Christmas is getting closer and the anticipation for the beautiful family festival is increasing. So that your own house looks beautifully atmospheric, many handicraft enthusiasts look for inspiration on Pinterest. No wonder, because the social media platform offers a catalog of infinite many ideas. The slight access to numerous DIY instructions and images, as well as the possibility of creative exchange within the scope of the pin boards are the reasons why Pinterest is enjoying increasing popularity. As every year, the platform has published its most popular and popular Christmas decorations trends in this. We offer you an overview of the new tendencies and explain how you can implement them. Let yourself be inspired by the most beautiful ideas from the network!
The alternative to the Christmas tree
Admittedly, the real Christmas tree is nice. But he takes up a lot of space, often begins to needles before Christmas and has to be disposed of after the holidays. That is why many families are looking for an environmentally friendly, space -saving and practical alternative, which also creates a festive and happy atmosphere. Christmas trees made of wooden slats are particularly popular as a free -standing variant. Christmas trees made of tape are ideal for the wall in the children's room. And if you prefer to like traditional decorative ideas, you choose a tree from pine branches. His great advantage - individual branches can be easily replaced by new ones. The all -rounder can be staged at the house entrance and on the festive table. The Christmas trees made of fairy lights (shown above) are particularly trendy. From a chain of lights, satin bands and greeting cards for Christmas, you cana Christmas tree silhouettemagic. Perfect as a wall or window decoration.
Türmatten-Layering
The layering trend has also successfully prevailed at the Christmas decoration this year. The so -called layered look has caused a sensation in the fashion world in recent years. Numerous designers sent their models with mix-and-match outfits on the catwalks. Several items of clothing are carried on top of each other. The combination between different fabrics and patterns results in an exciting look.
In the interior, layering enables seasonal decoration to combine with neutral home accessories. The combinations of different materials and textiles look particularly attractive. The fans of the living trend welcome their guests with a door mat layering. The traditional design in beige is spiced up by a wool slat. Farom patterns, stripes and Christmas motifs set accents and bring variety.
Base and collar for Christmas tree stands
When it comes to a Christmas decoration, the Christmas tree is the absolute highlight. Due to the joy and excitement, the pad or the collar are always forgotten when buying. A mistake, actually, because they give the design that certain something and give the Christmas tree the last finish. In any case, it looks different this year - because according to Pinterest, Ideas for documents from natural materials is sought in the run -up to Christmas. The documents made of synthetic fur and felt are particularly popular. You will find three puristic alternatives in white and gray.
If you are looking for a collar instead, you can rely on Rattan basket this year. The variant creates a cozy atmosphere and blends in particularly harmoniously in Scandinavian facilities. The Christmas tree stand remains hidden in the basket. The idea turns out to be extremely practical, because the needles can be disposed of quickly. And the best - the basket can continue to be used in the household after Christmas. For example on the balcony as a planter, as a toy box in the children's room or as an additional storage space in the bedroom. So the investment is definitely worth it.
Set the Christmas cards effectively
A lovingly labeled Christmas card is much more personal than the greeting via Facebook. No matter whether tinkered or bought: pretty Christmas cards should therefore be displayed. But how? Creative handicraft enthusiasts in the USA tinker from a clothesline, laundry clams, greeting cards and Christmas tree decorations. A cool decoration idea for the kitchen, for the children's room or for the house entrance.
A Christmas cards collage conjures up a festive atmosphere in the living room in no time. Of course you can use a pin board. However, it looks much nicer when you assemble a wedge frame, tension a canvas on it and at the end attach the greeting cards. The nice “thanks” gesture will also appreciate your guests. You will certainly be happy if you see your card on the wall.
Regardless of whether you are planning a family celebration in the narrow circle for Christmas or have invited many friends for dinner: a menu card awakens the anticipation for the food and adds the final finishing touch to the festive table decoration. But when the Christmas stress prevails in December and there is really little time to tinker, then creativity is required. A plug -in table with letters can successfully replace the menu cards. Incidentally, the memot tables still have a decisive advantage: they allow you to have a certain flexibility in the design and you can put together the menu yourself shortly before the guests arrive.
Creative napkins
This year, the napkins are no longer just a useful accessory, but become the important part of the decoration. Numerous folding instructions can already be found on Pinterest, and we have already shown you many folding techniques. In any case, if you want to let your creativity run wild, you can color your napkins or provide happy Christmas motifs.
The children are particularly looking forward to colorful table decorations. With a homemade stamp made of potatoes, the napkins on the children's table become real eye -catchers and shine in strong colors. Optionally, simple designs can also be decorated with stickers.
Christmas decorations Trend: Christmas balls in marble look
If you are looking for a modern idea for Christmas decorations, you will be well advised with the next handicraft trend. Simple transparent Christmas balls become real eyecatchers with water color and nail polish. The WoW effect is achieved with the “marble” handling technique. It is best to look ensembles made of two contrast colors: the traditional combination in black and white/ anthracite is a monochrome puristic perfection. The mix of white and blue is charming and nostalgically presented, playful in the 80s style, the color duo is pink and white. After the Christmas balls dry out completely, they can also be sprayed with glitter spray. The slightly shimmering surface will give the design the last finish.
This year, Christmas stars and the like are hanging. Not just on the Christmas tree. With glittering Christmas decorations, your own house is enchanted in a fantastically beautiful winter world. It does not have to be spent great for decorative pieces: with a little color and table pack, they shine in new splendor. The upcycling trend has also successfully prevailed in the Christmas decoration. Old ornaments are therefore not ejected, but find new use. As a replacement for the place cards, ensure that the Christmas mood of the guests comes up. They also do a lot as a gift tag and give the packaging a personal touch. By the way, if you feel like tinkering, you canalso make the gift packaging yourself, as the next Pinterest trend reveals.
Make the zero-socket gift packaging made of fabric yourself
Because of packaging paper, gift bags and boxes: this winter the gifts are wrapped in fabric. Creative handicraft enthusiasts behind the ocean turn old shirts and blouses beautiful packaging with which the present is guaranteed to stand out under the Christmas tree. Small pockets can optionally be sewn, which can then be used by the recipient as make-up bags. Incidentally, mason jars can also be glued with fabric, in this way they become real eye -catchers and make their eyes shine. As far as the colors are concerned, a large selection is also available for fabrics. Stripes and streaks are particularly popular, which are decorated with seasonal natural materials such as fir branches, cones and winter berries.
Table runner with buffalo pattern
Admittedly, a tablecloth looks classy and elegant. In any case, if celebrations are celebrated in the close circle of friends and family, it can be successfully replaced by a table runner. It creates a cozy ambience and gives the festive table an unmistakable character. According to Pinterest, this is why Ideas for table runners is sought hectically. In any case, the Buffalo stamp is particularly trendy. This is how the table runner is made: cut the fabric to 50 cm width, fold the sides on 5 cm. Several ligaments can be made from the remnants of fabric with which the wine bottles, the bread baskets or the candle holders are decorated.
Creative DIY-Menora made of copper
The Menora, a seven -armed candlestick and a cult object in the Jewish religion, was forgotten for a few years. But this year she decorates the houses again. Instead of buying one, there is the possibility to make them out of copper pipes. CHANUKKIA, with nine arms, can also be made of it. And if you are not religious, you can additionally build one or two arms and transform the Menora into a modern Christmas tree. Example - photo above. In this case, the light chain replaces the candles, a practical alternative for families with animals or small children.
Fir branches and tree leaves instead of space cards
Family celebration or celebration, where all guests know each other and everyone can sit down where they want, do not need any formal table decorations. In this case, the space cards can of course be failed and replaced by a small ginger. Posses with sweets as a small gift for the friends and the children will certainly give the present joy. In addition, the plate can be decorated with fir branches or tree leaves. And if the idea is too simple, you can also label a Christmas card with a nice personal message.
Asymmetrical door wreath
Because of cozy evergreen door wreaths - in 2018, the Christmas wreath is rather reserved with tujaz branches and winter berries, asymmetrically around a copper wire. The simple design has a decisive advantage, namely that individual branches can be easily replaced by new ones. So the wreath can be tinkered in November and proudly increase the anticipation for Christmas for two months.
Table cards made of paper sheets
Table cards did not completely get out of fashion if you believe Pinterest. Especially at large events or at parties, where the guests do not know each other, space cards prove to be extremely useful. The tree leaf form loosens the otherwise traditionally formal appearance of the cards. With her nature-pur look, she creates a homely ambience and adds a personal touch. A good reason why more and more Pinterest users are looking for ideas for table cards from leaves. And if you want to go one step further and want to make space cards from real tree leaves, you only need one pen.
Ombre Christmas tree
The old art tree looks too boring or its color has faded? With the ombre technique, it is guaranteed to attract everyone's attention. Strong warm nuances are particularly popular, for example pink and purple. They create a mood with their happy color palette and at the same time bring a romantic touch from the 80s into their own four walls.
This year, too, the Pinterest social media platform has summarized the most interesting Christmas decorations. Whether an asymmetrical Christmas wreath, creative napkins, a DIY-Menora made of copper or the popular gelayed doors-in winter 2018/2019 there is a suggestion for DIY decoration for every handicraft. So let your creativity run free and surprise the family and friends with gifts in Zero waste gift packaging. Set the Christmas cards in scene as a decoration. For example as a garland or a collage on the wall. Put a Christmas menu together and write it with plug-in letters on a fabric table. Give the Christmas tree that certain something with a decorative collar made of rattan basket.
