TIS’ THE SEASON FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATING

Spending some time at home over Christmas this year means that we can immerse ourselves in some good old fashioned homemade decorating! Most of us have been budgeting a little bit harder through 2020, so combining saving with family fun is definitely the way to go.

The most important part of decorating, as we all know, is deciding our theme for the season. These decoration ideas are easy to tie in with whichever theme you and your family pick.

ORANGE HANGING GARLAND:

This DIY is not only beautiful to look at but so rewarding to all the senses! The process of making this garland is going to make your home smell just divine.

Begin by thinly slicing oranges (around 1-2cm thick) before gently patting off excess juice with a paper towel. Place the slices on a large baking tray and sprinkle with spices of your choice (we recommend cinnamon and nutmeg). Allow to dehydrate on a very low heat in your oven for several hours.

When they’re completely dried out, thread through any form of rope you have and tie in any extras such as holly leaves, twigs etc for a more rustic look. Finish by finding the perfect place in your home to hang them and enjoy through the season!

BAUBLE WREATH:

These DIY bauble wreaths are a perfect activity to get you in the festive spirit. Easy to fit into your colour scheme and a fun project for all ages (consider adult supervision for children under 14). They are so easy to make and require few materials.

Begin by forming a large wire coat hanger into a circular shape and untie the wire at the top. Thread on as many of the bigger baubles as you can fit, keeping in mind to spread them evenly across your wreath. Once you have threaded as many baubles on as you can, start gluing some of the smaller ones in to fill out the circle (a glue gun will work best here).

You can get really creative with this DIY and even add in pinecones, holly, glitter or other small ornaments. Tie the coat hanger back together at the top with pliers and cover with ribbon of your choosing!

FESTIVE CANDLE HOLDERS:

There are so many ways to make a candlestick or holder look festive. Fortunately, we’ve come up with the very best way to bring your candles to life and make them the statement ornament for any room they’re in!

Collect and recycle any tall glass bottles you may have lying around that will fit the base of a long, tapered candle. If you don’t have these at home, they will have them in most craft stores.

Once you have a couple of different shapes and sizes, fill the bottles with water and submerge a cutting of a beautiful plant (we love fern leaves for this), then stir some glitter into the water before placing your candle on the top! A beautiful glittering candlestick!