15 Christmas Essentials You Should Buy at Hobby Lobby

As we head into the Christmas season, it's time to deck out our homes with our favorite festive pieces. Don't worry, you don't need to break the bank to style your home the way you desire. In fact, many items are on sale right now, which could help you eliminate some money stress.

Shop Hobby Lobby for dozens of affordable and adorable holiday decor items, from throw blankets and mugs to Advent calendars and gift bags.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $5.99 (on sale from $11.99)

Upgrade your holiday mug collection with this adorable design from Hobby Lobby, available for just under $6. Enjoy your favorite winter beverages in this vintage-style Santa mug, perfect for hot chocolate or eggnog.

Compare this to Anthropologie's Ceramic Santa Mug, priced at $35.

Price: $3.74 (on sale from $7.49)

For just under $4, you can snag this 2-pack of rustic gold bells from Hobby Lobby. Whether you hang them from your staircase or from your Christmas tree, these metal and jute bells are easy to display, featuring a rope to secure them together.

Compare this set of bells to Anthropologie's Hanging Bells, available for $34 when not on sale.

Price: $4.99 (on sale from $9.99)

There's no need to overspend on gift wrapping supplies. While Target may have Multi-Size Christmas Icons Gift Bags priced at $12 for a pack of 10, you can get a 10-pack from Hobby Lobby for just $4.99, made of thick Kraft construction.

You'll receive four large bags, three medium, and three small, all featuring holiday patterns like gingerbread men and gingerbread houses.

Price: $8.99 (on sale from $17.99)

If you don't have room for a big Christmas tree, you can still celebrate the festivities with this adorable ceramic tree, complete with colorful lights and a shining star. This design is available in three color options of White, Pink, and Green.

"I bought it yesterday and … I really want another one, it's absolutely gorgeous!!!" wrote Hobby Lobby customer Loren.

Price: $4.49 (on sale from $8.99)

Whether you want to strive for the minimalistic Christmas Tree look this year, or you love to paint your own ornaments, these clear, fillable ones from Hobby Lobby are affordable and easy to personalize. For just $4.49, you get a 24-pack of these shatterproof ornaments.

Compare this 24-count set to a similar set from Michaels, priced at $9.99.

Price: $15.99 (on sale from $31.99)

Instead of spending $25 on Target's Spruce Christmas Artificial Tree, why not opt for Hobby Lobby's identical tree available for just $16? Liven up your front porch, patio, or bedroom with this adorable artificial tree.

This tree comes in two color options of Iridescent White and Green. You can also choose from three different heights: 18, 24, and 36 inches.

Price: $5.99 (on sale from $11.99)

We can't be the only ones getting stocking stuffers this year. Your pets deserve their very own, like this cat-shaped stocking from Hobby Lobby. Made of curly faux fur, this cat-shaped stocking can be hung up right next to the rest of the family's.

"These Christmas stockings are a must for every cat owner, and they were on sale!!!" wrote Hobby Lobby customer Marie.

Price: $4.49 (on sale from $8.99)

This is the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who loves to dance. Called the Ballerina With Her Arms Up, this ornament features a delicate ballerina with a glittery fabric skirt. Hang it on your tree or over the mantle for a classy piece of decor.

One Hobby Lobby customer wrote, "So beautiful. I have most of them. They are the theme for my tree this year. In honor of the retirement of Misty Copeland, the great ballet dancer!"

Price: $3.49 (on sale from $6.99)

Why spend $29.50 on a velvet tree skirt from Pottery Barn when you could spend under $4 at Hobby Lobby? This red and white velvet mini tree skirt hides the bottom of your tree while adding a festive aesthetic to your home. It's also easy to secure with its hook-and-loop fastener.

The tree skirt is 12 inches in diameter.

Price: $4.99 (on sale from $9.99)

Before you spend too much money on a box of Christmas cards, make sure to check out your local Hobby Lobby first. In this 30-piece set, you receive 15 greeting cards with matching envelopes made of cardstock and paper. Text inserts include Merry Christmas, May Your Blessings Be Many, and May Your Joy Be Great.

Compare this to World Market's 15-piece Boxed Holiday Cards, available for $15.99.

Price: $9.99 (on sale from $19.99)

Cozy up this holiday season with this ultra cozy throw from Hobby Lobby. Made from soft plush fabric with a shaggy white underside, this 100% polyester blanket comes in a festive black and white checkered pattern. It measures 60 inches by 50 inches.

Compare this to Bed Bath & Beyond's Buffalo Plaid Check Tassel Throw, priced at $40.87.

Price: $4.99 (on sale from $9.99)

Who doesn't love an interactive Advent calendar? Enjoy your favorite childhood movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with this adorable fabric calendar, helping you count down the days till Christmas.

Why spend $49.50 on Etsy for a similar Advent calendar when you can grab it for only $4.99 at Hobby Lobby?

Price: $1.99 (on sale from $3.99)

You can't have Christmas without tinsel, and you don't need to break the bank for it either. Hobby Lobby has multi-colored tinsel options available for just $1.99 a pack, with 1,000 pieces in each. Available in four color options: Green & Red, Gold, Iridescent, and Silver.

Compare this to CB2's $5 1000-Piece Silver Tree Tinsel.

Price: $29.99 (on sale from $59.99)

If you love a Christmas pattern, you can pick up this knit tree skirt for just $30 at Hobby Lobby this Christmas. Featuring a geometric and chevron knit design, this skirt fits perfectly over the bottom of your tree and is easy to remove.

"This knit tree skirt is festive and timeless, with a pattern that adds just the right pop under the tree. It pairs perfectly with the green knit stocking I purchased, and together they bring a handcrafted feel that ties the whole holiday look together in my home!" wrote Hobby Lobby customer Emily.

Price: $29.99 (on sale from $59.99)

Secure your spot as the host of the season with this adorable glass drink dispenser shaped like a Christmas tree from Hobby Lobby. At just $30, this is a total steal. This container is for cold drinks only, and can hold up to 274 ounces, or just over eight liters.

Compare this to Williams Sonoma's Figural Tree Beverage Dispenser, which is priced at $129.95.

The next time you take a trip to your local Hobby Lobby, you may want to stock up on all things Christmas to fully deck out your home for the holidays.

Before you head to higher-priced chains like Pottery Barn or Bed Bath and Beyond, make sure to browse Hobby Lobby and its affordable prices first, and grab your best cash back credit cards before shopping to earn more rewards.