We're not sure where this Christmas tradition started, but we are here for it! Ugly Christmas sweaters have caught on big-time from coast to coast with whole Christmas parties devoted to the wearing and judging of them, and special days at the office celebrating them, too. Save yourself a trip to the store and make one yourself this year. We've rounded up the silliest, funniest and all-around best DIY ugly Christmas sweater ideas to give you inspiration. You can add lights, mirrors, and any other fun elements you can think of. And you don't have to spend a lot on these ideas, especially if you only plan to wear them once. We found cheap ideas you can make for just a few bucks.

Whether you're DIYing a sweater for yourself, you and your honey, or yourlittle ones (and don't forget about ugly Christmas sweaters for your dog!), we have the sweater for you. Best of all, they're all absolutely hilarious—and couldn't we all use a good, long laugh about now? Not feeling the DIY spirit? We've got Christmas sweaters you can buy too.

Looking for a way to show your devotion to coffee? Glue a Starbucks cup right onto your ugly sweater.

Get the tutorial at I Love to Create.

Calling all crochet enthusiasts! We think you'll love this sweater that features tiny knit Christmas lights.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

If you put off making your sweater until the last minute, we have the perfect solution. Just cut a tree from construction paper to create this option (it cost this blogger just one dollar!).

Get the tutorial at Diana Rambles.

There's no way Grandma's going to get run over by this reindeer—the sweater he's painted on is waaay too bright and gaudy for her to miss.

Get the tutorial at One Krieger Chick.

If you're a cat lover, this adorable sweater is for you. It features mini mittens with kittens hanging out inside them.

Get the tutorial at I Love to Create.

Of course, your kids will want to get in on the fun and make their own ugly sweater. Even better? They can help you make it!

Get the tutorial at The Girl in the Red Shoes.

If you really want to make a statement at your Christmas party, wear matching ugly sweaters with your partner.

Get the tutorial at Creative Fashion Blog.

You really can't go wrong with a classic Christmas tree sweater. This one was made using tinsel and colorful paper.

Get the tutorial at XOXO Jackie.

Whether or not you're the crazy cat lady or you're making this as a gift for one, this Christmas sweater is anything but purrty...

Get the tutorial at Crafting in the Rain.

Okay, so your tree will be wearing these sweaters rather than you—these DIY ornaments are so cute we couldn't resist including them.

Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.

More hilarious than ugly—especially if you've got the whole palm tree and flamingo set up—this tropical Christmas sweater takes just an hour to make. No word on if that includes the time it takes to blow up the tree.

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.

Count down the days until Christmas with this tacky sweater. (Yes, that is a challenge to wear it all month.)

Get the tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus.

Is it just us, or is it impossible to actually make a kid's Christmas sweater anything but adorable?

Get the tutorial at One Artsy Mama.

You don't even need a needle and thread to concoct this clever ugly sweater, which uses pom poms to make the globe look like snow is escaping from it.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

Because two ugly sweaters are always better than one.

Get the tutorial at Mr. Kate.

Put those tacky Christmas ties to good use in this brilliant ugly sweater.

Get the tutorial at I Love To Create Blog.

If you opt for a cute Christmas sweater this season, we expect to see all the bells and whistles (and glitter and ribbon) next year.

Get the tutorial at The Modern Austen.