✨ 12 DIY Christmas Decorations with Rhinestones: Sparkle Your Holiday Season

Posted by Rhinestones Unlimited on Dec 4th 2025

DIY Christmas Season = Sparkle Season

If you love a holiday craft moment (hi, same ?‍♀️) and you want your home to feel warm, joyful, and a little extra, this is your year to dive into DIY Christmas decorations using rhinestones. These tiny gems make everything look festive, polished, and magical—without requiring pro-level crafting skills.

Whether you’re decorating with kids, hosting a holiday craft night, or just want to create budget-friendly sparkle, here are 12 easy DIY projects to make your holidays shine.

1. DIY Rhinestone Christmas Ornaments

Plain ornaments? Cute.
DIY rhinestone ornaments? Holiday magic.

Use flatback rhinestones to create:

Snowflakes
Stars
Polka-dot sparkle
Monogram initials
Gradient ombré designs

Choose crystal, red, emerald, or gold rhinestones to match your theme. This is one of the easiest and trendiest DIY Christmas crafts this year.

2. DIY Rhinestone Stockings

Make your stockings the star of the mantle.
Spell out names, add festive icons, or outline the cuff with sparkle.

For fabrics like velvet, choose E6000. For cotton or felt, use Gem-Tac.

(And yes—these catch firelight beautifully.)

3. DIY Rhinestone Holiday Wreath

A wreath is already festive, but adding rhinestones takes it to the next level.

Try:

Dotting rhinestones throughout the greenery
Weaving rhinestone banding through the branches
Creating rhinestone snowflakes on the wreath base

Hang on your front door and enjoy the instant “wow.”

4. DIY Gift Wrapping with Rhinestones

Cute wrapping paper? Good.
DIY rhinestone gift wrap? Iconic.

Use rhinestone ribbon, stick-on stones, or glue rhinestones directly onto:

Gift tags
Ribbons
Boxes
Kraft paper

Your gifts will be the ones everyone talks about at the exchange.

5. DIY Rhinestone Centerpieces

Take clear vases or jars and cover them with rhinestones for a luxe glow.

Fill with:

Winter greens
Fairy lights
Candles
Mini ornaments

You can also fill clear ornaments with small rhinestones and scatter them across your table.

6. DIY Rhinestone Garlands

Turn any garland into a sparkling statement piece.

Ideas:

Add rhinestones to felt or paper garlands
Glue rhinestones onto greenery garlands
Spell out “JOY,” “NOEL,” or “PEACE” with rhinestones
Create a twinkling star garland

Simple, inexpensive, and so pretty.

7. DIY Rhinestone Christmas Tree Topper

Want a showstopper tree? Make your own topper.

Use a foam or cardboard cone and cover it in rhinestones from top to bottom. For extra texture, mix in:

Gold beads
Ribbon
Glitter

When your tree lights hit it—pure sparkle.

8. DIY Rhinestone Holiday Cards

Handmade holiday cards become keepsakes when you add rhinestones.

Decorate them with:

Christmas trees
Snowflakes
Borders
Script designs
Sparkling “Merry Christmas” text

A perfect DIY gift for teachers, neighbors, or family.

9. DIY Rhinestone Napkin Rings

A tiny detail that makes your holiday table feel pulled together.

Use:

Pipe cleaners
Old bangles
Wooden rings

Glue on rhinestones that match your tablescape- instant holiday glam.

10. DIY Rhinestone Candle Holders

Clear candle holders + rhinestones = warm, glowing sparkle.

You can add:

Minimalist single rows
Elaborate all-over patterns
Snowflake shapes
Gold or silver accents

The flicker of candlelight makes the rhinestones dance.

11. DIY Rhinestone Advent Calendar

Countdown with style.

Use mini envelopes, muslin bags, or small stockings and decorate each one with rhinestones. Add numbers, icons, or patterns.

This is great for kids—each day feels extra magical.

12. DIY Rhinestone Holiday Magnets

Fast, fun, and extremely giftable.

Use small wooden shapes (snowflakes, stockings, gingerbread men), add rhinestones, glue a magnet on the back—all done.

They’re adorable on fridge doors or office boards.

Bring the Sparkle Home

Whether you’re new to crafting or a DIY holiday pro, these rhinestone projects will make your Christmas décor shine—literally.

If you need supplies, we carry everything you need:
✨ rhinestones in every shape, size & color
✨ tools + glues for easy application
✨ budget-friendly options like Priceless Crystals™
✨ fast shipping for last-minute crafters

Ready to start your DIY Christmas decorations?
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