Part of the fun of Christmas is enjoying the holiday decorations. In this article you can find some ideas to bring some Christmas spirit into your home.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Part 1: Decorating the House
Step 1. Make a quick and easy 3D paper snowflake. For an extra "winter" effect, use silver paper or hang snowflakes on the windows.
Step 2. Make a classic paper snowflake
Hang the snowflakes from the ceiling with string or tape them to the windows and walls.
Step 3. Create your own Christmas wreath. All you need is a wire hanger and a quick stop at a DIY store.
Step 4. For a more modern (and eco-friendly) Christmas wreath use recycled cardboard. To embellish it, add decorations, such as glitter, ribbons, snow-white feathers.
Step 5. Make a cute snowman out of a pumpkin. Use different sized pumpkins to start a small snowman family.
Step 6. Make an Advent paper banner. Hang it in a visible place so you can see it shorten each time you clip a day away.
Method 2 of 3: Part 2: Decorate the Christmas Tree
Step 1. Give your tree an elegant look
This article helps you choose your color scheme and decide which decorations will make your tree perfect.
Step 2. Make 3D Christmas trees. Use them as decorations for the large tree or hang them around the house to evoke the spirit of the holidays.
Step 3. Make a popcorn garland for your tree. It is a classic, fun and easy to make decoration (great for children).
Step 4. Make sparkling snowflake decorations. Hang them on the windows or add them to your Christmas tree.
Step 5. Make a miniature tree with books. Give the reader in your life a special Christmas tree or create one for yourself instead of buying the classic large version.
Method 3 of 3: Part 3: Decorate the Garden
Step 1. Beautify your front yard for the holidays. Use the trees, the porch, the driveway to the house to bring some Christmas spirit to the neighborhood.
Step 2. Flash your outdoor Christmas lights to the beat of the music
You can coordinate them on the basis of a single song or an entire playlist of Christmas songs (Before starting, find out about the regulations relating to noise pollution in your city).
Advice
- Don't buy the decorations all at once. If you are going to decorate for the first time, buy inexpensive decorations. After the holidays, many stores will have drastically lowered the prices of numerous items. This is the time to buy some new decorations every year until you think you have enough. As you get older you will come into possession of some passed down by family members or coming from your children. If you start with too much, you risk having too many in the long run and you won't have room to fix them all.
- Whatever you do, have fun decorating. If you have children, get them to help. Christmas is for being together with friends and family.
- Consider having at least one expensive, well-made decoration. While they may cost a little more, they will last longer and can be enjoyed for longer. These are beautiful objects to pass on to children and grandchildren. A good example is the Austrian crystal decorations.
- The Christmas markets, especially the European ones, are a notable source of splendid hand-made decorations.
- Evaluate your decorations every year. Discard any that are broken or you no longer want. This will make room for some new decorations while also giving yourself more space to enjoy the ones you prefer.
- Tree lights are not absolutely necessary. If you intend to leave them out, feel free to do so.
- Choose some permanent outdoor decorations to use year after year. Some examples are: a flashing star to be placed on the roof, a row of "icicle" lights along the roof profile or some glowing reindeer.
Warnings
- Be cautious about hanging lights. If you use a ladder, be careful and use it properly.
- For outdoor lights, use only specially approved extension cords and do not attempt to attach too many lights to a single extension.
