Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Handmade Holiday Decorations

Hi Friends,

Give your home a cheerful and festive holiday update with inspirational ideas for easy-to-create Christmas decorations, crafts and centerpieces. Courtesy of Kayla Kitts.

Inviting Entryway

Create a warm and inviting entry for guests during the Christmas season. Fill mason jars with Epsom salt for a snowy, winter look. Add small votive candles and line the walkway for a true holiday welcoming. Image courtesy of Melissa Michaels

Snow White

Give plain stockings a fabulous makeover with simple and traditional adornments. Melissa Michaels of The Inspired Room suggests creating a custom and unique look by attaching old doilies and lace to the cuff of the stockings. Add monograms and embroidery for a personalized look.

Stocking Stuffers

These natural burlap-sack stockings are perfect for a cottage-style Christmas. White frill adorns the openings and softens the rough burlap exterior. Stuff the stockings with fresh greenery and ornament balls for a decorative touch. Design by Holly Mathis and sewing by Michelle Fritz

Silver Letter

Looking for a unique take on holiday place cards? Marian Parsons of Mustard Seed Interiors placed a glittered chipboard letter in a pinecone to create personalized place settings for each guest. To get the look, use an artist brush to apply school glue to both sides of a traditional chipboard letter. Then sprinkle silver glitter on the letter until both sides are entirely covered. Marian suggests adding adhesive magnets to the back of each letter for inexpensive and practical party favors.

Sparkling Staircase

Katrina Giles of Seaside Interiors jazzed up her Christmas staircase with holiday garland, silver ribbon and natural pinecones. She added silk greenery to the pinecones and coated them with silver metallic paint for a shimmery look that will bring holiday cheer all season long.

Joyful Banner

RMS user ChristyinNC used simple chipboard letters and gold ribbon to create this holiday-inspired banner for her mantel. To add even more sparkle and shine, you can cover the letters in a layer of gold or silver glitter.

Silver Bells

Layer garland with a collection of colorful ornaments in your favorite tray to create an irresistible holiday centerpiece or sofa table addition. Janell Beals of Isabella & Max Rooms dressed up a vintage-inspired porcelain tray with bold accessories and used a mixture of silver, blue and gold hues for an individualized twist on the traditional red and green.

Handmade holiday decorations are not only budget-friendly but fun and gives your decor that personal touch...

Happy Holidays from your friends at Interior Design!

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Live well,
Yvonne

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