Traditional holiday decor items can seem so predictable year after year. If you opened up those storage bins of Christmas decor this year and started to yawn, these modern decor ideas are a perfect fit for your home.
No matter how much you wish for it, a white Christmas isn't always a guarantee. No matter you distance from the North Pole, you can create your own winter wonderland at home. Cut out snowflakes from white printer paper and string them from the window sill. On window ledge, place vintage deer figurines and other holiday knickknacks.
DIY Christmas Decor
By Kendra Smoot
Traditional holiday decor items can seem so predictable year after year. If you opened up those storage bins of Christmas decor this year and started to yawn, these modern decor ideas are a perfect fit for your home.
No matter how much you wish for it, a white Christmas isn't always a guarantee. No matter you distance from the North Pole, you can create your own winter wonderland at home. Cut out snowflakes from white printer paper and string them from the window sill. On window ledge, place vintage deer figurines and other holiday knickknacks.
Not every home has a fireplace and mantle to hang stockings from. Don't let your children worry about Santa finding their stockings -- go au naturale and hang them from a suspended spring or branch from your backyard. Tie some rope or strong twine to the ends of a thick branch and nail to the wall or ceiling.
Skip the supermarket wreath and save money with this modern take on the traditional front door décor. Use a circular stretched canvas from an art supply store to write a holiday message. Simply print out a word document with the message in a large font, cut out the letters with a craft or utility knife. Tape the paper stencil to the canvas and paint in the letters. Staple a festive ribbon to the back to hang on your door. The best part? Unlike a fresh wreath, you can use this item next year.
Torn between buying a real or artificial Christmas tree? How about a fresh, modern twist with this embroidery hoop tree. Bonus: no watering needed! Collect holiday fabric swatches and stretch them in embroidery hoops. Arrange and hang the hoops on the wall in a Christmas tree shape.
Let your guests know where they are sitting for Christmas dinner and give them a personalized favor at the same time. Using a paint pen, write each guest's name on plain ornaments and affix a pretty bow on top. These could be used as creative gift toppers as well.
These green crepe paper balls found at any party store are an inexpensive way to dress up your dining room for a holiday party.
