A DIY Christmas decoration for the home
To bring the Christmas spirit into your home, consider decorating the entire house! And it doesn’t necessarily cost very much.
Light decorations are one of the must-haves for the holidays. Rather than shopping for them, you can make them yourself. The star is the easiest model to make. A few branches tied with string or wire, a light garland, and that’s it! And this DIY is just as great outdoors as it is indoors.
To highlight the front door or to decorate the fireplace for Christmas, you can of course make your most beautiful wreath. Unless you opt for a more contemporary wall decoration, but just as stunning! To do this, you will need a wooden stick, a branch or a piece of driftwood, some string and the decorations of your choice.
The simple and effective option is to opt for a plant decoration: fir, boxwood or even olive tree. Depending on your inspiration, decorate your creation with dried orange slices, ribbons, or even wooden beads.
In an industrial decoration or in a shabby chic living room, it is smart to choose a Christmas decoration that fits the atmosphere. An old pallet or recycled boards are the ideal support for this. If you doubt your artistic skills, consider stencils. You can even find free online templates.
A DIY Christmas decoration for the tree
Don’t have the budget to shop for new hanging decorations? No problem: you just have to make them yourself! And you can even ask the kids to participate.
Gingerbread style decorations are classics! Well, know that it is very simple to make them yourself! Pour 1 cup cinnamon, ¾ cup applesauce and 2 tablespoons white glue into a bowl and mix well to form a paste. Depending on your inspiration, use a cookie cutter to create gourmet Christmas designs or pretty round shortbread cookies. Remember to drill to slip a ribbon and let it dry.
Among the mistakes to avoid when decorating the tree: overloading it with decorations. To enhance it without overdoing it, cut out cardboard stars and wrap them with scraps of wool. These little ornaments are as pretty in a contemporary Christmas decor as in a traditional decor!
Clay decorations are essential for creating a Scandinavian Christmas decor. To make them, all you need is a cookie cutter and a selection of flowers and twigs that you simply apply to print a delicate pattern.
The cardboard flower is one of the easiest decorations to make. It can also be endlessly customized, since you can adorn it with a button, paint it or even add glitter. To ensure your creation holds well, use a glue gun.
A DIY Christmas decoration for the table
It’s true: the table centerpiece at Christmas is a must! And the good news is that you can do it without breaking the bank.
Take a good look at the bottom of your cupboards. If you find some simple paper bags there, you can transform them into a really cool centerpiece. This type of decoration can be achieved by mixing techniques, and adapt to the look of your Christmas table.
A transparent container: that’s all you need to create a bright centerpiece. Fill it with moss like a terrarium, then add an LED candle or a string of lights. In a large format, do not hesitate to add more decorations: ceramic house or miniature tree for example.