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15+ Best Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas to Diy

Oct 7, 2022

Check out these fun and creative diy ugly Christmas sweaters. I've collected my favorite ideas that are funny yet still classy, easy to create, and above all - look fantastic!

How to create a funny and ugly Christmas sweater can be a real challenge. If you want to do an ugly Christmas sweater DIY that looks good, this idea list is here to help you out. I've created my own top-list of the best diy sweater ideas from all around the web. Get inspired and make a DIY ugly sweater of your own.

4 diy christmas sweaters to make

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Why Create an Ugly Christmas sweater?

Ugly Christmas sweaters let us embrace the fun side of the holidays. Sometimes, my life gets too serious. So much I forget to enjoy the fun side of the holidays. Never again - these sweaters will remind me to have fun!

Have you ever attended an ugly Christmas sweater party? In general, ugly sweater parties are a popular way to ring in the holidays. People attending ugly christmas sweater parties love to show off how creative and crafty they can be. Decorate your own ugly Christmas sweater with these cool, cute and super simple DIY ideas that you can make on your own sofa.

Cute And Homemade Diy Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas

This DIY sweater guide will help you create your own ugly Christmas sweater. Show off your festive style with these simple & fun diy Christmas holiday sweater ideas - just add bows, felt, ribbon or tinsel garlands, maybe some hot glue, or thread and needle if you're like me. Antlers, santa hats, jingle bells or even real mini baubles are an extra, guaranteeing you to win any ugly christmas sweater contest. Happy crafting!

The best ugly diy christmas sweaters to make

diy christmas sweaters to make

I hope you get a few great ideas from my favorites' collection:

Diy Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas

Your new favorites! Funny and creative ideas to make your own diy christmas sweater.

Photo Credit: www.amylattacreations.com

DIY Ugly Sweater: O Christmas Tree

While just about every store has tons of pre-made ugly sweaters to choose from if you’re in the market for such a thing, there’s something SO fun about using your creativity to make your own instead! Amy's sweater has real christmas baubles!

Photo Credit: www.juliadevonart.com

Diy Ugly Christmas Sweater Wreath

For a clean and classy look, this!  A lovely Christmas sweater idea that won't make you cringe.

Photo Credit: nellecreations.com

DIY Ugly Christmas Snow Globe Sweater

I saw other versions of this type of the snow globe Ugly Christmas Sweater online, but this version appealed to me most. Key: use a lightweight, clear plastic cake topper. One that comes with every store-bought cake!

Photo Credit: www.brit.co

Diy Fireplace Ugly Sweater Dress

Description is required.this fireplace diy ugly sweater dress by brit.co looks terrific!

Photo Credit: ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com

diy Reindeer Ugly Holiday Sweater

Suzie made a holiday reindeer sweater that looks beautiful, She used felt and fabric marker and added white pom-poms to create snowflakes.

Photo Credit: awwsam.com

DIY “Ugly” Tropical Christmas Sweater

Description is required. This hilarious tropical Christmas sweater takes just an hour to make. I love it because it looks so much fun!

Photo Credit: www.thesamanthashow.com

DIY Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater

Photo Credit: cassiestephens.blogspot.com

DIY: The Tacky Christmas Sweater

Description is required.A perfect, 'tacky' christmas sweater you can diy just before your ugly sweater christmas party. Key: a leopard sweater goes perfectly with golden accents!

Photo Credit: http://www.biglots.com

A fabulous Christmas sweater cardigan!

Description is required.and when you really want to make an entrance, aka bring it over the top? You'll need a pretty long garland to cover the entire cardigan, but it's fabulous!

Photo Credit: xoxojackie.com

Ugly Christmas Sweater DIY - creative inspiration

Jackie started by picking a simple red sweater. A few crafty items later and she ended up with a cute tree sweater - I find her Christmas tree idea fantastic!

Photo Credit: www.heytherehome.com

DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater With Glitter!

When in doubt, add glitter! Corey knew that and used puffy paint with a mix of glitter to create a lovely christmas lights sweater - and a snowman. Fun!

Photo Credit: craftboxgirls.com

Ugly Snowman Christmas Sweater

This snowman monster ugly sweater idea is pretty sweet! I am thinking of a mommy-and-me set - oh, or even better, you can make one for every member of your family!

Photo Credit: sewwoodsy.com

DIY Baby's First Ugly Christmas Sweater

Christmas sweater made for a baby! Katy applied iron glitter sheets to solid color hooded sweatshirt for a festive look. So sweet!

Photo Credit: www.amylattacreations.com

DIY Ugly Sweater: Stockings & Stuff

See how to make a stocking themed sweater that turns a plain black T-shirt into a festive mantle. 

Photo Credit: swoodsonsays.com

DIY maternity ugly christmas sweater

This bauble bump maternity diy ugly christmas sweater was created by Stephanie using glitter iron-on vinyl. Smart, cute, and bumpy!

Photo Credit: ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com

Ugly Tie Christmas Tree Sweater

You can also start off with a plain blank turtleneck sweater from the thrift store - and got creative with what is available around the house! A bunch of ties you don't use and you can instantly make one uniquely styled ugly Christmas sweater. Key: no sewing involved here, just tape.

Photo Credit: acupoflife.nl

How to Make a DIY Ugly Sweater with Rudolph

This Rudolf ugly sweater for a party might win the contest. The tutorial is in Dutch but you can totally create it by just following the step-by-step photos! Key: felt never needs any hemming, so: quick and easy!

I hope you've enjoyed some of the coolest DIY ugly Christmas sweaters ever!

Above all, ugly Christmas sweaters are all about being silly, unique, and funny. Happy crafting - and happy holiday season.

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