Hula Hoop Christmas Decor: 14 Dollar Store Ideas That Look Like Designer Holiday Pieces

Hula Hoop Christmas Decor is the cheapest designer trick of the season, and once you see it you cannot unsee it. A plastic hoop that costs about the same as a cup of coffee turns into a giant porch wreath, a dining room chandelier or a whole wall of holiday cards. Crafters are filling their feeds with these projects right now, and the best part is how forgiving they are. Greenery hides every wobble, ribbon hides the bright plastic, and nobody walking past your front door will ever guess what is underneath. Below are 14 ideas for every room, from the front porch to a tiny apartment wall, with simple supply lists and easy steps. Grab a hoop or two, a bundle of faux garland and a free evening, and let us make something that looks like it came from a boutique..

Hula Hoop Christmas Decor for a Giant Porch Wreath

This is the project that made hula hoop Christmas decor famous. Designer wreaths this size can cost a small fortune, yet a big hoop gives you the same wow for a few dollars. The secret is layering: long faux fir first, then cedar, then pine cones and berries tucked in last. Hang it on the door or center it on a porch wall and watch the neighbors slow down. Which color door will yours hang on? Let us start here and build up from there..

You will need: 1 large hula hoop, 2 or 3 faux fir garlands, cedar picks, pine cones, red berry picks, wide red velvet ribbon, zip ties, a strong outdoor hook.

How to make it: 1. Pour out any beads or water from inside the hoop and wipe it clean. 2. Zip tie the fir garland all the way around, overlapping as you go. 3. Tuck in cedar, pine cones and berries, then add a big bow at the bottom and hang it on a sturdy hook.

Evergreen Hoop Chandelier Over the Table

A hanging hoop over the dining table makes every holiday meal feel like a magazine shoot. Wrap the hoop in garland, then let ornaments drop on ribbons of different lengths so they catch the light from the window. If you love this look, our Christmas wreaths gallery has more budget friendly greenery ideas to match. Keep the ornaments light so the ceiling hook holds them easily. Would your family notice it before the food arrives?

You will need: 1 medium hula hoop, faux evergreen garland, 12 to 20 shatterproof ornaments, cream ribbon, 4 lengths of twine, a ceiling hook rated for the weight.

How to make it: 1. Wrap the hoop with garland and secure it with floral wire. 2. Tie ornaments on ribbons at mixed lengths all the way around. 3. Tie four equal twine strands to the hoop, gather them at the top and hang it from the hook with an adult on a steady ladder.

Hula Hoop Christmas Decor in a Doorway

Doorways are the forgotten spot in holiday decorating, and that is exactly why this idea feels so special. A slim greenery hoop hanging in the middle of an arch frames the next room like a picture. The ornaments inside sway a little every time someone walks past. Use a small hoop so heads stay clear, and pick two colors only for a calm, high end look. Which doorway in your home gets the most foot traffic?

You will need: 1 small hula hoop, thin faux garland or eucalyptus stems, 7 to 9 shatterproof ornaments, thin red ribbon, a clear removable ceiling hook.

How to make it: 1. Wrap the hoop loosely with thin greenery so the plastic barely shows. 2. Tie ornaments on ribbons and hang them inside the hoop at different heights. 3. Hang it from a removable hook in the center of the doorway, well above head height.

Hoop Advent Calendar With 24 Little Bags

Advent calendars from the shops are pricey and often filled with things nobody wants. This hoop version lets you choose every little surprise, from a sweet treat to a handwritten note or a tiny ornament. The kraft bags look rustic and calm, and the empty spots slowly show the countdown. Number the wooden tags with a marker or a stamp, and let a different family member open a bag each night. What would you tuck into bag number 24?

You will need: 1 large hula hoop, white ribbon, 24 small kraft paper bags, 24 round wooden tags, twine, pine sprigs, small treats or notes.

How to make it: 1. Wrap the hoop in white ribbon and glue the ends with an adult handling the hot glue. 2. Fill each bag, fold the top and tie it to the hoop with twine and a numbered tag. 3. Tuck pine sprigs between the bags and hang it on a wall hook.

Hula Hoop Christmas Decor Card Display

Every December the holiday cards pile up on the counter and then vanish into a drawer. A fabric wrapped hoop gives them a proper home where everyone can enjoy them. Hula hoop Christmas decor like this works in a hallway, above a sofa or in a home office. Buffalo check feels cozy and farmhouse, but any fabric scraps you already own will do. Add a few clips at a time as new cards arrive. Who always sends the first card in your family?

You will need: 1 hula hoop, 2 yards of fabric cut into long strips, mini wooden clothespins, a big red ribbon bow, a nail or wall hook.

How to make it: 1. Wrap fabric strips around the hoop, overlapping slightly, and glue the ends. 2. Add a big bow at the top. 3. Hang it and clip each new card to the lower half with mini clothespins.

Half Hoop Greenery Arch Over the Mantel

Mantel arches are everywhere this season, and the store bought frames can cost far more than you would guess. Cut a hoop in half and you get a perfect curve for free. Cover it with greenery and it stands tall behind your stockings like a grand frame. Keep the fireplace itself empty and use battery lights only if you want a glow. Do you prefer a full green look or a mix of eucalyptus and white berries?

You will need: 1 hula hoop, a small hand saw, faux eucalyptus and pine garland, white berry picks, floral wire, 2 heavy vases or mantel clips to hold the ends.

How to make it: 1. Have an adult cut the hoop in half with a hand saw and sand the cut ends. 2. Wire garland along the half hoop, then tuck in berries. 3. Set the two ends into heavy vases or mantel clips at each side so the arch stands secure.

Ribbon Wrapped Hoop Wall Wreath

Not everyone wants a full, heavy wreath, and this modern version proves less can look more expensive. A hoop wrapped in deep red velvet has the rich look of a designer piece. One small cluster of greenery and a big bow on the side keeps it clean and fresh. It is the perfect choice for a narrow wall, an entry bench or a bedroom door. Velvet, satin or plaid, which ribbon matches your home best?

You will need: 1 hula hoop, 3 rolls of wide velvet ribbon, a few evergreen picks, 3 small pine cones, a ready made bow, hot glue with adult help.

How to make it: 1. Glue the ribbon end to the hoop and wrap it tightly at an angle until the plastic is hidden. 2. Wire a small cluster of greenery and pine cones on the lower left. 3. Glue the bow on top of the cluster and hang it from a nail.

Hula Hoop Christmas Decor Photo Mobile

This one tends to become everyone’s favorite corner of the house. A hoop hung flat from the ceiling holds strands of twine, and each strand holds a row of family photos. Guests always stop to find themselves in the pictures. Print photos from past Christmases and add new ones each year, so the mobile grows with your family. It also makes a sweet backdrop for holiday photos. Which old picture would you hang first?

You will need: 1 hula hoop, white spray paint or white ribbon, jute twine, 20 to 30 printed photos, mini clothespins, greenery sprigs, small red ornaments, a ceiling hook.

How to make it: 1. Paint or wrap the hoop white, then tie four twine strands to hang it level. 2. Tie 8 to 10 long twine strands around the hoop to hang down. 3. Clip photos along each strand and add greenery and ornaments to the hoop.

Snowflake Hoop Window Hanging

Windows are a gift during winter, and this hanging makes the most of the light. White yarn turns the hoop soft and cozy, while paper snowflakes and clear beads dance inside it. When the sun hits the beads you get little sparkles across the room. It is a great project to make with grandkids, since cutting snowflakes is half the fun. How many snowflakes can you cut during one holiday movie?

You will need: 1 hula hoop, a skein of white chunky yarn, white paper, scissors, clear acrylic beads, clear fishing line, a suction or ceiling hook.

How to make it: 1. Wrap the hoop in yarn and knot the ends tightly. 2. Fold and cut paper snowflakes, then string them with beads on fishing line. 3. Tie the strands inside the hoop at different lengths and hang it in a bright window.

Hula Hoop Christmas Decor Orb Lantern

Glowing orbs hanging from porch ceilings are a classic in high end neighborhoods, and they are easy to copy with two hoops. Slide one hoop inside the other, turn it to make a sphere, and tie the crossing points. Garland and battery fairy lights do the rest. Use only battery lights with a timer so there are no cords or plugs outside. It looks magical at dusk. Would you hang one or a pair by the door?

You will need: 2 hula hoops of the same size, zip ties, faux garland, 2 strands of battery fairy lights with timers, a sturdy porch ceiling hook.

How to make it: 1. Place one hoop inside the other at a right angle and zip tie them at top and bottom. 2. Wrap garland around both hoops, then weave the battery fairy lights through. 3. Tuck the battery packs into the greenery at the top and hang it from the hook.

Kissing Hoop for the Entry

The old tradition of the kissing bough is coming back, and a small hoop makes it simple. Hang it just inside the front door so it greets every guest with a smile. Faux white berry sprigs and soft greenery keep it light, and a long satin ribbon adds that romantic touch. It is a sweet spot for holiday photos with your partner or the whole family. Who will be the first person caught under it?

You will need: 1 small hula hoop or embroidery hoop, faux greenery stems, faux white berry sprigs, a long cream satin ribbon, floral wire, a ceiling hook.

How to make it: 1. Wire greenery stems around half of the hoop. 2. Add the white berry sprigs at the bottom of the greenery. 3. Tie the ribbon at the top so the tails hang down and hang it from the ceiling hook in the entry.

Hula Hoop Christmas Decor Wall Tree

No room for a real tree? This wall tree takes up zero floor space and still says Christmas from across the room. Three hoops in three sizes stack into a tree shape, and a simple wooden star sits on top. It works in small apartments, dorm rooms and kids rooms where a full tree would be a struggle. Tuck a few wrapped gifts below and you are done. What would you hang on yours?

You will need: 3 hoops in small, medium and large sizes, faux garland, tiny gold ornaments, a small wooden star, 3 removable wall hooks.

How to make it: 1. Wrap each hoop with garland. 2. Hang the large hoop low on the wall, then the medium and small hoops above it, almost touching. 3. Add tiny ornaments and stick the wooden star above the top hoop.

Jingle Bell Hoop for the Front Door

This wreath sings every time the door opens, and guests love it. Bags of jingle bells are cheap after the first week of December, and a hoop holds them neatly in a full, shiny circle. Mixing gold and silver bells in two sizes gives the most expensive look. A plaid bow on top ties it to classic farmhouse style. The sound is cheerful without being loud. Gold, silver or both, what would you choose?

You will need: 1 medium hula hoop, 150 to 200 jingle bells in two sizes, thin floral wire, a plaid ribbon bow, a door hanger.

How to make it: 1. Thread the bells on floral wire in groups of 10. 2. Wrap each group tightly around the hoop, pushing the bells close together until the hoop is covered. 3. Wire the plaid bow at the top and hang it on the door.

Gold Hoop With Eucalyptus and White Roses

Gold hoop wreaths sell for a lot in home decor shops, and you can paint your own in an afternoon. A few coats of gold spray paint turn a bright toy into something that looks like brass. Keep the greenery on the lower third and let the empty circle do the talking. It works through Christmas and right into the new year. If you want ideas from the crafters who started this trend, browse the trending videos on Hometalk. Where in your home would this sparkle most?

You will need: 1 hula hoop, gold spray paint, faux eucalyptus stems, faux white roses, floral wire, a wall hook.

How to make it: 1. Spray the hoop gold outdoors in light coats with an adult, letting each coat dry. 2. Wire eucalyptus along the lower third of the hoop. 3. Add the white roses in the center of the greenery and hang it above a console or bed.