It is once again the most beautiful time of the year!
Christmas is just around the corner. Thinking about the colorful lights, the inviting smell of freshly baked cookies, and being with family makes everyone feel extremely excited.
It’s like a magical moment that makes us all feel like kids again. Knowing that Christmas is almost here is truly exciting and it makes every tick of the clock a countdown filled with so much joy.
Christmas decorations!
The holiday is never going to be the same without those eye-popping Christmas decorations. Not only do they give additional beauty to our homes but most importantly bring that holiday feeling.
Here are some DIY Christmas decoration ideas that you might want to try.
1. DIY Plywood Christmas tree
Step 1: Get a sheet of plywood and a cardboard box for the DIY projector.
Step 2: Create the projector based on Hometalk tutorials.
Step 3: In a dark room, use a cell phone light to project a tree image onto the plywood.
Step 4: Trace the tree shape and cut it out using a jigsaw.
Step 5: Remember, jigsaws cut upwards, so cut with the good side of plywood facing down.
Step 6: Drill a hole for the star and cut its shape using the jigsaw.
Step 7: Sand the tree, wipe it clean, and paint it white.
Step 8: Attach a pointed scrap wood piece to the bottom and staple white outdoor string lights at the back.
Step 9: Make sure the lights are covered entirely on the backside.
Step 10: Repeat for more trees to create outdoor seasonal decor that looks great day and night.
2. Foam board Christmas characters Silhouettes
Step 1: Purchase inexpensive foam boards from Dollar Tree.
Step 2: Place the foam boards against a window for a clear outline of the silhouette.
Step 3: Use a projector to outline the snowman or any chosen character.
Step 4: Cut along the outline using an exacto knife or razor knife on a cardboard surface.
Step 5: Be cautious and cut slowly, removing small sections at a time.
Step 6: Place the silhouettes against the window using white tape.
Step 7: Paint the back of the silhouettes black or royal blue to prevent light from showing through.
Step 8: Insert lights behind the silhouettes for a glowing effect.
Step 9: Add layers of foam board to create depth and place these against the window for a stunning display.
3. Wooden Christmas star
Step 1: Cut three 2×48-inch wood pieces in half to form six 24-inch pieces.
Step 2: Arrange five pieces to form a star, stapling them together at intersections.
Step 3: Staple 100 white lights on each side of the star and secure them with a hammer.
Step 4: Hang the star on a tree trunk using zip ties and attach additional light strands to form a tail.
Step 5: Zip-tie the tail to a pole higher than the star to create a shooting star effect.
4. Stacked wooden crate Christmas tree
Step 1: Paint the bottom of the wooden crates green and create a triangle shape with blue painter’s tape.
Step 2: Paint the corners with chalk paint hot-glue LED lights and Christmas bulbs onto the crates.
Step 3: Stack the crates to resemble a Christmas tree.
5. Tomato cage Christmas tree
Step 1: Invert a tomato cage and tie the ends together with a zip tie.
Step 2: Use paddle wire to attach lights vertically from top to bottom on the cage supports.
Step 3: Wrap lights horizontally to fill gaps and add a silver star on top for a sparkling finish.
By following these step-by-step instructions, you can create various dazzling Christmas decorations to adorn your home during this festive season!
Watch how they’re actually done in the video below.
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