Christmas Door Decorating Contest Work Ideas: 14 Funny Pun Doors

Your workplace is having a Christmas door decorating contest. Pretty doors are nice. But funny doors get people talking. A good pun makes coworkers stop, read and smile.

In this post, you will find 14 funny, office-friendly pun doors. They are easy to make and use simple supplies like paper, tape and sticky notes. Most can be done with a small budget.

Why a Funny Door Works

• People stop to read a good pun.
• Judges remember a clear idea.
• It gets the whole team to join in.
• It does not need fancy supplies.

How to Pick a Pun

• Keep it clean and kind. Do not joke about a coworker or a sensitive topic.
• Pick a pun that everyone understands. Skip inside jokes.
• Choose a theme you can show with big shapes.
• Keep the words short. Big letters are easy to read from the hallway.
• Check the contest rules and your company policy.

Office Rules and Safety

• Ask HR or the facilities team what is allowed.
• Do not cover the door window, handle, push bar, exit sign or room number.
• Do not decorate fire doors or exit doors without permission.
• Do not use real candles or anything hot. Use battery LED lights only.
• Use painter’s tape or removable tape. Do not use nails or strong glue.
• Use a stable step stool. Do not stand on a rolling chair.
• Keep cords away from the walkway.
• Many teams celebrate different holidays. If your office wants a more general winter theme, pick puns about snow and winter fun.

Materials List

• Butcher paper or kraft paper
• Construction paper and cardstock in red, green, white, brown and black
• Sticky notes and index cards
• Painter’s tape
• Markers
• Scissors and a ruler
• Battery LED string lights
• Paper cups, cotton balls and ribbon

14 Funny Christmas Office Door Ideas

1. The Elf Help Desk

You need: Red and green paper, sticky notes, markers, a paper desk shape.

1. Cover the door with white paper.
2. Cut a paper desk from brown paper and tape it near the bottom.
3. Make two elves from green and red paper. Put them behind the desk.
4. Stick yellow sticky notes on the door as “tickets” with funny wishes.

Add the title “Elf Help Desk” in big letters.

2. Santa’s Out of Office

You need: Red paper, white paper, a paper sleigh, black marker.

1. Cover the door with red paper.
2. Cut a sleigh and reindeer from paper. Tape them in the middle.
3. Add a white paper sign that says “Out of Office.”
4. Add a short note below, such as “Back Dec. 26.”

3. Naughty or Nice Annual Review

You need: White paper, a paper clipboard, check marks, markers.

1. Cover the door with kraft paper.
2. Tape a giant clipboard in the center.
3. Draw two columns with check boxes, one for “Naughty” and one for “Nice.”
4. Add paper stars next to the “Nice” column.

Keep it light and do not use real coworker names.

4. Snow Joke

You need: White paper, black paper, orange paper, index cards, markers.

1. Cover the door with blue paper.
2. Make a big snowman with a smile.
3. Add speech bubbles from white paper.
4. Let coworkers write clean jokes on index cards and tape them around the snowman.

5. Chill Out: Snowman on Break

You need: White paper, a paper beach chair, sunglasses from black paper, blue paper.

1. Cover the door with light blue paper.
2. Make a snowman from white circles.
3. Add paper sunglasses and a paper beach chair.
4. Add a paper umbrella and a paper drink with a straw.

6. Sleigh All Day

You need: Red paper, gold paper, brown paper, string lights, tape.

1. Cover the door with dark blue paper for the night sky.
2. Cut a big red sleigh and fill it with paper presents.
3. Add gold paper stars.
4. Add battery LED lights along the bottom.

7. Merry Under Construction

You need: Red and green paper strips, black paper, yellow paper, a small paper sign.

1. Cover the door with gray or kraft paper.
2. Tape red and green strips diagonally across the top and bottom like caution stripes.
3. Add a paper hard hat on a paper tree.
4. Add a sign that says “Merry Under Construction.”

8. 12 Days of Office Christmas

You need: White paper, markers, small drawings, tape.

1. Cover the door with red paper.
2. Make a list of 12 funny office items, such as “1 printer in a pear tree.”
3. Draw a small picture next to each line.
4. Give each team member one day to draw.

9. Inbox: 1 New Gift

You need: White paper, a large paper envelope, a paper laptop screen, red ribbon.

1. Cover the door with white paper.
2. Draw a big inbox window on the door.
3. Place a paper envelope with a red bow in the center.
4. Add a small “1” badge in red paper.

10. Cell-ebrate the Season

You need: Graph paper, red and green markers, tape, small paper ornaments.

1. Cover the door with graph paper or draw a grid.
2. Color some cells red and green to make a simple tree.
3. Add paper ornaments in some cells.
4. Add a title bar at the top.

11. Gingerbread Cubicle Farm

You need: Brown paper, white paper, colorful paper dots, markers.

1. Cover the door with white paper.
2. Draw rows of small cubicle boxes.
3. Add a gingerbread person in each box.
4. Give each one a small icing detail.

12. Mandatory Fun Zone

You need: Balloons, confetti-style paper circles, ribbon, a paper sign.

1. Cover the door with colorful paper.
2. Hang a ribbon “line” across the door, like a ribbon cutting.
3. Add balloons and paper circles.
4. Add a sign that says “Mandatory Fun Zone.”

13. Paper Jam Tree

You need: Scrap paper, green marker or green paper, tape, a paper star.

1. Cover the door with white paper.
2. Crumple scrap paper into balls.
3. Tape the balls in a triangle to make a tree. Paint or color them green if you like.
4. Add a paper star on top.

A budget-friendly idea that also recycles old paper.

14. Who Ate Santa’s Cookies?

You need: Brown paper circles, white paper, a magnifying glass cutout, black paper.

1. Cover the door with dark paper.
2. Tape a big plate of cookies in the center. Leave a few bites missing.
3. Add paper cookie crumbs leading away from the plate.
4. Add a big paper magnifying glass.

Color Palettes

• Classic: Red, green and white.
• Winter: Navy, silver and white.
• Cozy: Brown, cream and red.
• Bold: Red, black and gold.

Budget Tips

• Check the supply closet before you buy anything.
• Use butcher paper. It covers a lot of space.
• Ask coworkers to bring scrap paper, ribbon and cups.
• Use sticky notes and index cards. They work well and are cheap.
• Recycle paper from the printer.
• Make a shopping list first and buy only what you need.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Choosing a joke that only a few people get.
• Using words that are too small to read.
• Covering the handle, window or exit sign.
• Using too many ideas on one door.
• Telling a joke that could hurt someone.
• Starting on the last day.

Simple Plan

Day 1: Pick a pun. Ask the team to vote. Draw a sketch.
Day 2: Prepare. Gather supplies and cut the big shapes.
Day 3: Build. Cover the door, add the big shapes, then the small details.
Day 4: Check. Stand back in the hallway. Make sure the words are easy to read.

FAQ

How long does it take to decorate a door?
Most of these designs take 1 to 3 hours.

What makes a door funny?
A clear pun, big shapes and short words.

Can we use real candles?
No. Use battery LED lights only.

What tape is safe for doors?
Painter’s tape or removable tape.

What if my office wants a general winter theme?
Pick snow and winter puns, like “Snow Joke” or “Chill Out.”

How can the whole team help?
Let people draw, write jokes on cards, cut shapes and place sticky notes.

Final Thoughts

A funny door can be the best door in the hallway. Pick one clear pun, keep the words short and let the team add their own touches. Keep it kind, keep it safe and have fun.

Note: The images here were created with AI to show you the idea, so real doors and materials may look different.