12 DIY Christmas window ideas to make your home shine
This Christmas, add a beautiful glow to your home with these homemade DIY Christmas window ideas. Whether you’re going for unstated festive charm or traditional bold displays, there’s a huge variety of ways to decorate your windows to suit your style.
Our round-up contains a range of projects to inspire your window display, but the creativity remains up to you! Combine these ideas with your own to create your bespoke and unique Christmas decor.
The great thing about going handmade is that it’s low-cost, easy and fun! You don’t have to be the most crafty person on the planet to give it a go. All of these tutorials have very quick and simple instructions to follow.
We’ve also included some ready-made decor if you need somewhere to start. Items like fairy lights, chalk pens and stickers can be a great base for Christmas window displays.
Now let’s explore some DIY Christmas window ideas together!
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1. Christmas window stickers
Window stickers are a great way to kick-start your festive window display, and perfect if you don't have lots of time for Christmas crafting. Adorn your windows with these vinyl stickers, available in a variety of pretty festive designs.
You’ll find a huge range of Christmas window stickers available online, so plenty to make your window feel like a winter wonderland. The best thing about these stickers is they are suitable to reuse each year, so pop them back on the paper and save them for next year.
- Find loads of fun Reusable Christmas window stickers on Amazon
2. Make a DIY bauble wreath
Baubles are the pinnacle of Christmas! Everyone seems to collect a tonne of them over the years. Make use of your old baubles and create a lovely wreath perfect for your Christmas window display.
With our easy tutorial, you’ll be able to create a bespoke garland to your taste! Whether you’re a coordination queen or prefer mixing up different coloured baubles, you’ll love the way this wreath will look in your window.
- Try the free DIY bauble wreath tutorial right here on Gathered.
3. DIY Glowing paper star
- Find this DIY Glowing paper star tutorial from LiaGriffith.com
Add a magical glow to your Christmas window display with this Swedish-inspired paper star lantern.
The pattern is available to download for free in both SVG and PDF formats. You can cut the template using a machine, or by hand. Once you’ve got your downloads, follow along with Lia’s step-by-step tutorial which features helpful images.
When you’ve created your star, you’ll need a light to make it glow. Lia has used a HEMMA pendant light from Ikea, but anything similar will work just as well.
- Complete your starry window with our free DIY origami Christmas star tutorial on Gathered.
4. Wine cork wreath
- Get this DIY wine cork wreath tutorial from Design Improvised
Is it wine O’clock yet? Well, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! If you consider yourself a bit of a wine buff and have a collection of corks, then this project is for you.
Turn corks into something special you can display all year round with this fun DIY wine cork wreath. All you need is (you guessed it) a tonne of wine corks, a styrofoam hoop and some glue.
To add a festive touch, add sparkly trinkets, and ribbons and hang them in your window.
- Find 20 Winter wreath ideas that you could also make
5. DIY dried orange garland
- Try this dried orange garland tutorial from The Ginger Home
The sweet smell of oranges wafting through the air has Christmas written all over it! Create a wreath using sliced and dried oranges to bring a touch of Christmas classiness to your window display.
Over on The Ginger Home you’ll find an easy tutorial for drying oranges. They even show you how to arrange them into a beautiful garland. We have to say it looks very beautiful indeed!
- Decorate every window with a range of DIY Christmas garlands from Gathered.
Unique Christmas decor
If you're looking for a way to make your decor stand out this festive season hook up these quirky crochet Christmas gnomes! They also make unusual gifts for friends and family.
6. Origami Christmas DIY window idea
- Get the Origami Christmas DIY window idea from Paper Finger Cuts
This one's for the papercrafters! These delicate origami shapes will certainly add a touch of whimsy to your festive decor. Created using single pieces of square paper, all you need is your hands.
This project might take a little longer than others on the list, but don’t forget you can customise the origami hanging to work to your timeframe.
- Find even more Origami Christmas decorations to make here on Gathered.
7. Fairy light curtain
Do you prefer your decor to be understated, delicate and subtle? Then a twinkling fairy light curtain is for you. Low cost, and easy to hang, these fairy lights will add a festive sparkle to your home without overdoing it.
These curtain fairy lights are available in both cool and warm white. There are a total of 300 LED lights which will create a beautiful glow in your window. There’s also a remote to control the light patterns, brightness and even a timer.
These truly are a must-have for your magical window display.
- Buy this Xmas hanging lights curtain from Amazon
8. Festive planters for windows
- This festive plant tutorial is from Home is Where the Boat is
Keep your decor natural with these beautiful festive planters. How great do they look filled with festive shrubs?
The beauty of this tutorial is you can use any winter plants you like. Just make sure they’re hardy enough to last the frost! Add some bells, ribbons and even baubles for that touch of sparkle.
- Try our Plant pot candle centrepiece tutorial for a smaller scale option.
9. Swedish-inspired candle wreath
- We love this Swedish-inspired candle wreath tutorial from Francois et Moi
Simple and elegant? It’s Sweden’s time to shine. This beautiful DIY wreath by half Swedish Erin Francois over at Francois et Moi will add a touch of class to your home.
Made from a simple metal hoop decorated with eucalyptus sprigs and a single candle, this lovely wreath is quick and low-cost to make. All that’s left to do is await the awed comments from friends and family!
- You could also use our how to make a Christmas wreath tutorial on Gathered.
10. DIY mini snowflake window
- Keep it simple with this DIY mini snowflake window tutorial from Itsy Bits and pieces
There’s nothing quite like the cosy feeling of sitting indoors and watching the snowfall. For those of us who aren’t lucky enough to live in places where snow falls, the next best thing is these beautiful mini paper snowflakes!
We’ve all created a paper snowflake at one time or another, and this tutorial is just as simple. Fold, cut and stick to your window! Why not try making lots of unique snowflakes (just like the real ones)?
- Check out our how to make paper snowflakes tutorial for even inspiration
11. DIY Glass bauble hanging
- Check out the DIY Glass bauble hanging tutorial from Creative Cabin
These pretty glass baubles give us very peaceful vibes and are the perfect way to create a subtle festive window display.
With this project, you can be as creative as you like with the fillings of your baubles. You’ll see Creative Cabin has opted for fine subtle greenery. It looks classy, simple and elegant.
Once your baubles are filled, attach ribbons of differing lengths to each bauble and hang them from the curtain rail. If you want to take it one step further, tie your baubles onto a log or strong wooden stick to give a rustic vibe.
- Combine them with our personalised Christmas bauble project on Gathered.
12. Chalk pens window decorations
Chalk pens give an instant magical look. You don’t have to be the next Picasso, just give it a try and have fun. Chalk pens can be easily removed so you don’t have to worry about mistakes. The kids can get involved too, it’s probably the only time they won’t get told off for drawing on the house!
In this set, you’ll find five pens in white, each of varying nib sizes. This means you can try different types of lettering as well as drawing styles.
Once you’ve had enough of the window display, the chalk can easily be removed with a dry wipe cloth! Store them away for next year.
- Take a look at our how to use window paint markers for some fab festive ideas.
Celebrate with a snow globe
Once you've finished your Christmas window decor, why not make your own custom snow globe to display proudly on your windowsill.
Deciding how to decorate your window for Christmas
It all depends on your style. Do you want a simple understated Christmas, or do you want to go bold and bright? Deciding this before making your decisions is a great starting point.
Inspiration is everywhere for window decorations, these are a few ways to get started. There really are no limits. Get ready for awed compliments from your neighbours!
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If you want to make an impact with your decorations, expand your efforts into your outdoor space with our favourite DIY outdoor Christmas decorations.
