Add Country Charm to Your Home With These Rustic Christmas Decorations (2024)

Deck the halls with burlap, earthenware, wood, and lots of plaid!

By Alexandra Churchill
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Ask Ree Drummond about her Christmas décor at The Lodge and you'll hear the words "real," "sentimental," and "sweet." You can see this homespun style throughout the Ranch come December, from DIY Christmas gifts to the ornaments on Ree's tree. "The ones on my tree are a mix of crafted childhood ornaments and [ones] we've been gifted through the years," she says. "Some are dented, some are chipped, and some are definitely broken, but I'm a sucker for a tree that isn't too sparkly and shiny." Now, if you're thinking that sounds like the classic description for rustic décor, then you're totally right!

Whether you live in the suburbs or a city apartment, you can achieve that same meaningful, down-home look and transform your surroundings into a woodsy wonderland for the holidays. And we're here to help with a list of our favorite handmade rustic Christmas decorations and farmhouse Christmas décor ideas. In our opinion, your best bet is to try to create a cozy atmosphere—one that invites you to curl up in a blanket and enjoy all the beautiful DIY Christmas decorations and Christmas tree decorations. Think: mini rustic Christmas trees draped in plaid fabric, sweet signs made from vintage-worn wood, and gathered pine cones, winter greens, and branches. Even your ornaments will carry rustic flair. And don't forget woodland animal accents! Along with your indoor Christmas decorations, there's plenty of opportunity for rustic DIY outdoor Christmas decorations, too! So pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa and settle in! It's time to get crafting for a homespun holiday season.

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Natural Birch Bark Paper Garland

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Whether you drape it around your tree, hang it over your banister, or use it to adorn your mantel, this birch park paper garland is a simple yet delightfully homespun way to add rustic accents around your home.

Get the tutorial at Dream A Little Bigger.

SHOP BIRCH BARK SHEETS

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Woodsy Christmas Tree

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Here's a way to make a tree that matches the rest of your rustic décor! Pieces like dangling birch sticks, glittered acorns, woodland creature ornaments, twig stars, glittery grapevine wreaths, and linen wrapped balls add natural elements to the branches.

Get the tutorial at Fynes Designs.

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Buffalo Plaid Garland

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The buffalo plaid pattern is about as rustic as they come! Big red and black ribbons combined with greenery, pinecones, and antler accents is so reminiscent of Christmas spent at a cozy cabin. We're also loving the dangling fabric birds and wooden sleds.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

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DIY Christmas Tree Collar

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Transform your living space into a rustic winter wonderland with this simple trick: a Christmas tree collar! This one is built from wood pallets then finished off with the words "North Pole Freight Co." You can also make it sans stencil and paint.

Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.

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DIY Cotton Wreath

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How simple and sweet is this little wreath? It's light, fresh, and evokes images of a frosty farmhouse! You can make one yourself using cotton piping, leather, floral wire, hot glue, and a few more craft items.

Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.

SHOP COTTON PIPING

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Rustic Ski Lodge Christmas Tree

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If you dream of spending your Christmas at a ski lodge in the mountains, bring the rustic charm to your own home with this Christmas tree. Ornaments like oversized snowflakes, wooden skis, pine cones, buffalo check ribbon, and red berries just really bring it all together.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

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Faux Fur Peace Sign

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With a wintry mix of soft fabrics and wooden pieces, this sign that reads "peace" will transform your home into what resembles a cozy cabin! It's the perfect cold weather craft, too.

Get the tutorial at Landeelu.

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Mason Jar Lid Christmas Tree Wreath

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Put your old, rustic mason jars to good use by transforming them into a charming wreath for all your guests to see. You'll string together the lids and top them off with ornaments, greenery, and twine to hang.

Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts.

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Old Fashioned Farmhouse Christmas Mantel

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Besides your Christmas tree, the mantel really is the star of the show during the holiday season. This decorative look goes all out with the rustic ambience by using checkered ribbons with splashes of red along with farmhouse items like a red truck, wooden sleigh, evergreen trees, and a candle holder.

Get the tutorial at The Everyday Home.

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DIY Christmas Gift Wrap

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Okay, this one isn't so much a decoration, but if you want the presents under your tree to match the rest of your rustic décor, we're loving the look of these paper bags stamped with deer. How cute!

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

SHOP PAPER BAGS

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Stamped Christmas Ornaments

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Patterns like plaid, stripes, and snowflakes stamped onto small wood slices make for the perfect rustic Christmas tree ornaments. Finish them off with matching ribbon then hang them up to complete your natural holiday aesthetic.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

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Cowboy Boot Christmas Stocking

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A Western-inspired stocking is one way to have yourself a merry country Christmas! This blogger provides a free pattern so all you have to do is grab your sewing supplies and get to crafting.

Get the tutorial at Dream A Little Bigger.

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Jingle Bell Wood Bead Garland

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Wood bead garland accented with jingle bells and holiday ribbon takes images of dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh and turns it into the perfect decorative piece for you to trim your tree with this December.

Get the tutorial at Average but Inspired.

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Chippy White Spindle Tree

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Whether you set it on your front porch or use it to bring a winter cabin feel to the inside of your home, this tree made of weathered white spindles makes for a unique decoration and a fun winter craft. You can also make a smaller tabletop version.

Get the tutorial at DIY Beautify.

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Candy Cane Wreath

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Give your guests the sweetest entrance when you decorate your door with this candy cane wreath make of socks. It's complete with rustic accents like winter greenery, twine, and a burlap bow.

Get the tutorial at Average but Inspired.

SHOP BURLAP

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Cardboard Christmas Trees

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Make your own Christmas tree farm in the most rustic way by crafting a few life-sized versions from cardboard boxes. Not only are they super festive, but they're super affordable too. Better yet, they can store flat when the season is over.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

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Buffalo Plaid and Faux Fur Trim Stocking

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Just imagine this buffalo plaid stocking hanging above your fireplace throughout the holiday season—and with that faux fur trim, it doesn't get much cozier!

Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.

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Christmas Candle Centerpiece

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A wood liquor box makes the best rustic candle holder centerpiece! Add some holiday cheer by adding festive greenery and berries like broad and needle-leaf evergreen sprigs, laurel, and holly.

Get the tutorial at Garden Therapy.

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Vintage Rolling Pins and Crock

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Christmas time means baking lots of festive cookies. Head to your local antique store (or grandma's kitchen!) and grab cute vintage rolling pins and store them in a rustic-looking crock. If the rolling pins don't have red and green handles, you can always paint them yourself!

See more at Inspired by Charm.

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Family Photo Heirloom Ornaments

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Not only are these so cute and rustic, but they’re an “heirloom” craft! If you want to give them a fun pop-art touch, follow this blogger’s lead and use embroidery floss to stitch funky designs into the photo.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

SHOP EMBROIDERY FLOSS

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Alexandra Churchill

Alexandra Churchill is the Deputy Editor at The Pioneer Woman, overseeing the site's strategy in topics of food and cooking, home and life, beauty and style, crafts, and holidays.

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