19 wooden Christmas decorations for the backyard [ideas + plans] - Wood It Good (2023)

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Handmade Christmas garden decorations are the best woodworking project to tackle during the holiday season. Even completely new woodworkers can create unique and personalized handcrafted lawn designs with this collection of full-size woodworking patterns and ideas.

If you're in a hurry, you're bound to find an eye-catching display here.

Yes, it's time to ditch those ugly sweaters and create an adorable Christmas display to make even Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor green with envy. No, we're not talking about a 280 light reindeer, we're talking about a Christmassy backyard woodworking project that will turn heads!

Make the holidays special with these wooden Christmas decorations!

These garden decorating ideas will get you in the holiday spirit! Aren't they just the perfect Christmas decorations to complement your beautifully trimmed tree and gloriously decorated halls?

Kiss Santa and Mrs. Christmas decoration clause

Santa would never forget the mistletoe! This outdoor lawn art of Santa Claus makes the perfect Christmas decoration.

This fun garden display is nearly 4 feet tall. It's one of the most adorable Santas we've seen in a long time. A fun project for any carpenter or make a ready made one and place in your garden.

Fantastic looking pine trees [wood pattern]

Christmas trees are the best Christmas decoration, right? This delightful project can be used indoors or outdoors depending on how you finish your woodwork. They will look beautiful on your mantle or as a centerpiece.

And if you're ambitious you can make a small army out of it to line your pass or ride! This is one of our favorite tree projects because of its versatility. NOTE: If you like this fun design, check them outLaser cut or CNC Christmas tree ornaments.

Decoration idea for the Christmas stocking yard

Several Christmas stockings in a row! This colorful backyard display is easily customized with the colors of your choice. You can even add names to the "cuffs" of each sock so Santa knows who to leave gifts for! Making this attractive plywood display will be a breeze, even for a novice woodworker.

Reindeer Robot Walker Pulling Darth Villain (PLANS ONLY)

Everyone can have a Santa Claus and a sleigh! This unusual and fun design, let's call it the "SiFi Santa Mobile," is one of those backyard projects designed to get the neighbors talking!

NOTE! If you make one of these wooden Christmas decorations, ALL your friends and family will want you to make one too!

This Unique Design Features **Full Size Pattern**

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Lawn Ornaments Collection [schöne Designs]

Who doesn't love the Christmas classic Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Look no further for an adorable Christmas display filled with the colorful design of yesteryear than you have found in this Colorful Christmas Backyard Display.

Personally, we want a backyard full of Bumbles, but that's just us.

Rudolph and Clarice Garden Decorations

Someone beautiful reindeer? They don't get any cuter than the classic Rudolph And Clarice. We bet he can wow you in YOUR backyard. At least there's no more mud on your face now!

Sam the snowman!

Perhaps the most famous narrator of all... Sam The Snowman!

Creating this collection is a fun trip down memory lane and a cute project to do with your little ones. Or buy them ready-made and just have fun building them with your kids (and watching the movie).

Yukon Cornelius Yard Zeichen

He might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but there's no denying that Yukon Cornelius has a golden stag. This festive decoration will bring back holiday memories to everyone who passes by your home.

Misfit Choo Choo Bahnhofsdekor

Enchanted Choo Choo trains? CHECK OVER! No adorable display of Rudolph's misfit toys would be complete without one! But can anyone do anything about its square rear wheels?

Collection of misfit toys and Hermey

Misfit toys and Hermey the aspiring dentist complete this adorable Christmas display from the 1964 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas special.

Rudolph Reindeer Christmas Wood Firewood

And now something completely different. This deer sculpture is a fun project that will delight everyone on your Christmas list. It is a very different interpretation of a "reindeer lawn sculpture".

We think this is an attractive display for those wanting a more rustic look. As easy as this DIY garden decoration is, why stop at an adorable reindeer garden decoration when you can have a whole herd?

3D Reindeer Garden Art for Christmas Garden [STANDARD ONLY]

Here we have another adorable reindeer sculpture on the lawn. Standing just over 4 feet tall, these full-size patterns are easy to follow. Easy to make and attractive in your garden. Before you know it, you'll have enough to pull Sant's sleigh and then some!

Lighted Wooden Pallet Christmas Tree with Stand

Reclaimed wood never looked so good! This eye-catching display lights up for fun day or night. This is a really fun project for new carpenters because it's really quick to do and you get a lot of WOW factor for your efforts. And just look at all the exercises you're going to doyour ass knuckles!

Grinch Yard art pattern for Christmas

The Grinch Steals the Christmas Lights [PDF Sample]

One of our favorite scenes from this Christmas classic. You can create this humorous plywood backyard display with this Grinch outdoor decor pattern. It's a comical display that's sure to catch the attention of all your "non-woodworker" friends.

Who knows, maybe this is the caseStart of a carpentry workshopbusiness for you. There are worse things to do than making a living creating delightful Christmas displays.

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Christmas ornament holding the Grinch's hand [standard PDF]

This fun display isn't exactly your standard Grinch garden ornament, but it's just the right size for your fence, front door, or to hang in your window! While that means you'll have to finish both sides of this wooden backyard decoration, we think the reaction from friends and family will be worth the effort!

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Grinch Characters and Christmas Tree [PDF Pattern]

This charming portrayal of beloved characters would love to greet your holiday guests and help get them in the Christmas spirit. Complete your amazing pattern collection with these Grinch Wood Garden Art Patterns.

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Grinch Character Set: Good Grinch, Max and Cindy

You'll love this attention-grabbing Christmas backyard display! This 4ft tall 3 piece set will brighten up your yard and delight your friends. Seriously, who doesn't love the Grinch after getting a heart?

Grinch peeking over the fence [woodworking pattern]

This special pattern full of personality is super cute and easy to make. You also don't need a lot of supplies for this Grinch garden decor pattern. Some scrap plywood should do the trick. Of course, as with many woodworking projects like this one, once your friends see it, you'll be doing so much more!

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Adorable snowman decoration for your home or garden.

Add some Christmas love to your garden with an adorable snowman display to welcome your guests and get the Christmas spirit going. Make several of these snowmen out of pallet wood and put together a colorful and adorable garden decoration.

The holidays are a great time to be a new carpenter. There are so many fun things to build to decorate your home and gift to family and friends. And remember, do it yourselfWood projects like this wooden ChristmasBackyard decorations are also a great way to spend time with loved ones and pass on a love of woodworking.

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