In need of some holiday decor ideas for the coming season? Mix things up with these unique holiday DIY options.
This treat is tasty and cute. A gingerbread garland is a fun and innovative holiday decor idea to get you in the Christmas spirit. Use cutouts to create letters or gingerbread men, and string them together. The whole family will love baking the gingerbread, and you can sneak in a few bites during the process.
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Such an easy holiday decor idea shouldn’t look this good. Use whichever colored bow matches your other decor, and string together the garland with some green yarn that resembles vegetation. Afterward, you’ll have a naturally scented masterpiece that you can show off to your guests. I prefer to hang this decoration around the tree every year, as it tends to get in the way of other decorations on the mantel.
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A star candy cane wreath is another sweet, cheap option for your next holiday DIY project. You won’t have to worry about the colors matching, and your wreath will stand out among all the bland, uniform wreaths in your neighborhood. Just refrain from taking a bite from it.
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Have a superfluous amount of wine corks? No worries. Astonish your guests with your creativity. Just create a few of these cheap, aesthetically pleasing ornaments. This DIY decor idea cost nearly zip, and your guests will definitely notice them. Add a metal pendant to complete the look.
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This adorable ornament is a great project for the kids. White can work with a variety of color schemes, but you shouldn’t try to restrict their creativity. At the North Pole, anything is possible. Polar bears can be spotted, striped, doused in sparkles. They can be as colorful or as common as they want them to be. Just make sure that clean up time is easy and quick.
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This ornament is an innovative take on a holiday celebrity, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. This holiday decor idea is super cheap and unforgettably cute. Gather the kids and create a few of these. With a hot glue gun, you can create tons in no time, and minimal clean up is required.
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If you’re into the religious aspect of Christmas, this holiday decor idea is a fun way to get your boys involved in decorating. Compared to the other DIY options on this list, this decor idea is much more time-consuming. But it’s also much more impressive when finished. Set this on your entry table, so you can receive some well-deserved credit for your hard work.
These tiny stockings don’t require any sewing. All you need is some fabric, ribbons, and a hot glue gun. In five easy steps, you’ll have a cute pair of stockings that you can proudly hang on your mantel. If you’ve never created a stocking before, use a marker to outline. Your masterpiece will be done in no time, and your guest will be stunned by your DIY virtuosity.
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These Christmas stockings are fashioned with leather toggles and stand out with unconventional lime green. The plaid design on the cuff strays from the typical green and red. The choices are simple yet bold, and though these stockings will take a bit more time than the others, the product will be well worth the time spent.
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This Christmas decor idea will be a fresh addition to your mantel decorations. These owls are made with wool roving, and their massive, stunning eyes will thrust themselves into your guests’ attention. Try creating multiple owls with different sizes and colors for a striking contrast. They can also serve as great stocking stuffers for the kids.
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These are ridiculously easy to make, and if you’re like me and have no fireplace, they’re an easy way to fill the obvious void. Just throw some string lights in a lantern, and you’re done! It’s just that easy.
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This next holiday decor idea requires no electricity. Just place some candles inside a mason jar that’s laying around your house. To create the perfect icy sheen, you’ll have to purchase Glistening Snow products. Wrap some white, diaphanous fabric around the jar with what’s called baker’s twine. And voila! You have a beautiful lantern that should have required more effort.
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This fireplace will be a cozy touch if you’re living room is deprived of a real one. Feign the appearance of a chalkboard by filling a canvas with black paint. Proceed to outline a cute, cartoonish fireplace on the canvas, hang it up on the wall, and you have yourself a makeshift fireplace. Surround the fireplace with blankets and pillows to heighten the cozy ambiance. Place a small tree adjacent to the fireplace to complete the look.
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This little tree is easy to make even for the most inept DIY decorator. Just find a small yet sturdy tree branch, cover it in white spray paint, put it in a vase, and cover it in as many ornaments as possible. This holiday decor idea is perfect for the minimalist jaded toward the extravagant, garish decor that pervades their neighbors’ houses and wants to instead opt for a simple but equally eye-catching look.
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Christmas countdowns are fun, and they make the actual day all the more enjoyable. This holiday decor idea will require a bit more effort on your part. Consequently, this may be a project that is undertaken months before the big day. The finished product can be hung on your wall or wrapped in a gift. It’s really a stunning decoration that appears store-bought.
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