You’ve waited all year for it. Calmly and persistently, you lived through the year knowing that by the end of the calendar, you’ll be rewarded with the happiest of seasons—yes, we’re referring to the holidays, and they’re almost here.
If you haven’t decked the halls yet, do not fret. It’s never too late when it comes to decorating for December. And, who knows? Maybe your lateness is a blessing in disguise. Here, we have a list of DIY ideas to make your humble abode festive this Christmas. We trust you’ll be able to catch up with these.
Chances are, once you’re done with these projects, your house will turn out even more Christmas-y than your neighbors’ who did their decorating early; fingers crossed.
Now, let’s get into what you’re here for.
1. Christmas Tree
In terms of decor, this is the highlight of the holidays. Celebrating Christmas without a tree does not feel complete, but you don’t necessarily have to buy a new one. That’s something you can DIY using household items you no longer have a use for, such as green cups from previous parties you hosted. Hold them together with a frame fashioned from discarded wood.
Mother Nature will thank you for your carbon footprint reduction effort, and you save money, to boot.
2. Dried Citrus Ornaments
Want your Christmas tree not only to look good but smell awesome, too? Decorate it with dried citrus ornaments. Slice oranges and lemons and dehydrate them under the sun or in the oven. Decorate them any way you want. Attach them to ribbons, and voila, Christmas time in your household will be cool and citrusy.
3. 3D Snowflakes
Snowflakes have six arms, and no two snowflakes are exactly alike. Those are facts you don’t necessarily have to know to pull off this DIY project. All you need to make 3D snowflakes is lots of time and paper.
The best part about this Christmas decor is that it’s quite versatile. You can assemble a paper snowflake window curtain, or you can litter your Christmas table with paper snowflake accents. You can go small and use paper snowflakes as Christmas decors or go big and fill up a wall with a giant tapestry.
Make sure to use a reliable pair of scissors for this project.
4. Christmas Coasters
Maybe your family bond over eggnog on Christmas day, or perhaps your entire household booze-up on Christmas eve. Either way, you will need Christmas coasters. They’ll give you peace of mind that no precious surface in your house will be ruined by glass and bottle marks, which may be enough to ruin your Christmas, depending on how type A you are.
5. Christmas-scented Candles
Candle-making has been a popular DIY project for as long as the DIY trend itself. Become a candlemaker this month and come up with decorative candles that’ll get your house in the mood for the holidays. You’ll need only a few supplies for this project, including wax, wick, jars, and essential oils.
6. Snowman
Those deprived of snow come Christmas season don’t have to be deprived of a snowman. With little imagination, you can fashion your own version. If you have an abundance of empty toilet rolls at your disposal, you’ll end up with not just one but many snowmen. Your house will be littered with snowmen come Christmas time.
Alternatively, you can use old white socks. Stuff them with cotton or anything that would give them shape. Tie up your stuffed sock midway to separate the snowman’s head from the body.
You may use either paint or beads and buttons to accentuate the face.
7. Makeshift Fireplace
If you don’t have a fireplace, but your household wants to trick Santa Claus into leaving gifts behind in stockings, come up with a makeshift fireplace. Use old cardboard boxes. This is where those sturdy packaging for already worn-out appliances come in handy. Assemble them into a 3D fireplace painted like the real deal.
Accessorize with stockings, reindeers fashioned from clothes pegs, garlands, and whatnot. No, your makeshift fireplace won’t warm your house, but it’ll definitely warm your heart.
Go Festive on a Budget
Sure, you can find Christmas decors in a nearby home depot, and a lot of them are sold on the cheap, too. But where’s the fun in that? The holidays are all about being happy, and you can engage in merriment even before the parties.
Consider the DIY Christmas decor projects listed above. They’ll not only give you something worthwhile and relaxing to get busy with, but you may also share these projects with your loved ones. Think of it this way: the family that DIY Christmas decors together, stays together. Get everyone in your household in on the fun of DIY holiday decor. Do so as your year-end bonding activity.
Author Bio:
Michael Hill works as a Marketing Manager at Ayala Land International. He believes that everyday is a chance to learn something new. In his free time, he writes articles about home improvement, personal finance, and lifestyle.
