A Christmas That Is Different: Easy And Elegant DIY Xmas Decoration Ideas
Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!“ – Theodor Seuss Geisel, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dr Seuss couldn’t have been more right. No, you won’t find the perfect Christmas in a store. There’s no heart or spirit in factory-made baubles. Readymade is so passé – generic and boring. Add a little extra sugar and spice to this Christmas with handmade decorations for your home and your tree.
Don’t fancy yourself as the creative type? Worry not! We have a bunch of easy and fun ideas to create stunning handmade Christmas decorations that will leave your friends and family in awe. Without compromising on the beauty of your decor, these DIY Christmas decorations will save you pots of money too.
Here are our top DIY ideas to uplift your home this Christmas and take it to the next level.
DIY Wreath To Add Colours To Your Christmas Decor
A beautiful wreath outside the house looks warm and inviting. Break with tradition and make a stunning handmade wreath at home this year. Believe it or not, this one is made with pasta! All you need is a paper plate, glue, spray paint and some farfalle pasta! You can embellish it with ribbons and pine cones. It’s sure to garner you the envy of your neighbours!
DIY Homemade Christmas Tree To Make A Bold Statement
If you really want to make a bold statement, ditch traditional fir or pine and make your own Christmas tree this year. This easy-to-make tree looks classy and rustic at the same time. All you need is scrap pieces of wood or small wooden dowels of varying lengths and a hot glue gun to stick them together. Decorate it with big bows and other handmade hanging trinkets and a string of fairy lights. And, voila! You have your own designer Christmas tree!
Minimalist No-Mess Tree For Those Short On Time
If you don’t have the inclination (or time) to go all out decorating a towering tree or face space constraints, try this austere DIY Christmas tree instead. Spray paint a branch and set it in a glass jar or vase. Decorate it with a few Christmas trinkets – simplicity is key here. It’s chic and in vogue.
Beautify Your Christmas Decoration With Scented Candles
There’s no need to bring out your glass or silver candlesticks this festive season. Make your own charming rustic ones with cinnamon sticks glued around a votive candle, wrapped in a lovely little piece of lace or ribbon. You can embellish them further with pine cones and a touch of greenery. These are easy to make and the warm nutty aroma of cinnamon will infuse your house with the beautiful fragrance of Christmas.
Hang Those Cookies:
Decorations made from salted dough or gingerbread cookies make for a super-fun holiday activity for the whole family. Not to mention the added advantage of making them will save you a whole lot of money! Get creative with cookie cutters and bake yourself some sprightly ornaments.
