DIY: MINIMALIST ORNAMENTS

It’s time to trim the tree! DIY ornaments are a great way to add that personal touch this holiday season. This is an incredibly easy and inexpensive DIY project. All you need are clear ornaments along with some items you think will look nice when placed inside the ornament. Take a walk around your local craft store or head outside for some inspiration. Get creative and happy crafting!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Clear Ornaments  (glass or plastic)

– Tulle

– Pom-poms

– Confetti

– Twine

– Sprigs

– Ribbon

DIY: PINECONE GARLAND

This is an easy, 2-step DIY project to add some Christmas flair to your home. You can use as many pinecones as you want to create the look you desire; it’s really up to you! It’s great to decorate the tree with, or any part of your home this holiday season. It’s also a great transition piece to use in both fall and winter.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Pinecones
– Twine
– Burlap

STEPS: 

1. Wrap the twine and knot it around the base of each pinecone, leaving gaps of twine in-between.
2. Tie pieces of burlap in-between the pinecones.

This is super easy and takes no time at all! This DIY project is especially great for kids. You can get the kids to go out, collect some pinecones, and start crafting! It can be a fun activity for the whole family, and a great way to add that personal touch to your holiday decor.

DIY: CHRISTMAS WREATH

It’s time to transition your home from fall to winter! I decided to take the wooden wreath I had from fall and revamp it to give it that rustic Christmas look. It’s amazing to see how one item can look so different with just a few changes. Here is a simple DIY project to get you in the holiday spirit!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Wooden Wreath

– Burlap Ribbon

– Various flowers/ sprigs/ pinecones

– Wire Cutter

– Scissors

– Glue gun

STEPS:

1. Wrap the burlap ribbon around the wreath leaving gaps in-between.

2. Cut the flowers and sprigs, then place around the wreath to your liking.

3. To finish off the look, create a big bow with the ribbon and tie it to the top.

There you go, a simple and festive DIY project to get your home holiday ready. This took me about 20 minutes to make and cost under $10! That’s a bargain! You can do so much with a simple wooden wreath, giving it a different look every time. Get those creative juices flowing this holiday and see what you turn out with! Happy crafting!

DIY: FALL FLOWER MONOGRAM

I don’t know about you, but I love to add decorative pieces to my house to transition into the different seasons. Adding some seasonal colours, textures, scents, etc. can really transform your home without having to break the bank. This vibrant flower monogram is the perfect DIY project to add a touch of fall to your home.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Cardboard

– Various flowers

– Twine

– Glue gun

– Scissors

STEPS:

1. Cut your cardboard out into the desired letter or shape. I went with the letter A for Anitha! I also decided to make it a block letter so I will have a lot of surface area to fill with flowers.

2. Take your twine and cut it to the length you want to it to be hung from. Poke two holes at the top and string through to make a loop.

3. Remove the flowers from the steams. Cut the ends to be flat so it will be easy to glue onto the cardboard.

4. Arrange the flowers onto your cutout. There really is no specific way to do this. Just play around with it until you get the look you want and glue them into place!

This is a super easy art project that will liven up your place for fall. You can hang it in your room, use it as a wreath for the front door, etc. Either way, it is a great piece of décor to add to your home!

DIY: FALL WREATH

A wreath is a great decorative item to add to the front of your house for the different seasons. I love the rustic yet vibrant feel of fall and I wanted to create something that would embody that. Here is a quick DIY project for you to get creative this fall!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Wooden wreath

– Various flowers / sprigs

– Burlap Ribbon

– Glue gun

– Wire cutter

– Scissors

STEPS:

1. Take the burlap ribbon and wrap it around the wreath leaving wide gaps so the wreath still shows through. You can use any ribbon of your liking but I chose to go with burlap because I like the rustic look it gives.

2. Take the flowers off of the stems or cut them into pieces so you can stick them onto the wreath.

3. Arrange the flowers to your liking. You can get really creative with this part. I chose to put majority of the flowers towards the bottom of the wreath and then tucked in the sprigs around the rest. You can stick the flowers right into the wreath and glue them down if needed.

This wreath took me about 20 minutes to make and it cost under $20! It is a fast and inexpensive DIY project that will definitely get all your guests asking where you got it! What’s great about this DIY project is that you can always reuse the original wooden wreath and decorate it for the changing seasons. Get creative and let me know how your wreath turns out!