Easy DIY Christmas decorations

Ah Christmas, it’s a time for family, presents, food and, most important of all, decorating. In those cold winter months, with so much time spent indoors, you want it to be cosy AF and what better way to spruce up the home with some good old fashioned DIY. We scoured lifestyle blogs and Pinterest for the best quick and easy (come on, it’s still the holidays) DIY decorations. Get out your paints and glue, it’s time to get inspired!

Fairy light Christmas tree

No space for a Christmas tree in your studio apartment? Bring some festive joy into your home with a simple 2D Christmas tree on your wall made out of fairy lights or garland. The great thing about this easy DIY decoration is that you can completely adapt it to your own style – make it big, small, warm white or colourful. Find more ideas on how to create your perfect 2D Christmas tree here.

Spray painted pinecones

Never forget all the beauty nature has to offer. And with a few minor adjustments you can bring all that beauty into your home just in time for Christmas. All you need is some spray paint and some pine cones – guess it’s time for a wintery walk! Get the lowdown on these beauties here.

Christmas branch

While you are out looking for pinecones you might also want to keep an eye out for some branches. With a layer of paint and a few baubles you can create a rustic piece for in your windowsill or on a coffee table. See how The Lovely Drawer does it here.

Cinnamon ornaments

Nothing says Christmas quite like the smell of cinnamon so for the ultimate Christmas atmosphere fill your tree with these delicious smelling ornaments. Odds are you are already in the kitchen baking anyway (Christmas cookies, anyone?) so you may as well put together some of these three ingredient cinnamon ornaments.

Glitter candles

Of course your house is already filled to the brim with candles of all shapes and sizes, ‘tis the season after all, so why not give them a little personal touch. In a few easy steps you can add some cheerful glitter to you candles for a festive touch, find out how here.

Glitter pasta garland

Not done with glitter yet? Why not add a little sparkle to your favourite carb. It couldn’t be easier to create this little decorative garland, all you need is glue, glitter and twine. Find out how here.

Pinecone candle holder

Got some pinecones leftover? Use them to create this simple and beautiful candle holder, it will cast beautiful shadows and requires minimum effort. Simply follow the instructions here.

Sally Wijers