How to make DIY Homemade Decorations
It’s not hard to feel overwhelmed with the need to buy new christmas decorations every year. There’s so much to chose from, and like magpies, we are attracted to the sparkle! However, if you’re wanting to refresh your decorations or want some fun craft ideas, check out the home made decoration how to’s below. Less cheap, plastic items that may get thrown away next year, more money and more time with the family.
One of the easiest items to make is baubles, so this is a great activity to make and decorate with kids. Kamile Saabre cleverly uses scrunched up newspaper as the core then covers in the paper mache strips. These can be decorated however you like!
These cute snowball poms poms can be made in any colour to make your current decorations. Check out charity shops and scrapstores for yarn.
If your family drinks fizzy drinks, start saving them up to be turned into this fantastic, long lasting, metal leaf wreath. If painted with weatherproof protection, this wreath could be hung outside too and last for years to come. Why not create a spring flower one for Easter too?
You’ll need: Tuna tins/any shallow tins, Wrapping paper, Glue, Twine
- Wrap the tins using the wrapping scraps
- Tie the twine around the can and knot it at the top with excess for hanging.
- Place a candle or (even better and safer) a rechargeable tealight!
