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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Xavier chapter.

Everyone knows being a college student means having no money, but it doesn’t have to mean your room can’t look cute during the holiday season! Here are some cheap, easy DIY projects for any dorm room needing a bit of holiday spirit!

1. Mason Jar Lid Ornaments

These are perfect to hang from underneath a lofted bed, in your window, or around your room.

2. Cardboard Fireplace

Move-in day certainly leaves too many empty cardboard boxes cluttering up your room… Here’s a cute and genius way to convert them into something that’ll be sure to make your dorm feel cozy!

3. Sock Wreath

This wreath is great for door decorating or hanging above your new cardboard fireplace! It’s simple, easy, and makes any dorm look ready for Christmas.

4. Paint Chip Garland

The best thing about this DIY is that the paint chips are completely free! And, if you need string, old shoelaces work just as well!

5. Light Strand Christmas Tree

All you need to do for this DIY is pin up a strand of Christmas lights in a tree shape, hang up some cute ornaments, and you’re done! For extra festivity, cut out a star for the top of your luminescent tree.

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Molly Schramm is a Middle Childhood Education major from a small town in northern New Jersey. When not writing for Xavier University's Her Campus, she's either nose-deep in a book or engrossed in whatever new playlist she's working on. In addition to Xavier sunsets and frozen yogurt, she really loves Kpop, figure drawing, and orange kittens.