This time of the year is filled with holiday cheer and festive decorations throughout our cities, retail stores and especially in our homes. It’s a special time of year where people go above and beyond to decorate their homes inside and out. While creating a winter wonderland in your own home is a marvel to look at, it can quickly add up in costs.
That is why many turn to creating their own DIY Christmas decorations. Not only does one save money, but it also becomes a memorable tradition that adds a priceless and personal touch to your holiday decorations.
Whether you’re on a budget or looking to hone in on your crafting skills, shopping at thrift stores like St. Vincent De Paul Los Angeles is a great resource to find hidden gems and discounted items for any DIY project. We have put together a list of beautiful and unique ideas for creating your own holiday decorations this season with things that you’ll typically find at our stores year-round. Happy crafting!
Festive vase fillers
Source: The Inspired Home
Our thrift stores have shelves filled with an array of glassware and vases that can be used for this simple decoration. We may even have the ornaments or other items you can use to fill them in with.
Decorate your mason jars or vases!
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Here’s a simple way to upgrade your mundane vases and mason jars using socks or sweaters that you can find at our thrift stores. This is a great idea that can be used as gifts, stocking stuffers or in your home as decorations– the options are endless!
Click here for a tutorial on this easy DIY
Dress up your table with festive napkin ring holders
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If you’re hosting a holiday dinner, here’s a simple way to dress up your table to give guests and your dinner table that Wow factor! Learn how to create this beautiful napkin holder by clicking here.
Centerpiece using a vase, flowers and a candle
Source: Designed to the Nines
This is an elegant DIY that will transform any space throughout your home, whether it’s the dinner table, coffee table or whatever space in your home could use a little holiday elegance. You can get creative with the types of flowers you use, vase shapes and sizes. This is a DIY that you can really make it your own to match your decor.
Click here to see how this centerpiece was achieved
The Snowman Hat
Source: Across the Boulevard
Here’s a piece that will sure have family and guests talking about and you feeling like the greatest DIY’er in town — the Snowman Hat! This project may require a bit more items to construct, but the payoff is definitely worth it!
