One of the joys of celebrating Christmas is enjoying the festive holiday decorations. Here are some ideas for bringing some Christmas fun into your home!
Step
Part 1 of 3: Decorating the House
Step 1. Create an easy and fast 3D paper snowflake to make
For an even better winter effect, use silver or glossy paper and hang it on the window.
Step 2. Or, make a classic paper snowflake
Hang with string from the ceiling or tape to windows and walls.
Step 3. Make your own Christmas wreath
All you need is hangers and a quick trip to the craft store!
Step 4. For a more modern (and eco-friendly!) Christmas wreath, use recycled cardboard
Add embellishments like glitter, ribbons, and snow-white feathers.
Step 5. Make a cute snowman from gourd fruit
Use different fruit sizes to make a family of snowmen.
Step 6. Make the advent paper strands
Hang it out in the open so you can see the strands getting shorter as you cut them each day. Make it by cutting the paper into several pieces and glue them together.
Part 2 of 3: Decorating the Christmas Tree
Step 1. Make your Christmas tree elegant and classic
This article can help you choose a color scheme and decide which decorations will make your tree look perfect!
Step 2. Create a small 3D Christmas tree
Use this small Christmas tree as a decoration on a larger tree or hang it at home to bring the Christmas spirit up.
Step 3. Make strands of popcorn to loop around the tree
This classic decor is easy and fun to make (and great for kids).
Step 4. Create a shiny snowflake decoration
Hang it on the window or on the Christmas tree.
Step 5. Make a mini Christmas tree out of books
Entertain those who love to read in your family or circle of friends with a special Christmas tree or just make one for yourself from a classic oversized book.
Part 3 of 3: Decorating the Yard
Step 1. Decorate your yard for Christmas
Take advantage of the trees, patio, garage, and windows to share the Christmas spirit with neighbors.
Step 2. Make your outdoor Christmas lights twinkle to the music
You can sync the twinkling lights with just one song or even with a single playlist.
Tips
- Whatever you do, have fun decorating. If you have kids, let them help you. The whole point of celebrating Christmas is spending time with friends and family.
- Don't buy all the decorations at once. If this is your first time decorating for Christmas, buy some inexpensive decorations. After the holidays, many stores drop the price of Christmas decorations massively. Buy decorations at a time like this until you feel you have enough decorations. As you get older, you will also get decorations inherited from family members or gifts from your own children. If you buy a lot of decorations at first, you'll end up with too many decorations and no room to display them.
- Choose some permanent outdoor decorations that can last for years. For example, twinkling stars on the roof, strands of icicles along the edge of the roof, or deer lights.
- Every year or every few years, review your Christmas ornaments or decorations. Throw away or donate decorations that are damaged or that you no longer want. By doing this, you leave more room for new decorations so you can enjoy the decorations you really like.
- Consider buying one that's expensive and really nice. Although slightly more expensive, this kind of decoration is more durable and can be enjoyed longer. This kind of decoration can be passed down to children and grandchildren. An example of this kind of decoration is Austrian crystal decoration.
- Christmas bauble markets, especially the European Christmas merchandise markets, are a great place to get beautiful decor knick-knacks.
- Don't forget to add your own character when decorating.
- You don't have to decorate the tree with lights. If you don't want to install a light, leave it alone.
- It would also be fun if you buy a plastic Christmas tree to put in the child's room! Very pleasant!
- Don't forget to put on a Christmas carol while decorating the house! No Christmas mood would be complete without it!
Warning
- Be careful when installing lights. If using stairs, be careful and use stairs properly.
- Only use outdoor special coils when installing outdoor lights and don't try to plug too many lights into one plug.
