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Ho, ho, ho! The season to be jolly is here, and what better way to make merry than to fill your house with Christmas decor? The holiday season is full of festivities. Apart from the cake and wine, cookies, and delicious food that is prepared for Christmas, the decorations that fill your houses are what makes the festival what it is. The Christmas tree ornaments, star, and traditional wreath are just a few decorations that bring in the Christmas vibe. However, these decoration items are expensive and can burn a hole in your pocket. So we are here today to share with you 9 DIY decor ideas that are so easy, even your kids will enjoy making them:
1. Ice Lanterns
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Ditch the mainstream lanterns and make a simple yet beautiful ice lantern. All you need is a plastic container, cup, and water. You can add some leaves, twigs, and red flowers if you want to make it festive, and voila, you have your very own lantern!
2. Simple Wreath
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Christmas is incomplete without a traditional wreath. It’s effortless to make and can be used to decorate your doors, windows, and stairwell. Use a traditional green garland and tie it into a circle to form a wreath. You can add cherries, pine cones, and other ornaments to spice it up.
3. Snowflake Decor
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Whether you live in a place that snows or not, snowflakes make a great addition to your decoration. Draw snowflakes on a chart paper and cut them out into desired shapes. You can add a string to the top end of it to hang it on your Christmas tree or simply stick it on your cupboards and glass surfaces. You can also add glitter to it to make it look festive.
4. Candy Cane
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Candy canes are a typical Christmas decoration and make excellent Christmas tree ornaments. It can be made using cardboard and wool. Cut pieces of cardboard in the shape of a candy cane and wrap colored yarn around it. You can add tiny ribbons for details.
5. Advent Calendar
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A fun and unique way to engage your children during the whole month of December is by making this advent calendar. You can make it extra fun by adding small tasks for each day and making your kids tick them off the calendar.
6. Snowflake Curtain
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If you’ve mastered the art of making snowflakes, this one will be a piece of cake. Make several snowflakes of different sizes and tie them together using strings. This creates a curtain-like structure and can be used on windows and doors to create an aesthetic space.
7. Minimalist Christmas Tree
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Christmas trees are the oldest association to the traditional holiday. Fuel your creativity by making a non-traditional tree using tree barks and strings. Add pine cones, cherries, snowman, Santa, and reindeer dolls to make it pretty.
8. Christmas Bow
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A bow is a cute addition to any decor. You can dress up your mantle, stairwell, or even a Christmas tree. Grab a pair of scissors, velvet paper, or satin ribbon, and create a personalized bow according to your desired size. You can add pearls, sequins, and additional ribbons to make it fancy.
9. Festive Artifacts
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You don’t have to throw away the cardboard rolls from your toilet paper. Make the most of it with this simple and creative technique. Add buttons, twigs, and colored chart paper to transform it into the artifact of your choice. You can make a reindeer, snowman, tree, or even Santa Claus with it.
Who says that you have to pay through your nose while decorating your house for Christmas? With these DIY ideas, your kids can have a lot of fun and get their creative juices flowing. You can even gather your children’s close friends and make a competition out of it. Which DIY craft are you most excited to try? Comment below and let us know. Share this article with fellow Christmas enthusiasts, like yourself, so they can try out the DIYs too!
