{"id":2377,"date":"2015-12-11T10:35:53","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T23:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/?p=2377"},"modified":"2015-12-12T04:37:26","modified_gmt":"2015-12-11T17:37:26","slug":"how-to-make-christmas-decorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/how-to-make-christmas-decorations\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Christmas Decorations"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/p>\n

Every year, more and more people are interested in making their own Christmas decorations. Whether they are collecting\u00a0their favourite ideas\u00a0on Pinterest, Googling how to make Christmas decorations<\/em>, asking their most creative friends for tips, or checking out craft magazines and books from the library, people are becoming increasingly more interested in DIY Christmas decorations.<\/p>\n

That got us thinking: we know that our schedules get crazier every year, and we know that for most people, December is one of the busiest times of the year. So why are people looking to make their own Christmas decorations rather than taking the easier route and buying them?<\/p>\n

Christmas and the rest of the holiday season seems to be becoming more commercialised every year, with large department stores showcasing their Christmas products as early as July. In addition, the Internet has opened up the world of online ordering, meaning that we can now source unique Christmas decorations from all over the world, as opposed to the limited choices that we once had. And perhaps most importantly, many people complain of a lack of Christmas spirit, despite their best efforts to do all the “Christmassy” things. By creating their own Christmas decorations, we think perhaps\u00a0people are looking to recreate the long-lost spirit of Christmas: using their own hands and creativity to create something completely unique whose sole purpose is to make their home more beautiful.<\/p>\n

Whatever the reason, we’re\u00a0so happy that people are interested in learning how to make Christmas decorations, so we put together some of the most unique, special DIY Christmas decorations we could find: those that we feel would go a long way towards making your home exude Christmas warmth once again. Enjoy.<\/p>\n

1. Snow Baubles<\/h2>\n

\"Christmas<\/p>\n

By Design Improvised<\/a><\/p>\n

We begin with something so easy that the whole project can be completed by very young children. Add some glitter and light up your Christmas tree with fairy lights and the effect will be amazing.<\/p>\n

2. Handprint Snowman Ornaments<\/h2>\n

\"Christmas<\/p>\n

By Little bit Funky<\/a><\/p>\n

These ornaments look fantastic adorning your Christmas tree and are also a wonderful keepsake, allowing you to record the size of your children’s hands this Christmas. If you love the project enough, you may even want to repeat it every year so that you’ll end up with an ever-growing series of personalised Christmas decorations that also document your children’s growth. See below for a free tutorial video.<\/p>\n