Trying to make all your decorations from scratch, last minute, with Christmas just around the corner can be pretty time consuming. I’m currently trying to decorating the flat, make (and wrap) gifts and party all at the same time and lets face it, as much as I love decorating it’s coming out at the bottom of that pile. So many of the decorations need to be quick and easy ‘upcycles’ to get the job done before the big day!
You can buy mega cheap decorations and use paints, pens and stickers to create something a little different. Try looking up patterns on Pinterest for artistic inspiration and give each of your decorations an original makeover!
Materials:
- Christmas Bell Decorations
- Sharpie Pens
- Spray Paints
- Washi Tape
- Foil Dots
- Any other decorative items
1. Take off any ‘bells and whistles’ to leave the basic shape of your decoration without any excess accessories.
2. Spray the decorations with a few layers of white paint to give yourself a blank canvas.
3. Start drawing/sticking/painting!
These are so quick to make and they’re currently my favourite decorations so far! (We’ll see how I feel about that as the week goes on…)
Ursula says
So pretty! I hear ya, I just started my christmas shopping today! Eeek at least I’m not hosting anything at home… I think having our advent calendar ready was the big accomplishments of the season ;)
The bells look beautiful and I bet you and your family will have a gorgeous holiday season ;)
All the best to you!
Ursula
Monique | WritingMonique says
I am quite addicted to Jingle Bells this christmas! These are adorable!
Kate says
Gorgeous jingle bells! These are so pretty and look so lovely. Hope you get everything made and wrapped for Christmas (with time to celebrate of course!) x
Sarah Nenni Daher says
Your blog might be my favorite place on the Internet right now! Pinning because although our house is full-up for holiday decor this year, I’ll definitely be whipping this out for the next.
Happy holidays, Francesca.
Wita | Design is Yay says
These are so pretty. And I agree, it is better to upcycle existing stuff than making them from scratch :)
Regina says
What a clever idea, and I love the result. Congrats & thank you for sharing it.
Have a blessed Christmas!
Melissa says
Merry Christmas! Love this project. Do you have a source for the bells by chance?
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