When it comes to Christmas decorating, there are endless possibilities. Whether you want to go all out with a festive and over-the-top display, or keep it simple with some subtle holiday touches, there are plenty of ways to make your home feel merry and bright this season.
If you’re looking for some creative Christmas decorating ideas, here are a few to get you started:
DIY Snow Globes
Snow globes are a classic Christmas decoration, and they’re actually quite easy to make yourself. All you need is a clear jar, some glue, glitter, and a small figurine or object to place inside. Simply glue the object to the inside of the lid, then fill the jar with water and glitter. Screw on the lid tightly and give it a shake – voila! You’ve got your very own snow globe.
Mason Jar Lanterns
Mason jars make great lanterns – just add a battery-operated tea light or LED candle inside, and you’ve got instant mood lighting. For a festive touch, try painting the jars with white or silver paint, then add some fake snow and mini pine cones around the rim. Or, if you want something a little more colorful, paint the jars in red and green stripes or plaid patterns.
Cinnamon Stick Wreath
This is an easy and inexpensive way to decorate for the holidays. All you need is a wreath form (you can find these at most craft stores), some cinnamon sticks, hot glue, and ribbon. Simply glue the cinnamon sticks around the wreath form in whatever pattern you like, then tie on a ribbon for hanging. The warm scent of cinnamon will fill your home as soon as you hang this up!
Pinecone Garland
Pinecones are another cheap and easy way to decorate for Christmas. Just gather up some fallen pine cones from your yard (or buy them in bulk at a craft store), then string them together with some twine or ribbon to create a garland. You can leave them natural, or spray paint them in festive colors like red and green. Either way, they’ll look great draped across your mantel or banister.