Whenever we're in need of crafty decorating ideas, we head straight to the mothership: Pinterest. It's a wonderland of inspiring projects and imagery. We've siphoned through and picked our very favorite holiday ideas for the home.
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THE PROJECT: Ombré Paper Christmas Trees
THE ESSENTIALS: Metallic decorative paper and papier-mâché cones.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
THE TRICKY PART: Curling the paper leaves to make 'em pretty (and flippy).
FURTHER READING: Lia Griffith |
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The PROJECT: Pinecone Garland
THE ESSENTIALS: Pinecones, thread, and ribbon.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
THE TRICKY PART: Foraging for pinecones. |
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THE PROJECT: Globe Snowmen
THE ESSENTIALS: Globes, plywood, rod.
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced.
THE TRICKY PART: Performing surgery (Frankenstein-style).
FURTHER READING: Style by Emily Henderson |
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THE PROJECT: Circular Glitter Garland
THE ESSENTIALS: Glitter paper, thread, sewing machine.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate.
THE TRICKY PART: Sewing in a straight line.
BUY THEM: Glitter and Grain |
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THE PROJECT: Envelope Advent Calendar
THE ESSENTIALS: Poster board, envelopes, trinkets.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate.
THE TRICKY PART: Thinking of creative advent gifts.
FURTHER READING: A Few Things From My Life |
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THE PROJECT: Star Ornament Display
THE ESSENTIALS: Colorful twine, pushpins, ornaments.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
THE TRICKY PART: Making a perfect star.
FURTHER READING: Berner Zeitung |
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THE PROJECT: Evergreen Flutes
THE ESSENTIALS: Sprig of greenery, champagne flutes.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
THE TRICKY PART: Not using all your glasses for real bubbly.
FURTHER READING: Sunset |
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THE PROJECT: Chalkboard Christmas Tree
THE ESSENTIALS: Chalkboard, chalk.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
THE TRICKY PART: Having amateur drawing skills.
FURTHER READING: House and Home |
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THE PROJECT: Noir Christmas Trees
THE ESSENTIALS: Craft paper, scissors, stapler.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
THE TRICKY PART: Propping your little tree up.
FURTHER READING: NIB |
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THE PROJECT: Disco Acorns
THE ESSENTIALS: Acorns, glass glitter, craft glue, brush.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner.
THE TRICKY PART: Foraging for acorns.
FURTHER READING: Sweet Paul |
Source: Lia Griffith, Margot Austin, Mark Champion for Style by Emily Henderson, Glitter and Grain, A Few Things From My Life, Berner Zeitung, Thomas J. Story for Sunset, House and Home, NIB, Sweet Paul