Zoom on the DIY Christmas decoration 2017: making your own decoration is not only trendy, but also ecological and economical. Why, how and with what material – find out in the following lines. In this post, we have collected some DIY Christmas decoration suggestions that are super easy to make and really pretty..
DIY Christmas decor 2017: what are the latest trends ?
Making your own Christmas decoration is easy and very pleasant. Forget the shops and create your unique Christmas decoration yourself this year! In the following lines, you will find a special selection of DIY Christmas decoration ideas to make with materials that we all have at home. The majority of the projects presented here do not require any purchase. All you need to do is dedicate a little time to these activities and embellish your home interior and exterior. Origami, wreath, balls, garlands, alternative trees, stars – scroll down to see all of our inspiring ideas.
Christmas is one of the warmest holidays of the whole year. As soon as the month of December arrives, his magical spirit settles inside and outside our living spaces. Share, have fun and warm up – this is what Christmas is for us! If you, too, love this party and the creative activities, this article is for you. Even if you’re not very good at DIY, these ideas are so easy to achieve that they don’t require any prior know-how. To share with your family and friends !
DIY Christmas decoration 2017: do you like origami? ?
The art of folding paper, origami, is well known to all. We have all made at least once in our life a boat or a paper bird, in our childhood or with our children. This creative activity is not only very inexpensive, but also very enjoyable and allows the realization of fascinating Christmas decoration ideas. To make origami, you will only need the flexible paper. There is no need for special origami paper. You can also use newspaper or other paper. Just check that it is not too thick and can easily bend.
If you are new to origami, we recommend that you start with easy projects. The beautiful origami Christmas composition is very pretty. The tree is the most difficult to make, while Santa Claus and the deer will take you less than half an hour. It is never late to learn about this art. The easiest way is to watch tutorials online. They are the easiest to understand and the best direct demonstration of the process of creating different origami. If you’re having trouble figuring out a folding moment of the origami in question, there is nothing easier than watching it again! It is the experience that speaks …
Make a Christmas wreath with a hanger
The Christmas wreath is a classic. All you need is a base, the hanger is great for this, and items to decorate it with afterwards. It is also possible to purchase a crown base at the store. Take a look at the photo below to understand how to create a crown base from a flexible hanger.
For the base of your Christmas wreath, you can also use any solid object that has the shape of a circle. We like the idea of the minimalist and chic crown below.
A beautiful Christmas wreath in red decorated with Christmas tree branches 
A crown made of pistachios – very funny ! 
DIY Christmas decoration 2017: make a Christmas wreath with fabrics
If this happens to you while sewing, you probably have scraps that you never know what to do with. Well, you can use them to create a Christmas wreath and decorate your front door, fireplace, interior or exterior of your house. You can use any color and if you want to make it more “Christmas”, choose scraps in red, green, white and gold. It is also possible to use textile paint for this. It is not very expensive and you can keep it and use it for a long time.
Wreath made of falls of all colors: very festive ! 
There is something very festive about pom poms. Making them is very simple and it only takes three minutes. All you need is balls of yarn (the number depends on how many pom poms you want to make) and scissors. Your pom poms made, it’s up to you to choose how to integrate them into your Christmas decoration – in the form of a garland or wreath.
A crown with pompoms 
DIY Christmas decoration 2017: you have already chosen your Christmas tree ?
Which tree to choose for Christmas? If you ask yourself this question every year, it means that you are probably one of the people who prefer natural cut trees. We buy it, we put it at home, we enjoy its beautiful face for a while and then we put it in the trash. In all of this there is nothing new and many people are doing it every year all over the world. What if you don’t want to do the same? Do you prefer a greener Christmas this year? Very well ! We have a few solutions for you …
Choosing an alternative tree to spend a greener Christmas: we say yes !
Making your own Christmas tree is very easy. We have already devoted several publications to this very trendy subject lately. More and more people understand the impact of mass fir tree manufacturing and deforestation. If you are one of the green conscious people, you probably already know that making an alternative Christmas tree is easy. You can use all kinds of objects for this. The goal – to recreate the cone shape of the tree. Cardboard, books, papers, stickers, branches…. Everything can be used to design an original and ecological Christmas tree.
Who says the Christmas tree has to be big and majestic ?
The little tree has a lot of charm and is very cute. It is also ideal for those who live in small spaces. If you like the minimalist design, you will undoubtedly appreciate the small black and white trees made of paper in the photo below.
There are a lot of very hardy and easy to care for houseplants. The tree is not one of them. We love the idea of having a natural potted tree at home, but we must not forget that the fir tree is a tree that likes a cold climate. It is therefore impossible to make it live inside your home. Those with a balcony, terrace or garden can enjoy a natural and living fir all year round. In short, it is always possible to opt for a small potted tree that you can at least take out at the edge of your window. When the weather starts to warm and the temperatures rise, we advise you to plant your tree in the woods.
Houseplant: an alternative green and natural “fir” tree
Another alternative Christmas tree idea is to use another houseplant instead. Succulents are very resistant, for example. They tolerate all climates very well and only need watering occasionally. You can decorate your green houseplant and enjoy the greenery and an alternative “tree” at a time. Too good, right? It is also possible to serve several potted houseplants and have not one, but several small alternative Christmas “trees”. Children will probably like this idea..
Do you have wooden cleats at home that you no longer use? Very well ! You can use it to create an alternative and ecological Christmas tree. For this you will also need hammer and nails. It is even possible to create a tree-library.
If you lack space in your home or you like space-saving solutions, we recommend that you design an alternative wall-mounted tree. It will play a double role: Christmas tree and library at the same time. We love practical and aesthetic solutions, don’t you? All you need to do is have a few wooden cleats and fix them to the wall by recreating the cone shape of the tree (see the photo below). At Christmas you will have a nice space saving alternative “tree” and once the party is over – you will enjoy the beautiful storage shelves. Awesome !
Wall stickers are also great for an alternative Christmas tree that doesn’t take up any space. It’s all the same if you make a large drawing of a tree, for example. The black alternative Christmas tree looks very minimalist and Scandinavian.
Greeting card with Christmas tree to make yourself: a simple and pretty Christmas gift idea 
And even more DIY Christmas decoration projects …
The plasticine allows the realization of many DIY Christmas decoration projects. You can buy it at the store or make it yourself. It is also possible to use clay paste.
Do you like the snowflake below? To make it, you will need a small piece of faux leather, hanging ribbon, a needle, scissors, and thread. The rest you can guess.
3D is all the rage lately – in furniture and home decor as well as in fashion. If you want to make it original this Christmas, opt for Christmas tree figurines with a 3D effect.
The DIY Christmas decoration project is a little more complicated than the rest of the ideas presented here. To make it you will need paper of different colors. Watch the video below to see all the stages of their realization.
A really simple and stylish DIY Christmas decoration idea, the hanging mini Christmas tree in the photo below was made from straws. To make it you will need straws, scissors, thread, and beads (optional). You cut the straws as you can see in the photo. Then you pass the thread through the needle, alternating beads and pieces of straw.
A Christmas decoration all in white? Yes why not ! It’s very chic, elegant and minimalist. Our regular readers know that minimalist (and Scandinavian) design is one of our favorite interior styles. In a recent post, we looked at the different minimalist Christmas decor ideas. The idea presented in the photo below is one of them !
DIY Christmas decoration 2017: make Christmas garlands yourself
Have a Christmas without garlands? Impossible ! Making garlands yourself is very easy. Here too, you can use any kind of object to make it: paper, cardboard, fabric, pine cones, acorns, recycled objects and even … peanuts. !
The garland in the photo below is very easy to make. You will only need paper or cardboard and rope.
Do you have a light garland and you want to personalize it? Here are two idea how to do it with paper:
Indeed, it is a light garland decorated with origami. If you want to know how to do them, watch the video below:
This creative activity is ideal for a creative weekend with your children. Paper and cardboard are very easy to handle. All you need is scissors and a little patience.
Instead of buying a Christmas tree, you can just draw it. We love the DIY Christmas decoration with drawing and garland below.
Use peanuts to make a funny Christmas decoration? What a funny idea ! Look :
At Christmas, we all have a basket placed in the center of our table filled with apples and oranges. You can make a beautiful decorative composition by adding pine cones or small decorative objects or decorate the apples and oranges themselves. Here is an idea how to do it:
