6 Simple DIY Christmas Decorations to Make Your Holidays Extra Festive

Here are some fun DIY Christmas decoration ideas that add a festive touch without needing a ton of supplies:

1. Pine Cone Snow Ornaments

• Materials: Pine cones, white acrylic paint, glue, glitter, ribbon, and a small brush.
• Instructions:
  1. Brush a bit of white paint onto the tips of the pine cones to mimic snow.
  2. Add a little glue over the white tips and sprinkle glitter for some sparkle.
  3. Tie a ribbon around the top to hang on your tree.

2. Mason Jar Snow Globes

• Materials: Mason jars, mini bottle brush trees, faux snow or glitter, and hot glue.
• Instructions:
  1. Glue mini trees to the inside of the lid of your jar.
  2. Fill the jar with a small amount of faux snow or glitter.
  3. Screw on the lid with the trees upside-down inside. Give it a gentle shake to see the snow “fall.”

3. Festive Yarn Garland

• Materials: Yarn in holiday colors, scissors, and tape.
• Instructions:
  1. Cut yarn into 6-inch pieces.
  2. Tie each piece in the center, making little pom-poms.
  3. Attach each pom-pom along a string of yarn to create a colorful garland for your tree, mantle, or door frames.

4. Paper Snowflakes

• Materials: White paper, scissors, and string.
• Instructions:
  1. Fold your paper into a small square or triangle.
  2. Cut small shapes along the folded edges, and when you unfold it, a snowflake will emerge.
  3. Hang these from the ceiling or along windows for a classic winter vibe.

5. Christmas Candle Holders

• Materials: Empty tin cans, a hammer, a nail, and spray paint (optional).
• Instructions:
  1. Clean the tin cans and, if desired, spray paint them in festive colors.
  2. Use the nail and hammer to punch small holes in patterns like stars or trees.
  3. Add a tealight or LED candle inside, and watch as they cast holiday-themed shadows!

6. Rustic Twig Stars

• Materials: Twigs, twine, hot glue, and scissors.
• Instructions:
  1. Gather twigs and trim them to size.
  2. Arrange them in a star shape, using hot glue to secure where they touch.
  3. Wrap the intersections with twine for extra hold and rustic charm.

These decorations are easy, affordable, and bring a personal touch to your holiday decor. Happy crafting!