DIY Decor to Get Your Home in the Holiday Spirit
It’s finally time for some holiday decorating! You don’t have to go out and spend a lot of money to make your place festive. Check out these DIY decorations you can make at little to no cost!
Snowman Pots
A snowman that’s as simple as can be! This is a great activity to do with friends or family; you can even decorate your snowman pot over Zoom! All you’ll need is a terra cotta mini pot and paint to make this DIY project come to life.
Candy Cane Garland
Your decor just got a whole lot sweeter! This candy cane garland is perfect for hanging on any wall in your home. All you’ll need is a box of candy canes, hot glue, and twine or ribbon. Start by hot gluing the tips of two candy canes to form a heart. Then, weave your twine or ribbon around each set of hearts. Tip: by making this craft, you may get to snag a candy cane to enjoy for yourself!
Decorate A Door Challenge
This is a fun one to do with everyone in the house! Whether you create a fireplace, a snowman, or a wintery escape, everyone’s door is sure to spark a smile or laugh. Some supplies that may be helpful are construction paper, tape, ribbon, and most importantly creativity! If the people in your house are competitive, you can even give the person with the best door a small prize.
Festive Accordion Cards
An easy, but effective DIY craft is an accordion folded card for your table top or mantle! All you’ll need to make this decoration is construction paper, glue, and pens. Accordions give you a new possibility at every fold to show off your creativity and excitement for the holidays!
Snowflake Streamers
Remember cutting out shapes in tissues when you were a child? The opportunity is here to take this fun craft, and turn it into a wintery holiday decoration. All you’ll need is white paper, string, and of course scissors!
Pinecone Ornaments
It’s time to get out in nature for your supplies! These pinecone ornaments are great for hanging on a tree or fill a bowl for a unique table centerpiece. Start by finding the perfect pinecones. Then, add pom pom balls, glitter, or ribbon for a pop of fun!
DIY Fireplace
Have old cardboard laying around? Now is the time to use it! Whether you’re in the dorms or in a house without a fireplace, this is the perfect addition to mimic that cozy holiday feeling. Check out this video for a step by step tutorial.
All of these ideas are college budget friendly and are sure to make you happy to be celebrating the holidays! Grab your roommates or family members and start decorating, and don’t forget, all of these crafts can be done over Zoom for a special celebration.