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As the holiday season approaches, our hearts are filled with anticipation and joy, for Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. However, nestled within the warm glow of festive decorations and the harmonious jingles of carols, there lurks a reality that many of us are familiar with – the undeniable truth that Christmas can also be the most expensive time of the year. As we embark on the journey of spreading love and creating cherished memories with our loved ones, the financial strains of gift-giving, festive feasts, and the allure of seasonal sales can cast a shadow on the merriment.
In this season of giving, navigating the delicate balance between expressing our heartfelt generosity and managing our budgets responsibly becomes imperative. If buying new decorations and ornaments is not in the budget this festive season, then getting creative with homemade Christmas crafts could be a fun, festive alternative. With 1.2 billion views for #christmascrafts, TikTok is the go-to place for crafty inspiration this season.
The elves at Aura Print explored this year’s Christmas craft videos on TikTok to learn more about which budget-friendly festive creations we love in 2023.
1. DIY cotton bud snowflake – 68.2 million views
TikTok’s favorite Christmas craft video, with a huge 68.2 million views, demonstrates how to use simple cotton buds and wool to create a soft white snowflake decoration.
You can create a quick, unique decoration by bending and gluing the cotton buds into a snowflake structure and wrapping them around the white yarn of your choice. By simply adding a loop of string, you can hang it on the tree with ease!
@kreativesfunkeln DIY Schneeflocke aus Wattestäbchen.❄️😊 Eine einfache Weihnachtsdeko aus Wattestäbchen und Wolle selber machen.💙 #diyweihnachtsdeko #schneeflocke #weihnachtsdekobasteln #bastelnmitwolle #weihnachtsdekoselbstgemacht #bastelnmitwatte ♬ Originalton – kreativesfunkeln
2. Layered paper snowflake decoration – 29.2 million views
Another Christmas craft sensation on TikTok, with 29.2 million views, is a demonstration showing a fun new take on paper snowflake decorations.
Definitely a step up from the traditional method of simply folding one piece of paper and cutting a pattern at random, this craft involves using three pieces of paper folded and cut into intricate snowflakes, each smaller than the last. Once layered on top of one another, this creates a beautiful, dimensional snowflake decoration.
@viki.christmas.st Easy Paper Snowflakes Paper Christmas decorations Tutorials #foryou #tutorial #christmas #snowflakes #papercrafts ♬ Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
3. Cardboard and yarn Christmas gnome – 15.6 million views
With 15.6 million views, this homemade Christmas gnome is another festive craft going viral on TikTok this year.
You can create an adorable winter hat by taking a slice of a cardboard craft roll and carefully weaving yarn around. Then, once the hat is stuffed with cotton wool balls, you can add a nose and beard, and your Christmas gnome is complete.
@the_crafting_corner_of DIY GNOMOS NAVIDEÑOS #DIY #decoracionnavideña #hadnmade #cristmasvibes #hechoamano #diyproject #decor #manualidadesfaciles #navidad #xmas #merrychristmas #haslotumismo ♬ Merry Christmas – Vin Music
4. Mini pipe cleaner Christmas tree – 14.6 million views
Another TikTok favorite in Christmas crafts this year, with 14.6 million views, is this mini Christmas tree made from pipe cleaners.
You can create a miniature Christmas tree by bending small pieces of green craft pipe cleaners and gluing them to a paper cone center. This TikTok demonstrates how to create a base, mini candy cane decorations, and a star tree topper.
@dungomachi.effect Handmade DIY pipe cleaners mini Christmas tree 🎄🎅 #diy #handmade #handmadegifts #diycraft #christmas #decoration #pipecleanerart #christmastree #craft ♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
5. Hanging paper Christmas decoration – 11.9 million views
With 11.9 million views, TikTok is loving this festive paper craft.
Taking small strips of festively colored paper (red and green are used in this TikTok) and creating small loops, then gluing them together at their points and adding a decorative center gives you a fun and easy, flower-like Christmas decoration!
@origami.studio EASY Paper Craft Ideas #christmasdecor #papercraft #craft #tutorial #fyp ♬ Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
More Budget Friendly Christmas Craft Ideas
| Festive craft | TikTok views |
| DIY Christmas scene jar | 8.5 million |
| Paper snowflake decoration | 7.6 million |
| Laurel wreath pipe cleaner keychain | 6.2 million |
| Cardboard and yarn Christmas tree | 5 million |
| Clay cookie cutter tree decorations | 3.6 million |
| DIY duster Christmas tree | 2.4 million |
| Light up christmas stars | 1.7 million |
| Origami mini Christmas tree | 1.6 million |
| Mini origami wreath | 1.5 million |
| Homemade dried orange garland | 1.3 million |
