DIY Holiday Decorations to Make with the Kids: Creative and Fun Ideas

DIY holiday decorations are a brilliant reason to bring the family closer during the Christmas season!

Christmas decorations are a fun and exciting holiday tradition, and an easy way to make the season even more special is to get creative with craft projects. Spending quality time with the kids to make their own festive decorations is a great way to bond and make the festivities even more enjoyable. Here are six easy, fun DIY Christmas decorations that will keep the whole family in the holiday spirit.

Festive Greeting Card Garland:

A festive card garland is a great way to bring your decorations to the next level. All you need is construction paper and colorful markers. Cut the paper into different shapes like Christmas trees and stars, then have the kids decorate each one as they like. Use tape to string them all together, and you have a beautiful decoration that’s sure to get into the Christmas spirit. Then, as you recieve Christmas cards throughout the season, you can tape them to the garland, adding the unique specialness of the decoration.

Christmas Wreath:

Wreaths are an elegant decoration that will bring some of the festive feeling of Christmas into your living space. All you need is some pretty paper, a pair of scissors, and some glue. Cut the paper into festive shapes and have the kids decorate them with glitter, buttons or whatever else you have laying around. When all the pieces are ready, glue them together into a circle and you have your own festive homemade decoration.

You could also go the traditional route, as well as the more adventurous way: armed with determination and a pair of gardening gloves, venturing into the wilderness to find the perfect ingredients for your masterpiece. Fresh wisteria, virginia creeper, clematis, or willow – the choice is yours. Channel your inner Tarzan and gently pull those bad boys up until you've got yourself some long, luscious strands.

Now, back at base camp (aka your cozy living room), it's time to get crafty. Grab an old metal coat hanger and show it who's boss. With the help of some trusty pliers, reshape that bad boy into a glorious circle. We're talking wreath goals, people. Take a moment to appreciate your handiwork.

But we're not done yet. Oh no, my friends. It's time to bring in the ivy. Tie it in an overhand knot to a section of the wire hoop and let the magic begin. Start wrapping that hoop like there's no tomorrow. Wrap, wrap, and wrap some more until you've reached the desired level of thickness. This is your wreath, your masterpiece. Own it.

Now, here comes the fun part. It's time to adorn your creation with beautiful decorations. Get creative, my friends. Add some sparkly ornaments, a touch of glitter, or maybe even a tiny Santa Claus riding a miniature unicorn. The sky's the limit here. Let your imagination run wild.

And voila! Now that you've unleashed your creativity, it's time to bring your vision to life. Gather all the materials you need - from colorful ribbons to sparkling ornaments - and let the magic begin. As you carefully craft each element, you'll feel a sense of joy and accomplishment. This DIY holiday decoration is not just a mere ornament; it's a reflection of your families unique style and personality. And these make absolutely great gifts, too!

Snow Globes:

Snow globes are an easy and fun way to create a winter wonderland in your home. Layer different colored stones into a mason jar and hotglue them in place; then add some small artificial snow or cotton balls glued onto the rocks. Add any other small design flourishes you desire. Finish it off with a cute figurine, and your snow globe is complete!

Marshmallow Reindeer Treats:

Yummy! These delicious treats add just the right amount of holiday spirit!

These special treats are a must-have for the holiday season, so combine fun, food and decorations by making marshmallow reindeer snacks. All that's required: a bag of marshmallows, container of toothpicks, regular pretzals (for the antlers) and stick pretzals (for the legs). Optional decorations: melted confectioners chocalte, food coloring pens for eyes and nose decor, etc.

Timeless Christmas Tree Ornaments:

Capture the essence of the year with unique, hand-painted Christmas tree ornaments. Using colorful rocks, paint, and string, let the kids craft their personal masterpiece. With a touch of glue and some string magic, you've created a special keepsake that will adorn your tree for years to come.

Another great D.I.Y. holiday decoration ornament is the old timey dough ornaments. The ornaments themselves come together with just three ingredients you likely already have in your pantry:

Flour: These salt dough ornaments start with four cups of all-purpose flour.

Salt: Salt absorbs the water and helps preserve the ornaments for years to come. Use table salt for this recipe.

Water: Warm water helps the dough come together.

You'll also need these items from the craft store:

· Acrylic paint· Craft varnish· Paint brushes· Toothpicks or straws (to poke holes for stringing)· Thread, ribbon, or twine. Once you have combined the above mixture, simply use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Bake the ornaments in the oven. Then with the family, decorate the ornaments. These can even be sealed, helping them to last for Christmases to come!

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Creating special Christmas decorations with your kids is a fun and easy way to bring the Christmas spirit into your home. All of these projects require minimal supplies and are sure to bring smiles of joy to the family during the holidays. Get creative… All of these unique d.i.y. holiday crafts can also second as beautiful gifts to family and loved ones.