40 DIY Christmas Window Decorations to Spread Holiday Cheer

A festive garland is just the thing to drape across the top of your window. Add even more drama by using fishing wire to hang colorful Christmas ornaments. The final display can be enjoyed from the inside and outside of your home!

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Window decorations don't have to be over the top. Hang a few minimalist wreaths from festive red ribbons for a simple yet striking display.

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There's no place like home for the holidays, and that's exactly the point of these elegant mini wreaths. Each glittery 3D house brings a touch of sparkle to a simple embroidery hoop adorned with laurel leaves and striped ribbon.

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This project uses the perfect mix of natural and store-bought materials. It features foraged branches, faux poinsettias, and oversized "ornaments" that are actually $1 bouncy balls spray-painted silver. So clever!

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Red and green are the official colors of Christmas but that doesn't mean you can't incorporate other hues. Try this DIY garland made from vibrant metallic Christmas balls for the most colorful holiday window display.

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If you're lucky enough to have a window seat in your home, be sure to give it some special attention when you're decorating for Christmas. Fresh greenery, a white fur throw, and a DIY cotton wreath will make your space feel even more special and cozy.

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Want to spread Christmas cheer to your whole neighborhood? Try this pretty flocked wreath featuring a DIY hand-lettered sign declaring: "It's the most wonderful time of the year!"

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Citrus is back in season, and that's all the more reason to decorate with a DIY dried orange garland. It's the perfect unexpected touch to hang in your window with care.

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This clever statement wreath hack is perfect for anyone who has large windows. All you have to do is stack two wreaths of varying sizes and hang them in your window with a little wire and ribbon!

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These gorgeous window boxes are guaranteed to make a statement! To recreate this look, gather plenty of fresh greenery and dress it up with berries, acorns, pinecones, and plaid ribbon.

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Transform inflatable red balls into a jaw-dropping window display this Christmas. No one will miss them when they pass by your house!

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Follow the steps this blogger set out for the best way to hang wreaths in windows. A beautiful ribbon is the prettiest option!

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Candle wreaths are popular during the Christmas season in Sweden, inviting light into one’s home during the darkest time of year. This DIY wreath will cast the same warm glow upon your window.

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When in doubt, go mini! If you don’t want to commit to a sizeable window wreath, try these little ones instead. They're made with fresh greens like eucalyptus and boxwood.

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If you don’t have real-deal window boxes, look to none other than wire storage baskets to create this effect. Pack them with just-picked greens and a ribbon for additional flair.

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Create tiny snowflakes with a snowflake-shaped paper punch and tape them to the window. Enjoy freshly falling snow right in your living room.

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A magnolia leaf garland could absolutely be a year-round addition to your window décor, but it's especially beautiful during the holidays.

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Maybe one wreath on a window isn’t enough for you! Instead, you can follow this tutorial to hang a whole trio of wreaths, suited for windows on a door or a large picture window.

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