Buying Christmas presents can add up quickly, especially if you have a large family or a lot of friends. Adding decorations on top of that makes things much more expensive. Participating in the festivities of the Christmas season can be quite fun and getting crafty with your decorations could save you some money to spend on other things, whether that is presents, a Christmas party or something else entirely. These DIY Christmas decorations can change your house into a scene straight out of a Christmas movie!
- Christmas Wreath
Supplies:
- Wooden wreath base
- Ribbon of your choice
- Additional decor of your choice
- Pinecones, flowers, ornaments, holly, sprigs of cranberries, bells, etc.
- Hot glue gun
Instructions:
- Start by wrapping your ribbon around the wooden wreath base and glue down sections so that it sticks. You can either wrap the whole thing to cover up the wood or you can leave gaps. Once that is completed and the glue has dried, begin placing your additional decor around the wreath and glue them on. If you have leftover ribbon, you can make a little bow for the wreath. It’s recommended to play around with where to put things before you commit and glue them down.
- Mini Ornament Trees
Supplies:
- Styrofoam cone
- 12–15-inch cones recommended, but you can use any size
- Ornaments of your choice
- Be sure to get various sizes
- Hot glue gun.
- Tinsel and garlands are optional for more decor
Instructions:
- Cover the Styrofoam cones with ornaments, using hot glue to stick them on. Start with larger ornaments at the bottom of the cone and transition to smaller ones as you work your way up the cone. If any, fill the gaps with smaller ornaments to ensure that the cone is fully covered. Optional: add some tinsel and a mini garland for added decor.
- Christmas Garland
Supplies:
- Plain pine garland
- Two types of ribbon (of your choice)
- Thin wire or twist ties
- Optional: a string of lights and additional decor (bells, ornaments, etc)
Instructions:
- If you choose to include lights, string them around the garland first. If not, begin by putting your first ribbon around the pine garland and securing it into place with thin wire. You can either wrap the ribbon around the garland fully, or pinch it together with the wire, about every 5-6 inches, to create a slight looping effect. After this step, you’ll want to do the same to your second ribbon but be sure not to put it directly over the first ribbon; you want to see both and place them in separate spaces. After this is done, you can add the additional decor of your choice. As with the wreath, it’s recommended to play around with the placing of things before you secure them down with the wire. Once you’re happy with your design, find a nice spot to put your new garland!
- Candy Cane Center Piece
Supplies:
- A few boxes of candy canes (depends on the size of your vase)
- A clear, smooth vase
- Ribbon
- Hot glue gun
Instructions:
- Clean your vase with a mild soap and water or rubbing alcohol, and let it dry completely. This will help the candy canes stick better. Using the hot glue gun, place a bead of glue onto the candy cane (wrapper still on), and place it onto the vase, holding it in place until the glue has cooled. Repeat this until you’ve covered the entire surface. Cut some ribbon and tie it into a bow around the vase and candy canes. If you’re worried about it staying in place, glue it down. Then fill your vase with flowers or whatever you want to put in it.
- Festive Glitter Planters
Supplies:
- Terracotta pots
- Foam brushes
- Red and gold paint
- Red and gold glitter
- Mod Podge
- Recommended: clear sealing spray
Instructions:
- Paint the inside and outside of your pots and let dry completely. Once dry, brush a thick layer of Mod Podge onto the entire rim and sprinkle a generous amount of glitter on top before it dries. Once dry, it’s highly recommended to seal the pots with some type of clear spray. Plant some cute and festive plants in your new pots and you’re done!
Brooklynn Jolley can be reached at [email protected]