Simple Evergreen Outdoor Display
Assemble various potted trees at your front step to create this simple, elegant outdoor Christmas display.
See more at The Merrythought.
Lighted Front Porch
To take your front door display to another level, outfit it with tons of lights. Use them with the garland, the bushes, and across the entry way.
See more at Inspired by Charm.
DIY Vintage Toy Car Wreath
Give your door an old-fashioned treatment with this charming toy car hoop wreath.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
DIY Felt Poinsettia Wreath
For a different take on a traditional wreath, make this poinsettia door hanging inspired by the famous holiday flower.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
Modern Holiday Entryway
Wrap your entry way in a pretty frosted garland along with a matching wreath on the door for a look that's modern and inviting.
See more at Lemon Thistle.
Snowy Scene Entryway
Even if it doesn't snow where you live, placing a frosty fake tree in your entryway will create the effect.
See more at The Turquoise Home.
DIY Joy Door Sign
Attach a cheery sign to your front door for the holiday season, using a small wreath in the middle.
Get the tutorial at Landeelu.
DIY Lighted Wooden Christmas Tree
Put a tree in front of your house that you can put up every year. Drape lights across it for the full effect.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
Classic Christmas Porch
Evergreen touches, bows, and ornaments are all you need to transform your porch into a winter escape.
See more at The Homes I Have Made.
Rainbow Christmas Porch
A rainbow wreath is especially great if you also have a colorful front door.
See more at Club Crafted.
DIY Noel Plaid Sign
Instead of a wreath, put this plaid noel sign together to hang from your front door. You'll love the farmhouse feel.
Get the tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks.
DIY Holiday Ice Lantern
If you live somewhere chilly, you can make a beautiful piece of Christmas décor…out of ice! These festive ice lanterns showcase cranberries, oranges, and pine branches, and they’ll look so pretty on a front porch or in your backyard.
Get the tutorial at House of Joyful Noise.
DIY Joy Sign
Joy to the world! Show the world how happy you are that the holidays have arrived with this “Joy” sign for your porch, made using fence posts.
Get the tutorial at Beauty for Ashes.
DIY Christmas Skis
It’s hard to believe that these skis once zipped down snow-covered hills! Now they’re living a second life as a painted decoration that's perfect for Christmas and well into winter.
Get the tutorial at Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer.
DIY Christmas Planters
These winter porch pots are a cinch to make, and they’re a sure way to bring a pop of green to your wintry front porch. Plus, they’ll look idyllic next to your sparkling Christmas décor.
Get the tutorial at House of Hawthornes.
DIY Vintage Wooden Sled
‘Tis the season for sledding! You can make this sled with some simple woodworking skills to complete your Christmas porch.
Get the tutorial at Twelve on Main.
DIY Stair Spindle Snowflakes
These stair spindles are transformed into delightful DIY snowflakes with just a few steps. Showing off metallic hues, they’ll be the perfect addition to your outdoor Christmas decorations.
Get the tutorial at 1905 Farmhouse.
DIY Christmas Doormat
If you like to go all-out with your outdoor Christmas décor, even down to the doormat, this tutorial is for you. It'll inspire guests to jingle all the way through the holidays.
Get the tutorial at Life on Summerhill.
DIY Front Yard Reindeer
On Dasher! On Dancer! You could fill up your entire yard with Santa’s eight tiny reindeer (well, nine if you include Rudolph) to create a North Pole-worthy scene.
Get the tutorial at Eclectic Recipes.
DIY Christmas Chandelier
How stunning is this outdoor chandelier? Displaying a large grapevine wreath, string lights, and faux greenery, it’s lovely for the holidays. You'll want to use it in the spring and summer too!
Get the tutorial at Urban Cottage Living.
DIY Outdoor Wooden Christmas Gifts
If you’re on Santa’s nice list, you can give yourself a few extra presents this year by making a myriad of these outdoor Christmas gifts.
Get the tutorial at The Navage Patch.
DIY Christmas Light Garland
This is the cutest idea for outdoor Christmas garland! Showing off extra-large wooden Christmas lights, it’s an adorable, handmade way to decorate your door.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
DIY Holiday Hanging Basket
With frosted winter greens, ornaments, and pine cones, this holiday hanging basket will complete any porch, deck, or patio for Christmastime.
Get the tutorial at Clean & Scentsible.
DIY Yardstick Star
You can bring a vintage look to a classic yardstick Christmas star. Just use layers of white, gray, and black spray paint to create a bygone feel to your outdoor décor.
Get the tutorial at Our Southern Home.
DIY Wood Christmas Tree
For a modern take on an outdoor Christmas tree, you can follow this tutorial to make a cool 3D wooden version. You'll love the attention-grabbing lime-green hue.
Get the tutorial at The DIY Dreamer.
DIY WREATH TRIO
Now this is how you dress up an entryway! Make this gorgeous wreath trio for your front door and pair it with downsized Christmas trees and a sled. Bonus points if you top it off with the biggest red bow in town.
Get the tutorial at Decor and the Dog.
DIY Holiday Swag
You can make this enchanting holiday swag in 10 minutes flat! It’s just the thing if you’re hard-pressed to find time to craft your own decorations this season.
Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow.
DIY Cheerful Christmas Trees
Showcasing dots and stripes, these cute patterned trees lend a hint of whimsy to your outdoor décor.
Get the tutorial at Purely Katie.
DIY Wintry Planter
You’ll have the prettiest winter planter on the block. Recreate this one using moss balls, gold-tipped pinecones, red berries, and a flying reindeer.
Get the tutorial at Threads & Blooms.
DIY Christmas Countdown Marquee Sign
How many days until Christmas? Just look at your countdown marquee sign! The neighborhood kids will love seeing those days tick away as it gets closer to Christmas.
Get the tutorial at The DIY Dreamer.
DIY Birdseed Wreath
Here’s a DIY project you’ll enjoy along with the birds in your backyard! A bird seed wreath will certainly add to your outdoor decorations, while also serving a practical purpose—brunch for all your feathered friends.
Get the tutorial at Whipperberry.
DIY Pallet Tree
There are tons of pallet crafts you can make nowadays, but this one is a winner. This rustic pallet Christmas tree will look amazing on your porch.
Get the tutorial at The Whimsical Wife.
DIY Outdoor Christmas Pillows
Sporting iron-on designs, these Christmassy outdoor throw pillows are the perfect way to bring coziness to your porch décor. Plus, that truck looks a lot like the Drummond Ranch Power Wagon!
Get the tutorial at Girl. Inspired.
DIY Driftwood Tree
If you live near the beach (or you wish you did), look no further than this DIY driftwood Christmas tree. It'll look at home in sand and snow alike.
Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.
DIY Vintage Christmas Sign
Create a Christmas sign with vintage flair and a well-known holiday phrase. Finish it off in twinkle lights to complete the look.
Get the tutorial at Our Southern Home.
DIY Mailbox Swag
Even your mailbox can get in on the holiday decorating spirit! With red-and-white candy-inspired accents, this swag is sure to put a smile on your mail carrier’s face.
Get the tutorial at Grace Monroe Home.
DIY Copper Tea Lights
For a sweetly-subtle holiday touch to add to your outdoor décor, look to these handmade copper tea lights.
Get the tutorial at Julie Blanner.
DIY Christmas Playhouse Decorations
Give your child's playhouse a makeover this year by turning it into a Christmas palace, complete with an oversized star on top.
Get the tutorial at Dreaming of Homemaking.
DIY Mesh Poinsettia
For a poinsettia that will last year after year, make this mesh version that looks festive when lining outdoor window trim.
Get the tutorial at The Sits Girls.
DIY Striped Galvanized Buckets
Sure, galvanized buckets are pretty cute on their own, but how about ones with red stripes? That’s a whole other level of cuteness, displaying pops of red for the holidays.
Get the tutorial at Uncommon Designs.
DIY Log Snowman
Here’s a snowman that will never melt! This one is made using logs, giving it a rustic, country appearance.
Get the tutorial at Scavenger Chic.
Turn your home into a winter wonderland with these easy DIY outdoor Christmas decorations. You'll find steps to make wreaths, lights, garland, and even cute reindeer!