DIY CHRISTMAS DECOR ♥

Hello everyone! Thanks for stopping by!

Today I wanted to share a few of my Christmas decor ideas. Since it is now November, its totally acceptable to start decorating.
All of these idea's are $10.00 and under! I got almost all my supplies from the dollar store or Micheal's craft store. I would also check Walmart & Target for craft supplies because they have some great options for reasonable prices.
So lets get into it!

Christmas Ornament Vases
What you'll need:
- Vases
- Christmas balls
- You can also add Christmas lights inside to add a little extra!

I'm sure everyone has seen this idea going around everywhere but its so easy and affordable!
All you need to do is take your vase and add your Christmas ball ornament's inside.
You can put these anywhere and you can also change the size of the vases & ornaments to make it your own! Also, I kept mine simple to go with my house but you can make it your own and add any colour ornament you want.  


Sweater Pillows
This project is also no sow!
What you'll need:
- Old sweater or pick one up at a thrift store
- Pillow
- Hot glue & gun
- Add ribbon or extra decor if you prefer!


This project is so simple and you can transform any throw pillow for the holidays. This idea is great if you don't want to spend money on new pillows, transform your old ones instead and at the end of the Christmas season, take the cover off!
All you need to do is flip your sweater inside out. Slide your pillow inside and cut off access fabric. Now, hot glue around all the edges that need it. Flip your sweater right side out. Put your pillow back in and glue it all shut! Now, this is where you can add a little extra and add ribbon around your pillow or bows if you prefer. Anything to spice it up & make it festive!

Ornament & Snowflake Window Trim
This project takes less then 10 minutes to put together. Super simple!
What you'll need:
- Ornaments
- Snow flakes (Foam or plastic)
- String or Fishing ling
- Garland for extra bling!

I love this DIY! Its so simple and adds such a cute touch! All you need to do is tie ornaments onto string at different lengths and tie the string to the top of your window covering. Be careful if you have a cat, they love these!

Christmas Wreath
For this one, I have 2 different ways I wanted to show you how to make. One is with ornaments and one is with pine cones.
What you'll need:
- Coat hanger
- Glue gun
- Pine cones
- Christmas ball ornament
- Ribbon
- Beads

I will explain the ornament wreath first. All you need to do is take your coat hanger and make it into a circle and un do the top of the hanger to that you can slip ornaments into it. Slide your ornaments into the hanger and once you have them all the way you like, give them a quick glue to make sure they stay. Add the ribbon to the top of the hanger in a nice bow or whatever design you like! This hides the hanger & adds a little extra.
Now for the pine cone wreath, its pretty much the exact same! All you ll need to do it hot glue a bead to the bottom of the pine cone. The bead is what you ll slip onto the hanger. Like above, once you have all the pine cones in place, give them a quick glue to stay. Add your ribbon in a bow on top and your ready to hang!

Snowman Door!
This one is pretty self explanatory. Its great for dorm rooms and great for kids!
What you ll need: 

- Construction Paper Black & Orange 
- Wrapping paper (any design)
- Tinsel or garland for extra effects around door frame

All you need to do is cut out 11 black circles. You ll need 2 circles for his eyes, 5 for his smile and 4 for his buttons. Use the orange to cut out his nose. Use the wrapping paper to cut out his scarf.
Now, tape these to the back of your door in a snow man! Add garland around the door frame to make it extra Christmas like!

Christmas Candle Holders
Now for this one I have 3 ideas I wanted to share. There all very simple! If your like me, you like lighting candles in the winter time. These ideas work great for tea lights and small candles! You can make them larger if you prefer.
What you'll need:
-Small vases - large enough to fit whatever candle you would like
- Glitter
- Glue
- Hot Glue & Gun 

- Candy Canes
- Mason Jar
- Glass Stones

Candy Cane Candle Holder - Take the vase you chose and simply just start gluing the candy canes around the vase. Make sure you point the canes away from the flame. Make sure they are also tight enough together, it looks better that way!

Glitter Vase - I love adding glitter everywhere during the holidays so this one is perfect! Put glue around the bottom half of your vase and roll it into glitter! I used silver glitter but feel free to use whatever colour you prefer! Let it dry, add your candle and watch  how pretty the glitter looks! 

Mason Jar Candle Holder - Take whatever size mason jar you like and glue glass stones around the hole vase! Let dry and add some ribbon around the top. Burlap looks great too! Add candle inside and watch how amazing it looks! I love how this one looks at night!

That's all everyone! Those are a few of my holiday decor ideas! Again, all of these projects are so affordable & easy to make! Perfect for sprucing up your house around the holidays without breaking the bank. Hope they inspire you!

xoxo alicia