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A Christmas wreath is the traditional front door decoration for the festive season, but why not mix things up a bit this year? We’re sharing two crafty D.I.Y. door décor projects that are easy to create, cost less than $100 to make, and – best of all – will gift some holiday cheer to your neighbourhood!
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Wrap up your front door in a festive bow using hessian, secured with a cable tie at the back. Once you’ve created the bow for the door, you can decorate it with pinecones, Christmas ornaments or even some battery-operated wire lights for extra sparkle.
To make the bow, you’ll need about 9m of hessian and then follow these instructions:
Use scissors to cut a 1500mm x 1800m piece of hessian, then fold lengthways three times into a piece 500mm x 1800mm.
Tip: Keep the hessian double thickness (as it comes on the roll).
Working in thirds, fold the ends under, crossing them to form the tails of the bow.
Tip: If you’re using twinkle lights, now is the time to position them in the layers of hessian.
Gather layers of hessian in the centre. If you’re using lights, make sure the switch/battery pack is accessible at the back. Secure the bow with a cable tie between the tails.
Cut a piece of hessian to 200mm long and 100mm wide and fold it over lengthways. Wrap it around the bow centre, tying it off at the back and trimming to size.
A simple bunch of flowers or foliage, bound together and attached to your front door, is a stunning variation on the traditional Christmas wreath or flower garland. It’s also easier (and more cost-effective) to make. Choose native plants or similar hardy foliage that will continue to look fresh, even in the summer heat.
Assemble a bunch of hardy foliage and flowers. Choose a few different types – we used silver gum, olive and sago flowers. Secure with tie wire.
String small bell ornaments onto twine and attach it to the wire. Tie a ribbon over the base of the bouquet to hide the wire, leaving the long ends draping down.
Hook the wire over a small cup hook screwed into the front door. Alternatively, you can use a small adhesive hook, which can be removed after the festive season.
Try these tips and D.I.Y. ideas to decorate your Christmas tree with festive flair.
Photo Credit: Sue Stubbs, Brigid Arnott
