Christmas is a festive time when we deck the halls and celebrate with our friends and family. It is also the season to decorate our homes. Whether you are on a budget, looking for green alternatives or just prefer making your own one of a kind outdoor Christmas decor, there are many ideas for the Christmas crafter.
Christmas Topiaries
A Berry Topiary is a natural and festive way to create your own outdoor Christmas decor. Glue bunches of dried red canella berries to a cone-shaped Styrofoam tree with white glue. Start from the bottom and work up in sections. When dry, set the topiary on a sturdy garden tray. This topiary looks stunning and traditional when displayed on the front porch.
To create colorful outdoor Christmas decor, a Christmas ball topiary is a simple yet playful craft. Start by pushing a 1-inch wooden dowel halfway into a 4-inch floral foam ball. Glue miniature Christmas balls to the foam ball, making sure to fully cover the Styrofoam. Paint your planter in a color that complements your design. Allow the pot to dry. Add a second wedge of florist foam to the bottom of the container. Cut the florist foam slightly larger than the perimeter of your container and stuff it into the bottom of the container and insert the wooden dowel with the ball attached. Cover the foam block in the pot with greenery.
Decorative Christmas Pillows
For instant homemade outdoor Christmas decor, Christmas pillows create a festive look on a front porch, sun-room or deck. Christmas pillows can be made in several holiday colors such as traditional green, bright red, and snow white.
How to Sew Your Own Christmas Pillows
To sew a simple outdoor Christmas pillows for your porch or deck, you will need one standard poly-fill pillow form and less than 1 yard of exterior-grade fabric in a festive holiday pattern. Measure the fabric’s dimensions, allowing a ½-inch seam on every side. Mark and cut two pieces for the pillow. Place them on top of each other with the design side facing inward on both sides. Sew three sides of the fabric with a needle and weather resistant thread or with a sewing machine. Turn the fabric inside out and stuff the poly-fill pillow form inside the fabric. Create a pillow shape and fluff the poly-fill. Fold the top of the fabric inside and sew the opening closed with a needle and thread. You can embellish your Christmas pillow with tassels for extra flair.
Festive Christmas Grapevine Wreath
A festive Christmas grapevine wreath is a fast and easy outdoor Christmas decor idea that adds instant holiday style. Select a round grapevine wreath to suit your door. These are available in craft stores. To give the wreath a glossy finish, coat it with one coat of polyurethane spray before decorating. Glue on pine cones, ornaments, festive ribbon, nutcrackers or any other Christmas decoration you prefer. A strand of battery operated Christmas lights can be woven into the grapevine. Add a festive bow and place on a hanger.
Outdoor Christmas Decor to Spruce Up Your Home
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