18 Denim Christmas Decorations: Stylish Upcycled Holiday Craft Ideas

Denim Christmas decorations are not only trendy but sustainable. Start crafting with our guide to making repurposed ornaments from your favourite denim pieces.

When you think of the colours of Christmas, indigo may not be at the top of the list. However, I still believe you can make some cool and unique denim Christmas decorations from a pair of old jeans.

My favourite part of Christmas is all the preparation, decorating, cooking and especially the crafting. I love to fill my home with Christmas decorations that I have made.

Each year, I love to craft something new to add to them. As I love to upcycle my old jeans, I thought finding some cool and unique denim Christmas decorations would be fun.

The Best Unique Upcycled Denim Christmas Decorations

This is a round-up of my favourite denim Christmas decorations, some of which I’ve crafted myself and others I’ve found.

Every year, I craft another couple of new denim Christmas decorations and will add them to this list. So, pin this page and return to see what I’ve made.

1. Denim DIY Christmas Tree – Pillarboxblue

These cute Christmas trees are made from all recycled and repurposed materials. They can be left as they are for a year-round decoration or made more Christmassy by adding a star and some decorations.

I made the felt chain by stitching together the leftover sweater felt. Check out these other tabletop Christmas tree ideas.

2. Denim Christmas Decorations – Vickymyerscreations

You suddenly have cute Christmas decorations if you add colourful embroidery to some scraps of denim. Let your imagination go with your stitching and try out different designs.

3. Denim Angel Christmas Ornament

Another one of mine and probably the most simple decoration to make here. There is also a more colourful angel on the post.

4. Denim Patchwork Quilted Stars – Pillarboxblue

These gorgeous patchwork denim stars can be made in various sizes and look great hanging on the wall or the tree. Check out these other Christmas sewing projects.

5. Denim Gingerbread Man Ornament – Eastdrinkchic

Isn’t this gingerbread man just the cutest? You only need some jeans scraps and a needle and thread to make this denim Christmas ornament.

6. Denim Hearts 2 Ways- Pillarboxblue

My in-laws are from Norway, and like many other Northern European countries, hearts form an essential part of their Christmas decorations.

There is a tutorial on two different types of heart denim Christmas decorations. The smaller padded ones can be hung on the tree, and the larger wire ones can act as the wreath.

(They also make a good Valentine’s decoration, of course!)

More denim Christmas decoration ideas!

7. Denim Christmas Ornaments – Scandi Woven Hearts Garland

These woven hearts are a trendy Christmas decoration in Scandinavia. They are typically made of paper or felt.

I have made denim and repurposed sweater felt versions here. Hang them as individual ornaments or in a garland.

8. Denim Christmas Stocking – Nancysieman

If you make these stockings with the pocket of your jeans, you’ll have extra hiding places for treats.

I will make my version of a denim stocking this year, so watch this space.

9. Denim Pocket Angels

Unfortunately, there is no tutorial for these angel denim Christmas ornaments, but it should be easy to work out how to make them. All you need is some jeans pockets and denim scraps.

10. Jeans Pocket Handmade Advent Calendar – Pillarboxblue

Advent calendars are a fun part of the build-up for the big day itself! The pockets on this upcycled denim advent calendar are perfect for hiding a daily treat to add to the festive excitement.

11. Denim Rustic Stars – Pillarboxblue

No Christmas decorations are complete without a star, whether on the top of the tree or elsewhere. These star denim Christmas decorations certainly add a rustic element to the festive decorations.

12. Monogrammed denim gift tags- Pillarboxblue

You may argue that they are gift tags and not strictly decoration. However, I will be hanging my denim gift tags from the tree. I ride all sorts of ornaments from my tree, mostly homemade.

13. Denim Scrap Hanging Trees

These cute denim Christmas ornaments use the often-forgotten seams from an old pair of jeans. A few hung together would make a great Christmas garland.

14. Denim Dala Horse Ornament

Dala horses are a popular theme with Scandinavian ornaments, especially in Sweden. These cute Dala horses were made by stencilling the softest of worn denim and sewn into a hanging ornament.

15. Denim Fig Ornament

You can replace many other fabrics with denim when making stitched Christmas ornaments. Like with these fabric fig ornaments. I made a denim version.

16. Denim Fabric Star Ornaments

Craft a set of denim fabric star ornaments with a playful tassel finish to add rustic charm to your Christmas tree. These stars blend the timeless appeal of denim with a touch of whimsicality, perfect for personalized holiday decor.

17. Christmas Applique Pockets

Delve into the festive spirit with our Christmas Applique Denim Pockets. This guide offers a creative and sustainable way to repurpose denim, transforming it into charming, unique holiday decorations perfect for any home.

18. Denim Belt Loop Medallian Ornaments

Looking for an easy denim upcycle idea? These fun medallion ornaments from old jeans’ belt loops are perfect for your Christmas tree or quirky crafts!

Other Denim Ideas

Other Christmas sewing projects include these applique DIY denim pot holders.

You may want to check out these other upcycled Christmas decorations, which I’m sure can be adapted to make their denim Christmas decorations.
 
Denim tassels
Denim Feather Wall Hanging

Old wool sweaters are also great for upcycling into Christmas decorations.

• Sweater Upcycled Christmas Ornaments
• Christmas Tree Pillow
• Repurposed Sweater Felt Garland

These Christmas jeans upcycling ideas are featured under J in the A to Z of clever upcycling ideas and resources. They are also with these other adult Christmas DIY ideas.

Looking for denim for other seasons? Then check out these denim embroidered Halloween pockets.