The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative with your home decor. If you’re aiming for a stylish, yet cosy atmosphere this Christmas, DIY decorations can add a personal touch while staying budget-friendly.
Here are 3 chic and easy ideas to elevate your festive space:
Customised tree ornaments
What you’ll need:
- Clear baubles
- Glitter, dried flowers, or fabric scraps
- Hot glue gun
- Ribbon or twine
Steps:
- Prepare the baubles: Remove the tops from the clear baubles.
- Fill the baubles: Add glitter, dried flowers, or fabric scraps inside.
- Seal and secure: Close the bauble and use hot glue to secure it.
- Add a hanging ribbon: Attach a ribbon or twine to the top for hanging.
- Decorate: Hang your personalised ornaments on the tree!
DIY Christmas centrepiece
What you’ll need:
- Pool noodle (green or any colour you prefer)
- Faux tree branches
- Christmas baubles and decoration
- Small pinecones, berries, or ornaments
- Hot glue gun
- Scissors
- Decorative ribbon or twine
Steps:
- Prepare the pool noodle: Cut the pool noodle to your desired length for the centrepiece. You can make it as long or short as you want depending on the space you have.
- Attach Faux tree branches: Cut faux tree branches to size and attach them to the pool noodle using a hot glue gun. Arrange them along the noodle to create a natural, wintry look.
- Add Decorations: Hot glue Christmas baubles, small pinecones, berries, or other ornaments along the noodle and faux branches to decorate it. Make sure the pieces are evenly spaced and securely attached.
- Finish with Ribbon: Tie a decorative ribbon or twine around the pool noodle or at the ends for a polished look.
- Display: Place your DIY Christmas centrepiece on your dining table, mantel, or coffee table for a festive and eye-catching decoration.
Minimalist Christmas wreath
A simple, elegant wreath can make a stylish statement on your door.
What you’ll need:
- Wreath frame (wire or foam)
- Eucalyptus leaves or faux greenery
- Pinecones
- Gold or silver metallic spray paint
- Hot glue gun
- Ribbon
Steps:
- Prep the wreath frame: If you’re using a foam wreath frame, wrap it with some twine or burlap for texture. If you’re using a wire frame, it can be left as is.
- Add greenery: Begin hot-gluing eucalyptus leaves or other greenery onto the frame, layering them to cover the entire wreath. Arrange them in a way that looks full and natural.
- Add pinecones: For extra texture, add small pinecones around the wreath. Spray paint them lightly with metallic paint for a touch of glam.
- Finishing touches: Once everything is glued in place, attach a ribbon for hanging or simply leave it as is.
- Display: Hang your wreath on your front door and, voilà!
