15 DIY Christmas Decorations-Christmas In July
It’s Hot Hot Hot in July but Christmas is just around the corner and the stores are already planning for the busiest time of the year. So it’s not to early to start planning your Christmas Decor as well.
Here are 15 DIY Christmas Decorations that will inspire you to create a warm, farmhouse style Christmas in your home. You can start preparing for these projects now, before supplies are limited. These are my favorite craft projects from last year and I hope this will inspire you to start planning your holiday decor now.
Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I love decorating and planning my decor and each year, I try to be as creative as possible when I decorate for the season. That’s why I love DIY Christmas projects so much.
Creative handmade Christmas Decorations are reminiscent of days gone by and create a vintage inspired holiday atmosphere.
This is my most viewed Pinterest Post from Christmas 2020 & my home was featured in the Christmas issue of Farmhouse Style Magazine 2019
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Christmas in July Blog Hop
Today I’m joining 13 of my favorite bloggers, who are all sharing Christmas Inspiration and ideas with you. If you are joining me from, Kelly at The Tattered Pew, I’m so glad you stopped by. Wasn’t Kelly’s home gorgeous. I loved that little tree on the green dresser, such a cute combination. Be sure to join all the participants by linking at the end of this post.
DIY Christmas Decoration for The Greenhouse
It was so much fun to decorate the DIY Greenhouse for the first time last Christmas. I couldn’t resist hanging a few stockings and decking a tree or two.
You might also enjoy seeing the before of this Apothecary Cabinet Ikea Hack.
The Red & White Ticking Stockings were so easy to make and I shared a no sew method, as well as a tutorial on how to sew the stockings. Be sure to click on the highlighted post descriptions to link to the original blog post and all the instructions.
Dried Fruit & Herb Garland
This garland may be my favorite project from last year. I made a dried fruit garland for the magazine feature and loved it. However, this Dried Fruit & Herb Garland was much easier to make and I like it much better. You can see How to Dry Fruit to make this garland and other projects here.
Free cedar Projects for Christmas
We have an abundance of cedar trees on our property and I love using fresh cedar during the holidays. First, it smells like Christmas because we always had fresh cedar Christmas trees when I was growing up. Second, it’s free!
Cedar & Orange Trees
The cedar and dried orange topiaries were such a fun addition to our table. These were so easy to make and you can see the tutorial here.
Sophie – Silent Night is one of my original paintings and you see order prints here.
KIssing Ball
This easy to make Kissing Ball is another way to use cedar, fresh herbs and dried oranges.
Simple Cedar Garland & Wreath
In addition, I shared how to add cedar to an existing faux wreath to make it look beautiful and the Secret to make fresh cedar garland.
Red & White Ticking DIY Christmas Decorations
Using ticking fabric is one of my favorite materials for DIY Christmas Decorations.
These cute tassels can be made and used in so many ways. Here they are strung together for a cute garland. See all the many uses for these cuties on Easy DIY Tassels for a Christmas Garland and more.
Another version of the tassels were added to the DIY Plaid & Ticking Table Runner
The table runner is a perfect accompaniment to the DIY Cutlery Pocket Napkins.
DIY Wood Riser
Although this easy wooden riser can be used throughout the year, it made a beautiful Christmas table and I wanted to share the Easy DIY Riser tutorial for Christmas in July.
Floral Garland
The DIY Floral Table Garland is made from coffee filters and is another project that can be used for many occasions such as bridal showers or luncheons. I can’t wait for you to see what inspired this garland.
Simple Candle Ring
Y’all know I like to forage for home decor when I can. I made several small grapevine wreaths from grapevine I pulled for trees on our property. They are perfect for candle rings and other small ornaments.
Here I added some Dollar Tree craft items to make a cute Christmas Candle Ring.
Paper Bag SnowFlakes for Christmas in July
One of the most amazing DIY projects was making these fun snowflakes from plain paper bags. See all the details here.
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How to Flock a Tree and More
Another fun project was this Easy 2 Steps to Flock a Christmas Tree. I have several small faux trees from previous years. Instead of buying new flocked trees, I used this technique to create faux snow and update these old Christmas decorations.
I used this technique on so many of my old decorations. See all the details here.
Bottle Brush Trees – Snowman – Lantern
Vintage Christmas Tree Ornaments
I collect Shiny Brite Vintage Christmas ornaments and use them on my tree inside. Last year I decided to create some faux vintage ornaments and used them on my front porch. Here is The Easiest Way to Age New Christmas Ornaments.
Shiplap Christmas Tree
My husband built me a shiplap Christmas Tree the first year we moved to The Ponds. Here is a step by step tutorial on how to Build a Wooden Christmas Tree.
I hope you enjoyed all of these DIY Christmas Decoration projects. I’m already looking forward to sharing some new projects with you this Christmas.
Now it’s time to get some more inspiration for Christmas in July. Next up is Mary at Life At Bella Terra. You are going to love seeing Mary’s gorgeous historical home in Arizona.
Christmas In July Blog Hop
Click on the highlighted links below to follow along on the tour.
Stacy Ling – Bricks N Blooms –/– Chloe – Celebrate & Decorate –/– Anne & Ann Marie – Simply 2 Moms –/– Cindy – County Road 407 –/– Jenn – Down Shiloh Road –/– Kelly – The Tattered Pew –/– Rachel – The Ponds Farmhouse –/– Mary – Life At Bella Terra –/– Michele – Vintage Home Designs –/– Jen – MIdwest Life & Style –/– Kim – Shiplap & Shells –/– Kristen – White Arrows Home –/– Andrea – Design Morsels –/– Chas – Chas Crazy Creations
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed a preview of Christmas in July! I look forward to sharing more adventures with you next week.
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wow! So many great ideas, Rachel! I love the garlands and I need to make those napkin pockets. So cute! Pinned!
Jen,
Thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate you and all you do. I’m so glad you participated in the hop.
Thanks so much for hosting the hop! I didn’t know you were in Farmhouse magazine. That’s amazing. And I’m in the market for a new tree. This is perfect timing. Your home definitely looks magazine worthy. I want to make the stockings made from ticking.
Andrea,
It’s so fun getting to know each other better. I’m so glad you joined us and I really appreciate all your support.
it’s all so adorable Rachel! I love that you have so many handmade touches!
Michele,
I really appreciate this. I’m looking forward to more collaborations with you in the future.
Rachel, First, I want to thank you so much for hosting this fun hop! Now, vintage is not my style, but wow do you ever do it right! From room to room and craft to craft, your home looks like it belongs in a Hallmark Christmas movie! I can’t wait for the Christmas season and get to see how you deck your charming home and garden shed this year!
Chloe,
You are so sweet to say this. Thanks for participating in the hop and sharing your beautiful inspiration. So glad we have connected and look forward to more collaborations.
I always love your home decorated for the holidays, Rachel! You have so many great ideas! Thanks so much for organizing this fun hop. I’m so excited for Christmas now!
Anne,
Thank you so much for all your support and help. I appreciate you for participating.
Rachel you are the Christmas diy queen! I can see why your house was feature in a magazine …it’s magical!!! Thanks for hosting the hop and including me!
Kelly,
You are so kind. Thanks for your inspiration and thanks for participating.
So many great ideas and I love your Christmas tree! I can’t wait to see what you do this year! xo
Stacy,
I’ve been trying to think of a new approach but so far I’m not getting very far. Hopefully inspiration will hit.
So many cute diy’s for Christmas pinned it, you are so creative, thanks.
Marlene,
I appreciate you for always lifting me up when I post. Have a wonderful day.
There are so many amazing DIY decorations Rachel. I especially love your paper bag snowflakes and shiplap tree though. You are the DIY queen in my opinion. And so exciting to be featured in a magazine for Christmas. Thank you for coordinating and hosting this blog hop. So much fun!
Kim
I really appreciate your encouragement. I do love Christmas and DIY so thanks for your support and thanks for participating on the hop.
Rachel, OMG! I am already planning ahead on making most of what you have suggested here. I also have never flocked a tree so thank you for sharing that tutorial. Again, you are the best for coordinating this very fun Christmas in July blog hop. Thank you for including me! I feel like I have made new friends too.
Mary,
You are so sweet. I really am glad we connected and thanks for participating.
What amazing decorations and I really like your table riser. So much fun, thanks for hosting, and wonderful hopping with you.
Chas,
I’m so glad we have connected. Thanks for participating.
You seriously had one of my all-time favorite Christmas home tours last year. Every detail was farmhouse perfection and inspired me again and again. Loved visiting your gorgeous home and all your beautiful ideas too. I’ll be pinning away if you need anything. Big hugs, CoCo
CoCo,
You are so sweet to say this. I’m so glad you found inspiration among my shares. Thanks for your support.
I can tell Christmas is your favorite time of year and that you love crafting and DIYing! Yes you mentioned that but wowza, you are the real deal! I must be your biggest ticking craft fan because I pin every single thing you do! And I’ve got to find some of that fabric this year. Do you have an affiliate link for some of it? Thank you for putting this together and asking me to join.
I’ve loved every post.
Cindy,
Thanks for all your encouragement. I don’t have a link for the ticking fabric but I need to find one. Hobby Lobby has been my shop but they no longer offer the discount coupon and rarely put this fabric on sale anymore. Thanks for asking.
All of these DIYs are so unique and adorable!
Kristin,
I’m so glad you like them.
Rachel, wow, so many great ideas for Christmas. Love the ticking stockings and the garland. Vintage for Christmas doesn’t get better. Saved it all. With the heat here in Texas, decorating for Christmas sounds extra special. Great hop.
Carol,
Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate your comments.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Even tho I’m enjoying summer I have been thinking about Christmas. Sometimes I make my handmade chrsitmas dolls in July
I love your ideas and pinned most of them. Always great ideas. I need to check your Youtube page. Blessings, Sue
Sue,
It’s always best to prepare ahead especially for Christmas. Thanks for stopping by.
Where did you purchase that tree?
I just love it!
All the trees are Balsam Hill.