Decorating for the holidays often lands on a spectrum. From doing nothing to overdoing it, most people end up somewhere in the middle. To ensure this middle is magical, consider engaging in DIY to make your apartment merry and bright. A few of the happy holiday ideas worth exploring include the following:
A holiday wreath is among the most essential types of decor; hung on your front door, it sets the tone for visitors and offers a sprinkle of joy to those dropping off deliveries. While ample wreath ideas circulate online, you can create these handmade works for under $10.
Handpainted Christmas tree ornaments are a beautiful endeavor for those looking for a challenge (or something to keep kids busy during the weeks-long holiday break). However, they do require a bit of planning ahead; you’ll need to stop by a craft store and pick up supplies that include unfinished ceramic ornaments, a chalk pencil, acrylic craft paint, ribbon, and brushes.
Making a gingerbread house is, in many ways, a practice of patience and dexterity. Still, if you can find the time and resolve to frost together crackered walls carefully, you’ll have a charming decoration perfect for a bookshelf or kitchen table. All sorts of tasty designs are available online, but this farmhouse option is especially festive.
Making your Menorah is an excellent way to celebrate Hanukkah while utilizing your artistic skills. Several DIY projects can be completed in under an hour; set aside some time on a snowy afternoon to get crafty.
For those who aren’t fans of winter, the best snowflakes are the paper kind! These DIY snowflakes tap into the majesty of winter without the frostbite. Vibrant and oversized, they make terrific window dressings or playful additions to a living room wall.
While plenty of commercial products are available in stores and on e-commerce sites, DIY decor offers a hands-on chance to ring in the holidays. Try one of the above and deck your apartment with some yuletide cheer.
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