Christmas crafts

trials and triumphs of Pinterest Christmas crafts

Riley McLaughlin and Angelina McNulty|December 9, 2015

Everyone needs some fun DIY Christmas decorations to spruce up the holiday times in their home! Here are a few crafts to do this season.

  1. Christmas Trees!  What you’ll need:
  • Styrofoam cone
  • Green wire

How to:

1.Wrap the wire over the foam.
1. Wrap the wire over the foam.
2. Layer the entire cone with wire at least twice.
2. Layer the entire cone with wire at least twice.
Remove the Styrofoam cone from under the wire. Be careful!
Remove the Styrofoam cone from under the wire. Be careful!

 

Make a few with varying sizes
Make a few with varying sizes

 

Be careful to wrap the wire tightly, or yours will look like this. Keep adding more wire so it won’t sag. #pinterestfail
Be careful to wrap the wire tightly, or yours will look like this. Keep adding more wire so it won’t sag. #pinterestfail

2.  Festive Pine Cones

What you’ll need:

  • Pine cones- store bought or from outside
  • Spray paint (we used blue and white)

Shake the can of spray paint
Shake the can of spray paint
Paint the pine cones. Do this outside or in a well-ventilated area. We used a plywood board as a drop-cloth.
Paint the pine cones. Do this outside or in a well-ventilated area. We used a plywood board as a drop-cloth.
Let the painted pine cones dry.
Let the painted pine cones dry.
Display the pine cones - a mason jar or vase is a good option!
Display the pine cones – a mason jar or vase is a good option!

3.  Snowmen Light Bulbs

What you’ll need:

  • Light bulbs
  • Spray paint
  • Buttons
  • Black paint
  • Hot glue
  • Fabric for a scarf

1.Spray paint the light bulbs. Or purchase opaque, white bulbs. 2. Paint on the face with black paint.
1. Spray paint the light bulbs. Or purchase opaque, white bulbs.
2. Paint on the face with black paint.
Cut out the scarf and get the buttons ready
Cut out the scarf and get the buttons ready
Glue on the scarf and buttons with a hot glue gun. (Be careful not to burn your fingers!)
Glue on the scarf and buttons with a hot glue gun. (Be careful not to burn your fingers!)
Let it dry
Let it dry

These cute snowmen can be used as ornaments or just as decorations around your room. Note: do not use these as actual light bulbs!

 

Make your winter break even more exciting and try out some of these fun crafts this Christmas season!