30 DIY Paper Christmas Decorations

This advent calendar with paper lightbulbs is so unique! You could also just have it be a lightbulb garland without filling them and numbering them. But that idea sounds so fun!

Paper stars are made from strips of heavy paper. Make a star garland, or hang them as ornaments or on gifts!

This easy Christmas tree decoration is made with felt, but you can definitely switch that to heavy paper and get the same look!

Make your gift extra special with a custom DIY gift bag! Easy to make, and so fun to choose the paper that you like best!

Use this template to make a cute gift card holder! How fun to choose any paper that fits your style!

This crafted version of a Christmas cactus looks lifelike! This would make a great gift!

I love hoop wreaths, and set like this with the *cutest* little paper Christmas village on it, I'm in love!

These paper Christmas balls are gorgeous! So fun!

Paper poinsettias on a pallet board - that mason jar vase look is perfect for farmhouse-style!

The Christmas lanterns can be made in any color - I'd love to see them in glittery gold! Simple, budget-friendly Christmas decor idea. 😉

This is such a playful garland - I think these would be fun in a kids' room!

These delicate paper trees on sticks add such a classy touch of decor! So pretty!

How adorable are these paper snowmen?? These would make great gift toppers!

These are easier to make than they look! Such a festive, budget-friendly decorating option for the holidays!

Just some folding and snipping will have you on your way to some beautiful Christmas trees! These would be so pretty on a tablescape.

Such a simple idea, but how cute this is! Get some Christmas decor into frames so quickly with this craft idea!

A paper deer head mounted on a log slice - I love this!

I definitely need to make several of these paper honeycomb ornaments - they are beautiful!

Paper pinecones - how fun it would be to make these to match your holiday colors!

So many things you can do with these 3D paper stars - garlands, ornaments, mantle decorations...

Little mint boxes or anything around that size are perfect for this mini present garland!

I love these gift tags. ❤️ I put these on my "must-make" for the holidays!

This looks beautifully complicated, but it's actually veryyy simple. This paper star would be a great tree topper!

If you love wreaths (on doors, cabinets, lots of places!), you'll love this unique style that is made from paper!

It doesn't get much more simple than curly paper pinned onto a foam wreath - these results are amazing!

Such a great idea for cupcake wrappers - slide them onto a cone and make cute trees!

This Christmas village is so classic - free cut files are included, but you can also cut by hand.

Folds and pins are how you make this paper pinecone. I'd love to make these in a metallic paper!

Unique gift tags made with rolled paper - very easy but such a nice touch of DIY!

Use old sheet music (thrift stores!) to make paper trees!