Christmas doesn’t have to be complicated. Looking for simple Christmas decor ideas? I’m sharing 15 simple and easy ways to decorate for Christmas.
When I asked for Christmas questions? So many of you responded with how to keep it simple when you decorate for Christmas.
Simple, easy tips for decking the halls and making it merry.
As the current owner of 37 Christmas totes, I’m not sure if I feel qualified to answer this question.
But I want to try.
I want to try because sometimes Christmas can get a little overwhelming.
I want to try because sometimes all the bows and ribbons and greenery and trees and wreaths and ornaments can be a bit much.
But most importantly? I want to try because I want to celebrate what is truly important during the Christmas season.
So today on Day 7 of the series “12 Days of Getting Ready for Christmas” let’s celebrate the simple.
Here are 15 ideas for keeping Christmas simple and easy.
Before I share decorating ideas, I wanted to share a little bit of my heart.
There is a lot of hustle and bustle going on right now.
Truth?
I love hustle and bustle—and if hustle and bustle is your thing I am right there to celebrate with you. But hustle and bustle is not for everyone—especially when it gets overwhelming. I love writing this blog so much and my mind is spinning with ideas and projects and Christmas decor (I was just trying to rearrange the entire living room five minutes ago to make sure you could see the new tree)—but here’s the thing.
All these ideas and projects I share?
They are here for inspiration.
And sometimes I worry it’s too much. I want only to celebrate—not to overwhelm.
Take the ideas that work for you and your beautiful home and celebrate YOU.
And now?
Here are some simple Christmas decor ideas that are creative (I tried to think a little outside of the box) and easy (just in case you don’t want to pull the 37 totes down from the attic) that you can use to decorate with for Christmas.
15 Simple Christmas Decor Ideas
1. Vintage Ice Skates
So many of us have a vintage pair of skates lying around.
These are mine from when I was little and didn’t live in Texas.
The amazing thing about skates? They are so easy to decorate with. Hang vintage ice skates by the laces on a wreath or on a wall, then fill them with greenery and festive berries.
2. Edible Gingerbread House
The only thing that’s better than a simple Christmas decor idea?
Eating your Christmas centerpiece. Create a gingerbread house as a centerpiece and a dessert all in one.
You can see how I created this gingerbread house here.
3. Decorate With Gifts
I’ve mentioned this before, but why not decorate with the presents you wrap?
It takes a little planning, but it’s such an easy way to add a little Christmas cheer while checking off your gift list.
Here are 21 of my favorite DIY gift wrap ideas.
4. Add pinecones
Yep.
That’s it.
That’s the decorating idea.
Walk outside and find some pinecones and add them to a stack of books and some wooden beads.
Here are 21 other ways to decorate with pinecones.
5. Make a village out of Christmas cards
Every year tons of Christmas cards show up in the mailbox. What do you do with all those Christmas cards? Toss them? Save them?
Why not craft with them?
Make an entire village of houses out of old Christmas cards.
You can see all my Christmas card recycling ideas here.
6. Christmas Tree Blocks
Here’s the simplest DIY.
Take a bottle brush tree and glue it to a block.
I’ve also glued the tree to a crystal door knob—the possibilities are endless.
Anything looks cuter with a little tree.
7. Make a snowball pom pom garland
All you need to make this pom pom garland is yarn.
And these instructions.
It’s the perfect craft to decorate with during winter and Christmas.
You can see the how-to here.
8. Alternative Advent Calendar
Celebrate and decorate all at the same time.
Create a unique advent calendar filled with daily activities or acts of kindness.
Each envelope contains a suggestion to make the holidays a little brighter for someone else.
9. Christmas Carol Trees
Make your own trees from Christmas carol pages.
You can make them in different sizes and different heights.
It’s a simple project you can make in an afternoon.
See the Christmas Carol DIY here.
10. Pom pom dollar store stocking
You’ve probably seen these red stockings with white trim everywhere.
Why not decorate them with some easy yarn pom poms?
See how I made the stockings here.
11. Snowy Window Panes
Here’s a simple Christmas decor idea that doesn’t take up much decorating space.
Apply frosted glass spray or use window clings to create a snowy effect on your windows.
Your home will look like a winter wonderland.
12. Felt and branch Christmas trees
I made these trees several years ago with felt and branches from the yard.
It’s such an easy craft and so inexpensive to make.
You can see the how-to here.
13. Frame vintage Christmas carol pages
I’ve heard of wrapping frames with Christmas wrapping paper and adding a bow.
But what if you just framed a little Christmas instead?
Use existing frames and cut out a favorite Christmas carol and frame it.
14. Mix it up with greenery
If you are lucky enough to have mixed greenery in your yard?
Cut a few branches and add them to a planter or urn.
A sleigh or sled or wheelbarrow like this also works well, too.
15. Put anything under a cloche
This is my simplest tip ever.
Find something that is special to you and put it under a cloche.
It instantly looks even more “specially.”
So how did I do?
Did it work?
Did it help?
I may or may not be back to a little 0ver-the-top celebrating tomorrow, but today it was so much fun thinking outside the box and celebrating all the simple.
PS How about you? Let’s share. Can you add one tip or something you do to decorate for Christmas that keeps it simple.
We Christmas decorators have to stick together.:)
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