Preparing for the festive season can be just as much fun as enjoying presents under a tree or that great Christmas lunch. One of the ways that can get you into the Christmas spirit is to undertake some of these great DIY ideas. Create some fantastic Christmas themed decor to turn your home into a unique expression of what the season of joy means to you.

So let’s have a look at some ideas.

1. Shaking It Up.

Table decorations can turn that Christmas lunch or dinner into a magical experience for everyone involved. If you have a dollar store in your area, pay it a visit and pick up some glass salt shakers, the simple old fashioned type with the silver top. At the same time keep an eye out for toy evergreen fir type trees and perhaps some tiny reindeer. Fill the shaker a quarter of the way and pop in those miniatures. These make for great conversation pieces when placed on the dining table.

2. Roll A Wreath.

Want a great original DIY wreath for your front door, or even your living room. Some white glue, some paper towel cardboard tubes, some mailing tubes and a sharp pair of scissors (an X-Acto knife is also great) are all you’ll need. Cut the paper towel and mailing tubes into equal lengths (around two inches) and lay them down in a ‘doughnut’ shape with a bowl as the center to help guide you. Stack various types of tubing four deep around the bowl and glue together. You’ll end up with a perfect ornament. If you want to make it look even more spectacular place some Christmas ornamentation into the hollows of the tubes once you hang it up.

3. Easy Pinecones.

This is possibly one of the easiest DIY Christmas projects that you will ever find. Pinecones can be purchased from online stores – or if you’re lucky enough to live near a pine forest simply scooped off the ground. Some white spray paid (non gloss) and use a white ribbon to hang them from your tree. The contrast of the white and green is very attractive and gives the impression of a white Christmas even in the hottest of climates.

4. Glitter Candles.

Here’s a wonderful old favorite which appears every Christmas – and with good reason. It’s a fantastically simply DIY project that never fails to impress friends and family and really gives that homely feel during the festive season. Purchase candles of differing sizes (think round at short) and some fine art glitter. Red glitter is always a favorite. Simple coat the bottom half of the candle in glue (use some tape around the candle to keep the line straight) and roll in the glitter. Remove the tape and place the finished candles in a vintage tray (if you have one – otherwise any wooden tray will do). If you have pinecones then place a few of those on the tray and sprinkle with artificial snow, or even flour. The effect shouts Christmas.

DIY Christmas decor brings a warmth to any home and it’s also an opportunity for family and friends to get into the real spirit of Christmas and enjoy each others company – a big part of what the season of joy is all about.

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Do-it-yourself Christmas home decor saves money, lets families spend time together, and spreads cheer! Try one of these four easy holiday decor DIYs and get ready for candy canes and Christmas trees.

Unconventional Christmas Wreaths

Pinecone wreaths and other types of front-door decor that use greenery are traditional Christmas decorations. But if you’re looking for something a little less evergreen and a little more eclectic, there’s a DIY Christmas wreath for you.

While most wreaths start with a foam circle as the base, you can also use twigs or leaves and wind with twine to form a circle. From there, wrap your frame with fabric, real or artificial flowers, ornaments, pinecones, or even tulle arranged into a Santa beard. Or, if you’re feeling inventive, use two or more wreaths to form a snowman or other seasonal symbol.

Multi-Use Mason Jars

Mason jars have endless applications for home crafting and decoration, so it’s not surprising that they’re a key element of holiday decor. Apart from gifting custom jars filled with sweet treats, keeping a few Mason jars around for craft purposes is a smart idea this season.

Stencil holiday greetings all over, frost the outside with a spray of artificial snow or glitter or use decoupage to apply tree, snowman, or gingerbread cookie outlines. Even a coat of paint can elevate standard Mason jars to ultimate holiday home decor with ease.

Other creative uses of Mason jars are DIY candy jars (with Santa robes or Rudolf’s antlers and nose), sealed-shut snow globes, or decorated vases.

Minimalist Wall Trees

If you’re aching for a traditional Christmas tree but don’t have space, consider an alternative way to display your enthusiasm for the season. A wall display in the shape of a tree can use holiday lights, twigs or branches, and even ornament-like wall stickers.

Even if you already plan to have a live tree as part of your holiday centerpiece, adding a wall tree to kids’ spaces or family areas helps bring the Christmas spirit into every room. Plus, since you can use nearly any material you have on hand to create a wall tree, you’re recycling and upcycling while decorating.

Bows and Presents Everywhere

Between wrapping up your front door to resemble a gift from Saint Nick, to applying bows on kitchen cabinets, there’s a creative use for any size wrapping paper collection. Each bedroom in your home can feature a different type of wrapping paper, or you can affix bows to each door.

Another simple way to give your regular decor a Christmas feel is to “wrap” family photographs with wrapping paper or fabric, then replacing them on walls and shelves. You can also reuse the giant boxes that your online gift purchases arrive in to create enormous presents to decorate both indoors and out.

Hopefully you find these 4 easy DIY Christmas home decor ideas helpful to get you started, or complement your existing decorations.  There’s no wrong way to do this so use your imagination, be creative and have fun!

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