You don’t have to be an expert craftsperson to make your house look pretty. However, sometimes those pretty decorations are way too expensive. Who wants to pay so much just for a festive wreath? All you need to do is get a little creative. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
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Yarn garland with fluffy cotton balls
Hang up a thick string of yarn across your windows and space them out with cotton balls. You can tie them up with small pieces of yarn. Have fun with colors, too! White looks pretty but using festive colors might brighten up the place more. Try out contrasting colors too if you’re feeling adventurous.
Spherical lanterns made of Christmas lights
String lights look ethereal no matter what, so let’s change things up. Instead of draping them across your staircase or Christmas tree, try shaping them into spheres. Use wire to make the skeleton and then wrap the lights around it. They make great outdoor decorations and are perfect to adorn your porch.
Christmas star out of wood
Try looking for small planks of wood, not ones that are too broad. You might need the help of a saw if you can’t find any (or just use cardboard.) Cut them into five equal strips and stick them into the shape of a star. You can even drape lights over them to make the star look more whimsical.
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Christmas tree out of painted driftwood
Continuing with the rustic, whimsical tangent, driftwood is a great DIY decorative material. Find some driftwood, paint it over white or green and hang it in the shape of a Christmas tree. To go a step further, hang tiny ornaments or bells from each piece.
Filling a wicker basket
This is possibly the simplest thing on the list. Take a broad-mouthed basket, or buy one if you don’t have one, buy some pretty flowers and stuff the basket with them. Once you’re done, hang them on your front door in place of a wreath. Simple, right?
