Everyone’s favourite festive season is coming and Christmas is just less than a week away! Apart from preparing the gifts that you plan on getting for your colleagues, family or friends, have you also transformed your house/ room into a fairy-tale-like Christmas wonderland?
In this article, take a peek into some of the Christmas decorations or ornaments that you can easily make on your own while enjoying this process with your friends and family. We combed the internet and have put together this list of Christmas décor ideas so that you don’t have to.
What’s more, you can do your part in protecting the environment with the use of recycled items instead of having to purchase new materials. Non-costly, eco-friendly, yet chic. With these creative and jolly DIY decoration ideas, let’s get every inch of your home into the holiday spirit before the year ends!
If you don’t usually decorate your house/ room during Christmas, continue reading too because who knows? Upon reading this, you could be inspired to be different this year and decide to unleash your creativity!
#1 Rustic Non-Traditional Mini Christmas Tree
While red and green for Christmas is a traditional colour combination, you could make a rustic Christmas tree out of branches or scrap pieces of wood if you want to stand out among your circle of friends. If you prefer a bigger tree, simply collect more driftwood and increase the amount of materials needed accordingly. o make it even more visually appealing, add on with fairy lights to give an imaginative touch to your living room/ bedroom.
What you need:
- About 30 pieces of driftwood
- 1 dowel, 5/16″ diameter or larger
- 1 wood base (approximately 4 1/2″ diameter)
- Glue (any wood glue or good white glue)
- Drill or dremel tool (which is about the same size as your dowel)
- Block to drill into
- Ruler
- Starfish for the top
Sources/ For more information: http://www.instructables.com/id/Driftwood-Christmas-Tree/
#2 Minimalistic Fir Tree
If you are concerned that the previous idea might take up too much space in your house, why not consider putting up this minimalistic and elegant tree on the wall? This is especially a good option if you are a fan of instant camera prints, or someone who would always love reminiscing the happy moments in the past.
What you need:
- Blue Tac
- Fairy lights
- A collection of instant camera prints
Sources/ For more information: http://moodyshome.weebly.com/le-blog-deacuteco/category/diy
#3 Another Rustic but Wall-hanging Christmas Tree
Here’s another option if you are facing space constraints or are simply looking for something unique.
What you need:
- Driftwood
- Twine
- Christmas Ornament (or check out the next few ideas to make your own!)
Sources/ For more information: http://klastyling.com/2014/12/15435/
#4 Wooden Toy Soldier Ornament
Colourful, easy to make, and festive. This toy soldier ornament will surely brighten up your day due to its vibrant colours, and give you a sense of accomplishment when you make this on you own.
What you need:
- Jumbo craft sticks
- Mini craft sticks
- Red, yellow, blue, and black acrylic paint
- Foam brushes with the sponge tip and plastic insert removed
- Satin Mod Podge
- White glue
- Hot glue
- Twine
- Paintbrushes
Sources/ For more information: https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/toy-soldier-ornament/
#5 Three-Dimensional Book Page Ornament
This idea is great for symmetrical shapes such as a tree or bell. However, note that shapes like a gingerbread man may not be suitable for a three-dimensional design in this case.
What you need:
- Pages from a damaged book
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Twine
- Sewing machine
Sources/ For more information: http://darlingpetunia.blogspot.sg/2010/10/book-page-ornament-tutorial.html
#6 Scrap Ribbon Tree Ornament
Looking for something that can dangle from your Christmas tree and will add colours to this festive season? Made mainly from ribbons and twig, this scrap ribbon tree ornament might interest you and motivate you to be involved in a last-minute art and craft session with your loved ones. Bonus: this can also enhance your young child’s shoe-tying skills if you get him/ her to help you in this!
What you need:
- Straight sticks (6″ in length) or cinnamon sticks
- Ribbons
- Hot glue gun
- Twine
- Scissors
Sources/ For more information: https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/scrap-ribbon-tree-ornaments/
#7 Whimsy Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament
Be it claret, stone, vintage green or woodland — you can select a few of your favourite colours and create more than one yarn wrapped star ornaments. Its ease of making and design will add a light and rustic finish to your home or Christmas tree.
What you need:
- Cardboard or chipboard
- Glue gun
- Scissors
- Yarn
- Twine
- Star template (any size and shape of your choice)
Sources/ For more information: https://livelaughrowe.com/yarn-wrapped-star-ornament-diy-tutorial/
#8 Snowy Christmas Township Candle Jar
With just basic supplies, this township candle jar will look amazing when illuminated at night. You can also add more designs or details, it is entirely up to your creativity and patience in cutting the piece.
What you need:
- A clean empty jar (e.g. coffee jars or mason jars)
- 1 piece of dark coloured scrapbook paper
- Template, which can be downloaded here (https://www.shabbyartboutique.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Christmas-Township-Candle-Jar-Template-by-Shabby-Art-Boutique.pdf)
- Paper and pencil
- Ruler
- Craft knife or scalpel
- Santa snow
- Epsom salts and clear glue
- 1 light source (e.g. tea light candle, battery operated candle or battery operated fairy lights)
Sources/ For more information: https://www.shabbyartboutique.com/2013/12/the-scoop-on-creating-a-handmade-christmas.html
#9 Minimalistic Christmas Tree Pendant
Here’s yet another easy-to-make DIY ornament which you can complete just by cutting the paper into a half-circle, folding three times, followed by drilling a hole for the string.
What you need:
- Magazines or pages from a damaged novel
- Twine
Sources/ For more information: http://halloliebewolke.de/mein-groesster-fan-oder-baumschmuck-der-begeistert/
#10 Cute Recycled Craft for Christmas
Lastly, you can consider making a snowman, penguin, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, elf or even Santa Claus for decorative purposes — your kids will definitely love having these in your home during this Christmas season.
What you need:
- Toilet paper rolls
- Old scraps of fabric
- Construction paper
- Twigs
Sources/ For more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aA7zGMsISY
We hope this compilation of ideas from people all over the world will inspire you to make use of unwanted or recycled items and transform your house/ room into a wonderland filled with festive decorations. Have a Merry Christmas in advance and wishing you abundant blessings of love, peace, joy and health!
