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6 DIY decor ideas to get crafty this festive season
Take a break from the chaos and engage in a mindful activity with these Christmas crafts…
From classic paper snowflakes to festive candle painting, we’ve scoured the internet and compiled a load of crafty DIY ideas that could help spruce up your home this holiday period.
So, it’s time to get your craft on and spruce up your decorations just in time for Christmas.
Festive candle painting
Candles are always a staple throughout the festive period, whether you want to bring a bit of extra ambience to your Christmas dinner table or just want a little more decoration sprinkled around your home. Why not get creative and paint some Christmas patterns on some candles yourself? Whether you want to add some personalisation or just want a pretty pattern to match your colour scheme, this is a great way to add some more festive flare to your home.
Craft credit: @karolinevollstad on TikTok
Image credit: Tevansta
Cadbury’s chocolate bar house
This one is a twist on your classic gingerbread house, built with chocolate bars instead. Whether you’re looking for a table centerpiece or something for your kids to destroy in 10 seconds after assembling it, this will work a treat for both. And if you’re looking for even more of a cheat code with this one, Cadbury has got your back – you can purchase a Dairy Milk kit with all of the bits you need to put it all together.
Craft credit: Cadbury Dairy Milk
Image credit: Hello Lovely Studio
Hanger bauble wreath
This is a simple but effective winter craft which is guaranteed to look beautiful in your home. Courtesy of fellow Geordie dragon Sara Davies, this festive hack is definitely one to try when you find a spare hour or two. Her hanger bauble wreath requires very little crafting experience, so as long as you’ve got an old wire coat hanger and some leftover baubles, you’re good to go. This is the perfect craft to hang around your home with minimal effort and maximum effect.
Craft credit: @saradaviescc on TikTok
Image credit: Rockett St George
Classic paper snowflakes
This may be a throwback to primary school crafts, but we’re coming back to it for a reason. These classic paper snowflakes are foolproof and an easy way to make a corner of your house look festive with very little effort. These snowflakes will look great in a window of your house, and you can add as much or as little creativity to them as you’d like. This craft idea is great to get your kids involved whilst not taking hours to do, making it a brilliant option for those with a short attention span.
Craft credit: @loveandrenovations on TikTok
Gingerbread house garland
Nothing screams Christmas more than a gingerbread house, and this DIY gingerbread house garland will be the perfect addition to your festive decor this year. Low maintenance crafts are a great cheat code to sprucing up your home and this one is no different. This time of year is also prime time for collecting cardboard boxes and extra gift packaging so this craft gives you the perfect opportunity to put them to use!
Craft credit: @feliciaheesen on TikTok
Image credit: Natalie Thompson
Book page Christmas tree
If you put yourself into the book hoarder category, like I’m sure most of us can, this craft would be a great way to repurpose some of those books that have been collecting dust under your bed this festive period. This is the perfect craft to give your old books a new lease of life and make the perfect table decoration for this year’s festive period. So, dust off your books and prepare to make them front and centre.
Craft credit: @my_neutral_place on TikTok
Image credit: Returning Grace
Emma Rowell
Journalism graduate and freelance writer born and bred in the North East.
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