Ask anyone I know and they will tell you I am not the crafty, make your own Christmas decorations sort of person. I do love the look of a beautifully adorned pine tree during the holidays or how a staircase can be transformed into a cascading waterfall of sparkling lights and glistening garland; I just can not seem to create those masterpieces myself. However, all is not lost on this gal. Martha Stewart I am not, but I do have a trick or two up my sleeve and I would love to share them with you! Take a look at my Do It Yourself Christmas Decorations!
The following three creations came about whilst I was setting up my Nativity on the top of our old upright piano. The piano is usually covered in photographs, the odd knickknack and several vases. During the holidays I store these items in the empty boxes my Christmas decorations have recently vacated and put them out of sight for a few weeks. I must have acquired a new vase or two this year because, for some reason, they would not all fit in the container reserved for tall things. What to do, what to do? Inspiration struck and not in the form of Pinterest either. I was standing there, among various odd baubles, loose tinsel and strings of beads that were not being used on the tree this year and thought, “why not use them to fill up the vases?!” The end result of this brilliant idea is what you see below. I must say I think they look very pretty across the back of the piano.
For the first one I had a bunch of leftover candy canes that did not fit on the Christmas tree. There is really no better way to display these yummy holiday treats then to hang them on the tree, but I think this is a great alternative for any leftovers. You can pattern them by colour and fill up the top of your vase. I added an old Santa hat in the bowl of the vase for colour and texture. What do you think?
The second one was pretty simple too. I just filled up the vase with some broken strings of beads in red, gold and green ( sounds like a Boy George song..) and those left over baubles. Easy peasy!
The last one ties for my favorite with the candy cane decanter. Still very simple in design, with some garland tucked into the vase. The highlight is the little bird nesting in the middle. Isn’t it sweet? This one calls to mind the beautiful Christmas song called “The Gift”. Check out these heartwarming lyrics..
So there you have it, my Do It Yourself Christmas Decorations! You may never see them in the pages of Canadian Living, but I am pretty happy with them.
Are you a Do It Yourself type of person? What sort of Christmas decorations have you created before?
Merry Christmas!
FT&PD
Suz
PS: You can also check out this post over at the Parent Tested Parent Approved site..
Cool! 🙂
Thank you kind sir 🙂
Suz
They look lovely Suz, well done xx
Aww, thanks Sam 🙂
Hi Suzanne, I think they look great and I especially like the last one. No, I am not a crafted person and have never gone into making my own, but unless one tries you never know for sure.
I guess I know where I got my “talent” from, huh Mom, LOL 🙂
I agree with Flojean, Suz! I like all of them but prefer the last one! Also, when you check out the women’s magazines that deal with decorating, you will see many similar ideas, so you are definitely on the right track! Crafty, creative, and thrifty! 🙂
So, maybe I am worthy of Canadian Living after all???
those look great! I am not a DIY’er, but love the Canday Canes – so easy and festive!
Thanks Ashley!! I was pretty proud of the Candy Canes, LOL
I am a DIY person as I love being creative. My biggest issue is finding the time so I don`t always get around to it. Your decorations look great!
Thank you Kelly, I may just have to try my hand at the DYI thing again 🙂
Suz
LOVE making my own decorations too! LOVE how yours turned out! The vase with the beads and the ornaments is very pretty!
Thank you Christine, I was truly inspired 🙂
Suz
I like quick and easy decorations too! Love the last one with the birdie!
LOL, quick and easy is my middle name Jennifer, LOL 🙂
Suz
I’m totally not a DIY person even though I wish I was. I love your ideas though. So simple and beautiful and it’s with stuff that most people already have at home. Thanks for the ideas
You are most welcome Maya 🙂
Suz
Those are very festive creations that you made! To answer your question, I’m not very crafty unless I have to be. I’m more creative than artistic, if you know what I mean.
Thank you Jenna and yes I do know what you mean 🙂 Even now when I am faced with the kids wanting to do crafts I feel faint, LOL
Suz
so simple DIY stuff but definitely will add glitters to a Christmas-filled room.
Nice! Someone taught me this for a baby shower I hosted last year. Wish I can do it but I can’t trust my 3 year old with too many breakables around here.
Good job, though!
You’re great with DIY Christmas Tree and decors. Really like this for my house but my wife bought the other day. Nice of you!
These are simple and very easy DIY decorations for Christmas. It’s very helpful especially for those who do not want to spend extra to buy new ones. Also, this gives us ideas how to recycle old (and some broken) Christmas decors. 🙂
These are so easy! Definitely trying one out when we need more decorations! My favorite is the 3rd.
ooh, i like the one you did with the candy canes! i’ve never done any xmas decor before because we never celebrate xmas in my household….
Adorable decor for the upcoming holidays! Might try this out soon! 🙂
Such simple designs but so effect and Christmassy!! 🙂 Definitely in the mood for Christmas now 🙂 Simone x
Wow… You are awesome! I love DIY thing much. Thanks for sharing your idea.. =D
I love the decor so much! especially the candy canes! these should be quite simple to do
My goodness, what a colorful post! I can see you are ready for the holidays! Terrific decor.
They are pretty!!!
Im a super DIY person… lol..
Have not started my Christmas DIY yet.
Next weekend, probably. 🙂
Such craft and creativeness. I’m gonna show this to mom! She’ll love this. Well, I hope she doesn’t ask me to buy all the stuff needed.haha even the post is so Christmassy style. Very colorful fonts.haha
Very nice. I don’t often do DIY these days but I did use to. I used to make Christmas wreaths with pine cones, berries etc etc – a glue gun came in super handy for those 🙂
never to early to start crafting for Christmas
Wow all 3 are beautiful and with the season coming soon you’ve given some great ideas
Hi Suzanne,i love those and the grandkids can help too will have to pick up a few glass jars at the $-store!
I can’t wait to start Fall crafts,soon as the kids get settled in School!
I really liked the way you decorated these vases. I have lots of vases and have never really decorated them for Christmas. Following your example, I will decorate them this year. Thank you for sharing with us.