Elegant DIY Holiday Decor
Full of high spirits and wonderful decor, the holiday season is a time of expression, and there’s no better way to express yourself during the holidays than with some elegant DIY decor. So gather your family around the dining room table, pull out some crafts, and give your home the unique and personalized holiday decorations it deserves.
Tiny Holiday Tree
Stylish tiny trees are simple and minimal ways to liven up your living space without distracting your guests from the usual colors of your home. Great for modern home designs, these decorations help bring the holidays into the 21st Century and elevate your overall aesthetic without drawing too much attention to themselves.
Learn how to make them at thelovelydrawer.com
Galvanized Buckets
Nothing says Texas more than a few festively painted galvanized buckets for your stairway or front door. Unconventional with just the right amount of shabby chic, these holiday buckets are the perfect additions to your southern home. And, they’re cheap and easy to make! Simply pick out your favorite holiday greens, place them in a galvanized bucket, and write holiday letters on the side!
Learn how to make them at findinghomefarms.com
Spoon Trees
Have a lot of plasticware laying around the house? If so, you might want to consider making a DIY spoon tree! We promise you, it looks better than it sounds. With a little spray paint, glue, a paper mache tree, and plastic spoons, you can introduce something fresh and original into your living space. It’s also a wonderful family activity! Gather your loved ones around the table this holiday season and make something truly unique for your home.
Learn how to make them at oneprojectcloser.com
Holiday Lanterns
If you’re looking for something a little special for your front door or entryway, these festive lanterns are great ways to add to your overall decor without being too flashy. Great for rustic style homes, these wonderful additions can be used year round if you remove the inside decorations once the holidays are over. If you prefer, they can have an even greater southern appeal by sanding them down and distressing the wood.
Learn more about them at dimplesandtangles.com
Kissing Ball
A kissing ball is made up of an assortment of holiday decorations, faux greenery, and mistletoe. Easy to make, these holiday crafts are highly versatile and can be hung all throughout your home. Whether you need an excuse to smooch your sweetheart or simply want some beautiful winter decorations for your home, these wonderful additions work with almost any holiday decor.
Learn how to make them at consumercrafts.com
Burlap Wreath
At first glance, burlap may not appear to be a staple holiday decoration, but it’s become a key fabric in recent years. Its neutral colors and simple nature allow for it to work with almost any home decor, and there’s no better place to put it on display than on your front door. This easy to make burlap wreath is just what the holidays ordered this year. Let your guests be greeted with this minimal yet stylish holiday decoration.
Learn how to make it at loveoffamilyandhome.com
Wooden Holiday Sign
Another great addition to your holiday Texas home is a festive wooden sign. Filled with rustic yet elegant southern charm, this DIY decoration is a truly timeless piece that can be placed almost anywhere throughout your home. Let your guests be greeted with your favorite holiday saying by placing it in your foyer or give your living room some much-needed love by resting it near the fireplace.
Learn how to make it at bloominghomestead.com
Lighted Burlap Garland
Lighted burlap garland is a nice and elegant way to decorate this holiday season without making things look too gaudy. It’s also a breeze to make! Simply tie burlap strips and red and green bows onto a set of lights and fluff them out to give them some volume. Great for staircases, this simple decoration is just what the holidays needed.
Learn how to make it at createcraftlove.com