Learn how to make unique Christmas wall decor for your holiday home! Get 50 DIY projects from beginner to intermediate. So many festive ideas!
Ever since I first started crafting, one that I’ve always fallen back on is wall art. It’s fun to make, it’s usually relatively quick, and there’s a big impact once your project is done. You’ve crafted AND made something to decorate your home. I love crafts that have a use!
This idea I have around making things that are useful is also true about holiday crafts. I’m always looking for things that can be hung or are part of a mantel display for Christmas.
This year, I’m all about Christmas wall decor. I’ve got plenty of open spaces around the fireplace that need a good piece of festive artwork!
This year I haven’t quite decided what to make yet, so I put together a collection of ideas with a lot of projects from this blog (plus others). I’m hoping if you are interested in making some holiday wall art . . . you’ll check out these ideas.
Do you love to craft? Do you need something festive for your walls? Look no further! The holidays are coming and we have 50 DIY projects that will add some cheer to your home.
From simple signs to a wall of branches – there is something for everyone in this list. Scroll down to see everything.
DIY Christmas Wall Decor
Your Christmas tree is looking a little lonely, isn't it? Add some additional pizzazz to a room with this easy handmade Christmas wall decor. You'll get over 50 DIY projects to make the season bright.
Farmhouse Christmas Sign in Four Easy Steps
This unique plaid deer Christmas wall decor will fit in perfectly with your farmhouse holiday theme! This DIY Christmas sign is made in four steps.
Plaid Christmas Door or Wall Decor
Learn how to make this Christmas door decor using buffalo plaid Duck Tape! This farmhouse style NOEL door hanging is super cute.
DIY Farmhouse Christmas Banner
Add a little vintage holiday flair to your decorating with this easy DIY Christmas banner – all you need are a few simple supplies!
Vintage Stitched Christmas Card Art
Don’t you love vintage style Christmas cards? Bev was inspired by a vintage holiday bell card that she saw, and the result was this Christmas wall decor. She offers the pretty hand drawn pattern for free.
Wooden Plank Wreath Display
This pretty Christmas display is big - 3' x 4' tall! If you're looking for wall decor that makes a holiday statement, this is going to be your piece. I Love the red and white plaid.
Oh Holy Night Christmas Carol Sign
I couldn't believe it when I read that this DIY Christmas wall decor was made using printouts, transfer paper, and Sharpie! It's so pretty, and simple, and I'd love to have it hanging on my wall.
JOY Christmas Plaque
Make a small wood Christmas sign with JOY letters, a sparkly gold frame, and festive plaid paper. This is an easy DIY to add to your Christmas decor
"Merry" Vintage Christmas Sign
True vintage Christmas decor costs a pretty penny. Why not make your own?! This “Merry” vintage inspired Christmas wall art only takes a few minutes to make and will look adorable hanging next to your aluminum tree!
Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Crafts Tree Plaque
If you're looking for toilet paper roll Christmas crafts that kids will love, this tree plaque is one of our favorites! Easy and fun.
NOEL Letters Wall Hanging
Use Mod Podge and cool Christmas scrapbook papers to decorate NOEL letters! Use wood letters from the craft store - this is SO easy and cute.
DIY Birch Bark Angel Wings
I had no idea that you could purchase birch bark sheets, but they make beautiful decor for these wood angel wings. I love how beautiful they are as wall decor along with the gold frame and greenery.
Decorate a Wood Star
Learn how to decorate a Dollar Tree wood star for the Christmas season! You can hang this on the wall or prop it up on the mantel.
Snowman Advent Calendar
Learn how to make a wooden advent calendar using simple craft store supplies! This is perfect for displaying on the wall and moving the carrot nose each day.
Distressed Noel Christmas Sign
If you're looking for simple holiday wall art that works with farmhouse or rustic decor, this project will work for you. I love the simple "NOEL" and the pretty distressing!
DIY Dollar Tree Snowflake Christmas Decor
A variety of materials from the Dollar Tree and a Home Depot floor sample come together to make this cute holiday wall decor! It's obviously I need to hit the dollar store ASAP.
Red Truck Merry Christmas Sign
This photo transfer Christmas sign has a fun rustic look, perfect for a vintage truck and tree motif. You can use clear Mod Podge photo transfer medium to achieve the same effect.
Cool Christmas String Art
Make this cute Christmas string art featuring a simple tree! Get a free template too – that makes this project REALLY easy. Love this unique holiday decor.
Countdown to Christmas Tree Sign
This is the Christmas version of subway art, and I absolutely love it! This project takes a little bit of time to do all the stenciling, but the results are well worth it. This will become one of your favorite Christmas decor pieces.
Wood Gnome Christmas Decor
Learn how to make this DIY gnome wood Christmas decor using paint and Mod Podge! An easy and colorful project for the holiday.
Joy Marquee Letters Christmas Decor
I've always been intimidated by making a marquee, but after seeing the tutorial for this Christmas decor, I feel like it's achievable! The secret is paper mache letters.
DIY Christmas House Wall Decor
I've never tried reverse canvas art (in fact this is the first time I've heard of it), but I absolutely love this technique! Plus Alexis has a cut file available if you'd like to use hers to fit in your canvas - otherwise, you can use any piece of holiday art and Mod Podge.
DIY Christmas Reindeer Wall Mount
Even if you aren’t a fan of a deer head in your everyday decor, they are perfect for holiday decorating! This DIY Christmas wall decor was really easy to make, and Cheryl got all of her supplies from the craft store.
Old School Ski Lodge Sign
Turn a dated piece of wall art into something useful! I love the buffalo plaid background of this winter ski themed piece, and I'd keep it up all the way through winter.
DIY Twinkle Light Canvas
Learn how to make unique DIY Christmas wall decor that captures the best part of the season - twinkle lights! This is easy to do with a cutting machine and a little bit of paint.
Faux Glass Holiday Sign
Jen used a textured plastic panel for a light fixture to make this unique "Jingle" holiday wall art! I love this modern idea, and it would look fun as a set with different colors and other holiday words.
Festive Plaid and Yarn Faux Deer Head
If you're looking for a unique decor idea, grab some yarn, plaid ribbon, and a faux deer head! This definitely makes a statement, and I'd be tempted to keep it up all year.
Simple Farmhouse Christmas Sign
This simple farmhouse Christmas sign is probably the easiest (and fastest) sign you’ll ever make and it is seriously the cutest thing ever. This wall decor will look perfect in your kitchen or living room.
DIY Stocking Holder for Christmas
If you don't have a fireplace, it's okay! You can still have a DIY stocking holder for Christmas . . . just make it with Mod Podge and stick it on the wall.
Pottery Barn Inspired Snowflake Sign
Brooke was inspired by a $350 Pottery Barn find! Make this snowflake art to decorate your wall from Christmas all the way through winter.
DIY Dollar Tree Canvas Christmas Decor
I love holiday decor from the dollar store! And that's exactly what this is. Amber uses a reverse canvas technique along with wired garland and some other embellishments to create this cute craft.
Peace Christmas Sign
This peace Christmas sign uses some of my favorite craft supplies – scrabble tiles, glitters, and the peace symbol. It’s the perfect holiday display!
Giant Snowflake Light-Up Marquee
I like the idea of being able to use my Christmas decor for more than one year, so that's what I love about this wood snowflake marquee! While it might take some time to build, the results are stunning and it lasts forever.
Christmas Tree Farm Sign
Learn how to make a custom stencil and paint a Christmas tree farm sign on scrap wood for your wall. Plus get a FREE tree line template file for using in your Cricut projects.
"JOY" Faux Barn Wood Christmas Wreath Sign
Carissa used a faux barnwood treatment to get her Christmas wall decor to look like old barn wood! Learn how she did it, plus get her secrets for painting the letters and hanging the wreath to spell "JOY."
Scandinavian Inspired Christmas Wall Decor
If you like more minimalist Christmas decor, or just like to do things a little differently, this wall art idea is for you! it's very simple to make with plywood, wood canvases, and some acrylic paint.
NOEL Alphabet Block Christmas Art
The inspiration for this Christmas block art was from Ballard Designs - but the price tag was just a little too high for the originals! Instead Cristina made her own version to use as Christmas wall decor.
Christmas Tree Canvas Wall Art
Make this amazing framed canvas wall art with twinkle lights and Christmas trees. It’s the perfect Christmas wall decor for above your couch in the living room!
Believe Rustic Christmas Wall Decor
This DIY Christmas wall decor is perfect for a farmhouse or rustic home! Learn how to turn an unfinished shadow box into this unique decor that you'll want to bring out year after year.
DIY Boho Christmas Wall Hanging
Want to create a boho-style wall hanging for your Christmas decor? Here is a step by step guide to making a rope and wood Christmas tree wall hanging! Perfect for a modern holiday home.
Make Christmas Gift Bag Wall Art
You won't believe how much decor you can get for the holidays if you head to Dollar Tree! A sample idea for you: frame a gift bag with a dollar store frame for instant Christmas art. It's just that easy!
Dollar Tree Pizza Pan Christmas Decor
If you haven't made Christmas wall art with a pizza pan and dollar store calendar, what are you waiting for? This is one of the most popular crafts of the season, and no one will have any idea how little you paid for it!
DIY Wood Star Mantlepiece Decor
The best part of this giant star decor? It's made out of scraps! Beth created this for her holiday mantel, and as she says - it looks chippy and fabulous.
DIY Christmas Tree Card Display
Christmas wall decor ideas can be just about anything - including holiday cards! Create a Christmas tree card display on a wall to save space and create a fun statement piece.
Peace Sign Wall Art for Christmas
I was shocked to find out that the base for this peace sign is a piece of craft foam! The sequins were glued on with a hot glue gun, which is perfect for the beginning crafter.
Decorated Christmas Shutters
Grab an old slatted closet door or shutter and turn it into the most unique wall decor for Christmas you've ever seen! Perfect for hanging inside or out. You'll want to see the "Let it Snow" version also in the post.
Moss Covered Reindeer Wall Decor
I can never get enough of reindeer or deer in my holiday decorating! I was surprised to find out this craft was made using craft foam. I love the mossy effect with the red nose.
Stenciled Wall Hanging Christmas Decor
Drop cloth is a inexpensive base for so many DIY projects, and is one of my favorite fabrics to use! Cindy used it to create a beautiful, vintage inspired Christmas wall hanging. All you'll need to do is stencil.
Light Up Christmas Tree Wall Decor
Learn how to make Christmas wall decor - complete with LED lights in the shape of a tree! You'll need only basic woodworking skills to make this cute holiday project.
Christmas Card Canvas Wall Art
I never know what to do with old holiday cards. With a little Mod Podge, you can make this Christmas card wall decor - make a new canvas every year!
If you enjoyed these Christmas wall decor ideas, I’d love for you to check out these other holiday craft projects:
Advent Calendars • DIY Candle Holders • DIY Glass Ornaments • DIY Ornaments • Free Printables • Gift Wrap Ideas • Homemade Decorations • Mason Jars • Mod Podge Ornaments • Napkin Rings • Paper Ornaments • Recycled Decorations • Rustic Printables • Wood Crafts
Deirdre Henry
Wednesday 22nd of September 2021
Thank you for giving us so many great ideas. Can't wait to get started.
Rebecca Payne
Wednesday 22nd of September 2021
So many awesome ideas. Thank you!