20 Gorgeous DIY Christmas Mantel Decor Ideas

When it comes time to decorate your home for the holiday, don’t overlook a very important area: your fireplace mantel. Decorating your mantel for Christmas is an easy way to make your home more inviting, add some holiday fun, and build excitement for the upcoming holiday.

In this post, we’ve put together a collection of the best Christmas mantel decor projects to give your fireplace mantel a modern, stylish and festive look. Happy Decorating!

1. Cheers Light Box Marquee

(Tutorial via A Beautiful Mess)

2. DIY Ornament Garland

(Tutorial via Brit.co)

3. Metallic and Felt Christmas Cone Trees

(Tutorial via Unfolding Life)

4. Gold Merry Sign

(Tutorial via Homey Oh My)

5. Golden Nutcrackers

(Tutorial via The Sweetest Occasion)

6. Fireplace Mantel Window Frame Decor

(Tutorial via Oh Everything Handmade)

7. JOY Marquee Letters

(Tutorial via Uncommon Designs)

8. DIY Giant Wooden Star

(Tutorial via Unskinny Boppy)

9. Angel Wings from Cardboard

(Tutorial via The Pineapple Room)

10. Penguin Ornament Mantel Decoration

(Tutorial via Vicki O’Dell)