Easy to Make Christmas Decorations

From LoveToKnow Crafts

If you're searching for ideas for easy to make Christmas decorations, you've come to the right place! LoveToKnow Crafts is here to help you create a festive mood for your holiday celebration, regardless of your level of crafting skill.

Decorating the Tree

What would Christmas be without a beautiful decorated Christmas tree? Here are some easy to make Christmas decorations to get you started:

Fill clear glass ornament balls with scraps of curled paper as described in the LoveToKnow Crafts Christmas Craft Ornaments tutorial.
Make custom Christmas ornaments by whipping up a batch of salt dough. This Play-Doh like concoction can be cut into whatever shape you desire, then decorated with acrylic paints after being baked in the microwave. To learn more, check out the LoveToKnow Crafts Salt Dough Creations slideshow.
Need an idea for ornaments that can't be broken by small children or curious pets? Make bows from pretty ribbon to hang on your tree. Our How to Make a Bow slideshow shows you how to make a professional looking bow with a minimal amount of effort.
Beaded snowflakes may look complicated, but they're actually not as difficult as they first appear. Start with projects that require larger beads before moving onto the more complicated seed bead projects.

Learn how to make your own Christmas ornaments.

Crochet ornament covers are a good way to embellish inexpensive plain Christmas ornaments. There are patterns available for people with all levels of crocheting skill.
Knitting patterns for Christmas ornaments can be fun to do, depending upon the difficulty of the pattern you select.

Table Centerpiece Ideas

A table centerpiece is an essential part of your holiday décor whenever you're entertaining guests. However, you don't need to spend a lot of time or money on this aspect of your Christmas decorating. Here are a few easy ideas to consider:

Fill large glass vases with assorted ball Christmas ornaments for a simple centerpiece that's sure to earn rave reviews.
Tie a bright red ribbon around a pretty white serving bowl filled with pinecones for a rustic-looking centerpiece.
Wrap small boxes with leftover Christmas paper and tie with pretty bows. Stack the boxes together for a pleasant grouping.
String beads in colors that match the rest of your holiday decorations onto a long piece of craft wire. Wrap the wire around pillar candles of assorted sizes, then place the candles onto a large serving tray.
Make a vase for flowers by gluing wrapped candy canes around the base of a clean tin can. Add a bow for decoration if desired.

Need more ideas? The LoveToKnow Crafts article Christmas Centerpiece Craft has a list of helpful tips for designing a unique holiday centerpiece.

Additional Easy to Make Christmas Decorations

While some people like to keep their holiday decorating confined to just one or two areas of the house, others prefer to go all out in their Christmas celebration. If you're decorating your entire home, here are some ideas for easy to make Christmas decorations that won't break your budget:

Review our article on How to Make Christmas Wreaths to learn how to make a simple wreath to jazz up the entrance to your home.
Fold origami photo frames from your favorite holiday patterned papers to use to display photos from past Christmas celebrations. Learn how to make these simple, yet beautiful, frames by following the instructions in the LoveToKnow Origami How to Make Origami Photo Frames tutorial.
Paper snowflakes may seem like a craft best suited for elementary school children, but they are actually a form of Kirigami. Learn how to make sophisticated looking snowflakes by picking up a copy of Snowflakes for All Seasons by Cindy Higham.