16 Festive Front Door DIY Decorations That Aren't Wreaths

Lovely Non-Wreath Front Door DIY Decor for Christmas.

Do you love decorating the front door, but would like festive front door DIY decor that is different than the normal circular wreaths? The time has come to step away from the conventional holiday front door decorations and try a new kind of cheerful trimming. Below are eye-catching options to help welcome in the holidays as well as friends and family.

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Just because you don’t want to use a traditional wreath doesn’t mean that the alternatives are expensive or difficult to make! Check out all the easy, frugal holiday front door decor DIY projects you can use to make your front door look fun and festive!

16 Festive Front Door DIY Decorations That Aren’t Wreaths

If you want festive non-wreath front door DIY decor, consider the following:

Wreath Alternatives. Wreaths are beautiful, and we all have them, but consider using baskets, natural elements, bells, or tags to adorn your door this holiday season.
Creative Decor. An interesting idea that kids will love for a door decoration is a giant Advent calendar. How fun would it be to have a huge Christmas countdown on your front door?!
Swags and Garland. Joyfully celebrate the season by enhancing the doorway of your home with the fragrance of pine garland and red berries, or merry red ribbon to create a stunning entryway.