Simple DIY Christmas decorations for the craftily-challenged

With more Pinterest boards than we could ever count, decorating your house or apartment for Christmas can be overwhelming. So many themes to choose from and so many gorgeous ideas to recreate. But what if you’re not a budding interior designer or a talented DIYer? And what if you don’t know all the best secret Etsy accounts to get rare vintage decorations from?

You can find lots of gorgeous Christmas decorations online at Guineys, and you can combine that with some simply homemade creations.

#Here are some goregous ideas using easily-acquired objects if you fancy getting creative and want to give your home a personal touch.

1. These jar lights may be our favourite DIY decoration idea ever and really are so easy to put together. All you need is a strand of battery powered fairy lights and a glass jar. Pop the lights into the jar and place them in your windows, on the stairs or in your bookcase to create a warm glow.

2. We’re determined to recreate this garland decoration in our homes this Christmas. All you need is an evergreen garland and some eye catching baubles to make this beautiful creation. Secure your pieces together with some carefully placed embroidery thread and you have a homemade decoration that looks like it was made by a professional.

3. If you’re looking for something to brighten up a coffee or dining table, these decorations are for you. All you need is a long-neck jar (Kilner Round Cliptop Bottle) and candlesticks. Simple, elegant and classic.

4. If you have stairs you’d like to brighten up, this garland is the perfect solution. Secure it onto the banister to create a beautifully sophisticated atmosphere.

5. Finally, if you’d like to give your home a vintage feel this Christmas, place a mix-and-match collection of lanterns around your living room. Choose different heights and shapes to make it interesting and you can even place a few together.

6. While for many, Christmas decorations are usually just in the living room and kitchen – we reckon the festive cheer should make its way to the bedrooms. You can pick up gorgeous sets that will see you through the festive season.

7. Consider the simple things, like creating tree ornaments using cookie cutter and ribbon. All you need are festive cookie cutters (tree, star, and Santa shapes etc) and ribbon – you can choose the colour to go with your Christmas colour theme. Just thread a ribbon through the cookie cutters and hang them on the tree. It couldn’t be easier! Arrange the ribbon between long and short lengths to get a great effect when hanging them

8. Get into the festive season and make your very own gingerbread house – the perfect bake to show your decorative flair. And better still, if you’re not one for baking, you can buy a full set ready-made, and just decorate it. Couldn’t be simpler.

Finally, if you’d like to give your home a vintage feel this Christmas, place a mix-and-match collection of lanterns around your living room. Choose different heights and shapes to make it interesting and you can even place a few together.

Happy decorating 🙂