At the beginning of every holiday season, I always wonder how I’m going to top the previous year with craft, decor, and tree ideas. But somehow, I find a way to come up with some new ideas for Christmas. All while simultaneously wishing I could go back in time and re-perform some of my favorites. Here are 8 easy ideas for DIY Christmas decorations that bring back nostalgic Christmas memories.
1. Clam shell candle—I found an extra-large clam shell at The Home Depot and turned it into a pine and eucalyptus-scented shell. candle. I used microwaveable soybeans, which were much easier than I thought. If you don’t want to spend money on oysters, you can go to a thrift store or your house to buy a cold, shallow bowl. Below is what you will need for this project.
2. Suede Ornaments – You’ll never guess the key ingredient that gives these ornaments that “suede-like” texture. And I bet you have it in your kitchen cabinet. Well, well, it’s cinnamon.
3. DIY Gilded Candlesticks –This is it Anthropologie knockoff from last year. And I made them using craft paper, of all things!
4. Vintage jacket Ornaments – This is one of those projects I could do again. It’s one of my favorite Christmas decorations everts! I used a cookie cutter and clay, but you can also use salt dough. You can paint it or leave it natural.
5. DIY Lotus Bell Jewelry – OkayThis is another favorite from last year. I was trying to make my own bells and came up with these! They look so pretty as ornaments on the tree and/or tied with ribbon on stockings.
6. Dried grapefruit slices: This is an oldie but a goodie. The salmon color brightens my soul! Isn’t it delicious? This DIY is much easier and cheaper than you think.
7. Salt Dough Leaves Decoration – For this project, I made a template out of lamb’s ear leaves. I love that you can see the texture and veining of the leaves.
8. Abstract Ornaments – I had a lot of paint samples left over, so I decided to make these abstract ornaments. This activity is very soothing and therapeutic, and is great to do with little ones. You couldn’t mess these up, even if you tried!
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Have a nice day, friends!
