A DIY Christmas

So this isn't my first Christmas in my own place but it IS the first year I haven't had any loaned or hand-me-down decorations to use! I'm starting completely from scratch. I thought, instead of heading to Target and spending big bucks on fancy decor that was most likely made in China - I've decided to take a more responsible approach. Not only will it be easier on my bank account, but it is more sustainable and the results: much more meaningful. I'm very much looking forward to getting started. I can't believe it's December 14th already! Here is a list of some ideas I've collected from other blogs and websites. Feel free to be inspired! Merry Christmas.

Wreaths:

http://homes.ninemsn.com.au/diy/craft-projects/

for this one i'll probably use different colors

difficulty: easy

http://homes.ninemsn.com.au/diy/craft-projects/

so cute and so simple!

difficulty: easy

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/holiday-decorating-1208#fbIndex23

 i heart recycling!

difficulty: easy

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/holiday-decorating-1208#fbIndex9

 love this! & with matching yarn on the tree? yes.

difficulty: moderate

Tree Ornaments:

http://ecobites.com/home/635?task=view

 great idea! i most likely will hang a few spools on their own, each one a little different

difficulty: easy

http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/pizzelle-candy-cones

 favorite! i'll probably cheat and use store bought cones though

 difficulty: moderate (fragile)

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/holiday-ornaments-1208

so pretty! and can most likely be re-used during the rest of the year.

difficulty: easy

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/holiday-ornaments-1208

 yummy!

difficulty: up to you

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/holiday-ornaments-1208

 time to hit the thrift store

difficulty: moderate (affordability) 

 Alternative Christmas Trees:

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/holiday-decorating-1208#fbIndex29

 great for kids!

difficulty: moderate 

http://www.buzzfeed.com/melismashable/25-alternative-christmas-trees

 how clever! no mess

difficulty: easy

http://blog.alltheluckintheworld.nl/

 

although i most likely won't be doing this it was too cute not to share

difficulty: up to you

http://www.woodwoolstool.com/

more recycling! i would add lights

difficulty: challenge

http://marthaandtom.com/2010/12/a-pine-tree-for-christmas/

 i love this one!materials from Home Depot under $30

difficulty: moderate/challenge

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/look/michaels-musical-christmas-tree-103414

but my boyfriend plays guitar...  wait! there's an idea!

difficulty: easy

http://momsbyheart.net/100-days-of-christmas-day-17/

 oh oh i like this one, too!

difficulty: easy

http://www.marthastewart.com/266879/displaying-christmas-cards?czone=home/organized-home/easy-organizers&center=276989&gallery=275278&slide=198256

http://homes.ninemsn.com.au/diy/craftprojects/8381784/card-tree

the first photo is from Martha, can you tell? i love this idea, definitely doing this

difficulty: easy

Love, Sarah J