The
temperature is dropping, holiday music is playing, and the Yule fire log is
available on TV. If you’re feeling festive and have secretly been dying to give
DIY projects a try, then please keep reading for some great holiday decor ideas
for the home.
Whether
you’re a new home owner or not, these projects will allow you to explore your
inner creative side, and save a few pennies at the same time.
Maybe
you’re looking to brighten things up with a holiday chandelier, or maybe you’d
like some festive wall art, or perhaps you’re look for a glittery centerpiece?
Keep
reading for some cute and simple holiday how-to’s!
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| Chandelier Dress Up |
CHANDELIER DRESS UP
To create a silver ornament cluster for
your chandelier or light fixture, follow these easy steps:
• You will need a roll of fabric ribbon and a container of
ornaments varying in size. The colour combination is
up to you.
•
Take a roll of ribbon, and cut it into four pieces, varying in
length.
•
Fold your first piece of ribbon in half and slip your smallest
ornament through one of the ends. It will end up on the bottom as your
‘support ornament’.
•
The rest of your baubles can just be threaded through either
loose end of the ribbon. Be sure to increase the size of the ornaments as you
go.
•
Repeat these steps four times. Tie the end of your ribbons
to your current light fixture.
BOW SHADOW BOX
If
you want a fun wall art, that has a bit of a modern feel to it, try this
project out. All you need is a shadow box, and approximately 25 bows (depending
on size of your shadow box), a sheet of scrap book paper, and maybe some glue.
Shadow boxes are available at craft stores or Wal-Mart for under $10. The shadow box below is 12x12. Any size will do though. You may wish to use a two or three pack of shadow boxes too. This design process is up to you!
•First, you need to open the shadow box, and ensure that your piece of scrapbook paper fits. Trim accordingly.
•Use a ruler to make sure that whatever shape you wish to fill in with bows is centered and has equal space around it. You can choose any shape for your bows. The frame below was measured so that there was enough room for 2.5” border around the square.
•Your shadow box should now be ready to be filled in with shimmery holiday bows. Place on wall to spread some cheer!
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| Bow Shadow Box |
PEAR SPARKLE
The
last DIY holiday decor idea is very simple. It makes for a great table centre piece that takes you through the
holidays, or for entertaining.
You simply need to head to your local Dollar Store, and grab some plastic fruit, glue, and glitter.
•Paint the piece of fruit with a coat of glue.
•Roll in glitter. Ensure it’s thrououghly covered.
•Allow time to dry
The finished pieces of glittery fruit would look beautiful in a clear, glass bowl. If you desire a more elaborate display, consider placing them on a serving tray, with elegant candle holders in white and silver, or with shiny ornaments scattered around.
In
the mood to create your own holiday magic yet? Make a
night of it with some snacks, wine and friends. Or bundle up in pj’s with the
family and sip some hot cocoa. Or, maybe you need a quiet night of creativity
alone.
No
matter how you choose to spend your night of DIY home decor– happy holidays to
everyone, from all of us at at A.D. Group.
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