Anyone looking for modern and contemporary decorations for Christmas or other occasions can always find interesting inspiration on Pinterest. Many of the Christmas decoration ideas shown can even be made yourself. And since the selection is very large, we have simply put together a list of the most original variants that we have found and which you can also use for your Christmas decorations. From natural materials to traditional tableware to creatively designed Christmas balls and unusual Christmas trees, there are a wide variety of options for modern Christmas decorations. But just take a look for yourself!
1. Christmas decorations made from natural materials
Natural materialslike branches have a special charm. They look rustic and romantic and are particularly suitable for Christmas decorations. After all, in earlier times there was nothing else to decorate with. So bring nature into your home and make beautiful Christmas accessories and Christmas decorations such as a Star of David, for example. Even if it doesn't necessarily correspond to your beliefs, it still looks very attractive on the wall. It looks great with simple branches as well as with other greenery that you can use to decorate additionally for Christmas.
2. Stars as Christmas decorations
In general, stars are a great idea. If you don't have natural materials available, you can also use a piece of wire. In fact, since it's a trend, you'll most likely already find a great model in the store that you can use. You can then redesign this with any other decorative elements such as fir greenery, ribbons or bows.
3. Christmas table decorations reinterpreted with traditional tableware
Fine porcelain looks particularly beautiful on the festive table, right? So why not serve the feast on matching tableware. But we don't mean special Christmas tableware with Christmas motifs, but rather blue and white tableware that you wouldn't otherwise use for Christmas decorations. In this way you can transform traditional tableware into a relatively modern decoration for Christmas. If that's not Christmassy enough for you, you can add a few models with Christmas motifs.
If you like the blue and white look, look for smaller porcelain items that you can use as pendants for the Christmas tree. On the one hand, the color combination is quite unusual for Christmas and on the other hand, the table decorations and the Christmas tree decorations fit together. Such pendants are also suitable as Christmas decorations for windows.
4. For outdoor and indoor use with balloons
It's not just the fairy lights themselves that can be colorful. Such an unusual string of lights made of large balloons also attracts everyone's attention and is great if you want to decorate in a modern way for Christmas. What's more, you can even make them yourself. For this you will need dark green paper cups (or white ones that you paint green), bright balloons, which you can get here, and gift ribbon or yarn. Light up and inflate the balloons according to package instructions. Poke holes through the bottoms of the cups. Now use the ribbon or yarn to connect the balloons together and hang the garland.
With balloons like these you can make many other types of Christmas and Advent decorations yourself. One of them is this modern and colorful Christmas tree or the pretty pendants for the garden or Christmas tree that you can copy. Come up with something. This extravagant Christmas decoration is also suitable as a Christmas decoration for windows.
5. Design Christmas tree baubles with wax crayons
Transparent Christmas tree balls are a great basis for a variety of craft ideas. You've probably seen many of them. But would you have had the idea to design the inside of the balls with colorful wax crayons? How is that supposed to work? Very easy! Cut the sticks into pieces and add the desired colors to the ball. Now take it in your hand with a fireproof glove or hold it with tongs and heat it with a hairdryer. The wax then begins to melt. By rotating the glass ball, the wax is then distributed on the inside.
6. Make your own for Christmas presents
Use plain paper to wrap gifts and decorate it with homemade designs. These don’t necessarily have to be Christmassy either. The easiest way to make such a Christmas decoration is to use stamps. You can buy these or make them yourself. Or you can paint the motifs freehand on the paper.
7. Glittery tags
Such signs are also intended for gifts. This can be used to label the Christmas presents so that everyone can find the right gift under the tree. And these Christmas decorations can also be more unusual. Colorful glitter in bright colors is great for designing. To do this, simply coat or spray the labels with glue and then sprinkle them with glitter or dip them directly into glitter.
8. Dried citrus fruits for garlands and other Christmas and Advent decorations
With dried fruit slices you can not onlyGarlands for Christmascraft. They are also great for other decorations. If you also want to buy Christmas decorations cheaply, it's best to make them yourself! Combine the orange slices with other fruits or typical Christmas spices such as cinnamon sticks or star anise and create an individual garland for the Christmas tree or another area of the house.
9. Decorate your room for Christmas with the help of your pets
The dogs and cats are part of the family and can therefore contribute to Christmas. How? By using their paw prints to make Christmas decorations. The easiest way to do this is with salt dough or craft clay, which you bake afterwards. You should also color the print so that it is easier to see. Glittering paint works very well for this. Above you can also see instructions on how you can make such a Christmas decoration.
10. Eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas
Eco-friendly craft projects are a big trend in general. So it's no wonder that they can also be found in relation to Christmas. You've probably noticed the mountains of wrapping paper that form after opening the presents and are simply thrown away. Why not use other materials instead! Fabric scraps, for example, are great. They make the gift attractive and can be used again and again as they do not get torn when unpacked. Packaging is done using the so-called Furoshiki technique.
11. Alternatives to the Christmas tree
It is very popular for Christmas decorationsto play with the Christmas tree. This means that other alternatives are being sought. And you will be amazed at the interesting ideas that can be used as decorations at Christmas. For example, what do you think of this pineapple Christmas tree? This can even be eaten after Christmas and is not simply thrown away like the traditional Christmas tree. Or you can use a yellow artificial Christmas tree and turn it into a pineapple.
You can use washi tape to create a tree on the wall. Since this is not a strong adhesive, the adhesive tape can be easily removed later. In any case, you can use any colors and patterns and even attach Christmas tree decorations. A really original Christmas decoration, isn't it!
12. Provide photo booth
Get different types of Christmas decorations to create your own photo booth. To do this, simply choose a free area in the house and create a suitable background with sheets or other fabrics or simply in front of a white wall. In addition, you can provide various accessories such as hats, reindeer antlers, masks and clothing and anyone who wants can then take photos. This is guaranteed to be a unique memory that is even suitable as a gift.
